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Ursula Halligan’s new life since leaving TV3: Becoming a doctor and changing career
Ursula Halligan was one of TV3’s most well-known faces. The journalist’s career involved moments that shaped Irish politics But since leaving the station, which later became Virgin Media, she has lived a relatively quiet life. Early life Ursula...
White House gives platform to conservative influencers to air grievances during ‘antifa roundtable’ – as it happened
Trump's 'antifa roundtable' airs grievances of partisan conservative influencersSo far, all of the fact witnesses contributing testimony at the White House “antifa roundtable” hosted by Donald Trump are self-described independent journalists or...
UAE travel alert: Europe's new Entry/Exit System (EES) officially in effect; what every traveler must know
Starting October 12, 2025, UAE travelers must provide biometric data, including fingerprints and facial images, upon entering the EU/ AI representational image for illustrative purposes only As of today, October 12, the European Union’s...
Senate again fails to pass stopgap funding bill as government shutdown drags into eighth day
Senate fails again to pass short term funding bill as government shutdown enters eighth dayThe Senate has rejected a House-passed funding bill that would keep the government funded until 21 November. This is the sixth attempt to pass an extension,...
Government of Samoa Conveys Condolences to Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Apia, Samoa, 11 October 2025 – The Government of Samoa yesterday met with representatives of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Samoa to convey its heartfelt condolences following the passing of President Russell M. Nelson, who...
Today in the news: Over 50,000 illegal AL; Loses savings in a phone call
Good morning! It’s time to catch up on the headlines featured on the front pages of the newspapers available this Sunday, October 12. “Over 50,000 illegal local accommodations due to lack of insurance” is the main headline in the Jornal de...
A Catholic Response to the Immigration and Deportation Debate
Few issues in American public life are as divisive and emotionally charged among Catholics as immigration. The topic stirs deep and often conflicting convictions: compassion for migrants and refugees, concern for national sovereignty and legal...
In some CT towns, clouds form over new solar developments
CT Mirror’s independent, nonprofit journalism depends on reader support. Create more of it with a tax-deductible donation today. The first time Chris Dahl heard rumblings of a plan to build a large solar array among the corn fields and tobacco...
From Francis to Leo: Fascinating inside look at Swiss Guard
From the last illness and death of Francis to the conclave, Leo XIV's interaction with crowds, and Castel Gandolfo: the Swiss Guards are ready for anything! With the Jubilee, the death of Pope Francis, the conclave, and the first steps of Pope Leo...
The week in photos: October 4-10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines – A strong magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the coast of Davao Oriental at 9:43 am on October 10. Hours later, at 7:12 pm, a separate magnitude 6.8 earthquake also struck nearby. At least seven were reported dead by the...
Can Lai’s Taiwan Hold on to Its Diplomatic Allies?
During Tsai Ing-wen’s presidency, Taiwan lost ten official diplomatic partners to China, which utilized its economic power to peel away the democracy’s allies. Since President Lai Ching-te took office in May 2024, however, Taiwan has managed to...
Holy See at UN: Build lasting peace through development, not military spending
In 2024 global military spending reached $2.7 trillion, while the funding gap for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) remains at $4 trillion per year. For every dollar invested in peace, two are spent on war. Archbishop Gabriele Caccia,...
The NYT Crossword answers and hints (Sat, October 11)
This guide is for a previous day! Looking for today's NYT Crossword guide? Check out the NYT Crossword answers for Sunday, October 12th 2025! Need a hint for today's NYT Crossword on Saturday, 11th October? Well, you have come to the right place!...
Andy Burnham: at the heart of politics we need trust, community, faith, belief and connection
By Rosie Dawson Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, used the annual Theos lecture last night to call for a new way of doing politics “with trust, community, faith, belief, connection at his heart”. His message to his former colleagues...
Flowers: There’s no conflict in supporting capital punishment and being pro-life
The two great debates of my lifetime have been the following: “Is it gravy or sauce” and “Can a pro-lifer support the death penalty.” The first one is more controversial in my family, because there are differing opinions depending upon...
Pope Leo condemns economies that marginalize the poor
Leo especially credits women’s religious orders with carrying out God’s mandate to care for the sick, feed the poor, and welcome the stranger. Also, he praises lay-led popular movements advocating for land, housing, and work for society’s most...
The bold and futile attempt to fix the disastrous Aliens: Colonial Marines
Weird Weekend Weird Weekend is our regular Saturday column where we celebrate PC gaming oddities: peculiar games, strange bits of trivia, forgotten history. Pop back every weekend to find out what Jeremy, Josh and Rick have become obsessed with...
DOC NYC Announces 2025 Main Slate Lineup, with Subjects Ranging from Rock and Roll to Competitive Whistling
It’s almost DOC NYC season, and when New York’s premiere nonfiction film festival returns this November, an eclectic lineup promises that there will be something for documentary lovers of all stripes to enjoy. The festival, for which IndieWire...
Leo XIV publishes first major document of pontificate
Pope Leo XIV released the first major document of his young pontificate on Thursday, in which he called upon all the Christian faithful – especially Catholics – to “make their voices heard,” in decrying the sinful structures that contribute to...
Joshua Zirkzee wants out of Man United - full details revealed, how club can fill black hole in finances with Saudi tour jackpot and another new goalkeeper on the Red Devils' radar: MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL
Joshua Zirkzee's frustration with his current situation at Manchester United has reached a point where he is looking for an exit route in January. Zirkzee was an unused substitute in the 2-0 win over Sunderland on Saturday, the fourth time in...