“Deficient device, blatant insult to Manmohan Singh is unacceptable”: KC Venugopal

New Delhi: Congress chief KC Venugopal on Saturday criticized the “deficient preparations” made on the funeral of former High Minister Manmohan Singh, calling them extraordinarily disrespectful. He mentioned the “appalling insult” to the previous finance minister used to be “unacceptable” and India would “by no means forgive” High Minister Narendra Modi. Venugopal wrote on The … Read more

Netanyahu lobbied for Dublin embassy, State Papers show

By David McCullagh and Fiachra Ó Cionnaith The Israeli embassy in Dublin was in the news before Christmas, with the announcement by the Israeli government that it is to be closed in protest at what it called Ireland’s “anti-Israel approach”. However, newly released government files show that 34 years ago, Israel was lobbying strongly for … Read more

SF, govt had ‘sharp exchange’ over criminality comments

By David McCullagh and Fiachra Ó Cionnaith IRA involvement in criminality caused continuing difficulties in the peace process throughout 2004 and caused at least one blazing row between Sinn Féin and Irish government ministers, newly released documents show. The year got off to a difficult start, with the attempted kidnapping of dissident republican Bobby Tohill … Read more

‘I wanted to play to 40, but if that doesn’t happen that’s fine’ – Darren Randolph

The 50-times capped goalkeeper remains without a club and believes it’s a big ask for Ireland to return to a major tournament Darren Randolph believes it will be a tall order for Heimir Hallgrimsson’s men to end the long wait for a major tournament. Photo: Sportsfile Darren Randolph strolls into the swanky London hotel and … Read more

Lisa Armstrong’s Christmas joy as she introduces baby boy as new addition to the family

LISA Armstrong has shared her Christmas joy as she introduced her newborn great nephew. The proud great aunt shared gorgeous snaps of the new addition to the family who was born on Boxing Day. 3 Lisa Armstrong revealed she’s become a great auntCredit: lisaarmstrongmakeup / Instagram 3 Lisa with her pet dog HurleyCredit: instagram 3 … Read more

My feet and calves hurt and I find it painful to walk after being diagnosed with cancer – please help!

OUR resident specialist and NHS GP, Dr Zoe Williams, shares her expert advice. Today, Dr Zoe helps a reader who has painful feet after being diagnosed with myeloma. 2 Sun columnist Dr Zoe helps a reader who has been diagnosed with myeloma 2 The reader has experienced pain in their feet and calvesCredit: Getty Q: … Read more

4 tasks to consider when making Windows ISOs

Building your own custom Windows ISO is a great project for anyone who wants a clean, easily repeatable Windows PC setup. You can tweak your ISO for everything from minimal telemetry and improving privacy settings, to preinstalling your favorite apps, setting up network connections, making user profiles, and more. It’s a truly personal experience, and … Read more

Magnitude-5.6 earthquake strikes Gen. Luna, Surigao del Norte

Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Strikes Surigao del Norte, Philippines A magnitude-5.6 earthquake shook General Luna in Surigao del Norte early Saturday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The tectonic earthquake occurred east of General Luna at 2:42 a.m. with a depth of focus of 51 kilometers. PHIVOLCS initially reported the quake … Read more

Europe’s Shoulder Season: Beat the Crowds and Save Money

Archyde For those planning a European‍ escape, flying on Thanksgiving Day ⁣offers a less crowded airport experience. As winter approaches, accommodation prices drop substantially. Travel Deal Tuesday: Your Ticket to European Adventures Dreaming of exploring cobblestone streets, charming cafes, and historic landmarks in Europe? If your schedule is jam-packed before the holidays, mark December 3rd … Read more