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Tickets are now available for LiveWIRE 2021 – The IRFU’s Women In Rugby event to mark International Women’s Day on Monday March 8th. The 30 minute lunchtime video conference kicks off at 1pm to discuss the impact of the pandemic on women in rugby and how females used technology to lead and participate in clubs […]

FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before Congress Tuesday for the first time since the Jan. 6 deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Primary school pupils should not be told to wear face masks when they return to class next week, Downing Street said today.

The Republican-led House in Georgia has passed a sweeping bill to make it harder to vote, in a move aimed to prevent Democrats from winning future elections. The bill limits access to absentee ballots, limits weekend early voting hours and curbs ballot drop boxes, among other provisions. Across the U.S., Republican lawmakers have introduced more than 250 bills in 43 states aimed at restricting voting access. Ari Berman, author and reporter for Mother Jones, says Republicans are "breaking democracy" with their push to restrict voting. Читать дальше...

On Sunday, self-styled political commentator and right-wing provocateur Candace Owens went on a transphobic Twitter tirade, concluding, by way of impressive mental gymnastics, that Donald Trump is, in fact, a feminist hero.

The two-month election process in five states began last week with the formal announcement by the Election commission of India. Voting for five assembly elections will begin on 27 March, and it will be held in several phases in states such as West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. The result will be declared for all states on 2 May.

Cancel culture is a way for survivors of sexual violence to seek accountability. But the public is often ill-equipped to deliver justice.

The streaming platform said it had changed its spelling of "women" to be more gender neutral.

The recent overhaul of Italy's Five Star Movement (M5S) and its likely stable positioning on the centre-left side of the political spectrum could open the door for them to join the socialist group in the European Parliament.

On December 2, the top court had directed the Centre to install CCTV cameras and recording equipment at the offices of investigating agencies -- NIA, CBI, ED, DRI, etc. -- which have the power of arrest and to carry out interrogations.

THE BUDGET will be delivered on Wednesday as Chancellor Rishi Sunak will unveil long-awaited details in regards to the UK's finances, 12 months since the country went into lockdown for the first time. But what will Rishi Sunak announce on Wednesday?

South Wales Police hands out 370 fines for Covid breaches after people flock to beauty spots.

We put two excellent GPS watches to the test in this head-to-head matchup.

Scientists, led by Shandong University in China, confirmed the space hurricane above the North Pole. They said it rained electrons instead of water and lasted for eight hours

The man was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life and possession of ammunition in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday, 2 March)

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France

French students can expect up to a four-course meal at lunchtime. They begin with a salad of fresh veg, followed by quality protein like salmon with a side of roasted broccoli. They wouldn't be French without a course of soft cheeses, jam and fresh bread, and kids finish with a sweet confection like before heading back to class. 

Japan

In Japan, kids aren't just served healthy meals; they serve them. Читать дальше...

David Axe

Security, Asia

The Chinese air force is developing a two-tier fighter fleet.

Here's What You Need to Know: Despite China's rapid improvement of its fighter force, it's still smaller and less modern than is that of its main rival.

While observers focus their attention on China's new J-20 stealth fighter, the Chinese air force steadily is improving and building more copies of an only slightly less sophisticated fighter: the J-10.

Much like the U.S.... Читать дальше...

Michael Peck

History, Europe

It could have turned out differently.

Here's What You Need to Remember: Even if D-Day had failed, the war would have continued. Despite Hitler's hopes that defeating D-Day would persuade the Allies to seek peace, the Soviet armies would have continued to march on Germany, and the Allies would have eventually mounted another invasion.

General Dwight D. Eisenhower's face was grim but composed as he read a short message to the assembled group of reporters on the morning of June 7, 1944.

Google is updating its productivity software to include applications that can better meet the needs of the frontline and remote workers away from the office environment

The Red Devils defender admits the numbers posted by his Portuguese team-mate are “unbelievable”, with it his intention to help carry that load