Up to 150 research positions at risk due to closure of research centres in Ireland following non-renewal of core funding
The Higher Education trade union, the Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT), has announced that up to 150 research positions are at risk due to the closure of several research centres, including Trinity College's CRANN and AMBER centres. This upheaval follows the non-renewal of core funding, which has raised significant concerns about the stability of research employment in Ireland. Robert McNamara, Assistant General Secretary of IFUT, expressed the union's alarm, stating that while some staff categories have started a consultation process regarding their employment status, research staff still await a structured parallel engagement. The uncertainty surrounding their job futures has... [Continue Reading]
'It's Wilt, me, then Kobe' - Adebayo scores 83 points in single game
The Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo scores 83 points in a game, surpassing Kobe Bryant and second only to the great Wilt Chamberlain. [Continue Reading]
Bam Adebayo scores 83 points, passes Kobe Bryant for second-most in NBA
Miami Heat player's historic night is second behind the famous Wilt Chamberlain, who scored 100 points back in 1962. [Continue Reading]
Hereditary peers to lose their seats in the House of Lords
Upper chamber accepts final draft of bill, which offers life peerages to some of those who would otherwise be removedHereditary peerages will be abolished before the next king’s speech after a deal was struck granting life peerages to some Conservatives and cross-benchers losing their seats.On Tuesday evening the upper chamber accepted a final draft of the House of Lords (hereditary peers) bill, marking the end of its passage through parliament and clearing the way for it to be added to the statute book. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Democratic Senators Introduce Resolutions Under War Powers Act Addressing U.S. Military Engagements with Iran
In a significant development regarding U.S. military operations in the Middle East, Democratic senators have initiated a series of new resolutions under the War Powers Act aimed at addressing ongoing military engagements with Iran. The resolutions were filed by Senators Cory Booker, Tim Kaine, Adam Schiff, Tammy Baldwin, and Chris Murphy, highlighting concerns over the conflict that escalated following U.S. military actions in late February. These resolutions are a direct response to military hostilities that have seen substantial American involvement, designated specifically to invoke the need for Congress to authorize any continuation of military action. The senators argue that the... [Continue Reading]
China-US trade relations may reach a ‘tactical truce’, slowing down economic decoupling
Companies in southern China are feeling growing confidence in the state of US-China relations and are reinvesting cautiously in the country, according to a survey by a US business lobby group. The American Chamber of Commerce in South China (AmCham South China) – a mix of foreign and domestic firms – generally expects bilateral ties to stabilise in the year ahead, but is also adapting to geopolitical friction as China shifts from assembling Western goods to supplying industrial parts to emerging... [Continue Reading]
Colombia's legislative elections result in a divided congress with President Petro's coalition retaining significant power
Colombia's legislative elections, held recently, have produced a divided congress, with President Gustavo Petro's leftist coalition retaining significant power amid shifting political dynamics. As preliminary results emerge, Petro's coalition is expected to maintain its dominance in both the lower chamber and the senate. However, the landscape reflects a congress marked by fragmentation, which will play a crucial role as the country approaches its presidential vote scheduled for May 31. These elections are particularly significant as they come in the context of a resurgent right, posing a challenge to Petro’s political agenda. His administration has faced criticism and pushback from various... [Continue Reading]
Colombia elects a divided congress ahead of May presidential polls
Colombia on Sunday voted in legislative elections that delivered a divided congress but saw President Gustavo Petro's leftist coalition expected to maintain dominance in both the lower chamber and the senate. The country will hold a presidential vote in May in which Petro cannot run for re-election against a resurgent right. [Continue Reading]
UK Government withholds consumer protection measures amid ongoing economic fallout from Iranian crisis
In light of the ongoing economic fallout from the crisis in Iran, the UK Government has opted for a cautious approach, choosing to withhold any specific consumer protection measures until it gains clarity on the duration and severity of the situation. Senior coalition members have indicated to RTÉ News that while there is consideration for extending the season for fuel allowances to assist vulnerable populations, no definitive actions have been taken thus far. The Iranian crisis, which has persisted for just over a week, has placed significant pressure on the UK’s energy market. In response, discussions among government leaders, including... [Continue Reading]
