Glasson Lakehouse luxury hotel closes after norovirus outbreak in Co Westmeath
Glasson Lakehouse, a four-star luxury hotel in Co Westmeath, has temporarily closed following an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug norovirus.
Anaya Bangar Cleared by Cricket Australia to Play Women’s Cricket
Indian-origin cricketer Anaya Bangar has received clearance from Cricket Australia to return to women’s competitive cricket.
King Harald V of Norway in Very Serious Condition After Bacterial Infection
Norway’s King Harald V is in a very serious health condition at Oslo University Hospital after being treated for a bacterial infection in his blood.
Ratko Mladić, Convicted Bosnian Serb General and War Criminal, Dies at 84
Ratko Mladić, the Bosnian Serb general convicted of genocide and war crimes during the 1990s Yugoslav conflicts, has died at age 84 while serving a life sentence in a United…
Indian and Pacific Oceans Decoupling Due to Global Warming, Study Finds
A new Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution study reveals that human-caused greenhouse gas emissions and global warming are driving an unprecedented breakdown in inter-basin…
Havanatur Enables US Dollar Digital Payments for Cuban Residents’ Tourism
State-owned agency Havanatur launched a digital payment option on August 21, 2026, enabling residents in Cuba to book domestic tourism services online and pay in U.S.
Trump Administration Pays $1.2B to RWE to Cancel Offshore Wind Leases
The Trump administration reached a $1.2 billion agreement with German energy giant RWE to cancel offshore wind leases in New York, California, and Louisiana.
Yayoi Kusama, Iconic Japanese Polka-Dot Artist, Dies in Tokyo at 97
Yayoi Kusama, the celebrated Japanese avant-garde artist who won global acclaim for her immersive Infinity Mirror Rooms and polka-dot paintings, died August 14 at a hospital in…
Metformin’s Role in Aging and Longevity Explored Through Gut Microbiome
Recent scientific literature continues to explore the potential role of metformin in influencing aging and longevity through various biological pathways, including its…
Cinnamon for Blood Sugar: What the Science Actually Shows
Can cinnamon lower blood sugar? While some studies suggest the spice may help the body process insulin more effectively and slow gastric emptying, experts caution that…
Julian Alvarez considers Arsenal move as Atletico Madrid rule out Barcelona
Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez missed training due to illness while his future remains intensely contested, with the Spanish club ruling out a sale to Barcelona.
Apple Announces iPhone 18 Launch Event for September 9, 2026
The technology world has a fixed date on the calendar for early autumn.