The Basques, the Celts, the Vikings, the Normans, the Spanish, the Scots, the French and the English have all invaded us. It doesn’t take a military genius to figure out which of the above would be easiest to take out. It’s the Scots. They have an even worse record in big battles than we do. […]

‘Belonging means knowing you’re part of a community. A community that has a place for all.” These are the opening lines of the GAA’s new manifesto: GAA – Where We All Belong. With more than 2,200 clubs across the country, the GAA is the backbone of community in Ireland. It has an unrivalled position to […]

‘Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.” The old biblical aside suggests a cautionary note when tempted towards a rush to judgement. And so it is with tales of drug-taking, deceit and deception abounding about the Westminster parliament. The battle to succeed Theresa May is a classic example of the ‘dark arts’ […]

(Want to get this briefing by email? Here’s the sign-up.) Good evening. Here’s the latest. 1. “Well, Iran did do it.” President Trump said in an interview with “Fox & Friends” that there was no doubt that Iran was behind the explosions that crippled two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman this week. He […]

To the Editor: Repealing the New York State loitering law mentioned in “Push to End Penalties for Oldest Profession” (news article, June 1) is a no-brainer decision and one that does not even require wrestling with the larger question posed by the full decriminalization of sex work. As lawyers at the Bronx Defenders, we see […]

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Allianz SE said on Friday it closed its acquisition of a stake in New York’s second-tallest office tower for 342 million euro ($384 million) and an undisclosed amount of debt, increasing its footprint in the city’s fashionable Hudson Yards. Allianz said in a statement it acquired a 49% equity interest in […]

If you told people that you saw an alligator with a knife sticking out of its head, they’d tell you it was one big croc. But the bizarre sighting did actually happen in Texas, in the family friendly neighbourhood of Orchard Lakes Estates. The lakeside community is known for its large reptiles, and seeing an […]

Basketball fever has brought an undeniable electric energy to Toronto and the entire nation, culminating in an explosion of euphoria last night when the Toronto Raptors took the title of NBA Final Champions. With each game bringing us one step closer to that historic championship win, we saw more fans jumping on the Raps bandwagon; […]

Everyone likes a good musical rivalry. Beatles versus Stones. Kanye West versus Taylor Swift. Nicki Minaj versus Cardi B. While we once enjoyed a near-death match between Oasis and Blur, that hatchet seems to have been buried. However, the ongoing dogfight between the Brothers Gallagher shows no signs of abating. This week, they’ve got new […]

Can U.S. state governments withhold public contracts or financial investments from companies that boycott Israel? Twenty-six states have laws and regulations to this effect (legislation is pending in 13 more), but the American Civil Liberties Union has recently brought suits on behalf of plaintiffs in four states who object to this condition, claiming it infringes […]