FALSE: This image is not of the remains of an Ethiopian soldier
FALSE: This image is not of the remains of an Ethiopian soldier PesaCheck · Follow Published in PesaCheck · 4 min read · 4 hours ago 4 hours ago -- Listen ShareThe image is of the remains of a German soldier killed during the Second World War. This Facebook post with an image supposedly of the remains of an Ethiopian soldier is FALSE. The Afaan Oromo text accompanying the 23 May 2024-dated photo translates to; “Picture of the Ethiopian soldier. Ethiopianism that takes Oromo intellectuals’ lives.”However, Google reverse image search results established that the image is not of the remains of an Ethiopian soldier. The Alamy website published the image and indicated that it was taken on 1 October 2014.
Source:Daily Mail
May 30, 2024 13:12 UTC
Why are so many hedge funds betting against Ocado shares?
The bulk of the issue rests with its Marks & Spencer joint venture, Ocado Retail. Betting: Ocado shares are among the most shorted London-listed stocksFailure to meet targets is at the centre of a payment dispute with Marks & Spencer, further undermining faith in the Hatfield-based company. In its full-year results, Ocado acknowledged that the joint venture did not attain the goals required to automatically receive the final payment. Dispute: Ocado is in a payment dispute with its joint venture partner Marks & SpencerLawson-Johns says the fight had been an 'unwelcome distraction' for Ocado, given shareholders' impatience with the business. After peaking at 2,914 pence in September 2020, Ocado shares have since tumbled to just 404p as the retailer has accumulated vast losses.
Source:Daily Mail
May 30, 2024 12:01 UTC
Letter supporting Trump ignores facts around him
Judging by a recent letter regarding the writer’s reasons for voting for Donald Trump, the author obviously:Does not pay attention to — or chooses to ignore — reporting by major newspaper and broadcast outlets. Are they all so liberal that none can be trusted? Knows little of history, i.e., could we ever have defeated polio if immunization hadn’t been universal? Hasn’t noticed Trump family cronyism in the Republican hierarchy. I could go on, but enough said!
Source:The Herald
May 30, 2024 11:02 UTC
Being a Dad May Take Toll on Men's Hearts
Whether or not that’s true, being a father does appear to put men at greater risk of poor heart health later in life, a new study finds. Although fathers had worse heart health, the study also found they actually have lower death rates than men without kids. That might be because fathers have a better social support system, and social connectedness has been linked to a lower risk of death, Parker said. “Fatherhood may be protective for Black men,” Parker said. SOURCE: Northwestern University, news release, May 28, 2024What This Means For YouMen who become fathers should take special care to look after their heart health risk factors.
Source:Irish Independent
May 30, 2024 10:53 UTC
London markets 'less attractive' than international rivals say boss of tech unicorn Oaknorth
Oaknorth co-founder Rishi Khosla says the UK is 'less attractive' than other marketsTech unicorn Oaknorth says London’s public markets are looking ‘less attractive’ than their international peers as it mulls a potential float. Rishi Khosla, co-founder of the digital business bank, has joined the criticism of the capital, saying: ‘The UK has not done the best in branding over the last two, three, four years... really since the Brexit referendum vote,’ he told City AM. ‘We just haven’t come out and created the reputation for the UK as the place where things are happening.’ The lender has been considering a float but said the UK was ‘less attractive’ than other markets. Oaknorth was valued at £2.2billion in 2019. Its profits reached £187million for 2023, up 23 per cent.
Source:Daily Mail
May 30, 2024 09:02 UTC
Swansea's Silver Stone Castle is months away from opening. Here's what you need to know.
It appears Silver Stone Castle in Swansea is almost ready to lower the drawbridge. But According to an interview that aired on WPRI-TV's “The Rhode Show,” Silver Stone Castle owner Joe Estrela has targeted an early winter opening. Here’s what you need to know about Silver Stone Castle in 60 seconds. Things To Do:Taunton River Festival; Be You Prom in Fall River; 'The Minotaur' in MarionWhat amenities will Silver Stone Castle have? What will Silver Stone Castle’s restaurant be like?
Source:The Herald
May 30, 2024 08:15 UTC
Savings rate war breaks out as Bank of Ireland enters fight with new accounts
Digital banks N26 and Revolut up the pressure in marketA savings interest rates war has broken out after a move that reverses fears that deposit rates were about to fall. Bank of Ireland surprised the market by introducing two new deposit accounts paying up to 3pc. It comes as new figures show Irish consumers are starting to shift their savings out of demand deposit and overnight accounts that pay little or nothing in interest into higher-yielding term deposit accounts. Households have been consistently putting money into term deposits for the past 14 months. The savings rates war comes at a time when banks here were expected to cut rates, as the European Central Bank is due to start reducing its interest rates from next week.
Source:Irish Independent
May 30, 2024 07:01 UTC
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Source:The Herald
May 30, 2024 06:53 UTC
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Bank of Ireland files court proceedings against former Davy shareholders’ company
Bank of Ireland has filed proceedings against a company controlled by former shareholders in Davy, the stockbroking firm it bought in 2022 for €427 million. Bank of Ireland is claiming it is entitled to do so under certain indemnity clauses within the contract of sale struck in 2022. READ MOREThis is the second set of proceedings between Bank of Ireland and Ailmount arising out of the deal. Last year, Ailmount initiated proceedings against Bank of Ireland claiming the bank had failed to make a payment of about €20 million due as part of the acquisition. It also includes among its shareholders about 300 people who are now Bank of Ireland employees following the acquisition.
Source:The Irish Times
May 30, 2024 02:21 UTC
Offaly fans vent fury over ticket chaos for sold-out U20 final
Offaly fans cheering on their team during the recent Leinster U20 hurling final win over Dublin. Offaly fans vent fury over ticket chaos for sold-out U20 finalTickets for the All-Ireland U-20 hurling final quickly sold out when they went on sale on Monday afternoon - and many Offaly supporters who missed out have slammed the ticket process and the choice of venue for the showdown against Tipperary. Some Offaly fans even contended that Semple Stadium (despite it being Tipperary's home ground) would have been preferable to Nowlan Park due to its larger capacity. But the venue for the All-Ireland U-20 final had been decided several months ago, with Nowlan Park chosen to host the showpiece in recognition of the 100th anniversary of James Nowlan’s death. This Kilkenny city venue is hosting this year’s All-Ireland under-20 hurling final to commemorate the 100th anniversary of James Nowlan's death.
Source:Irish Independent
May 29, 2024 22:57 UTC
15 Facts That — Surprisingly — Like, A Lot Of People Don't Know
And finally, "The amount of men who think women can 'hold in their period' in the same way you can wait to use the bathroom is so very concerning. Just in case you are one of these men and are reading this: it is bleeding. One cannot 'hold it in' any more than you could 'hold in' the blood coming out from a wound."
Source:The Irish Daily Star
May 29, 2024 22:37 UTC
German and Austrian travel journalists visit Clonmacnoise
German and Austrian travel journalists with Katja Meinken-Wiedemann, Tourism Ireland (left), at Clonmacnoise. German and Austrian travel journalists visit ClonmacnoiseA group of German and Austrian travel journalists is visiting Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands this week, cruising on the River Shannon. They are here as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. “Tourism Ireland was delighted to invite this group of journalists to visit Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands,” said Tourism Ireland’s Manager Germany, Nadine Lehmann. “Fact-finding visits like this are a really effective way for us to shine a spotlight on cruising on the Shannon and Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands.
Source:Irish Independent
May 29, 2024 20:16 UTC
Brazil floods hit rice and soy crops
It produces significant shares of Brazil’s soybean, rice, wheat, corn, dairy, animal protein and animal feed, fruits, and vegetables. Fortunately, the harvesting of Rio Grande do Sul’s estimated 6.7 million hectares of soybeans was three-quarters completed. With over 70% of Brazil's rice production, Rio Grande do Sul rice growers had completed an estimated 84% of their harvest. Rio Grande do Sul is also Brazil’s largest first-season maize producer (the first of Brazil’s annual three crops). Rio Grande do Sul is Brazil’s southernmost state, and agriculture across the border in Argentina was also affected by rains.
Source:Irish Examiner
May 29, 2024 19:19 UTC
Anglo American rules out mining rival BHP's request for extra time to make another takeover bid
FTSE 100 miner Anglo American has rejected rival BHP's request for extra time to table another takeover bid. Anglo has said such a move would be 'unprecedented' and would likely face regulatory opposition in South Africa and elsewhere. It added these measures would 'provide substantial risk protection for Anglo American shareholders and supplement the significant value uplift that Anglo American shareholders will receive from the potential combination'. In response, Anglo said this approach 'does not sufficiently address' its concerns about 'disproportionate execution and value risks and uncertainty over an extended period'. Anglo American shares were down 2.5 per cent to 2,494p by late afternoon on Wednesday, limiting 2024 gains to roughly 27 per cent.
Source:Daily Mail
May 29, 2024 17:41 UTC
Applications open for 2024 FBD Young Farmer of the Year Awards
Applications open for 2024 FBD Young Farmer of the Year AwardsThe search is on for the 26th FBD Young Farmer of the Year as applications and nominations are now open for the awards. Young farmers in these sectors are invited to enter and the winner of each sector will compete to be crowned the 2024 FBD Young Farmer of the Year. Chief Commercial Officer, FBD Insurance, John Cahalan, said: "The FBD Young Farmer of the Year Awards shines a well-deserved spotlight on the achievements of our young farmers. “The FBD Young Farmer of the Year is the annual platform to recognise and showcase the best of Ireland's young farmers. The overall winner of the 2024 FBD Young Farmer of the Year Award will receive €5,000 with each category winner and the Best Young Entrant Farmer taking home €1,000.
Source:Irish Independent
May 29, 2024 17:16 UTC