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December 09, 2023 14:13 UTC

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Pep Guardiola not taking Luton for granted as Man City seek end to mini slump

Pep Guardiola not taking Luton for granted as Man City seek end to mini slumpBy Andy Hampson, PAPep Guardiola believes his Manchester City side face a challenge to get back to winning ways at Luton this weekend. Rob Edwards’ Luton side have caused some teams problems this season (Zac Goodwin/PA) Photo by Zac GoodwinThe City manager said: “They are doing really well for the way they play. Top clubs like Liverpool and Arsenal have struggled to win against them and it will be no different for us. Yet none of this is a concern to Guardiola, who has guided City to five Premier League titles as well as Champions League glory. “We have to try to end them as soon as possible but it happens, so we face it, challenge it.

Source:Irish Independent

December 10, 2023 03:33 UTC

Ireland scores 25 to lead Nicholls over Elizabeth City State 84-70

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Source:The Herald

December 10, 2023 01:24 UTC

Russian passengers pray and children scream in terror as plane suffers sudden depressurisation and oxygen masks drop in country's third flight horror in three days

Passengers were captured praying and screaming in terror as a plane suffered sudden depressurisation with oxygen masks released in Russia's third flight horror in as many days. Terrifying footage shows the masks being released on the state-owned Rossiya airline aircraft, which was headed to St Petersburg. One passenger described the scary moment that the masks overhead dropped around 20 minutes into the flight. Just a day earlier, 'micro-explosions' led to fires in both engines of a Boeing 737 S7 airline plane bound for Moscow from Nobosibirsk, Russia's third largest city. The S7 airline plane with 175 passengers was flying from Novosibirsk - Russia's third largest city - to capital city Moscow.

Source:Daily Mail

December 10, 2023 01:19 UTC

Wind down with a bit of poetry in the run-up to Christmas

Maybe winding down with a bit of poetry might help? New Weather and Howdie-Skelp, Paul Muldoon, Faber, €14.39 eachPaul Muldoon has had two volumes of poetry recently published, New Weather and Howdie-Skelp. The second volume, just in paperback, borrows its title from the slap a midwife gives a newborn baby to cry. There’s an elegy to the poet Ciaran Carson and a lot more; this is quite a fist of a book. But, with the true heart of a poet, O’Siadhail has faith.

Source:Irish Independent

December 10, 2023 00:33 UTC

He knows what he has to do – Erik ten Hag on Jadon Sancho’s Man Utd future

He knows what he has to do – Erik ten Hag on Jadon Sancho’s Man Utd futureBy Ian Parker, PAErik ten Hag has indicated the door is still open for Jadon Sancho to save his Manchester United career but said the winger must buy into the culture he has created at the club. Although Sancho later deleted the social media post, he has not made the apology that Ten Hag demanded and has continued to train alone. Sancho has scored 24 goals in 92 appearances for United since a £73million move from Borussia Dortmund in 2021. A January move would appear to suit all parties, but when asked directly if Sancho’s time was up, Ten Hag said it was still in the player’s hands. “What will happen there, he knows what he has to do, if he wants to return it is up to him.

Source:Irish Independent

December 09, 2023 23:36 UTC

Herald: Eight-hour power cut on December 17 across South Goa

10 Dec 2023| 06:13am ISTEight-hour power cut on December 17 across South GoaThere will be no power supply between 7 am and 3 pm in the entire district; parts of Ponda taluka and Raia, Curtorim, Loutolim, and Macazana will be exemptTeam HeraldMARGAO: The Electricity Department has scheduled a major power shutdown next Sunday, December 17. Superintending Engineer (SE), Margao (Circle-I, South), stated that there will be no power supply between 7 am and 3 pm in the entire South Goa district. However, major parts of Ponda taluka and specific areas like Raia, Curtorim, Loutolim, and Macazana will be exempt from the outage. The Industrial Estates in South Goa and Selaulim water works at Xelpem will also experience the power disruption. The initiative aims to enhance the reliability and efficiency of the power infrastructure in the region, focusing on key substations and transmission lines.

Source:The Herald

December 09, 2023 20:05 UTC

Olena Zelenska warns Ukraine in ‘mortal danger’ without foreign aid

Ukraine’s first lady, Olena Zelenska, has warned that Ukrainians are in “mortal danger” of being left to die if western countries do not continue their financial support. Therefore, it hurts to see that.”The White House has warned US funds for Ukraine could soon run out, and Republicans have held up a deal to authorise more assistance. The impasse is deepening in Congress despite warnings from the White House about the consequences of inaction. The White House says a failure to approve more aid by year’s end could have catastrophic consequences for Ukraine and its ability to fight. On the battlefield, Ukraine says its forces have repelled 32 enemy attacks in the town of Avdiivka, Reuters reports.

Source:The Irish Times

December 09, 2023 19:35 UTC

Storm Elin and Storm Fergus to bring gale force winds to Ireland

Storm Elin is predicted to cause disruption from Saturday and Storm Fergus that immediately follows will cause very strong onshore winds, coupled with high waves and high tides on Sunday. It is predicted that Storm Elin will generate gale force west to north-west winds and severe gusts, causing disruption and travelling difficulties on Saturday. Yellow wind warnings have also been issued for Clare, Tipperary, Cavan, and Monaghan. Yellow warnings for rain indicate heavy rain will give a risk of localised flooding and some travel disruption on Saturday. Flooding of a few homes and businesses is also possible, along with some interruption to power supplies and other services.

Source:The Herald

December 09, 2023 18:47 UTC

The 50 best films of 2023 – in reverse order: 10 to 1

[ Anatomy of a Fall: An unlikeable widow goes on trial in a fascinating, knotty courtroom thriller ]Holy Spider8. [ Close: Five stars for Lukas Dhont’s powerful coming-of-age film ]Past Lives5. Have we seen the best film of 2024? It’s always the case that many films premiering at the big festivals don’t make it to cinemas until the following year. The 50 best films of 2023: 20 to 11The 50 best films of 2023: 30 to 21The 50 best films of 2023: 50 to 31

Source:The Irish Times

December 09, 2023 18:30 UTC

Slipping Scottish school standards: Who's to blame? All of us

The PISA results, produced by the OECD, indicate a long-term decline in Scottish educational standards. Secondly, Scotland’s scholarly reputation may be mildly mythological – but, in any case, dates back to Kirk parish schools. But some cite Scottish grade inflation – while PISA measures comparative performance. Duly noted, but if it is about money, why is England seemingly doing better, with less cash per capita? READ MORE: PISA results for Scottish schools are deeply worryingWhich may guide us to seek the source of our educational problems outwith the classroom.

Source:The Herald

December 09, 2023 18:29 UTC

Five tips to help you romanticise your life

So, whether you're new to this popular self-care concept or are already on the road to living your best life, we have simple tips to help you romanticise your daily life. Romanticising life is about taking those moments, acknowledging them and fitting more of them into your life. That's romanticising life. That's romanticising life. That's romanticising life.

Source:Irish Independent

December 09, 2023 18:14 UTC

Present Pillars gives Benton Harbor youth a shopping experience

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Source:The Herald

December 09, 2023 18:02 UTC

Storm Elin named as weather warnings in place across UK and Ireland

The storm was named by the Irish meteorological service, Met Eireann, as a series of weather warnings were issued across the British and Irish isles. Separate rain warnings also cover Northern Ireland until 7pm on Saturday and parts of southern Scotland until 9pm. A yellow wind alert is in place over parts of northern England and the Midlands, as well as Northern Ireland, until 11.45pm on Saturday. Much of Ireland is also under wind warnings on Saturday with Met Eireann cautioning severe gusts could cause disruption and travel difficulties. The unsettled weather will continue into Sunday and next week, with a chance of further weather warnings.

Source:The Herald

December 09, 2023 17:29 UTC