Thousands of years before Egypt, the Chinchorro of the Atacama Desert practiced complex mummification rituals, preserving loved ones in one of history’s oldest burial traditions.
A one-way road system will be introduced near Inchydoney Beach in County Cork to improve emergency vehicle access. The measure aims to reduce congestion and ensure faster response times during busy periods.
Daniel Cullen was remembered at his funeral in County Mayo as a young man with “magnetic charisma and an irresistible charm.” Family, friends and community members paid tribute to his warmth, loyalty and the lasting impression he left on those around him.
Philippine and Middle Eastern carriers, including Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific, have suspended and canceled flights through March 2 amid Middle East airspace closures and security concerns, with around 23 international flights affected.
Dietitians say high‑protein Mediterranean lunches — like tuna and chickpea salads, grilled lean proteins, and legume bowls — support energy, satiety, muscle, and heart health.
Student artists from 11 Special Program for the Arts schools in Davao City open the Mugna Visual Arts Exhibit at Poblacion Market Central for National Arts Month, celebrating community and creativity.
Two men have been charged after Gardaí seized drugs in Dublin valued at approximately €700,000. The case is set to proceed before the District Court.
Archaeologists in Sweden uncovered a 7,000–8,000-year-old grave of a Stone Age boy buried in deerskin and wearing a woodpecker feather headdress, revealing complex Mesolithic rituals.
This Lent, Maridi’s journey invites reflection on true nourishment—physical and spiritual—through prayer, generosity, and community partnership, echoing “I am FED” as a sign of hope.
From 2020 to 2022, U.S. Department of State data show Mexico, Costa Rica, the Philippines, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and Honduras recorded the highest non‑natural deaths of U.S. citizens abroad, often linked to accidents and drownings.
A family whose case sparked public protests has been deported to South Africa after legal appeals were exhausted, reigniting debate over immigration policy and humanitarian discretion.
A religious order will close its Cork city centre church, ending an association with the city that dates back nearly 800 years.
Residents in a Wexford housing estate have received 36 eviction notices, raising fears about housing security amid Ireland’s ongoing rental crisis.
Egypt has denied reports claiming it offered Ethiopia access to the Red Sea in exchange for flexibility on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam dispute, describing such claims as unfounded and reaffirming its firm stance on water security and negotiations.
Air pollution, especially ozone, alters ants’ chemical cues, causing social disruption, aggression, and neglect of young; polluted environments also impact their development and resilience.
Mayon Volcano’s effusive eruption continues for the 55th day, with lava flows, minor strombolian activity, and ongoing monitoring under Alert Level 3, while authorities advise safety precautions.
Astronomers have detected a faint gravitational-wave background that may help resolve the universe’s expansion rate puzzle known as the Hubble tension.
SPLA‑IO denies involvement in Sunday’s deadly Abiemnom attack, calling government claims politicized and urging an independent investigation into the violence.
Kenya plans to acquire over 5,000 acres from landowners to expand the Standard Gauge Railway from Naivasha to Kisumu, part of a broader infrastructure push that officials say will be accompanied by fair compensation discussions.
FlyNamibia will double its Windhoek–Victoria Falls flights to six weekly from April 2026 and boost regional links, easing multi-destination travel across Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe’s top wildlife destinations.
Nutrition experts say fruits like berries, apples, citrus, avocado, and tropical options provide fiber, vitamins, antioxidants, and healthy fats, making them among the healthiest to include daily.
Conflict involving Iran leads to widespread airspace closures, thousands of flight cancellations and new travel warnings issued by governments to advise travelers of evolving risks globally.
Moths survived mass extinctions for 300 million years, but habitat loss, light pollution, pesticides, and climate change are driving modern declines worldwide.
President Mohamud hosted an iftar with political leaders after electoral talks collapsed, fostering shared cultural reflection as parties navigate Somalia’s ongoing political dialogue