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By Canadian Press Apr 12, 2024 | 8:30 PM OTTAWA — Canadians are being told to avoid all travel to Israel and the West Bank because of the “unpredictable security situation” in the region.Global Affairs Canada says there is a heightened risk of attacks on Israeli…

Israeli forces were on high alert on Friday in anticipation of a retaliatory strike by Iran or its proxies, which analysts and officials warned could spur an Israeli reaction and potentially provoke a broader conflict in the region.Iran is expected to launch an attack as soon as this weekend in retaliation for an April 1 airstrike, in which…

11 April: Second Increase Since Feb 2023 Takes Cost To £88.50 The cost of a new or renewed UK passport is rising for the second time in 14 months. From today (11 April), the price of applying for an adult passport online will increase by 7%, from £82.50 to £88.50, writes Brean Horne.  It follows a 9% increase in February 2023,…

Our guide is updated as soon as a new European strike is announced. ADVERTISEMENTStrikes are a regular occurrence in Europe, as employees withhold their labour to fight for better pay and conditions.Walkouts are sometimes planned months ahead but others are announced last minute, showing that it always pays to check before you…

By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff The Borussia Dortmund squad flew to Madrid on Tuesday without Donyell Malen.Donyell Malen has missed Borussia Dortmund's last two games due to injury, and apparently he's not quite ready to return yet.As several German sources report on Tuesday morning, Malen will miss Wednesday's Champions League quarterfinal…

A crash on the South Ring Road brought traffic to a crawl for rush-hour commuters this morning. Gardaí and emergency services rushed to the scene after a four-car collision on the N40 Westbound near Douglas shortly before 9.30am today. The incident caused delays of up to an hour for hundreds of motorists as a lengthy tailback formed…

 Storm Kathleen is expected to cause travel disruption and power cuts today Storm Kathleen is expected to cause travel chaos today with disruption to ferries - after dozens of flights were cancelled as 73mph gales blasted through Britain.A danger to life yellow warning is in place today as the eleventh storm of the season continues to…

An earthquake centered in New Jersey and felt across the New York City region on Friday disrupted air and rail travel, with ground stoppages at airports in the New York City area and delays in train service. Travel operations were momentarily halted Friday morning with ground stoppages at John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens and…

A deadly storm that's left a trail of wreckage across a vast swath of the U.S. slammed the Northeast and Great Lakes regions with heavy snow, rain and wind on Thursday, knocking out power, closing schools and disrupting travel in major cities.Meteorologists expect 1-2 feet of snow to over New England, especially in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont…

Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Slow down driving in slippery conditions Rain has transitioned to snow across most the region as cooler air pushes in. Snow will last through Thursday morning with up to 15 cm possible, particularly across the higher elevation areas. Areas in lower elevations that remain…