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Saturday 19 September 2020
Sophie Perry on leaving football in England behind to work and set up an academy abroad.
One family said a friend working in the CCTV control room gave them updates on his location.
Authorities said Sergeant Major Jakrapanth Thomma was behind the attack in the north east of the country.
A soldier opened fire in the city of Nakhon Ratchasima, also known as Korat.
The 74-year-old woman is being treated in hospital after arriving from the Chinese city of Wuhan.
Vernon Unsworth is suing the Tesla co-founder for defamation.
Vernon Unsworth is suing the co-founder of Tesla for defamation after the billionaire said in a since-deleted tweeted that he was a “pedo”.
Plastic bags containing coffee grounds, instant noodle packs and other items were found in the deer’s stomach.
Zaw Lin and Win Zaw Tun were found guilty of the brutal murder in 2014.
Marium’s story went viral after she washed ashore in Thailand earlier this year.
The blasts appeared to be symbolic attacks aimed at embarrassing the Thai government during a major summit.
In some parts of south-east Asia, up to 80% of malaria parasites are drug-resistant.
The Swedes moved top of Group F with a 5-1 win this afternoon.
Jill Ellis’ United States side faced criticism for their celebrations after routing Thailand 13-0 at the Women’s World Cup.
The defending champions scored 10 second-half goals in their victory over Thailand.
The news comes as a fresh blow to the tourism industry in Thailand.
The body of a 27-year-old German woman was found on Sunday on the island of Koh Sichang.
Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun ran away from her family while travelling in Kuwait because they subjected her to physical and psychological abuse.
The incident comes against the backdrop of intense scrutiny on Saudi Arabia over its
It’s the first tropical storm in decades to strike during the peak holiday season.
We spoke to some Irish people who will be spending Christmas day across the miles this year.
New details emerge of Thai cave rescue.
Police said that Alan Hogg’s brother-in-law has been arrested in connection with the deaths.
They will spend time in a monastery before returning to normal life – a common practice in the country.
The media has been urged to be cautious in what questions they ask the boys during the press conference.
Musk launched the extraordinary tirade against Vernon Unsworth without providing any justification.
The astonishing rescue mission saw all 12 boys and their coach rescued from the flooded Thai cave.
Jim Warny said he didn’t expect such a good outcome.
Jim Warny’s nine-year old son said he never had any doubt that his Dad would come home safe.
The water was up to head level at one point in the cave.
The images were released at a press conference today.
The last four boys and their 25-year-old coach were rescued from the cave complex yesterday.
The boys will be monitored for psychological distress.
The news emerged earlier today that all 12 boys and their football coach had been rescued.
Chanthawong’s actions have been criticised, but mostly in western media. In Thailand, he was seen as the trapped boys’ protector.
The remaining boys were rescued today.
Yesterday, four members of the Wild Boars team were successfully brought out from the cave.
Brían MacCoitir of the Irish Cave Rescue Organisation says the rescue mission is one of the most complex he has ever seen.
Rescuers officially began the hazardous operation to rescue the 12 trapped boys and their soccer coach this morning.
Heavy rain is on the way for northern Thailand, putting rescuers under pressure to get the boys out in the next few days.
MORE THAN THREE-quarters of people would support the government looking into the prospect of a four-day work week, according to a new survey.
This means doing the same job for the same salary, but over four days rather than five.
There have been calls for this idea to be explored already and the Four Day Week Ireland campaign today released details on its public attitude survey conducted last month.
Two out of three respondents said a four-day work week is “realistic and achievable” in the medium term.
67% of employers said they support the idea and 46% said it would be “feasible” to trial in their workplace.
“The four-day week, with no loss of pay, offers the potential of a genuinely better future for workers and employers alike,” said Joe O’Connor, director of campaigning with Fórsa trade union.
What may once have seemed like a radical concept is now, for many, a reasonable and rational ambition. The Covid-19 pandemic has further disrupted societal and workplace norms, while illustrating the potential for very different models of work.
So today we’re asking: Would you support a four-day work week?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Breezy this morning; otherwise, clearing
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Some sun; fog early in the day
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