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Linda MancusoLong Island mother-of-two Linda Mancuso’s disabled son Michael, 23, lost a Haitian aide his mother considers a “lifeline”Long Island mother-of-two Linda Mancuso has been “praying on a daily basis” that her disabled son’s Haitian caregiver will be able to come back to work.It was “horrifying,” she says, when Jean, who had a temporary work permit, was laid off from work at the end of July from his position at a nonprofit supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Her son Michael is a 5ft 10in, nonverbal 23-year-old.”Showering, sleeping, eating, tying his shoes – Michael can’t tie his shoes -…
NewsFeedUK has billions in contracts with firms tied to illegal Israeli settlementsAn media investigation found 17 companies linked to Israeli settlements hold UK public-sector contracts worth 2.1 billion pounds. This comes despite the British government saying it will take a tougher position on illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. media’s Caolán Magee explains.Published On 6 Sep 20266 Sep 2026SaveShare UK has billions in contracts with firms tied to illegal Israeli settlements on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd media on Googleinfo
Getty ImagesA volcanic eruption has halted hundreds of flights at Indonesia’s main international airport, stranding tens of thousands of passengers.Authorities said 209 flights were suspended after ash from Mount Anak Krakatoa was detected in airspace near Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Sunday morning.The volcano had started erupting late on Friday night, generating continuous seismic activity, lava fountains, and booming sounds across surrounding regions. Two more eruptions happened early on Sunday, authorities said.More than 22,000 people have been impacted by the suspension of flights, which has been extended until 13:30 (0630 GMT). Authorities have confirmed there is no tsunami warning linked…
Watch: Moment 64-year-old Nepali woman is found alive in mud-buried homeChandika Shrestha was airlifted to hospital after spending more than 10 days in her partially buried house.3 hrs agoAsia
Global Images Ukraine via Getty ImagesThese young activists hold up signs saying the Russian language should remain in RussiaUkraine’s third-biggest city Odesa will decide this week whether to back a controversial plan to ban the Russian language in the arts.The proposal being considered by councillors in Odesa on the Black Sea coast aims to add to existing restrictions on Russian imposed by national legislation. It is particularly significant because Odesa is overwhelmingly Russian-speaking, although the ban would only affect public spaces and everyday usage of Russian would remain unaffected.For millions of Ukrainians, Russian is their first language including many of…
Taylor crowns boxing career in stylish Croke Park triumphKatie Taylor ends illustrious career as a three-time undisputed world champion as Croke Park gave one of Ireland’s greatest sporting figures the grandest of farewells.4 hrs agoBoxing
BBCAs the country sweltered through one of the many heatwaves of a baking summer in late June, towering thunderclouds were gathering over the south of England and across much of northern Europe. It was a Saturday, and with the holiday season getting under way, thousands of passengers were heading to London’s Heathrow and Gatwick airports to catch flights abroad. It was always going to be a very busy day.What followed, however, was chaos for travellers. As air traffic controllers struggled to route aircraft around the storms, airspace became heavily congested and many planes due to fly were simply forced to…
Sarah Khalifa Instagram accountSarah Khalifa is best known for her TV programme Mission Impossible which dealt with crime issues.Egyptian television presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 other people have been sentenced to death by hanging after being convicted of drugs charges.According to state-owned al-Akhram newspaper, they were part of a criminal gang which imported ingredients used to make drugs with the intent of selling them. They also had illegal firearms and munitions.Khalifa, 39, is best known for her TV programme Mission Impossible which dealt with crime issues. She has denied the charges.However, it was only confirmed a month later after the…
How Man Utd plan to compete at top with richer rivalsManager Michael Carrick and chief executive Omar Berrada are united in their viewthat Manchester United can be successful despite the club’s relatively low summer spending.1 hr agoMan Utd
Anwar Hussein/Getty ImagesHarald, the popular King of Norway, is to be buried in Oslo next weekThe Prince of Wales will attend the funeral of King Harald V of Norway on Wednesday in Oslo, Buckingham Palace has announced.Also going to the funeral, in a personal capacity, is Princess Anne, who is godmother to Norway’s new monarch, King Haakon VIII.The late King Harald, a popular, modernising figure who had been on the Norwegian throne for 35 years, died last month at the age of 89.Royal sources say Prince William’s attendance, representing his father King Charles, follows the convention that the monarch does…