insert_link World According to Ireland’s constitution, a woman’s duties are in the home – but a referendum could be about to change its sexist wording Shutterstock/Everett Collection Laura Cahillane, University of Limerick On March 8 – International Women’s Day – Irish citizens will vote in a referendum on whether or not to replace the so-called “woman in the home” clause in the Irish constitution. This clause, which dates from 1937, specifies that: “The State recognises that by her life within the home, woman gives to the State a support without which the common good cannot […] today7 February, 2024
insert_link World US Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas survives impeachment attempt US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has survived an impeachment attempt in the House of Representatives after several Republicans broke ranks with their party. Congressional Republicans had sought to oust Mayorkas over the surge in migration at the US's southern border. Ira Spitzer reports. today7 February, 2024
insert_link World Blinken wraps up day two of Mideast crisis tour U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit Israel and the West Bank on Wednesday, as the war in Gaza moves into its fourth month. The trip comes as there's quiet optimism a deal to end the fighting may be achieved, which could also see the release of Israeli captives being held in the strip. Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv. today7 February, 2024
insert_link World Boeing investigation finds missing bolts in faulty aircraft Four bolts appeared to be missing from a door plug that blew off an Alaska Airlines plane mid-flight last month, according to a preliminary investigation.The incident has increased scrutiny on the aircraft's manufacturer Boeing, which delivered the plane to the airline last year. Ira Spitzer reports. today7 February, 2024
insert_link World Nevada Democrats and Republicans pick presidential candidates US President Joe Biden is hoping for another strong showing in the Nevada primary contest on Tuesday, following an overwhelming win in South Carolina. Republican voters in the state are also choosing their candidate this week - but it's causing confusion. Nick Harper reports. today6 February, 2024
insert_link World António Guterres sets up review of UNWRA United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has appointed an independent review group to assess the UN Relief and Works Agency in Gaza. This follows accusations that at least 12 staff members of the agency were involved in Hamas’s deadly attack on Israel last year. today6 February, 2024
insert_link World King Charles at home following cancer diagnosis Britain's King Charles III has spent the night at home in London after revealing he's being treated for cancer. Buckingham Palace has not revealed what type of cancer he's been diagnosed with. Member of Parliament, Tim Loughton is praising the King for announcing the diagnosis. The BBC reports that King Charles has been pictured for the first time since his cancer diagnosis was announced on Monday evening. Both he and […] today6 February, 2024
insert_link World India-US civil nuclear deal “an important piece of unfinished business” – US official The US Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources has described the status of a civil nuclear partnership between India and the US as "an important piece of unfinished business". This comes as the two countries have been working to boost their energy ties. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai. today6 February, 2024