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Portugal went on a high alert on Thursday since the temperatures will break the record levels in the coming days. This prompted the government to warn of a high risk of forest fires after the worst fires in history last year. Normally, the weather in Portugal has been relatively cool and wet so far […]
by Chloe Li
The temperature is going to rise to the mid-20s again this weekend amid warnings that the ongoing dry and warm conditions will have significant consequences for farmers. The Irish Meteorological Service, Met Éireann Forecast predicts that the temperatures will be rather warm over the bank holiday weekend as high pressure is moving up across […]
by Chloe Li
A passenger plane has crashed in the capital of Mexico’s Durango state, moments after taking-off. All 103 passengers and crew on board survived in the crash but 97 of them are injured. Aeromexico’s Flight 2431 was a route from Durango, Mexico, to Mexico City on Tuesday. It went on a rapid descent moments after taking […]
by Chloe Li
Have you heard of meme before? It is a trendy communication tool on the internet among the netizens. It is a virtually-transmitted cultural symbol and social idea. According to the definition by the Oxford Dictionary, it literally means images, videos, or even piece of text etc. It may be humorous about society or nature typically. […]
by Chloe Li
According to a UK government report published on Tuesday, sexual abuse of vulnerable women and girls by international aid workers is endemic and has been happening for years. The perpetrators easily move around in the aid sector. The inquiry heard those horrifying stories of aid staff sexually exploiting the very people they were meant […]
by Chloe Li
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake has killed 16 people on an Indonesian Island. More than 500 climbers are thought to be trapped on Mount Rinjani on the Island of LomBok. This shallow earthquake damaged more than 1,400 houses on Sunday. Even the neighbouring Bali, could feel the vibration though there was no damage or casualties. Indonesia’s […]
by Chloe Li
Have you ever seen a “blood moon”? Here comes to a chance for you! The longest “blood moon” lunar eclipse of this century will take place tonight. The full moon is going to pass through the shadow of the Earth. The whole process will take 103 minutes and the moon will turn blood red and […]
by Chloe Li
Two Italians and an Irishman walk into a bar…. Instead of waiting for the punchline of an old stereotyped joke, why not come catch The Stoles headline at tonight’s show at East Side Tavern, supported by Key, Elga Fox and Keeley. Babylon Radio caught up with the Dublin-based rock trio during rehearsals to find out […]
by Anna Buckley
Babylon Radio catches up with Leitrim native Elga Fox before Friday’s upcoming night in East Side Tavern. Nominated for PureM’s Best Irish Solo Act, and with the eminent release of the music video for Despite It All it’s been an exciting 2018 so far. The flame-haired actress/singer/Jack-of-all-trades speaks candidly to us about the evolution of […]
by Anna Buckley