Four people are reported to have died from swine flu in Ireland.

The HSE has urged those most at risk to get the vaccine. Doctor Kevin Kelleher, the head of health protection at the HSE, has stated that between two and four people have died from the H1N1 virus, better known as Swine Flu, this season.

Significant increase in reported cases of swine flu.

The swine flu has officially returned to Ireland. There has been a significant increase in cases of the H1N1 strain reported at hospitals in recent days. The increase is due to people returning to work following the Christmas break. It comes as 541 patients wait on trolleys across the country today.

Teen Brings Books in a Microwave Due to School’s Backpack-Ban and Got Suspended!

Haircuts, trainers and fake eyelashes are just a few of the common causes of disagreement in the battleground that is the playground. School uniform policy and its differing interpretations can often leave teachers, parents and pupils feeling frustrated.

Teen Could Not See After Microwaved Egg Exploded in Face!

A teenager in England suffered excruciating pain and temporary blindness after an egg she had cooked in the microwave exploded in her face. Courtney Wood is still recovering vision in her left eye following the ordeal which took place on Boxing Day.

Chinese Loans for African Countries: Debt Traps or Development Funds?

LAGOS, Nigeria when Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari presented the country’s 2019 budget at a joint session of the country’s parliamentarians at the turn of 2018, he was interrupted by boos and jeers from lawmakers as he struggled to highlight the key achievements of his administration.

Man Injures 20 Kids with Hammer in Chinese Primary School.

A 49-year-old man injured 20 children with a hammer on January 8th inside a primary school in China’s capital, officials said. Three of the children have serious but non-life-threatening injuries, the Xicheng district government said on its social media account, adding that the attack took place at 11:17 a.m.The suspect, surnamed Jia, was apprehended at the scene, the statement said.

Women In Saudi Arabia Will Now Receive Divorce Confirmation Via Text.

Women in Saudi Arabia will now receive a text from the courts confirming their divorce. The new regulation is designed to prevent women from being divorced without their knowledge. It also means women will be better able to protect their alimony rights.

Good Leaders Should Love the People They Lead.

When I was a teenager, my grandfather, a captain in the Marines, told me a story about a general he met during the Vietnam War. When my grandfather went to meet this general, he found him making calls to save a group of Marines, after a rescue mission had turned into a full-scale battle.

‘Why Don’t You Die?’: Australian’s Fight With a Spider Sparks Police Call!😄

An Australian man triggered an emergency police response after a noisy exchange with a spider startled a passerby into reporting what sounded like a violent disturbance to the authorities. A neighbour was walking past a house in the west coast city of Perth in January when they heard a man repeatedly yelling “why don’t you die?” and a toddler screaming.

Saudi Woman Seeking Asylum Can Stay Temporarily In Thailand.

An 18-year-old Saudi woman who fled her family over alleged abuse and barricaded herself in a Bangkok airport hotel room in a desperate bid for asylum will be allowed to stay in Thailand while her case is evaluated by the U.N. refugee agency, immigration authorities said on Jan.

Golden Globes: Christian Bale thanked Satan for his win! 😨

The Golden Globes are always a night of high drama and emotion, with 2019’s ceremony being no exception. This year, British talent took centre stage, with Christian Bale, Olivia Colman and Richard Madden scooping top prizes.

Tuna Auctioned at Record $3 Million at Tokyo’s New Fish Market.

A Japanese restaurant chain paid over three million dollars (333.6 million yen) in a record New Year auction at Tokyo’s new fish market.

AT THE SIGN LANGUAGE COFFEE BAR, YOU ORDER EVERYTHING IN... SIGN LANGUAGE!

In Amsterdam, by the river Amstel lies CtheCity; an initiative that gives people tours in the dark, by blind people. CtheCity now also has a Sign Language Coffee bar, that only employs deaf barista's and where everything is ordered in Sign Language.

RIDES FOR LIVES: A MOBILE HOSPITAL SAVING LIVES IN UGANDA.

After losing his loved ones because of a lack of health care access and ambulances, the Ugandan inventor Christopher Ategeka decided to do something about it and started Rides for Lives; an initiative that provides quick access to health care in rural areas in Uganda. Determined to make a better life for himself, Chris connected with an organization called Y.E.S. Uganda.

11-YEAR-OLD BOY OFFERS EMOTIONAL ADVICE TO STRESSED-OUT NEW YORKERS IN THE SUBWAY

Ciro Ortiz is not your typical middle school-aged child. At just 11 years old, the Brooklyn-raised boy is not only already fending for himself he is also giving back. Inspired by a desire to help, Ciro decided he would set up a stand and offer emotional advice to stressed-out New Yorkers on the Williamsburg L train line of the city’s busy subway network.