25+ min ago  (81+ words) stripes. com From the archives: A patriotic woman at an Independence Day celebration in Italy, 2005 (Sandra Jontz/Stars and Stripes) Naples, Italy, July 1, 2005: Victoria Swindle, 47, shows her colors by donning a patriotic headband of red, white and blue along with…...

4+ hour, 42+ min ago  (1328+ words) Terraformer is a commenter on Slugger. He works as a learning designer from Offaly and currently lives and works in Dublin. Here he argues that the story of Scots-Irish frontiersmen conceals a messier, more Irish, and less British truth. Today…...

21+ min ago  (1051+ words) As the United States of America celebrates 250 years of independence, the influence of the island of Ireland on the history of the world's most powerful country is being re-examined. Out of the 45 men who have held the role of president…...

5+ hour, 30+ min ago  (269+ words) July 4, 2026 by Osagie Otabor, Benin The Swiss government has returned 18 Benin artefacts that had remained in its custody for over 125 years, marking another milestone in the ongoing restitution of looted African cultural heritage. Among the items repatriated is an ancestral…...

5+ hour, 27+ min ago  (989+ words) As the United States of America celebrates 250 years of independence, the influence of the island of Ireland on the history of the world's most powerful country is being re-examined. Out of the 45 men who have held the role of president…...

6+ hour, 44+ min ago  (511+ words) Every nation draws strength from the men and women who build enduring institutions and create opportunities for generations to come. Few Pakistanis have done so more quietly " or more successfully " than Syed Babar Ali, who turned 100 on June 30, 2026. Syed Babar…...

10+ hour, 5+ min ago  (293+ words) The Oba of Benin, Omo'N" Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, has received 18 cultural artefacts repatriated from Switzerland after 125 years in foreign custody. He emphasized that the royal objects are not mere curiosities but vital records of governance, spirituality, and artistry…...

14+ hour, 4+ min ago  (350+ words) Pompeii has reopened the House of Apollo Citharoedus, one of the largest ancient homes at the site, after months of restoration work. The house is now open to the public for the first time in years. The home sits along…...

14+ hour, 28+ min ago  (571+ words) By: Joseph Kanjo Date: 3 July 2026 8: 55pm WAT Oba of Benin, Omo N'Oba N'Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has taken custody of 18 Benin artefacts repatriated from Switzerland, stating that the cultural royal objects are not just…...

17+ hour, 26+ min ago  (259+ words) Hyderabad: The United States, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Canada have the largest Indian populations living outside India, according to data released by the Ministry of External Affairs. The United States tops the list with 60. 79 lakh Indians, followed by…...