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If you’re expecting a baby in Ireland, you’re probably wondering how much time off you can take and whether you’ll get paid for it. The system offers 26 weeks of paid maternity leave, with an optional 16 weeks of unpaid leave on top, and from January 2026 the weekly Maternity Benefit rises to €299. Basic … Read more

There’s a moment when the elevator doors open and Tokyo spreads out beneath you—a city of 14 million reduced to a carpet of tiny roofs and winding rivers. The Tokyo Skytree makes that moment possible at 450 meters, and whether you’re chasing Mount Fuji on a clear winter morning or just want to see the … Read more

Few comedians have turned a reality competition win into a decade-long career as effectively as Iliza Shlesinger, who won NBC’s Last Comic Standing in 2008 and has since released six Netflix stand-up specials, hosted a talk show, and starred in films like Good on Paper. She married chef Noah Galuten and has two children, with … Read more

Few TV characters are as instantly recognizable as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett, but the woman behind the accent has a story that goes far beyond the set of Modern Family. At 52, Sofía Vergara has navigated a thyroid cancer diagnosis, a divorce, and a career that stretches from Colombian runways to Hollywood leading roles. Age: 52 (born … Read more

Anyone who’s tried to find a decent pair of denim shorts in Ireland knows the drill: you scroll through the same five fast-fashion sites, wonder if the sizing is the same, and end up guessing. This guide compares the women’s denim shorts ranges from Zara, Bershka, Stradivarius, Mango and Next — the retailers that dominate … Read more

When a 16-year-old from High Wycombe pulled on an England shirt in 2001, few could have predicted the path she’d carve. Isa Guha didn’t just play cricket for her country—she became its first South Asian woman to do so, then transitioned into one of the most recognisable voices in the sport’s global broadcast. Full Name: … Read more

Three different people — or things? If you type “John Walker” into search, you might be looking for a Marvel anti-hero who once carried the shield, a New Zealand runner who broke a world record, or the Scotch whisky brand that fills bars worldwide. This guide unpacks each one, with the clearest facts available, so … Read more

There’s a certain kind of actress who makes you feel like you’ve known her for years — even if she’s playing a character you’d never want to meet. Kristen Wiig is one of them. From her seven-year run on Saturday Night Live to her Oscar-nominated screenplay for Bridesmaids, she’s built a career on making people … Read more

Most cricket fans know the feeling of watching a young fast bowler and wondering where they came from, but for Mahli Beardman the answer starts in Dunsborough, Western Australia (cricket.com.au), and it’s a journey that has already delivered a standout performance on the world stage. The 19-year-old right-arm quick is a dual-contract player for Western … Read more

There aren’t many comedians who can turn a near-fatal truck crash into a punchline, but Tracy Morgan has made a career out of finding the funny in the unfunny. The former 30 Rock and Saturday Night Live star survived a 2014 Walmart truck collision that killed his friend, broke nearly every major bone in his … Read more