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fromIndependent
12 hours ago

At least 38 arson attacks on buildings linked to asylum-seeker accommodation since 2018, report finds

At least 38 arson attacks targeted asylum-seeker accommodation in seven years, with online agitation linked to further violence and disinformation.
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fromIndependent
6 hours ago

Kilkenny garda becomes the only serving member of the force to be ordained - 'I won't know if he's coming to arrest me or bless me'

Kilkenny roads policing member Eric O'Sullivan was ordained a deacon at Waterford Cathedral, attended by family, friends and Garda colleagues including Inspector Shay Keevans.
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fromIrish Independent
21 hours ago

Two men in court over alleged arson attack at Drogheda Ipas centre

Two men in their 20s were arrested and refused bail in connection with an October 31 fire at the IPAS accommodation centre in Drogheda.
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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 hour ago

Serbian Parliament Adopts Law Paving Way For Controversial Kushner Project

Serbian parliament approved a special law to fast-track Jared Kushner's $500 million Belgrade hotel, overriding protected status and local opposition at a NATO-bombed site.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 hour ago

Germany news: AfD trip to Russia sparks 'treason' accusation DW 11/07/2025

Sigmar Gabriel admitted underestimating Vladimir Putin and called that misjudgment one of the biggest mistakes in his involvement in German foreign policy.
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fromIndependent
3 hours ago
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Man allegedly caught with explosives was planning terror attack for right wing extremist group, court hears

Man apprehended with explosives allegedly planned a terror attack for a violent right-wing extremist group, with threats against a Galway mosque and migrant housing.
fromIndependent
12 hours ago
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Man arrested in anti-terror swoop may have been far-right 'gun for hire' from abroad

A central European suspect and an Irish far‑right figure were detained in a cross‑border terrorism probe into a 'gun‑for‑hire' recruitment and a potentially prevented attack.
fromIndependent
3 hours ago
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Man allegedly caught with explosives was planning terror attack for right wing extremist group, court hears

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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 hours ago

Serbia's Vucic angers Russia with comments about selling ammo to EU

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said Serbia will sell stocks of ammunition to European buyers even if they reach Ukraine, prompting Russia to demand clarification.
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fromIndependent
2 hours ago

Man who lied about nationality for 21 years and claimed 145k in social welfare avoids prison

A Nigerian man received a suspended sentence after falsely claiming Zimbabwean nationality for 21 years and obtaining over €145,000 in welfare payments.
fromThe Local Germany
2 hours ago

Inside Germany's rare earth treasure chest

In a World War II bunker east of Frankfurt, a steel door weighing over four tonnes protects Germany's largest reserve of rare earths, a treasure at the heart of rising geopolitical tensions. The exact location of the bunker is confidential and the site is under close video surveillance. This is where Tradium, a German company specialised in trading rare earths, keeps thousands of barrels of the precious materials - almost all from China, the world's biggest producer.
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fromIT Pro
7 hours ago

From underground bunkers to 'data spas' and the 'floating cloud', Lenovo is getting creative with future data center ideas

Traditional data centers often fail sustainability and sovereignty requirements; future designs must prioritize AI scalability, energy efficiency and high-altitude, solar-powered 'floating cloud' architectures.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann found guilty of harassing family

A woman claiming to be Madeleine McCann was found guilty of harassing the missing girl's family but cleared of stalking.
fromIrish Independent
4 hours ago

'A truly great soul has passed' - President and Tanaiste among mourners at funeral of Sister Stan

"testimony to the legacy of this powerhouse of good who swept into so many lives"
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fromIrish Independent
7 hours ago

Stylish Wexford 100-year-old known as 'Coco Chanel' reveals her secret to a long life

Eileen Sinnott, born 1925, celebrated her 100th birthday with over 90 relatives and friends and credits tea for her longevity.
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fromIrish Independent
4 hours ago

'A formidable woman' - President and Taoiseach among mourners at funeral of Sister Stan

Sister Stanislaus Kennedy was honored at a Donnybrook funeral mass for her lifelong commitment to social justice and service to the vulnerable.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Airports in Belgium disrupted again by suspected drone sightings Europe live

Belgian airports and other European sites faced repeated suspected drone sightings, prompting German anti-drone support and raising concerns about regional security and potential military threats.
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fromIndependent
12 hours ago

'It is a life sentence for us' - parents tell of their anguish after paedophile ballet teacher jailed for eight years for 'evil' abuse of two young girls

Leighton Morrison, a ballet teacher, sexually assaulted and filmed two girls aged eight and nine and was jailed for eight years.
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fromIrish Independent
2 hours ago

Mourners hear death of Kildare man who was fatally assaulted was 'tragic and unnecessary'

Ryan Weir Gibbons, 29, died after a violent assault in Kildare; mourners celebrated his life and remembered his contagious smile amid a murder investigation.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Weather tracker: thunderstorms and heavy rain hit the Iberian peninsula

A deep Atlantic low and cold front caused heavy rain, hail, flooding and extreme winds across Iberia while Typhoon Kalmaegi caused deadly flooding and displacement.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 hour ago

Hungarian leader Viktor Orban to meet US President Donald Trump

Viktor Orban will request a US waiver to buy Russian oil despite sanctions, citing Hungary's heavy dependence on Russian energy and close ties with Donald Trump.
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fromIrish Independent
2 hours ago

Mourners hear death of Dublin man living in Kildare who was fatally assaulted was 'tragic and unnecessary'

Ryan Weir Gibbons, 29, died after a head injury sustained during a dispute in Kildare town; mourners celebrated his life and remembered his contagious smile.
fromwww.dw.com
1 hour ago

Denmark to ban social media for children under 15 DW 11/07/2025

"As one of the first countries in the EU, Denmark is now taking a groundbreaking step towards introducing age limits on social media," said the country's digitalization ministry in a statement. "This is done to protect children and young people in the digital world." "As a starting point, children under the age of 15 should not have access to platforms that may expose them to harmful content or harmful features," the statement said.
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fromIrish Independent
21 hours ago

Two men charged over alleged arson attack at Drogheda Ipas centre

A special late-night sitting of Drogheda District Court was convened at 9pm on Thursday, where two men appeared charged in connection with an alleged arson attack at an IPAS Centre at 47 George's Sreet, Drogheda last week were remanded in custody.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 hours ago

Spanish police arrest suspected members of Venezuelan gang targeted by US

Spanish police have detained 13 suspected members of Venezuela's notorious Tren de Aragua crime gang, which has increasingly come under scrutiny as the United States actively targets and kills what it says are its cadres smuggling drugs on vessels in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific. The arrests were made across five Spanish cities, police said on Friday. The gang was designated as a global terrorist organisation by the US earlier this year.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 hours ago

EU to stop issuing multiple-entry visas for Russians DW 11/07/2025

"The European Union is tightening its visa rules for Russian nationals amid concern over what the bloc considers "sabotage and potential misuse of visas." Multiple-entry visas will no longer be issued, with applicants being required to apply for a new visa each time they sought to travel to the EU. In a statement released by the European Commission, they expressed the aim of the new rules were to protect public policy as well as security."
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fromIndependent
12 hours ago

Declan Lynch: 'There is a simple human element to the Ivan Yates story. If any of us had media-trained Jim Gavin, would we tell another living soul about it?'

Matt Cooper was shocked to learn Ivan Yates provided media training to Jim Gavin without informing him.
fromIndependent
12 hours ago

Ivan Yates to be called before Dail committee over Jim Gavin and Fianna Fail coaching saga

Oireachtas group that probed Ryan Tubridy payments scandal turns its attention to media conflicts of interest Media regulator to consider new rules in wake of controversy, which will 'deepen suspicion among public' Chairman Alan Kelly says declaration of interests, similar to politicians, is needed from those working in the media
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fromIndependent
12 hours ago

'Businesses are closing as a result': Inside the five-year battle to reopen iconic Bray to Greystones cliff walk

The Bray-Greystones coastal path has been closed since February 2021, frustrating campaigners and impacting the local seaside towns' communities and visitation.
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fromIndependent
5 hours ago

Senior officers searched home of ex-Garda analysis chief after he failed to show up for work, whistleblower says

Garda whistleblower Lois West took leave after fearing a newly installed civilian head of GSAS, alleging an assistant commissioner searched the new head's apartment.
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fromComputerWeekly.com
5 hours ago

IAG aircraft to take off with Wi-Fi Starlink connectivity | Computer Weekly

IAG will equip over 500 aircraft with Starlink high-speed Wi‑Fi, delivering home-comparable connectivity and starting service roll-out in early 2026.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

Ukraine war briefing: Ukrainian court jails Russian soldier for killing PoW in landmark sentence

Dmitry Kurashov sentenced to life for killing a surrendered Ukrainian soldier; Ukraine is investigating hundreds of POW murders amid drone strikes and sabotage inside Russia.
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fromwww.dw.com
6 hours ago

Belarus trains schoolchildren for a 'hot' war against West DW 11/07/2025

Belarusian authorities and allied organizations are militarizing children through war games, training exercises, and ceremonies to prepare them for future conflict and secure regime survival.
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fromAxios
3 hours ago

Iran plotted to assassinate Israel's ambassador to Mexico, U.S. officials say

Iran's Quds Force Unit 11000 allegedly plotted to assassinate an Israeli ambassador, but the plot was thwarted with international cooperation.
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fromIndependent
12 hours ago

'Businesses are closing as a result': Inside the five-year battle to reopen an iconic cliff walk

The Bray–Greystones coastal path has been closed since February 2021, frustrating campaigners and reducing access and visitor activity for local seaside towns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

WTA Finals tennis: Jessica Pegula v Elena Rybakina in semi-finals live

The first doubles semi-final has just finished, with Timea Babos and Luisa Stefani defeating Hsieh Su-wei and Jelena Ostapenko 6-4, 6-6 (7-5). Babos and Stefani, the No 7 seeds, will face the winners of Friday's later second semi-final: Katerina Siniakova & Taylor Townsend v Elise Mertens & Veronika Kudermetova. Hungary's Timea Babos and Brazil's Luisa Stefani during their semi-final victory. Photograph: Stephanie Lecocq/Reuters
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fromIrish Independent
13 hours ago

Review of sports allocation sought as funding for horse and greyhound racing described as outrageous

"Small volunteer run clubs are receiving next to nothing. Where is the fairness?"
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

China poised to lift ban on chips exports to European carmakers after US deal

The vital flow of chips from China to the car industry in Europe looks poised to resume as part of the deal struck last week between Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. The Netherlands has signalled that its standoff with Beijing is close to a resolution amid signs China's ban on exports of the key car industry components is easing.
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fromTechzine Global
12 hours ago

HPE builds private cloud and massive temporary network for Ryder Cup

HPE deployed one of the largest temporary networks at Bethpage Black, replacing Cisco for the U.S. Ryder Cup and showcasing its Private Cloud AI stack.
fromIrish Independent
56 minutes ago

Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly will not attend Catherine Connolly inauguration

I have received an invitation for the inauguration events for the Irish president on Tuesday but it will not be possible for me to accept due to a number of other commitments in Belfast and Windsor. Tuesday marks Remembrance Day, an important day for so many. I am scheduled to attend a service and to participate in an Act of Remembrance in Parliament Buildings before travelling to Windsor Castle at the invitation of Their Majesties The King and Queen
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fromGamintraveler
5 hours ago

Why Your Spanish Residency Will Be Denied: The 7 Documents Americans Always Get Wrong

Seven specific document issues, especially timely FBI/state background checks and properly formatted Spanish comprehensive insurance, cause most Spanish residency denials and are fixable.
fromwww.dw.com
5 hours ago

Belarus trains schoolkids for 'hot' war to defend Lukashenko DW 11/07/2025

It is 4 o'clock in the morning. There are sirens wailing, and gunfire can be heard everywhere. Teenagers aged 13 to 14, dressed in military uniforms and armed with rifles, run out of tents. Some return the fire, while others crouch down and run over to wounded schoolchildren. They bandage them, place them on stretchers and try to get them to safety.
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fromIndependent
12 hours ago

Melanie Finn: Latest RTE listenership and wage figures show no one star is now bigger than management

'Liveline' slot has shed 20,000 of its loyal listeners after Duffy's departure It's an old adage in entertainment: the show is always bigger than its presenter. Yet the latest Joint National Listenership Research (JNLR) figures would strongly suggest otherwise when it comes to one particular show. Since Joe Duffy stepped down last June after presenting the afternoon chat show for 27 years, the Liveline slot has shed a massive 20,000 listeners.
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fromTheregister
6 hours ago

Bank of England says JLR's cyberattack damaged UK GDP growth

A cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover materially reduced UK GDP growth, prompted government financial support, and constituted a systemic economic shock to the UK.
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fromGamintraveler
4 hours ago

Why Americans Are Racing To Get These Visas Before 2026 Changes

Americans should secure formal European residence visas now because border-entry systems will be tightly enforced by late 2026, making short-stay tactics risky.
fromIrish Independent
12 hours ago

Winterval Waterford: Your guide to Ireland's largest Christmas festival which last year attracted a million visitors

This year Santa will arrive to officially commence the festivities on Friday, November 21, at 5.30pm, with the switching on of more than 100,000 Christmas lights across the city streets. The first Winterval Illuminates, a spectacular light show, will then commence in a new ancient location, at the Irish Silver Museum on Cathedral Square, followed by a new, show-stopping, free drone show on Saturday, November 22.
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fromIrish Independent
6 hours ago

Aer Lingus eyes more long-haul winter sun routes

"Ireland is very seasonal - lots of people want to come to Ireland during the summer, but people don't really want to come in the winter," she said.
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fromIndependent
11 hours ago

'We're lucky he wasn't killed' - Wicklow brother praises neighbours who rushed to save 11-year-old after fireworks explosion

An 11-year-old Wicklow boxer suffered life-changing hand injuries from a firework; community aid and a fundraiser raised €30,000 in five days.
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fromTechzine Global
6 hours ago

Dutch government prepared to suspend control over Nexperia

Nexperia's China packaging and distribution halt is disrupting European automotive chip supply, prompting Dutch government intervention and market volatility while talks seek a quick resolution.
fromIndependent
2 hours ago

'Boy A' convicted of murdering teen Ana Kriegel granted more time to appeal life sentence

One of the two boys convicted of the murder of 14-year-old schoolgirl Ana Kriegel in Dublin seven years ago has been given more time to bring an appeal against his life sentence following a landmark Supreme Court decision. The youth known as Boy A was sentenced to life with a review after 12 years for murdering the 14-year-old. He was also sentenced to 12 years for an aggravated sexual assault on Ana, which runs alongside the murder sentence.
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fromIrish Independent
2 hours ago

Revenue extends deadline for local property tax to next Wednesday as thousands yet to file

Revenue extended the LPT filing deadline to mid-next week after 1.4 million of 2,111,273 returns were filed, leaving around 700,000 outstanding.
fromwww.dw.com
46 minutes ago

Greece: Coast guard head faces charges for migrant shipwreck DW 11/07/2025

On June 13, 2023, the rusty fishing trawler Adriana, overloaded with as many as 750 migrants nearly double its official capacity was en route from Libya to Italy when it came into distress. According to accounts by Greece's coast guard, the people on board "refused any help," leaving the coast guard to observe the situation and launch a search and rescue operation after the boat sank.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

WTA Finals tennis: Jessica Pegula v Jasmine Paolini, Aryna Sabalenka v Coco Gauff live

Aryna Sabalenka leads her group 2-0; Gauff, Pegula, and Paolini contend for two semi-final spots with multiple match-result permutations deciding qualification.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago
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'Unbelievable' - how Ivan Yates played down Sinn Fein on RTE while working for Fianna Fail

fromIndependent
1 day ago
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'Unbelievable' - how Ivan Yates played down Sinn Fein on RTE while working for Fianna Fail

fromIndependent
1 day ago
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'Unbelievable' - how Ivan Yates played down Sinn Fein on RTE while working for Fianna Fail

fromIndependent
1 day ago
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'Unbelievable' - how Ivan Yates played down Sinn Fein on RTE while working for Fianna Fail

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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Budget has 'royally screwed workers', Sinn Fein says as Simon Harris slams Pearse Doherty as a 'bully' in Dail face-off

Budget measures benefit the wealthy while ordinary workers face higher costs, reduced supports, and unindexed tax bands.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Czechs begin exhumation of notorious mass grave site DW 11/06/2025

State-led exhumations at Dablice cemetery aim to recover remains of 1950s political prisoners, including executed decorated war officers linked to a 1949 anti-communist plot.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Calabria comes alive with song and dance: how a new generation is revitalising southern Italy's quiet villages

The Sustaria festival in Lago revives and celebrates Calabria's agrarian culture, music, and creative restlessness, drawing locals and diaspora to sustain local heritage.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
20 hours ago

Dutch court rejects bid to halt arms exports to Israel over Gaza war

The Hague Court of Appeal dismissed NGOs' appeal seeking a blanket ban on Dutch weapons exports to Israel, ruling the government has considerable discretion over foreign policy and national security.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Two appear in court over alleged 500,000 fraud from Trinity College Dublin student hardship fund

Luke Taaffe pleaded guilty to converting €1,500 from Trinity College Dublin's student hardship fund, knowing the money was the proceeds of criminal conduct on 8 October 2020.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Danes are Europe's keenest nudists in principle and practice, survey suggests

Germans may have a hard-won reputation for being Europe's most enthusiastic nudists, but a survey suggests Danes are not only more accepting of stripping off in public, but more likely to have actually done so. The YouGov survey of six western European countries the UK, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy and Spain found that Danes were the most likely to say it was perfectly OK to bare all in public places and to have followed through.
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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 day ago

Ukraine, Russia Trade Air Strikes Overnight On Key Infrastructure

Ukraine struck Russian energy and industrial sites, including a Volgograd oil refinery and Kostroma power plant, amid Russian drone and air attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Luas red line services to resume at end of month following fire on George's Dock Bridge

Luas Red Line between Connolly and The Point will reopen on Friday, November 28 after bridge reconstruction and final commissioning following August fire damage.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Man (40s) arrested after 3m Dublin cocaine raid due in court

A man in his 40s was arrested after gardaí intercepted a car in Dolphin's Barn, Dublin 8, and found around 44kg of cocaine worth about €3m; he is due in court this morning.
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fromIrish Independent
21 hours ago

Two men to appear in court this evening over arson attack at Drogheda Ipas centre

Two men in their 20s were arrested after a deliberately set fire endangered residents, including an adult, three children and a 20-day-old baby.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Putin is so desperate he has resorted to sending disabled men to the front - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Russian military is deploying disabled and poorly equipped soldiers to frontlines, sustaining massive casualties and using human-wave tactics that treat infantry as expendable.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Poland to offer military training to all its citizens DW 11/06/2025

Poland will launch 'Always Prepared', a nationwide military training program offering survival, first aid, cyber-hygiene, and reserve-readiness training to all citizens, targeting 400,000 in 2026.
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Germany's NSU neo-Nazi trial: Accomplice faces justice DW 11/06/2025

Members of the far-right terrorist group National Socialist Underground (NSU) murdered 10 people, carried out bombings and robbed banks in several German states between 2000 and 2007. In 2018, Beate Zschape, the sole surviving NSU member, was sentenced by the Higher Regional Court in Munich to life in prison, with the court determining a particularly severe degree of guilt. The trial was one of the biggest in Germany's postwar history.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Southport killer's father tells inquiry son turned out to be a monster'

Alphonse Rudakubana broke down in tears on the second day of his evidence to the Southport inquiry, saying he was desperately sorry to the parents of Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, Bebe King, six, and Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine. However, he was told the bereaved families had complete disdain for your excuses after testimony that sought to deflect some of the blame towards the agencies involved with the teenager.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Witness for Conor McGregor side in alleged 'whiskey deal' case has serious health difficulties, seeks adjournment

A Conor McGregor witness, Artem Lobov, has serious health difficulties and is seeking an adjournment in the alleged "Proper Number Twelve" whiskey case.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Dublin Zoo: Allegations of sexual harassment of workers and mistreatment leading to deaths of animals heard by Dail

Serious alleged harassment, financial irregularities, understaffing, and animal welfare failures at the zoo have led to animal deaths and ongoing staff safety concerns.
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fromianVisits
1 day ago

More London landmarks saved - but over 600 still at risk, warns Historic England

Many of London's historic landmarks remain under threat from neglect and decay despite dozens being rescued and targeted grant support.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Incoming Czech government sparks media freedom fears DW 11/05/2025

Babiš’s centrist ANO will lead a coalition government with far-right SPD and Motorists for Themselves, relying on them to pass legislation and shaping policy.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Legal professional romantically linked to murdered gangster Robbie Lawlor arrested in gang probe

The woman is being held at Coolock Garda Station while a male suspect is also in custody in Clontarf after his arrest
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fromZDNET
21 hours ago

Why even a US tech giant is launching 'sovereign support' for Europe now

Red Hat will offer EU-localized 'Sovereign Support' in 2026, providing in-region, EU-citizen technical support and partner ecosystem to ensure EU control over critical IT.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

What's behind the sudden appearance of traffic cameras across Galway city?

Numerous traffic cameras have been installed across Galway city recently, prompting speculation about increased enforcement via ANPR and automated detection of speeding and red‑light violations.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Brother of Lynsey O'Brien, who died in cruise ship fall, carried out 'vicious' attack on a surviving sister, court hears

The brother of a girl who died when she fell off a cruise ship "viciously" attacked one of his surviving sisters, pulling out her hair extensions and biting her nose.
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1 day ago

Ukraine: Russia says advances made in key city of Pokrovsk DW 11/06/2025

Russian forces are advancing to surround and cut supply lines to Pokrovsk amid prolonged house-to-house fighting while South Africa probes recruitment of 17 citizens to fight.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

New cap Tom Farrell starts for Ireland as Andy Farrell shakes things up for Japan test

Tom Farrell earns an Ireland debut at 32 after standout Munster performances, rewarded despite a 2024 Connacht release and prior club moves.
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Italian political consultant says he was targeted with Paragon spyware | TechCrunch

"It is time to ask a very simple question: Why? Why me? How is it possible that such a sophisticated and complex tool was used to spy on a private citizen, as if he were a drug trafficker or a subversive threat to the country? I have nothing more to say. Others must speak. Others must explain what happened."
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Prisoner freed in error gives himself up but manhunt continues for another

An Algerian sex offender, Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, remains at large after mistakenly being released from HMP Wandsworth; authorities are searching while officials address prison record systems.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Man (61) found dead in sheltered housing had suffered 11 knife wounds, murder trial hears

Michael Foley, 61, was fatally assaulted, sustaining 11 slash and stab wounds.
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fromFortune
22 hours ago

Tests showing Chinese-made buses can be stopped remotely prompt Norwegian pullback | Fortune

Tests found Yutong buses allow manufacturer remote digital access enabling over-the-air updates and potential remote shutdown; comparable VDL buses lacked OTA update capability.
fromwww.thelocal.es
1 day ago

Diana, Franco and brother's death: The memoirs of Spain's exiled king

Mixing historic anecdotes and regret over his own scandals, Spain's exiled king Juan Carlos I seeks to reconcile himself with his family and nation in newly-published memoirs that offer dramatic reminiscences from one of the last surviving players of 20th-century history. From holding Franco's hand on the dictator's deathbed to helping defuse a coup, the 87-year-old reviews well-known moments from Spain's history in his 500-page book, published in French on Wednesday and in Spanish next month.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Ukraine war briefing: Bulgaria moves to seize Russian refinery while Poland seeks to be US gas conduit

Bulgaria is preparing to seize control of Lukoil's Burgas oil refinery and sell it to a new owner after the Russian oil company came under US sanctions, according to Bulgarian media reports. Burgas is Bulgaria's only oil refinery and as part of Lukoil is at risk of having to shut down because of the sanctions. The US joined Britain last month in imposing sanctions on Russia's two largest oil companies, Lukoil and Rosneft, over Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Pollution from Ineos's Antwerp plastic plant will cause more deaths than jobs created'

Air pollution from Ineos's Antwerp petrochemical plant is projected to cause 410 deaths, exceeding the 300 permanent jobs it would create.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

British military announces first delivery of Ajax armoured vehicles eight years late

Britain has delivered the first Ajax armoured vehicles eight years late amid high costs, noise-related soldier injuries, procurement delays, and questions about battlefield relevance versus drones.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

England back row Cunningham-South commits to Quins

Chandler Cunningham-South has signed a multi-year deal with Harlequins and continues as an England-squad player after strong club and international performances.
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Bank of England holds interest rates at 4% as Rachel Reeves' Budget looms

In a closely split decision, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 5-4 to maintain the current rate, with Governor Andrew Bailey casting the deciding vote. Bailey said he would "prefer to wait" before supporting any further loosening of monetary policy, citing ongoing concerns about inflation expectations among households and elevated wage growth. The Bank expects inflation to remain above its 2% target until the second quarter of 2027, forecasting a gradual decline from its current 3.8% level.
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