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fromIndependent
18 hours ago

'They thought they were gods. Untouchable' - killer Ruth Lawrence planned to flee to Peru with boyfriend while on the run in South Africa

Double murderer Ruth Lawrence was investigated over a hostage incident while on the run and plotted long-term evasion involving gangsters and escape plans.
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fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
14 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine peace talks: Latest updates on plan seen as favoring Moscow

Geneva talks cautiously advanced U.S. peace proposals favoring Russia, raising Kyiv and European concerns while diplomacy offered limited hope amid unresolved major issues.
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fromIrish Independent
18 hours ago
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Taoiseach Micheal Martin backs Grainne Seoige over election abuse and 'parachute' claims

Micheál Martin backed Gráinne Seoige's denial of being a 'parachute' candidate and expressed sympathy after she reported a faked pornographic image to gardaí.
fromIndependent
1 day ago
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Grainne Seoige: Running in the general election is the biggest regret of my life

Gráinne Seoige regrets running in last year's general election, citing abuse, a 'humiliating' AI image, and believing she had much to offer.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Spain's attorney general quits after guilty verdict for leaking confidential information

Spain's chief prosecutor resigned after the supreme court found him guilty of leaking confidential information in a high-profile case.
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fromIrish Independent
13 hours ago

New 'access to cash' law means banks must put ATMs within 10km of most homes and businesses

New Access to Cash law requires banks to maintain 2022 ATM levels, ensures most people can access cash within 10km, and allows banning withdrawal charges.
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fromIrish Independent
6 hours ago
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Tragic loss 'a shock to everyone' - Bus Eireann pays tribute to bus driver killed alongside lorry driver in multi-vehicle crash in Co Meath

fromIrish Independent
13 hours ago
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Two dead and several injured in multi-vehicle crash involving bus and lorry in Co Meath

A fatal multi-vehicle collision on the R132 in Gormanston killed two drivers and seriously injured others.
fromIrish Independent
13 hours ago
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'Our community is grieving again, far too soon' - Two dead and several injured in multi-vehicle crash involving bus and lorry in Co Meath

Two drivers died and multiple people were injured, including a woman and a teenage girl with serious injuries, after a multi-vehicle crash on the R132 in Gormanston.
fromIrish Independent
6 hours ago
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Tragic loss 'a shock to everyone' - Bus Eireann pays tribute to bus driver killed alongside lorry driver in multi-vehicle crash in Co Meath

fromIrish Independent
13 hours ago
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'Our community is grieving again, far too soon' - Two dead and several injured in multi-vehicle crash involving bus and lorry in Co Meath

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fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Macron and Merz must look at themselves if they want to stop Europe sliding to the far right | Shada Islam

European democracies face internal erosion of the rule of law, degrading political discourse, and normalization of racism, xenophobia, and discrimination despite leaders' rhetorical defense of democracy.
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fromIndependent
7 hours ago

Man (21) cleared of murder of Josip Strok gets suspended sentence for assaulting Croatian man's friend

Connor Rafferty, cleared of murder, received a wholly suspended sentence for assault; two others were convicted of beating the victim to death; breach triggers prison.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago
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Argentina lodge complaint and urge investigation into Tom Curry over alleged tunnel scuffle

Tom Curry is accused of shoving Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi in the tunnel and causing Juan Cruz Mallia's knee injury, prompting an official complaint.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
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Contepomi accuses bully' Curry of reckless tackle and shoving Argentina coach

Tom Curry was accused of a late, reckless tackle that injured Juan Cruz Mallia and of shoving Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi in the tunnel.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
4 hours ago

Stephen Friedman to close New York gallery, two years after opening the Tribeca space

The New York space opened in October 2023, after undergoing an extensive and costly renovation, with an exhibition by Deborah Roberts. It has since hosted shows featuring international artists including Anne Rothenstein, Sarah Ball, Denzil Forrester and Andreas Eriksson. The artist and indigenous activist Santiago Yahuarcani currently has her first New York show in the venue (until 17 January).
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fromPoynter
9 hours ago

People will tell you no. 'Your job is to not listen to them.' - Poynter

Sarah Topol spent 18 months reporting on a Russian army deserter, won a Poynter prize, and urges aspiring journalists to persist despite repeated rejections.
fromIndependent
6 hours ago

'He lost the run of himself' - man jailed for going on rampage through Dublin Airport and causing 9,400 worth of damage after missing flight

Kaunietis was due to fly to Lithuania and was at the Ryanair gate at 7am but the gate was closed He smashed computers and glasses from a nearby bar and rolled a barrel table down a walkway A man who caused more than €9,400 worth of damage at Dublin Airport after he missed his flight has been jailed for one year. Lukas Kaunietis (29) pleaded guilty to three counts of criminal damage at Terminal One on March 17, 2025.
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fromTechCrunch
3 hours ago

Tesla FSD software may not be approved by EU regulator after all | TechCrunch

Tesla claimed in a weekend social media post that Dutch regulator RDW was set to approve the use of its driver assistance system, known as Full Self-Driving, or FSD, in February 2026. The organization handles the licensing and registration of vehicles in the Netherlands and is seen as a critical step for Tesla to get approval for - and eventually roll out - FSD to consumers across Europe.
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fromIrish Independent
17 hours ago

'I wake at night thinking I hear his voice in the room' - Kerry woman recalls domestic abuse horror

No decorations or Christmas tree was allowed in their country bungalow that overlooked the rolling fields of north Kerry, just a couple of miles from Listowel. The scenic landscape brought little comfort when the only guarantee was physical and emotional abuse. Jennifer met him when she was 17. He was 26. Their relationship was grounded in secrecy from the beginning as her family disapproved of the age difference.
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fromwww.dw.com
16 hours ago

Ukraine: Wadephul hails Geneva talks as European success DW 11/24/2025

Geneva talks on a 28-point US plan removed European and NATO issues, addressing criticisms and excluding a proposed ban on Ukraine joining NATO.
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fromwww.dw.com
3 hours ago

German club cuts ties with Russian gymnast with Putin links DW 11/24/2025

Angelina Melnikova will not compete for TSV Tittmoning-Chemnitz at the Bundesliga finals following controversy over her links to Putin and perceived support for the war in Ukraine.
fromIndependent
10 hours ago

'For God's sake!' - Micheal Martin hits back at 'cheap' criticism of his foreign travel from inside Fianna Fail

The Taoiseach demanded to know who the whisperers were in his own party and said the media should not just "trot out" comments without substance
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fromIndependent
10 hours ago
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Man (32) pleads guilty to helping dispose of body parts of murdered teenager Keane Mulready-Woods

fromIndependent
2 hours ago
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Ex-soldier shot former army captain at his Co Kerry home after events took a 'foul turn', murder trial hears

fromIndependent
10 hours ago
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Man (32) pleads guilty to helping dispose of body parts of murdered teenager Keane Mulready-Woods

fromIndependent
2 hours ago
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Ex-soldier shot former army captain at his Co Kerry home after events took a 'foul turn', murder trial hears

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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
10 hours ago

Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Delegation Leaving Geneva As Refining Of Peace Proposal Continues

Ukrainian negotiators left Geneva after talks that produced an updated peace framework aiming to fully uphold Ukraine's sovereignty amid deadline uncertainty.
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fromIndependent
12 hours ago

Ireland rugby jury: Rating the Autumn performances, Andy Farrell's biggest issues, and the Six Nations bolters

Ireland's Autumn Nations were mixed: expected wins and a good Australia result were undermined by collapse against New Zealand and physical defeats by South Africa.
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fromTheregister
10 hours ago

NATO taps Google for air-gapped sovereign cloud

Google Cloud will provide NATO's NCIA with air-gapped sovereign cloud services and AI to secure JATEC operations and ensure data residency and operational autonomy.
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fromwww.dw.com
6 hours ago

Germany bolsters defenses amid Russian hybrid warfare DW 11/22/2025

Modern conflict increasingly blurs the line between war and sabotage as hybrid attacks — cyber, physical, and covert — complicate attribution and response.
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fromFortune
13 hours ago

Europe's new talent advantage is boosting its founders' spirits | Fortune

Europe's startup ecosystem is energized by abundant, lower-cost talent and growing investor optimism despite regulatory challenges, fueling AI and startup activity at Slush.
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fromIndependent
11 hours ago

Irish army members drew weapons at Shannon Airport as Palestine protesters sprayed paint on US military aircraft, court told

Irish Defence Forces briefly drew weapons after three pro-Palestinian activists allegedly spray-painted a US military aircraft at Shannon Airport, causing criminal damage.
fromwww.dw.com
16 hours ago

Ukraine: Wadephul hails Geneva talks as European success DW 11/24/2025

All issues concerning Europe, including those concerning NATO, have been removed from this plan
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fromIrish Independent
15 hours ago

'No serious injuries' as car crashes into shop on busy Dublin city centre street

A car mounted the pavement and crashed into the Centra shopfront on Dame Street at about 9pm; no serious injuries reported.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

We thought the Rwanda scheme was the worst of it': Enver Solomon on leading and leaving the Refugee Council

Labour announced tougher asylum measures: revocable refugee status, 20-year path to citizenship, AI age checks, and possible seizure of arrivals' jewellery.
fromIndependent
18 hours ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Allowing Simon Harris to appoint himself to Finance is a symptom of Micheal Martin's weakness

The Finance Minister has to be an honest broker, who doesn't operate in a partisan way. That's not possible when it's a party leader The leader's loyalists are blaming the dissidents for stirring the pot on Micheál Martin. "A small number of people are out to destroy Fianna Fáil," a senior party figure reportedly told a behind-closed-doors local meeting.
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fromIrish Independent
8 hours ago

Louth man accused of murdering family members to be indicted in Central Criminal Court

Robert O'Connor, Drumgowna, Louth Village, appeared in custody at Drogheda District Court on Monday. Louise O'Connor (56), her husband Mark O'Connor (54), and their son Evan O'Connor (27) were found dead at their Drumgowna home on September 29 last. Court presenter Sgt John O'Hehir said that the DPP also consented to a send forward for sentence on a signed plea of guilty should that occur.
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fromIndependent
7 hours ago

Kinahan chief Sean McGovern charged with feud murder of Noel 'Duck Egg' Kirwan is granted legal aid

Sean McGovern, who was extradited from the United Arab Emirates last summer to face charges of murder and directing a criminal organisation, has been granted legal aid to cover a team of four barristers by the Special Criminal Court.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
22 hours ago

'They're Killing Civilians': Ukrainians Describe Carnage of Russian War Crimes on '60 Minutes'

Russian forces have committed widespread war crimes, including indiscriminate attacks on civilians and large-scale abduction and Russification of Ukrainian children aimed at erasing Ukrainian identity.
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fromComputerWeekly.com
11 hours ago

Google wins multimillion-pound contract to supply sovereign cloud services to Nato | Computer Weekly

Google Cloud will supply NATO's NCIA with an air-gapped Google Distributed Cloud to host classified workloads with strict data residency, security, and AI capabilities.
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fromIrish Independent
1 hour ago

Dublin City Council votes to increase rents for council tenants with some facing hikes of more than 50pc

Dublin City Council rent model changes will raise social housing rents, disproportionately affecting higher-income and multi-earner households.
fromTechzine Global
16 hours ago

The Netherlands investigates impact of Kyndryl's acquisition of Solvinity

The Dutch government will investigate the consequences of the American IT company Kyndryl's takeover of the Dutch cloud service provider Solvinity. The company plays an essential role in the national identity system DigiD. Solvinity believes that the collaboration with Kyndryl will offer more opportunities to continue innovating in IT management, security, and automation. "We are aware of the questions that are circulating in the market," said CEO Daniëlle Schuur earlier this month.
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fromwww.bloomberg.com
19 hours ago

Canary Wharf Crisis Eases as Dimon Sends Bankers Back to Office

Five years after being battered by Covid-19 and the rise of home working, Canary Wharf is making a comeback.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Court ruling to remove children of UK-Australian couple living in woods divides Italy

Nathan Trevallion, a former chef from Bristol, and his wife, Catherine Birmingham, a former horse-riding teacher from Melbourne, bought a dilapidated property in a wooded area in Palmoli, in the central Italian region of Abruzzo, in 2021. The aim was to raise their three children Utopia Rose, 8, and six-year-old twins Galorian and Bluebell as close to nature as possible. They grew their own food, generated electricity via solar power and extracted their water from a well.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 hours ago

Belgium faces nationwide disruption as unions strike DW 11/24/2025

Nationwide three-day Belgian strikes will severely disrupt transport, schools, hospitals, public services and international rail and air links, protesting government budget and social reforms.
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fromwww.npr.org
13 hours ago

He left Gaza and fled to Europe on a jet ski. Now he hopes to bring his family

Three Palestinians risked a 186-mile jet ski crossing from Libya to Lampedusa to escape Gaza after losing homes and family in an Israeli offensive.
fromIndependent
7 hours ago

Woman who claimed PTSD after car rear-ended in 'relatively minor' incident is awarded 90,000

A woman who claimed she suffered post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of a rear-ending car collision has been awarded €90,000 by the High Court. Katarzyna Sykula, a mother of one who was living in Carlow town at the time of the accident and later in Tullow, Co Carlow, was the subject of what a judge called "a relatively minor rear-ending" by another car near a traffic light in Finglas, Dublin, on December 9, 2017.
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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
6 hours ago

NATO Chief Rutte Tells Radio Free Europe 'Thoughtful Dialogue' Needed On Ukraine

A US 28-point peace proposal brought Kyiv and Washington closer to talks but alarmed Europe by mirroring Kremlin demands and prompting counterproposals.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Grizzly bear that attacked children and teachers in Canada still eludes searchers

A female grizzly bear attacked a school group near Bella Coola, injuring eleven; conservation officers are actively searching for the sow and her two cubs amid difficult terrain.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
13 hours ago

Euro rises on peace talks progress - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Negotiators from the US and Ukraine signalled meaningful progress toward a refined peace framework. Talks in Geneva were described as "highly productive," which could support a more positive sentiment for European markets. The constructive tone gave the euro a lift, reflecting expectations of reduced geopolitical risks in Europe. Still, the currency's upside remains constrained by fiscal and political uncertainty in France. Over the weekend, the National Assembly rejected key sections of the 2026 budget bill, reigniting concerns about Paris's ability to deliver fiscal consolidation
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fromIrish Independent
18 hours ago

Hit to public services 'inevitable' as hundreds of local government IT workers prepare to ballot on industrial action

He said the union had sought talks with the Local Government Management Agency for over five years. He added that they want to discuss pay, grading and recognition for ICT roles. "There is an existential threat to government services if they don't take it seriously," he said. "There would be inevitable impacts on people in the political system, to the public and internal users."
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fromHuck
8 hours ago

100 London advertising sites hacked to protest mass consumerism

Zara workers across Europe are staging protests demanding reinstatement of a profit-sharing scheme scrapped after the pandemic.
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fromIrish Independent
6 hours ago

Nearly 400,000 drivers on Irish roads without full licence a 'crisis', hauliers say

Ireland has 394,128 learner drivers, a rise of 12,257 since March, prompting major road safety concerns and criticism of the Road Safety Authority.
fromBusiness Matters
21 hours ago

From today, women in the EU symbolically work for free as gender pay gap persists

Women across the EU symbolically begin "working for free" from today, as the bloc marks the point in the calendar when pay inequality means women, on average, stop earning relative to men. With the EU gender pay gap standing at 12%, 22 November represents the date after which women's work is, in effect, unpaid compared with their male colleagues. The European Commission used the occasion to warn that progress on closing the gap remains painfully slow and could take decades at the current pace.
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fromIrish Independent
6 hours ago

Body of man found in reservoir in Co Kildare as gardai investigate serious assault of woman at burning house

A man’s body was found in Leixlip Reservoir and gardaí are investigating a separate serious assault of a woman at a house fire in Oaklawn West, Leixlip.
fromBusiness Insider
5 hours ago

Russia's new jet-powered strikes are testing Ukraine, but few of these weapons are actually in play, officials say

The Geran-3, a Russian drone modeled after Iran's Shahed-238, first showed up in Ukraine early this year and has been involved in attacks over the past few months. The long-range drone is equipped with a turbojet engine, allowing it to travel at speeds of up to 230 miles per hour. This drone is a more advanced version of the propeller-driven Geran-2, although both are designed to carry explosive warheads, dive at their targets, and detonate on impact.
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fromIrish Independent
18 hours ago

The Indo Daily: 'Hello divorce, bye bye Daddy' - The day Ireland legalised divorce, by just 9,000 Votes

Ireland narrowly legalised divorce in 1995, ending a 1937 constitutional ban and marking a shift in social and religious influence.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Meet the woman behind Galway's newest Christmas market - 'Life is too short to be worrying if it'll work out'

A new community-focused Christmas market in Galway's Westend will bring festive magic, led by Ieva Gedrovic and involving local traders and residents.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Tributes to 'mad, bad and dangerous' peace activist and artist Margaretta D'Arcy who has died aged 91

Ms D'Arcy, a long-time peace activist and candidate, returned an honorary doctorate in protest and campaigned for animal rights, local power, and ending military transit.
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Africa-Europe summit in Angola: Balancing China and the West DW 11/22/2025

It comes after German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier paid a visit to Angola just weeks ago to sound out investment opportunities, with Germany seeking to broaden its partnerships in Africa after turning away from Russian oil and gas in the wake of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Angola is an energy giant and logistics hub, and Steinmeier was direct in Germany's aims during the trip.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Pedestrian (40s) dies after being struck by car in Waterford

The male pedestrian, aged in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene in Sallypark, Co Waterford in the early hours of this morning. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene after a car struck the man shortly before 2:10am. The driver of the car, a male in his 20s, was uninjured. The road remains closed, on the R448 from Rice's Bridge to the New Rath Road roundabout, and local diversions are in place.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Dodik ally wins vote in Bosnia's autonomous Republika Srpska DW 11/23/2025

An ally former Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik won a snap presidential election in Bosnia and Herzegovina's Serb-majority Republika Srpska, preliminary results from the election commission showed on Sunday. "According to preliminary, unofficial and incomplete results, Sinisa Karan won 50.89% of the votes," Jovan Kalaba, the commission's president, said at a news conference. Karan from the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats (SNSD) previously served as minister of internal affairs and was considered Dodik's right-hand man.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago
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Bernard Jackman: Andy Farrell's men were out-muscled by South Africa but there's more to come from this squad

fromIndependent
1 day ago
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Bernard Jackman: Andy Farrell's men were out-muscled by South Africa but there's more to come from this squad

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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

I'm hiking in the Dolomites, Italy's magical mountains if only I could see them!

The 3 Zinnen Dolomites offer dramatic snow-streaked peaks, charming multicultural villages, and accessible winter walking routes, even when weather is challenging.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

A Tipperary stud owner made four wills in three years. Now a court row looms over which one is valid and who is set to inherit his 3m farm

Des Vere Hunt's final will left most of his estate to a friend and bloodstock adviser.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Van der Merwe becomes Scotland's record try-scorer in thrashing of Tonga

Scotland defeated Tonga 56-0 with eight tries; Duhan van der Merwe became Scotland's leading try-scorer, aided by an early red card to Semisi Paea.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Major power plant in Moscow Oblast 'annihilated' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Ukrainian strikes have "annihilated" a major power plant in Moscow with multiple explosions and machine gun fire was heard at the Shatura Thermal Power Plant in Moscow Oblast. Unverified footage shows multiple explosions ringing out with several fireballs lighting up the night sky. Moscow region governor, Andrei Vorobyov, said, "Some of the drones were destroyed by air defense forces. Several fell on the territory of the station," he added a fire broke out but this is now "localised".
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fromFuturism
1 day ago

British Military Attacks Drones With Huge Laser

The country's Ministry of Defense recently tested the DragonFire laser at a facility in Scotland, according to a statement, where it was able to successfully shoot down high speed drones that "fly up to 650 km/h [404 miles per hour] - twice the top speed of a Formula 1 car." 🇬🇧 The UK's DragonFire laser has shot down high-speed drones in new trials, with above-the-horizon tracking and pinpoint accuracy at a kilometre. A £316m contract now pushes the system toward a Type 45 destroyer by 2027. pic.twitter.com/6sjHq1aYzH- UK Defence Journal (@UKDefJournal) November 20, 2025
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Slovenia referendum: Where is assisted dying legal?

Slovenia is holding a referendum on legalising assisted dying for some terminally ill adults after parliament passed a euthanasia bill.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch '100pc' committed to contesting Dublin Central by-election

Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch will run in the Dublin Central by-election to contest the seat vacated by Paschal Donohoe.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Syrian refugees in Germany face pressure to return DW 11/23/2025

Syrian refugees in Germany face growing political pressure to return, causing social discrimination, family dilemmas, and legal risks to their protected status.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

'In God we trust, in DJ we believe': Friends conned by former hurler DJ Carey say they'd give 'him an Oscar for the acting'

Disgraced hurler DJ Carey defrauded people, leaving victims feeling bewildered, betrayed and angry over his shocking fall from grace.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Culture in Irish Rowing's high-performance unit to face Dail scrutiny after 'Sunday Independent' investigation

An Oireachtas committee will scrutinize culture in Irish rowing's high-performance unit early next year following damning Sunday Independent reports.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Has Britain become an economic colony?

Britain has become economically dependent on dominant US tech monopolies, lacking a coordinated response while sometimes subsidising its own dependence.
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1 day ago

Merz warns Ukraine's sovereignty is non-negotiable DW 11/23/2025

"We are aware of this 28-point plan since last Friday," Merz said. "I had a call with President Trump before I left the country. I told him that we could agree on some of them, but there are others we could not agree, and I told him that we are fully in line with Ukraine, that the sovereignty of this country must not be jeopardized."
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1 day ago

12 European Countries Offering Digital Nomad Visas-Because Your Office View Could Use a European Upgrade

European countries increasingly offer digital nomad visas allowing remote workers to live and work abroad, with Portugal and Spain offering one-year options.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Woman who died after knife attack hailed as loyal friend who adored gardening and choirs

Stella Gallagher, a beloved wife, mother, retired chemical engineer and community gardener, died after a knife attack that also seriously injured her husband.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Across Europe, the left searches for its next 'Mamdani'

Zohran Mamdani's unexpected mayoral victory energized the European left, prompting politicians and strategists to study his campaign for replicable strategies.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Trans woman taking legal case over child's citizenship says 'hostility' in UK could lead family to move to Ireland

A transgender mother is challenging Ireland's refusal to register her child as an Irish citizen and cites increased hostility toward transgender people in the UK.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Wallabies fans are entitled to be frustrated but it's not all grim for this tired, talented side

Tane Edmed's late misread epitomized an Australia side hampered by fatigue after a brutal 2025 schedule, undermining effort with costly moments.
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fromIndependent
2 days ago

Ruaidhri O'Connor: Ireland were humiliated by Springboks in the scrum - they are no longer rivals to the best sides

South Africa defeated Ireland 24-13 as Ireland's discipline collapsed with five cards and a chaotic first half at the Aviva Stadium.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Davy Fitzgerald: 'I'm lucky to be one of a few people that have managed and played for my county and it just meant the world to me'

A Co Clare hurler recalls winning in Croke Park, playing through a serious leg injury in the 1995 Munster final, and returning home afterwards.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Safe haven to sanctions: how Jersey sheltered Roman Abramovich's billions

Jersey granted Roman Abramovich residency and permission to relocate billions in assets, exposing the tax haven's secrecy and facilitation of oligarch wealth.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Ireland cannot be an outlier on asylum as other countries tighten rules, Taoiseach says

The Taoiseach has said Ireland cannot be an outlier on immigration when other western countries are cracking down on entitlements for asylum seekers.
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from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

What Rifle Made the Longest Recorded Sniper Kill?

A Ukrainian sniper achieved the longest confirmed recorded kill at 3,800 meters using the Volodar Obriyu anti-materiel rifle, reflecting advances in sniping technology and tactics.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Gardai on trial in high-stakes case: 'What all the offences have in common is the interference or involvement of Superintendent Eamon O'Neill,' court hears

With four serving gardaí and a retired superintendent facing serious charges of unlawfully interfering in road-­traffic prosecutions, it is not just their reputations that are on the stand.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Slovenia referendum rejects assisted dying law for terminally ill adults

Slovenian referendum rejected a law legalising assisted dying, suspending its implementation for at least one year after 53% voted against.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

In Croatia, resurgent far right shifts political climate DW 11/23/2025

Resurgent far-right nationalism in Croatia, exemplified by a pro-Ustasha concert and political complacency, threatens minority safety and EU-aligned stability.
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