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fromIrish Independent
1 hour ago

John Shortt wins gold medal in European men's 200m backstroke and sets new world junior record

Galway swimmer John Shortt won his first senior international gold and set a world junior record of 1:47.89 while breaking Irish senior and junior records.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 hour ago

EU frees billions in bid to reduce China rare earth reliance DW 12/03/2025

The EU will coordinate purchases and stockpile rare earths while using trade and economic tools to secure supplies and protect strategic industries.
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fromFortune
1 hour ago
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San Francisco mourns its albino alligator, Claude, dead at 30 years old | Fortune

Claude, a rare albino alligator and unofficial mascot of the California Academy of Sciences, died at age 30, leaving a legacy as an ambassador animal.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
19 hours ago
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RIP, Claude: Beloved albino alligator at Cal Academy of Science in SF dies at 30

Claude, a rare albino alligator and unofficial mascot of the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, died at age 30.
fromFortune
1 hour ago
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San Francisco mourns its albino alligator, Claude, dead at 30 years old | Fortune

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fromwww.dw.com
1 hour ago

Hate, threats force more and more women out of public life DW 12/03/2025

Female politicians across Europe increasingly face hate, threats, and harassment, prompting self-censorship, resignations, and withdrawal from public life.
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fromIrish Independent
2 hours ago

Funeral details announced for architect and presenter Hugh Wallace

Architect Hugh Wallace, 68, died suddenly; he was a TV presenter, long-time Home of the Year judge, and co-founder of Douglas Wallace Consultants.
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fromIndependent
10 hours ago

'From pure elation to devastation' - Longford TD speaks of 'immense shock and grief' at losing uncle and cousin inside two days

Micheál Carrigy’s uncle Michael and cousin Shane Carrigy died within 48 hours, plunging the family into immense shock and grief.
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fromIrish Independent
6 hours ago

'It's clear you ditched energy credits because the election is over,' Pearse Doherty tells Dail as Taoiseach says they are 'not sustainable'

Energy credits for householders have been ended as unsustainable, leaving the average household facing an extra €321 annually in energy costs.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago
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Conal Thomas: Volodymyr Zelensky, master of wartime propaganda, uses his performer's skill to woo Dail chamber

fromIndependent
1 day ago
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Conal Thomas: Volodymyr Zelensky, master of wartime propaganda, uses his performer's skill to woo Dail chamber

fromwww.dw.com
5 hours ago

Ukraine: Germany says Russia resisting negotiated peace DW 12/03/2025

The European Commission has presented its plan to use frozen Russian state assets to help fund Ukraine. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the proposal would create a reparations loan, drawing on cash balances from immobilized Russian assets in the EU. "We have strong safeguards in place throughout to protect member states and reduce risks as much as possible," von der Leyen told reporters in Brussels. "For example, to ensure that an illegitimate award outside the Union cannot be enforced within.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

I thanked him for ending my acting career!' theatre directors on their debt to Tom Stoppard

Tom Stoppard supported and mentored Belarus Free Theatre, visiting Belarus, connecting with the underground resistance, and urging artistic excellence to confront authoritarianism.
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fromIndependent
15 hours ago

Security worker withdraws injury claim against Supermac's after CCTV shows he put up 'wet-floor' sign himself before he slipped and fell

Security worker withdrew a nine-year personal injuries claim against Supermac's after a CCTV review and solicitor advice that the claim would not succeed at trial.
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fromwww.dw.com
10 hours ago

Spanking tradition ends on German island of Borkum DW 12/03/2025

The Klaasohm festival on Borkum involved men in traditional costumes chasing and spanking women, prompting bans and safety measures to ensure a safe, unifying celebration.
from24/7 Wall St.
5 hours ago

From Frugal to Fancy - The Price of an Italian Getaway

Italy is one of the most popular travel destinations worldwide, offering a unique blend of history, culture, beauty, and atmosphere that appeals to nearly every kind of traveler. History buffs can see ancient Roman ruins, while art enthusiasts can revel in Renaissance masterpieces. If nature and scenery are more your style, there are plenty of charming seaside villages and rolling Tuscan hills. Italy feels like stepping into a living museum enriched with breathtaking landscapes.
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fromThe Local Germany
11 hours ago

German president begins state visit to UK as security ties deepen

A deepening UK-Germany security alliance and a state visit by President Steinmeier underscore renewed cooperation, especially on joint support for Ukraine.
fromwww.thelocal.es
5 hours ago

Former king's memoirs hit bookstores in Spain

Esther Gil, an employee of the Pasajes bookstore in central Madrid, said the shop had received around 50 pre-orders for the memoirs ahead of the Spanish edition's release. "This has been one of the most awaited books to come out," she told AFP as she stood by a table where copies of the memoir called "Reconciliation" were on display. "This is the first time the king has talked about personal stuff, and everyone was really curious about what he'd say. I guess it's partly just curiosity, but also a little bit of morbid fascination, and people love that."
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
7 hours ago

London trials: The business and patient impact - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London's position as Europe's leading clinical research hub generates profound impacts extending far beyond laboratory walls and hospital wards. Hundreds of London trials running simultaneously create a sophisticated ecosystem connecting pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, healthcare providers, and most importantly, thousands of patients seeking access to innovative treatments whilst contributing to medical advancement. This ecosystem delivers tangible economic value whilst simultaneously addressing patient needs that conventional healthcare often cannot meet.
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fromwww.dw.com
11 hours ago

Germany news: President Steinmeier in UK for royal visit DW 12/03/2025

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier makes a three-day state visit to the UK, meets King Charles and addresses Parliament—the first German state visit in 27 years.
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fromIrish Independent
4 hours ago

Gardai called in about new case of missing child, minister reveals as Kyran Durnin review to remain unpublished

Gardaí were notified about one of three missing children, Minister Norma Foley revealed; the department later reported the child was taken abroad by a parent.
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fromIndependent
15 hours ago
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Mary Regan: Volodymyr Zelensky says Ireland 'understands the price of freedom' as he uses visit to deliver call to end the war

fromIndependent
15 hours ago
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Mary Regan: It was clear this was a hugely tense moment for Zelensky who - between handshakes - was being updated 'hour to hour' on talks with Putin

fromIndependent
15 hours ago
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Mary Regan: Volodymyr Zelensky says Ireland 'understands the price of freedom' as he uses visit to deliver call to end the war

fromIndependent
15 hours ago
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Mary Regan: It was clear this was a hugely tense moment for Zelensky who - between handshakes - was being updated 'hour to hour' on talks with Putin

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fromIT Pro
12 hours ago

HPE Discover Barcelona 2025: All the news, updates, and announcements live from Barcelona

ITPro provides live, on-site coverage from HPE Discover 2025 in Barcelona, delivering rolling updates on Hewlett Packard Enterprise's announcements and keynote.
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fromBusiness Insider
3 hours ago

How 2 issues in a week with the world's most popular plane spooked Airbus investors

Airbus faces software and metal-panel quality problems affecting thousands of A320 jets, prompting inspections, a recall and share-price volatility.
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fromArchDaily
13 hours ago

The Role of Architects Is Shifting: From Solitary Visionaries to Collective Activists

Architecture has shifted from solitary authorship toward collective, multidisciplinary practice emphasizing reuse, activism, and ethical responsibility in design and care.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
9 hours ago

Triple Murderer Spotted at Protest Working as 'Journalist'

Ricard Nilsson, convicted of three 1999 murders and released after two decades, now works as a journalist and was seen at a Swedish protest.
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fromDefector
5 hours ago

What's Going On With The Olympic Hockey Arena? | Defector

Construction delays leave the main Milan Olympic hockey arena unfinished, risking a smaller-than-NHL ice surface and no contingency plan before the 2026 Games.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
19 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,378

Widespread Russian strikes across multiple regions caused civilian deaths, injuries, infrastructure damage and contested frontline towns amid conflicting capture claims and a reported Black Sea tanker attack.
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fromwww.dw.com
11 hours ago

Russian threats push Finland past EU budget deficit limit DW 12/01/2025

Finland faces an EU Excessive Deficit Procedure after breaching deficit and debt limits, risking sanctions, suspended funds, and stricter fiscal oversight.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Trial of aid workers accused of facilitating illegal entry of migrants into Greece set to begin

Twenty-four former aid workers including Sarah Mardini face trial in Mytilene accused of facilitating illegal migrant entry and other felonies amid claims of targeting aid.
fromwww.dw.com
6 hours ago

Bulgaria protests: 'Gen Z won't stay silent!' DW 12/03/2025

The demonstration outside the parliament building in the Bulgarian capital, Sofia, on Monday afternoon was so big that it was hard to squeeze through the crowd. Although most people on the streets in Sofia were young, people of all ages were in attendance: from small children perched on their parents' shoulders to pensioners. "I never thought so many people would come out," one police officer was overheard saying to another as they stood on a small street packed with protesters near the main square.
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fromFast Company
7 hours ago

YouTube Recap 2025: How to access Google's AI-powered answer to Spotify Wrapped and see your year in review

YouTube Recap is a personalized year-in-review Short using up to 12 AI-curated cards to summarize top channels, interests, music, and viewing personality.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 hours ago

You Can Now Take a Golf-Themed Luxury Train Through Italy With Michelin-Starred Dining and Tuscan Fairways

The three-night trip begins with a round at the Marco Simone Golf & Country Club just outside Rome (and host of the 2023 Ryder Cup) before heading to play at the San Domenico Golf Club in Fasano overlooking the Adriatic Sea. Travelers will then head down to Tuscany to play the private course at The Club at Castiglion del Bosco before playing their final round at the Argentario Golf Club.
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fromIrish Independent
8 hours ago

Gardai investigating after six Dublin businesses broken into in one night

Another premises that had a reported break-in was Goats Gruff, which serves drive-through coffee, wood-fired sandwiches, and pizzas, located in the heart of the Strawberry Beds. "Honestly, lads, breaking into small family businesses? Absolutely pathetic," they said. "Luckily, nobody was hurt and we have the area well covered with CCTV. "There's a lot of footage so far, and I think a lot more will come forward," they added.
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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
5 hours ago

Hungary Vows Legal Fight After EU Agrees To Phase Out Russian Gas

Hungary will legally challenge the EU's binding regulation to phase out Russian gas, citing dependence on Russian energy and alleged violations of EU founding treaties.
fromIrish Independent
3 hours ago

Warning of major traffic disruption in Dublin as taxi drivers stage further protest over Uber pricing

Gardaí have advised the public to expect disruption in Dublin city due to the protest. Delays are expected in the vicinity of Dublin Airport and Conyngham Road to Merrion Street via the Northside city centre quay. Delays are also expected from UCD to Merrion Square via the N11, and the Estuary Road, Swords and Northwood, and Santry. Motorists have been encouraged to avoid these routes where possible and allow extra time for any commute in the surrounding areas.
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fromThe Atlantic
5 hours ago

Ukraine's Corruption Scandal Is Bad. But Exposing It Is a Win.

But just as striking is the fact that an investigation into energy-sector kickbacks at the highest levels of government and business is happening at all. This is in many ways a victory for Ukrainian democracy, and for a civil society that, since the 2014 revolution on the Maidan, has worked tirelessly to hold its government to account, even during wartime.
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fromwww.dw.com
11 hours ago

German Christmas markets face higher security costs DW 12/03/2025

Bonn's Christmas market uses concrete blocks, security bollards, rubber mats, staff training, and coordinated contingency plans to protect visitors from vehicle attacks and emergencies.
fromresund Startups
4 hours ago

Matilda FoodTech acquires Erudus, joining three of Europe's most trusted foodservice product data platforms together under one roof

The acquisition of Erudus doesn't just expand our footprint - it completes a foundational layer of our strategy. With Erudus, Delfi/Dabas and PS in Foodservice under one roof, we now have an unparalleled ability to distribute, enrich, and activate trusted product data across borders - accelerating innovation in procurement, compliance, and sustainability throughout the food value chain,
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fromwww.independent.ie
4 hours ago

Galway farmer who caused aunt's death when he drove over her in teleporter has sentence reduced by 18 months

Michael Scott received a headline six-year sentence for negligent driving of a teleporter outside Chrissie Treacy's home.
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fromIndependent
9 hours ago

How brother of murdered crime boss helped dispose of Keane-Mulready Woods body parts

Stephen Carberry, aged 47, was convicted as the fifth person involved in the brutal murder of teenager Keane Mulready-Woods.
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fromIrish Independent
15 hours ago

'We should be reclaiming the city' - calls to 'decolonise' Dublin to remove street names with British empire origins

Herzog Park controversy has prompted a re-evaluation of Dublin’s identity through scrutiny of imperial-era street names and public commemoration.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
7 hours ago

Traders react to 'increasing geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Oil traded higher today, although it remained close to its lows for the year. The market could continue to see some upside as traders react to increasing geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe. The latter continues to affect energy infrastructure in the region and could impact oil supply levels in the near term. Additionally, the region continued to grapple with the lack of a breakthrough in peace talks.
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fromIndependent
15 hours ago

Enoch Burke to resist paying school's 600,000 legal bill

Disputed teacher Enoch Burke, jailed fourth time, will resist paying hundreds of thousands in legal costs and plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

The Indo Daily: NIMBY or necessary? The South Dublin residents delaying MetroLink mega-project

A last-minute legal challenge from Dartmouth Square residents could delay Metrolink's Charlemont terminus over fears of property damage and passenger dispersal.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Young man caught with cocaine during operation targeting major dealer spared jail

A man who was caught with drugs during a large surveillance operation on a suspected dealer has been given a suspended prison sentence of three years.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky arrives at Aras to meet President Catherine Connolly

Mr Zelensky's visit to Dublin comes as the Ukrainian leader is under pressure from the US to sign a peace deal. Representatives of the US, Russia and Ukraine have held talks in the past week in the United Arab Emirates in an attempt to come to an agreement that would end almost four years of Russia's full-scale invasion. It also comes days after the resignation of Ukraine's chief negotiator in those talks, Mr Zelensky's chief of staff Andrii Yermak, whose residence was searched last week by anti-corruption investigators.
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fromwww.thelocal.no
1 day ago

Norway embraces Tesla as rest of Europe shuns Musk

In a country ahead of the pack in the adoption of electric vehicles, Tesla sales have surged by 34.6 percent since the beginning of the year, compared to the same period last year, according to the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV). Tesla's Model Y and Model 3 were the two best-selling vehicles last month across all brands.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Putin's war machine facing significant funding squeeze as they are in a recession - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Russian economy has contracted about 1.5% since February 2022 and likely faces recession, higher real inflation, depleted reserves, and reduced external revenues.
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fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Urban Regeneration in Greece: The Ellinikon Master Plan and Beyond

Greece's urban landscape blends historic layers with modern interventions, prioritizing heritage preservation, environmental strategies, and integrated coastal and urban redevelopment.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

'They beat me very harshly' - Asylum seekers followed and allegedly assaulted in rural Dublin village

When the group were followed and eventually stopped, they were then subject to an alleged attack and later taken to Tallaght University Hospital for treatment. The incident took place on the Aghfarrell Road in Brittas, a rural village in south Dublin near the Co Wicklow border. One of the men, Muhammad, told RTÉ's Today with David McCullagh he and his friends realised they were being followed after stopping for petrol in Brittas village on Sunday afternoon.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Fifth wettest November on record for Ireland, but milder and sunnier than average, says Met Eireann climate report

November was the fifth-wettest in 85 years in Ireland, with heavy rainfall, above-average temperatures and sunshine, plus late-month Arctic cold bringing frosts and wintry showers.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Gardai in 'search and arrest' operation to tackle money-laundering in Co Limerick

Gardai are conducting search-and-arrest operations in Rathkeale, Co Limerick, executing warrants at multiple premises as part of an ongoing money-laundering investigation.
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fromDigiday
1 day ago

U.K. retailer Tesco wants advertisers to see it as equal to any traditional media partner

Tesco is expanding Tesco Media into a strategic retail media business—leveraging Dunnhumby data and upfront events—to drive brand growth, personalized messaging, and new revenue.
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fromNature
1 day ago

Great science happens in great teams - research assessments must try to capture that

Research assessment must shift from rewarding individuals to evaluating and rewarding teams and collaborative research cultures to foster high-quality, transformative science.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Bulgaria sees massive protests against budget, corruption DW 12/02/2025

Tens of thousands in Bulgaria protested proposed 2026 tax and social security hikes and chronic government corruption, demanding the minority coalition government's resignation.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Ukraine updates: US envoy Witkoff to meet Putin in Moscow DW 12/02/2025

A revised peace proposal heads to Moscow as US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff meet amid disputes over Ukraine security guarantees and territorial demands.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Kaja Kallas: We should stop pretending that Russia is negotiating peace and force it to do so'

Kaja Kallas sees current Ukraine peace plans as disadvantageous for Kyiv and unable to deter future Russian aggression.
fromAxios
1 day ago

Witkoff and Kushner meet Putin to discuss Ukraine peace plan

The intrigue: This is Witkoff's sixth meeting with Putin in Russia but the first in-person meeting between Putin and Trump's team since the Alaska summit in August. It's also the first time Kushner has joined the talks with Putin. Witkoff and Kushner are expected to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday in Europe and brief him on the talks with Putin, according to two sources with knowledge. The U.S. envoys were expected to present Putin with the revised U.S. peace plan, which was whittled from 28 points down to 19 during talks with the Ukrainians.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Canada to sign up to flagship EU defense credit fund DW 12/02/2025

EU and Canada agreed to let Canada join the EU's €150 billion SAFE defense financing instrument to support joint weapons purchases and resilient defense supply chains.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Usman Khawaja ruled out of second Ashes Test due to back injury

Usman Khawaja will miss the second Ashes Test with a back injury; Travis Head likely to open and Beau Webster favoured for the middle-order vacancy.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Meet the Leitrim woman who swapped living on Dublin's O'Connell Street for a 100-year-old farmhouse and a six hour daily commute

Martha Gilheaney left city life to return to County Leitrim and renovate a 100-year-old farmhouse after 22 years away.
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

Airship firm on Russian border says Kremlin's jamming is a huge advantage for its aircraft to NATO

Kelluu, a Finnish company located about 50 miles from the Russian border, is launching small, propeller-driven airships filled with hydrogen, which it believes can fill a gap in battlefield and border surveillance. The startup is already finding success with NATO, being the first to secure a deal with a Western nation through a new innovators' program run by the alliance.
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fromThe Local Germany
1 day ago

Asterix in Germany: France's irrepressible Gaul to conquer neighbour

An Astérix-themed park will open near Leipzig by 2030-2031, converting Belantis into a twin of Parc Asterix and debuting an Idefix area from March 2026.
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fromIndependent
23 hours ago

Man who raped and murdered Connemara schoolgirl wants forensic evidence re-tested as he seeks new appeal

Clothing fibres central to a 24-year-old rape and murder conviction are being sought for re-examination using recent forensic technology.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Abuse survivors say former Willow Park teacher was 'one cog in a machine of abuse' as he faces sentencing

Peter Kelly, a former Spiritan-run private primary school maths teacher, will be sentenced next week for indecently assaulting eight boys in the 1970s and 1980s.
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fromwww.thelocal.es
1 day ago

Which airports in Spain are having problems with the EES launch?

The EU Entry/Exit System rollout is causing long queues and technical problems at several Spanish airports, with uneven implementation and delays for non-resident, non-EU travellers.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Man who fled Wicklow court during sexual assault trial given nine year prison sentence in his absence

The 45-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, fled the jurisdiction shortly before the jury was due to resume deliberations prompting a bench warrant to be issued and a multi-county search that has so far failed to locate him. After he fled the jury returned a majority guilty verdict on the two counts of sexual assault that he was facing during the trial which took place in June 2025.
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