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fromFortune
15 minutes ago

The Russian economy is now eating itself to death as Putin's war on Ukraine destroys future capacity, former central bank adviser says | Fortune

Russia's economy is in a 'death zone', sustained by military spending that destroys future productive capacity and depletes human capital.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
14 hours ago

Ryan Garcia defeats Mario Barrios to win WBC welterweight title

Ryan Garcia won the WBC welterweight title by unanimous decision over Mario Barrios after an early knockdown and sustained control throughout the fight.
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fromIndependent
18 hours ago

Daniel Aruebose investigation finds three-year-old buried in a shallow grave had undiagnosed heart defect

Daniel Aruebose, a three-year-old boy found buried in north Dublin, had an undiagnosed heart condition that is not believed to have caused his death.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

The strategy of Russia's liberal elite is clear: make your peace with Putin. It's how they survive | Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan

Russia's elite have adapted to wartime repression by aligning cultural output with Soviet-era narratives and rewarding Kremlin-loyal cultural families to ensure elite survival.
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fromwww.npr.org
5 hours ago

Ukraine's combat amputees cling to hope as a weapon of war

A Ukrainian commander who lost both legs received U.S. prosthetic rehabilitation, relying on nonprofit support, donations, and perseverance to relearn walking and reclaim life.
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fromEngadget
12 hours ago
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2026 Olympics: How to watch the Winter Games Closing Ceremony today

The Milan–Cortina 2026 Closing Ceremony "Beauty in Action" airs Feb. 22 at 2:30PM ET from Verona Arena on NBC and Peacock featuring Italian performers.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 hours ago
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Milan Cortina Olympics closing ceremony passes the flag to France

The Milan-Cortina Winter Games concluded with an intimate Verona Arena closing ceremony celebrating Italian opera, music, dance, and the handover of the Olympic flag to France.
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fromIndependent
18 hours ago
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Scramble to strengthen Irish security as threats grow ahead of EU presidency

Helen McEntee will urgently fast‑track legislation to strengthen the Defence Forces' ability to police Ireland's national waters ahead of the EU Council presidency.
fromIndependent
18 hours ago
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Scramble to strengthen Irish security as threats grow before EU presidency

Emergency legislation will be fast-tracked to strengthen the Defence Forces' powers to police Ireland's national waters ahead of the EU Council presidency.
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fromIndependent
18 hours ago

Bernard Jackman: A record win at Twickenham and suddenly the whole narrative around Irish rugby has changed

Andy Farrell is reportedly set to coach Saracens after his Ireland contract ends; retaining him with a new contract under David Humphreys is desirable.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Saint Francis of Assisi's skeleton goes on public display for first time

Saint Francis of Assisi's skeletal remains will be publicly displayed in Assisi in a nitrogen-sealed plexiglass case from Sunday until 22 March, attracting many visitors.
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fromFortune
7 hours ago
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Four years after Russia invaded Ukraine, nearly 2 million soldiers are dead, wounded or missing as drones expand kill zone | Fortune

fromFortune
7 hours ago
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Four years after Russia invaded Ukraine, nearly 2 million soldiers are dead, wounded or missing as drones expand kill zone | Fortune

fromIndependent
18 hours ago

Larry Murphy buried vehicles on land now being searched in missing-women investigation, new witness statement claims

Convicted rapist Larry Murphy was seen burying two vehicles on land now being searched by ­gardaí investigating the murders of Jo Jo Dullard and ­Deirdre Jacob, cold case investigators have been told.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Winter Olympics 2026: bobsleigh, curling and Canada v USA ice hockey final on last day live

Brad Hall's Team GB are next. They get off quick with 4.78 start but with perfection required this is a little short. There are a couple of errors in turns one and two, with speed not picking up further down the course. The time of 54.66secs is much better than their second run (55.04) but Lochner's team is further off in the distance, 1.23secs ahead.
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fromIndependent
18 hours ago

Shane Ross: If you were looking for better returns on your savings, would you really invest in Simon Harris?

Every bank saver suffers an injustice, and the Finance Minister's proposed remedy is poorly conceived and inadequate.
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fromESPN.com
1 day ago

2030 French Alps Winter Olympics: The way-too-early preview

The United States women's hockey team appears poised to begin a long-term dominance heading into the 2030 Olympics, while men's hockey remains wide open.
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fromFortune
7 hours ago
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Danish military evacuates U.S. submariner who needed urgent medical care off Greenland while Trump orders Navy hospital ship to island | Fortune

fromFortune
7 hours ago
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Danish military evacuates U.S. submariner who needed urgent medical care off Greenland while Trump orders Navy hospital ship to island | Fortune

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fromwww.dw.com
9 hours ago

KLA veteran: 'Life is hard in Kosovo but we are free.'

On the table are photos from another time: young men in uniform, barely older than 20, with serious expressions on their faces. Haxhimusa runs his fingers over one of the pictures. "That was us," he says quietly. The 58-year-old ethnic Albanian was once a member of the Kosovo Liberation Army, an ethnic Albanian separatist militia that fought against the Serbian police and the Yugoslav Army in the Kosovo War at the end of the 1990s.
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fromThe Cipher Brief
3 hours ago

Evelyn Farkas on Alliances, Ukraine, and China's Growing Challenge

Sustaining and strengthening the transatlantic alliance is urgent; Europe must increase burden-sharing while the U.S. reaffirms commitment to protect democracy, security, and prosperity.
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
13 hours ago

Dozens Wounded, 1 Dead In Russian 'Terrorist Attack' On Lviv As Missiles Pound Ukraine

It has been preliminarily established that homemade explosive devices detonated,
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fromwww.dw.com
14 hours ago

Germany news: New rules aim to give asylum-seeker job access

SPD Secretary General Tim Klussendorf told the newspapers of the Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland on Sunday that the ruling coalition should now move swiftly to make the ban a reality. "We finally need clear rules on digital platforms. Addiction-inducing algorithms, hate, and bullying are a massive problem for our entire society and can be particularly dangerous and harmful to children and young people," he said.
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fromwww.dw.com
11 hours ago

Ukraine war: Exhausted troops not holding out hope for peace

A person returned to join Ukraine's volunteer army, experiencing war as personal, routine, causing loss and worry, while army problems erode front-line resilience.
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fromFortune
7 hours ago
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Top EU lawmaker proposes pause on U.S. trade deal ratification, citing 'pure tariff chaos' from Trump administration | Fortune

fromFortune
7 hours ago
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Top EU lawmaker proposes pause on U.S. trade deal ratification, citing 'pure tariff chaos' from Trump administration | Fortune

fromwww.aljazeera.com
18 hours ago

Eight bodies found in Libya, Greece as the toll in the Mediterranean rises

The bodies in Libya were found on Saturday by residents of the coastal town of Qasr al-Akhyar, according to a police officer. list of 4 itemsend of list Hassan Al-Ghawil, head of investigations at the Qasr Al-Akhyar police station, told the Reuters news agency that the bodies were all of dark-skinned people. Two of them were women. He said people in the area had reported seeing a child's body wash ashore before the waves returned it to sea.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Norway (population: 5.7m) beats US (342m) to top Winter Olympics medal table

Norway topped the Winter Olympics medal table with 18 golds and 41 total medals, the most Winter Olympic golds by any country.
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fromIrish Independent
14 hours ago

Teenage girl killed in Meath hit-and-run on weekend of tragedies on Irish roads

Multiple fatal road collisions across Ireland over the weekend killed several people, including a 16-year-old pedestrian in Navan.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
19 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,459

A Russian drone attack on Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region killed four people, including a 17-year-old boy, while another attack on the southeastern Zaporizhia region killed a 77-year-old man, according to Ukrainian authorities. Russian attacks on Ukraine's Odesa region wounded two people and caused damage to homes, cars and an energy facility, officials said. Another Russian attack on the Dnipropetrovsk region wounded a 77-year-old man.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Borthwick's plans in shreds as ruthless Ireland heap more misery on England | Michael Aylwin

So it looks as if it might have been a bubble. England's 12-match winning run came to a shuddering halt last week, but it was possible to believe that flop might prove a one-off a chastened Scotland at home, after all, has been the downfall of many an England team. Well, there are scattered strips of latex all over Twickenham now, England's balloon more than spectacularly popped by an Ireland side who are hardly afraid of inspirational rugby against this lot themselves.
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fromThe Washington Post
14 hours ago

After Epstein revelations, Europe vows accountability while U.S. holds back

European governments have launched investigations into individuals linked to the Jeffrey Epstein files, producing arrests, resignations, raids, and political fallout.
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fromFortune
9 hours ago

Forget 40 hours: The Dutch get their work done in just 32 hours a week-and women made it possible | Fortune

The Netherlands averaged 32.1 weekly work hours in 2024, driven by widespread part-time female labor and tax structures enabling shorter workweeks.
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fromIndependent
18 hours ago

'A lot of content creators stick their head in the sand about tax issues but it's really not that scary'

Social media influencers should address tax compliance promptly to avoid complications, as many are unaware of obligations and authorities have issued reminder letters.
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fromIndependent
18 hours ago

'My dad's words make my eyes water and my heart sink, but I hope I've hidden it well': a Ukrainian refugee's return to her city scarred by war

A Ukrainian who fled Lviv four years ago returned for an emotional visit while her father remained, confronting the strange comfort of surviving wartime fear.
fromIndependent
6 hours ago

Tony Ward: Thoroughbred wingers are giving the Ireland attack a whole new dimension

All-action displays are becoming the norm for Robert Baloucoune, James Lowe and now Tommy O'Brien, with the likes of JJ Kenny at Leinster made of the same stuff
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fromTechCrunch
15 hours ago

Move over, Apple: Meet the alternative app stores available in the EU and elsewhere | TechCrunch

EU users can install apps from alternative app stores on Apple devices under the DMA, with notarization and distinct developer business terms required.
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fromIndependent
18 hours ago

Dublin Central needs fewer 'confrontational hard men' trying to represent it, says Green candidate Janet Horner

Janet Horner, Green Party candidate, calls for more women in politics and says Dublin Central needs fewer 'hard men' like Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch representing the constituency.
fromFast Company
12 hours ago

How to watch the 2026 Olympics closing ceremony live

The fleeting nature of the Olympic Winter Games makes them all the more alluring. The scarcity is almost sacred. Competitors work their whole lifetimes for one shot at glory that takes place over a period of just a few weeks. To celebrate every athletic achievement at the XXV Olympic Winter Games, the closing ceremony will take place Sunday, February 22. Here's everything you need to know including how to tune in.
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fromwww.bbc.com
10 hours ago

In pictures: London's Chinese New Year parade 2026

The Chinese New Year has been marked with a colourful parade in central London featuring, dancing, music and dragons. It marks the start of the Year of the Horse, which began on 17 February. The first day of the Chinese New Year falls on the new moon which appears between 21 January and 20 February every year. The London parade began in Trafalgar Square before moving up Charing Cross Road to Shaftesbury Avenue and then into Chinatown.
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fromwww.dw.com
7 hours ago

European Commission urges US to honor trade deal

The EU demands the United States honor last July's trade deal, provide clarity after the Supreme Court ruling, and prevent tariff increases on EU products.
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fromCageside Press
5 hours ago

UFC Adds Tribute to Shooting Victim Maya Gebala to Octagon, Promotion Contacts Family

Maya Gebala, a 12-year-old Tumbler Ridge shooting survivor, was honored at UFC Houston and successfully underwent emergency surgery for hydrocephalus.
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fromTasting Table
9 hours ago

Is Cheez Whiz Banned In Canada? Here's The Big Myth Debunked - Tasting Table

Canadian and American Cheez Whiz differ: the Canadian product contains real cheese and meets processed-cheese standards, while the American version contains no actual cheese.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

China's Eileen Gu soars to ski halfpipe gold as Zoe Atkin claims GB's fifth medal of Games

Zoe Atkin won bronze in the women's freestyle skiing halfpipe, securing Great Britain's fifth medal while Eileen Gu won gold.
#energy-security
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Trump tariffs: EU grapples with fallout of US court ruling

US Supreme Court struck down most of President Trump's tariffs, creating uncertainty for affected countries and the EU–US trade agreement.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Ukraine war briefing: Hungary threatens to block 90bn EU loan to Kyiv in oil row

Hungary will veto the EU's €90bn loan to Ukraine unless Kyiv restores Russian oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline.
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fromThe Walrus
1 day ago

He Was a Legendary Newsroom Colleague. Turned Out He Had a Secret Past | The Walrus

An unexpected July 2020 email led to remembering Charles Saunders, a towering Halifax editor known for fierce editorials, playful newsroom presence, and mysterious American origins.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Murdered Kerry farmer Michael Gaine left almost 2m in his will

A 56-year-old farmer was murdered, dismembered and dumped in a slurry tank; his will left nearly 1,000 acres and estate to his wife and relatives.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Tumbler Ridge suspect's ChatGPT account banned before shooting

OpenAI identified and banned a ChatGPT account linked to the Tumbler Ridge suspect months before the mass shooting, but did not alert authorities.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Woman (30s) arrested as man critically injured following serious assault in Clondalkin

A man in his 50s was critically injured on Lealand Road; a woman in her 30s was arrested and an investigation is ongoing.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The photos that have kept former Prince Andrew in the public eye

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was photographed with Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre and later settled Giuffre's civil sexual-assault claim while denying wrongdoing.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Rahm's refusal to pay fine over LIV Golf puts Ryder Cup future in peril

Jon Rahm risks suspension and likely exclusion from the 2027 Ryder Cup after refusing to settle European Tour Group fines tied to LIV Golf participation.
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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 day ago

Putin Signs New Measure Tightening FSB Control Over Russian Internet

Russia granted the FSB authority to order internet shutdowns nationwide or regionally, removing provider liability and centralizing control under presidential decrees.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

England v Ireland: Six Nations rugby union live

Changes galore, and notable ones at that, across both matchday squads. Steve Borthwick hands fan and media darling (and bloody good player) Henry Pollock his first start in the back row, where he will be joined by the returning Tom Curry. In the backs Tommy Freeman returns to a wing berth at the expense of Tom Roebuck, which brings Ollie Lawrence back into the centres. The bench is a 6:2, with Jack Van Poortvliet and Marcus Smith as the backs options.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Immensely heartened': Sally Rooney hails Palestine Action high court ruling as victory for UK civil liberties

High Court ruled that proscribing Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act was unlawful, protecting freedom of speech, assembly, and civil liberties in Britain.
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

OpenAI debated calling police about suspected Canadian shooter's chats | TechCrunch

Jesse Van Rootselaar's chats describing gun violence were flagged by tools that monitor the company's LLM for misuse and banned in June 2025. Staff at the company debated whether or not to reach out to Canadian law enforcement over the behavior but ultimately did not, according to the Wall Street Journal. An OpenAI spokesperson said Van Rootselaar's activity did not meet the criteria for reporting to law enforcement; the company reached out to Canadian authorities after the incident.
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fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Brady Tkachuk on U.S.-Canada rivalry: 'There's hatred there'

Team USA must beat Canada to win Olympic gold, ending a decades-long drought and proving U.S. hockey's growth and ambition.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Concern mounts over impact of incessant rainfall as unsettled weather to extend into March

Persistent heavy rainfall across Ireland has saturated farmland, disrupted farming operations and storage, increased flood risk, and may delay planting and harm harvests.
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fromFOX8 WGHP
1 day ago

Elon Musk's X appeals $140M EU fine

X has appealed a €120 million EU fine alleging procedural errors and misinterpretation of the Digital Services Act over its paid verification program.
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fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Finland ices Slovakia 6-1, wins Olympic men's hockey bronze medal

Finland defeated Slovakia 6-1 to win Olympic men's hockey bronze, marking Finland's third consecutive Olympic bronze with NHL players participating.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

One of the Olympics' Biggest Stars Is at the Center of a Bizarre Intra-Squad Drama

Julia Simon, a top French biathlete and multiple Olympic medalist, faced allegations of using teammates' credit cards for unauthorized purchases and resisted full responsibility.
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fromJezebel
1 day ago

Climber Convicted of Manslaughter After Abandoning (2nd) Girlfriend on Mountain Peak

A climber was convicted of gross negligence manslaughter for abandoning his girlfriend near the Großglockner summit, receiving a five-month suspended sentence and a €9,400 fine.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Worst skis I ever had': Swedish biathletes blame poor Olympic form on waxing team

Sweden's biathletes have struggled to deliver medals at the Winter Olympics and on Friday they finally ran out of patience with their waxing team, blaming a bad job on their skis for an embarrassingly poor performance in the men's mass start. Often among the favourites in biathlon events, the Swedes had a dismal day in the final men's race of the Games,
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Russian attack on Kharkiv kills two, Ukraine hits missile plant

Russian attacks across Kharkiv and Sumy caused civilian and police casualties, while Ukrainian drones struck an industrial site in Russia's Udmurt Republic.
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Gardai release tattoo image as they try to identify victim of Temple Bar assault after two men arrested

The man is being treated at Beaumont Hospital where he remains in a critical condition. The assault occurred on Cope Street, Dublin 2 at approximately 12:30am. The two men, aged in their 20s and 30s, are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Garda Stations in Dublin. Gardaí continue to seek the assistance of the public in identifying the victim who has a tattoo on the inside of his right forearm.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

At least five people killed in string of avalanches in Austria

Tirol police said five off-piste skiers were caught up in a nearly 450-metre-wide avalanche on Friday afternoon in the St Anton am Arlberg area at an altitude of about 2,000 metres. An American and a Pole were among the five dead whose bodies were recovered after the avalanche, and a 21-year-old Austrian died of injuries after being taken to hospital, police said.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Traffic jams are bleeding the Romanian economy dry

In 2025, 171 hours were spent stuck in a jam during peak hours, a figure that is equivalent to five working days, according to data from the navigator company Tom Tom. Based on figures collected by GPS devices, the data reveals that it takes drivers 62.5% longer to cover the same distance they would cover when the traffic circulates more smoothly. During peak hours, the average speed was 18.5 km/h (11.5 mph) and the distance covered in 15 minutes was 4.6 km (2.8 miles).
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

We can see that courage': Greece recovers long-lost photos of Nazis' May Day executions

Photographs emerged showing 200 communist prisoners walking to execution at Kaisariani in May 1944, revealing their stoic defiance and renewing public attention.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Gardai identify victim in critical condition after Temple Bar assault as two men remain in custody

Gardaí on Friday released an image of a tattoo on the man's arm in a bid to identify him such were the facial injuries sustained during the horrific assault. Gardaí thanked the public and the media for their assistance in identifying the man. The man remains in a critical condition in Beaumont Hospital on Saturday. Two men arrested on Friday in connection with the assault remain in garda custody for questioning.
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fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

12 Clothing Mistakes I Made When Packing for a 90-day Europe Trip-and What to Bring Instead, From $20

Pack lightweight, breathable, wrinkle-resistant, and culturally appropriate clothing for extended European travel to stay comfortable and respectful.
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

US and EU battle over online censorship

Recent revelations from news agency Reuters that the US is "developing an online portal that will enable people in Europe and elsewhere to see content banned by their governments including hate speech and terrorist propaganda," as a method to counter what it sees as excessive censorship in other parts of the world is troubling to the EU. Even if the plans appear to have been delayed and detail is thin, the US position is clear.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

Hungary says it will block the EU's $106 billion loan to Ukraine until Russian oil resumes flowing through a key pipeline that Moscow damaged | Fortune

Hungary will block a planned 90-billion-euro EU loan to Ukraine until Russian oil flow through the Druzhba pipeline to Hungary resumes.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Tigers and Exeter win to reach Prem Rugby Cup semis

Leicester Tigers guaranteed themselves a home semi-final in the Prem Rugby Cup by beating Harlequins to top Pool B. The 33-27 victory at Mattioli Woods Welford Road opened up a nine-point lead at the top of the table for Leicester, who have never won the competition, with one match left to play for second-placed Northampton Saints. Meanwhile, Exeter Chiefs moved top of Pool A with a convincing win over Bath to seal their own spot in the last four.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Conor Feehan: Another search, another wait - will latest dig bring answers for families of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob?

This week's search of an area of land on the Wicklow-Kildare in relation to the disappearances of JoJo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob has brought up mixed emotions for their families.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Russian Agents Rented Kyiv Apartments in Assassination Plot - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A Russian assassination plot targeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was uncovered after intelligence sources revealed operatives rented apartments close to his office in Kyiv. The alleged Kremlin plan aimed to capture or kill the Ukrainian leader during the early stages of Russia's full-scale invasion, according to reporting by CNN. Sources claim Russian agents were instructed to eliminate Zelenskyy if he failed to escape the area.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Clashes in Albania as protesters demand PM Rama resign

Protests in Tirana turned violent as demonstrators clashed with police demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation amid corruption investigations tied to Deputy PM Belinda Balluku.
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