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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago
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Frantic race to install flood defences as three counties hit with Orange rain warnings and further nine counties with Yellow

Heavy rain alerts cover 11 counties as saturated ground and swollen rivers risk damaging flooding, with the worst expected tonight in Wicklow and Waterford.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago
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Frantic race to install river and coastal defences as 11 counties at risk of floods with weather warnings issued

Heavy rain and saturated ground threaten potentially damaging flooding across Munster, Leinster and Ulster, with Status Orange warnings for Wicklow and Waterford.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago
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Frantic race to install flood defences as three counties hit with Orange rain warnings and further nine counties with Yellow

fromIrish Independent
1 day ago
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Frantic race to install river and coastal defences as 11 counties at risk of floods with weather warnings issued

#russia
fromwww.theguardian.com
26 minutes ago
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Top Russian general Vladimir Alekseyev in critical condition after being shot in Moscow Europe live

Deputy chief of Russia's military intelligence, Lt Gen Vladimir Alekseyev, was shot and hospitalized in Moscow; attacker unidentified and suspicion may fall on Kyiv.
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
51 minutes ago
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Officials: Top Russian Intelligence General Shot, Wounded In Attempted Assassination

Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, deputy commander of the GRU, was shot in Moscow and hospitalized in an apparent assassination attempt while gunmen fled the scene.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago
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Winter Olympics briefing: one final global showcase for Milan's storied San Siro

Milan greets the Winter Olympics with mixed pride and anxiety over costs, security, geopolitics, and a symbolic San Siro finale linking past and future.
fromwww.npr.org
21 hours ago
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Team USA settles in to athletes' villages, 'smash' pizzas

Olympic athletes are settling into multiple well-equipped villages across northern Italy, with mountain and city settings offering amenities, communal life, and scenic surroundings.
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fromThe Good Life France
1 hour ago

What to see and do in Saint-Germain-en-Laye - The Good Life France

Saint-Germain-en-Laye is a historic Paris suburb, birthplace of Louis XIV, seat of 29 French monarchs, featuring royal châteaux and gardens, 25 minutes from Paris.
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fromMacRumors
12 hours ago

EU Spares Apple Maps and Apple Ads

Apple Maps and Apple Ads are not designated gateways under the EU Digital Markets Act due to limited EU usage and advertising scale.
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fromIrish Independent
9 hours ago

Met Eireann changes Orange and Yellow rain warnings for 13 counties as flood threat peaks and travel disruption hits

Severe rainfall and flood warnings threaten roads, homes, businesses and transport across eastern and southern counties; avoid non-essential travel and stay away from waterways.
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fromSilicon Canals
2 hours ago

I lived in Italy for over a year-here's what they don't you about living the Mediterranean dream - Silicon Canals

Living in Italy offers romantic moments but also involves frustrating bureaucracy, slow services, and cultural adjustments beyond travel-magazine portrayals.
#jeffrey-epstein
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fromwww.dw.com
2 hours ago

US ambassador cuts ties with Polish parliament speaker

US ambassador to Poland cut all contact with Sejm speaker Wlodzimierz Czarzasty after Czarzasty publicly criticized Donald Trump and refused to back a Nobel nomination.
fromianVisits
2 hours ago

London's weekly railway news

London Underground Brands have been playing with the signage on London's tube network for many years but recent examples have proved intrusive and annoying. Ben Kay examines what's gone wrong Creative Review A Century Ago: What To Call The Northern Line? Londonist Mainline / Overground Rail journeys on Southern, Thameslink and the Gatwick Express remain severely disrupted following an early morning derailment and a signal failure in south-east London. BBC News
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 hours ago

Number of homeless refugees in England soars, BBC finds

Refugee homelessness in England quintupled to 19,310 households (2024/25), driven by policy changes, faster asylum grants, and limited social-housing priority.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,443

Heavy nighttime strikes and drone attacks hit Ukrainian and Russian cities, damaging infrastructure, wounding civilians, and prompting extensive air-defence engagements.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Team GB chief predicts most potent' Winter Games ever with sights set on eight medals

A 53-athlete British team arrives at Milano Cortina poised to challenge traditional winter powers and target four to eight medals.
fromIrish Independent
3 hours ago

Irish shares hit amid declines in Europe and US stock markets

Markets were also bruised as a planned €220bn tie-up between mining giants Glencore and Rio Tinto was shelved. The pair have had a long-running, on-off engagement that has seen them try to tie the knot before. "Many wondered whether it might be third time lucky when Rio Tinto and Glencore got back around the table to discuss a deal which would have created the world's biggest mining company - but today it emerged it was not to be,"
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fromIndependent
3 hours ago

Melanie Finn: How my lunchtime shopping trip to North Earl Street turned into a scene of unimaginable tragedy

A Bus Éireann vehicle struck pedestrians in Dublin 1, prompting a garda cordon and stopping traffic toward O'Connell Street.
#thorbjorn-jagland
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fromBusiness Insider
4 hours ago

New SpaceX way of cutting off Russians from Starlink is 'catastrophe' for Moscow, Ukrainians say

SpaceX blocked Russian Starlink access over Ukraine and implemented a whitelist to allow only approved Ukrainian terminals, disrupting Russian battlefield communications.
fromIrish Independent
17 hours ago

'I don't see what George Mitchell is being accused of' - Bertie Ahern after release of Epstein files

Ahern said that Mitchell has been a friend of his for 30 years and that if he did have contact with Epstein after his 2008 conviction, "he shouldn't have"
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

'I'm proud I stuck in there and I stayed in the fight' - Stuart McCloskey ready for centre stage in Stade de France

Stuart McCloskey earns a starting place for Ireland against France after years of waiting while making personal sacrifices common among elite athletes.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Peace talks to end the war in Ukraine set to resume

Face-to-face peace talks resume in Abu Dhabi while fighting briefly paused then resumed, with progress on security guarantees amid disputed ceasefire requests.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

UK plans to cut climate finance to poor countries by a fifth despite promising more help

The UK will cut climate finance to developing countries from £11.6bn to £9bn over five years, a real-terms reduction of about 40% since 2021.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

The five men identified by the Kinahan gang's 'intelligence network' as being Regency gunmen and what became of them

The Kinahan organised crime group quickly identified the Regency Hotel attackers and planned retaliatory revenge attacks after the murder and attempted assassination.
#prisoner-exchange
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fromenglish.elpais.com
21 hours ago

Boris Nadezhdin, Russian opposition figure: From Putin's perspective, the only possible end to the war is Ukraine's capitulation'

Boris Nadezhdin challenged Putin in 2024, was blocked from candidacy, and will run in 2026 to bring a critical voice to the State Duma.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

I was once an undocumented migrant in Spain this new decree will change lives | Francheska Melendez

When I left New York for Madrid, starting a new life with my then boyfriend, I was definitely looking at the world through rose-tinted glasses. Despite being the daughter of migrants from the Caribbean, it seemed like a relatively easy choice to settle into undocumented status once my tourist visa expired, all in the name of love and adventure. I understood that my US passport conferred many privileges that would buoy me.
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#bus-eireann
fromwww.dw.com
23 hours ago

Bottoms up! Trump to be exposed at Carnival parade

The procession consists of 120 floats, including 'persiflage floats' satirical, mocking floats that are the centerpiece of the event. As usual, some of the world's major politicians will be symbolically roasted. Float builders use the occasion to make movable works of art that are humorous yet scathing critiques that are often social or political in nature. Parade director Marc Michelske presented some of the Cologne Festival Committee's float themes in the lead-up to this year's Carnival.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Pipe leaks and puck joy: Milan's winter wasteland comes alive for ice hockey opener

Milan's Santagiulia arena hosted a women's hockey match despite significant unfinished construction and safety/comfort shortcomings, relying on improvisation to operate.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

Russian container ship captain jailed for six years over fatal North Sea collision

A captain received six years for gross negligent manslaughter after his ship collided with a stationary tanker, causing an explosion that killed one crewman.
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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 day ago

US Congress Approves Funds For Baltics As Russia Tests NATO's Eastern Flank

Congress approved $200 million for Baltic security under Baltic Security Initiative and added $10 million to Estonia amid rising Russian activity along NATO's eastern flank.
fromwww.dw.com
18 hours ago

Russia expels German diplomat in tit-for-tat espionage row

Russia's Foreign Ministry on Thursday said that it had summoned the German Ambassador's representative to inform them that it had declared a staff member at the German Embassy persona non grata. The ministry linked the move to a decision by the German government to expel an employee of the Russian Embassy in Berlin last month on espionage allegations which Russia rejects. It called Thursday's move a 'symmetrical response' and said that Germany bore 'full responsibility for the new escalation in bilateral relations.'
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fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

Spain hits back at Pavel Durov over mass Telegram post on social media ban plan

Pavel Durov warned Spain's social-media age-verification and liability rules would erode anonymity and free expression; Spain accused him of spreading lies and undermining institutions.
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Germany news: Merz on Gulf tour talks arms deals in Doha

Chancellor Friedrich Merz is on a three-day visit to the Gulf region as Germany seeks closer partnerships on business, energy and security. DW has the latest. Merz met with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Thursday Image: Kay Nietfeld/dpa/picture alliance Skip next section What you need to know Chancellor Friedrich Merz is in Doha on his second stop of a three-day visit to the Gulf region On Wednesday, Merz met with the Saudi Crown Prince seeking 'new level' in ties
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fromBusiness Matters
19 hours ago

Chinese carmaker Chery to launch fourth brand in the UK

Chinese state-owned carmaker Chery is pressing ahead with its rapid UK expansion by launching a fourth brand in the British market, underlining its ambition to become a long-term player in one of Europe's most competitive automotive landscapes. The group confirmed it will introduce vehicles under the Lepas brand, a new line focused on battery-electric and hybrid SUVs aimed at younger families. While Lepas is being developed primarily with Europe in mind, the UK will be one of its early launch markets.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Ukraine updates: Trilateral talks enter second day in UAE

Ukraine, Russia, and the United States are set to begin the second day of talks in Abu Dhabi, aiming to end Moscow's full-scale invasion, which has lasted nearly four years. The first day of trilateral talks in the Emirati capital concluded on Wednesday with Kyiv describing the negotiations as "substantive and productive," though there was no apparent breakthrough. The main stumbling block in the negotiations is the fate of the territory in eastern Ukraine.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Assassination attempt on Zelensky foiled as 'sleeper agent' found guilty of spying for Russia - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A Polish man was convicted of spying for Russia and aiding an assassination plot against President Zelensky and sentenced to three years, six months in prison.
fromianVisits
17 hours ago

Balham rail bridge gets deep clean and new lighting scheme

The national rail bridge that spans Balham High Road, next to Balham station, has been given a deep clean and a new lighting scheme to improve its appearance. The bridge is the latest to benefit from Wandsworth Council's £2m schedule of improvements to rail bridges and underpasses, which is being funded by its contributions from local property developers.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
18 hours ago

After questions and concerns, the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are ready to go as a new era arrives

The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics span nearly 10,000 square miles across northern Italy, testing a dispersed-venue Olympic model and significant logistical challenges.
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fromSecurityWeek
20 hours ago

Italy Averted Russian-Linked Cyberattacks Targeting Winter Olympics Websites, Foreign Minister Says

Italy foiled Russian-origin cyberattacks against foreign ministry sites, Winter Olympics websites, and Cortina hotels while deploying 6,000 security officers for the Games.
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fromTheregister
22 hours ago

Cloud sovereignty is no longer just a public sector concern

Demand for sovereign cloud solutions is rising as public-sector regulation and geopolitical pressure prioritize control, while private sector remains cost-driven but increasingly faces sovereignty requirements.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
20 hours ago

Silver falls 17% in two-hours overnight - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A busy day for European markets, with the Bank of England and European Central Bank rate decisions set to provide further catalysts into an already volatile and unpredictable market that has seen sharp tech and precious metal declines over the past week. In Europe, the selling pressure seen for many of the US tech names has highlighted the benefits of the European indices which are often less tech-focused and more aligned with the real economy.
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fromwww.dw.com
17 hours ago

Albania's judicial reform ten years on: Hope without justice

A court ruling in Tirana led to the murder of an appellate judge, highlighting decades-long property disputes and Albania's decade-long judicial vetting reforms.
fromThe Washington Post
23 hours ago

As West goes after Russia's oil fleet, Moscow fears for its war funding

The European Union is considering imposing an outright maritime ban on services needed to ship Russian oil, such as insurance and transportation, as part of a new sanctions package marking four years of Russia's war.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Feyi-Waboso hands England Six Nations injury scare 48 hours before Wales opener

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso suffered a leg injury in training and faces a fitness doubt for England's Six Nations opener against Wales.
#bus-crash
#kyiv
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
23 hours ago

Gold extends its recovery for a second consecutive session - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Gold recorded its second consecutive recovery session and is currently trading around USD 4,970 per ounce, indicating that dip-buying demand remains present after the sharp sell-off that previously pushed prices down toward USD 4,400 per ounce. The current price action suggests that market sentiment has gradually stabilized, as investors begin to reassess the recent decline as being relatively rapid and driven more by technical factors rather than a fundamental deterioration in underlying conditions.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Cornish tin min could reopen with Trump administration investment

US aims to invest in reopening Cornwall's South Crofty tin mine, potentially supplying critical tin and creating hundreds of jobs.
#milano-cortina-2026
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Zelenskyy reveals 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed fighting against Russia

Approximately 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed on the battlefield, with many more officially missing amid ongoing heavy casualties and ceasefire negotiations.
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fromEngadget
18 hours ago

How to watch the Opening Ceremony at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony airs Feb. 6 with performances, dual cauldrons, 3,000 athletes, live and primetime broadcasts on NBC and streaming.
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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
23 hours ago

Ukrainian, Russian Negotiators Meet For Second Day Of US-Brokered Peace Talks

US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi continued as negotiators reported limited progress while core disagreements over Donbas territory and security guarantees persist amid renewed Russian attacks.
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fromwww.thelocal.es
18 hours ago

Why is Musk so opposed to Spain banning social media for under-16s?

Elon Musk condemned Spain's planned social-media ban for under-16s and criticized Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez while opposing increased legal liability for platform leaders.
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fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

The bright young future of Malta's hospitality industry

Malta's hospitality sector thrives through the YYY Malta Competition that develops young talent, preserves service skills, and supports post-pandemic economic recovery.
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fromReadWrite
18 hours ago

Stop 'share your bet' feature says Dutch regulator

Dutch gambling regulator orders immediate suspension of the 'Deel je bet' / 'Share Your Bet' feature because it functions as hidden advertising and exposes vulnerable people.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Italy probes suspect in Sarajevo sniper tourism' during Bosnia war: Report

An 80-year-old former truck driver in Italy faces investigation and multiple counts, including premeditated murder, for alleged involvement in Sarajevo sniper tourism during the 1992–1995 war.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
12 hours ago

Trump endorses Prime Minister Viktor Orban for Hungary's April election

U.S. President Donald Trump publicly endorsed Viktor Orban, praising his strong leadership, nationalist stance, and hardline immigration and law-and-order policies.
#storm-leonardo
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fromIndependent
15 hours ago

IFA maintains protest as Bord Bia chair insists he will remain in post

Larry Murrin intends to remain as Bord Bia Chair while urging stakeholder dialogue amid an ongoing IFA protest demanding his resignation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

You can't progress without a struggle': Ukrainian sumo star Aonishiki on the next step, and life back home

The swish of feet on clay and sand has a soothing, rhythmic feel, as wrestlers at a sumo stable in Tokyo propel themselves across the ring, their bodies low, eyes fixed on an imaginary foe. But by the time their morning training ends an hour later, all but one of the rikishi are bathed in sweat, gulping lungfuls of air, their strength waning with every shove.
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fromTechzine Global
22 hours ago

EU data center market has been overloaded for five years, AI makes crisis visible

Europe faces a structural data-center capacity shortage intensified by AI, driving higher prices and a geographic shift toward regions with cheaper, abundant power.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

I would call it a miracle': Italy's motley crew prepare for T20 Cricket World Cup

Italy's men's national cricket team qualified for the T20 World Cup for the first time, reflecting grassroots growth and passionate individuals overcoming limited domestic support.
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fromFast Company
15 hours ago

Denmark's child care and parental leave policies erase 80% of the 'motherhood penalty'

Motherhood commonly reduces women's wages and work hours, while comprehensive public supports such as subsidized child care help mothers remain employed.
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fromThe Atlantic
11 hours ago

Ballet's New Iron Curtain

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has severed longstanding US–Russian ballet cultural exchanges, ending Bolshoi tours and isolating Russian dance companies.
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Seven Finalists Announced for the 2026 EU Mies Awards for Contemporary European Architecture

According to the jury chaired by Smiljan Radić, the finalist projects are exemplary contributions to the future of European architecture, demonstrating how the discipline can respond simultaneously to specific local conditions and broader social, cultural, and environmental challenges. The selected works range from interventions in former industrial sites, small villages, and peripheral urban areas to carefully calibrated projects within larger cities.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
18 hours ago

ECB keeps rates on hold despite below-target inflation - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The European Central Bank (ECB) held its key interest rates unchanged following the February meeting of the Governing Council, in line with Cebr projections. This marks the fifth consecutive hold, despite a below-target inflation reading of 1.7% in January, the lowest level since 2021. The decision to hold rates also comes despite a recent Euro rally against the dollar, which is expected to add disinflationary pressure through cheaper imports and weigh on growth by making the bloc's exports more expensive.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
14 hours ago

How the US left Ukraine exposed to Russia's winter war

Ukraine faces its coldest winter since the 2022 escalation as stalled trilateral talks raise fear the winter could become a strategic breaking point.
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fromIndependent
22 hours ago

Resident denied access to toilet at Wicklow disability centre given incontinence products

A resident at Ocean House, Bray faced serious safety risks: prevented from using the bathroom and given incontinence products despite medical confirmation of no necessity.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The Spin | India's dominance looms over faster and more furious T20 World Cup

T20 cricket has become significantly higher-scoring and more unpredictable, with accelerating strike rates, record-breaking franchise seasons, and diverse winners and finalists.
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fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

This Beloved Italian Tourist Spot Now Charges an Entrance Fee-Here's What to Know Before You Go

Tourists and non-residents must pay €2 for front-area access to the Trevi Fountain daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., with specific exemptions.
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