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fromwww.theguardian.com
41 minutes ago

Rory McIlroy backs Muirfield for Open return despite lowest point' in 2013

Rory McIlroy supports Muirfield returning to the Open rota, praising the course and saying the club has rectified past issues while offering commercial potential.
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fromThe Walrus
1 hour ago

The Criminal Code Lets Parents and Teachers Get Away with Assaulting Kids | The Walrus

Section 43 of the Canadian Criminal Code permits parents to use reasonable force for child correction; Ontario court found David Peterson's spanking legally justified.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 hours ago

Air France, KLM pause flights to Middle East, including Dubai, Israel

European carriers suspended flights and avoided Middle East airspace amid tensions and reports of a US naval armada heading toward the Gulf.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Ryan Wedding's journey from Olympic snowboarder to alleged cocaine kingpin

Ryan Wedding transitioned from Olympic snowboarder to alleged leader of a billion-dollar cocaine trafficking ring, accused of ordering murders and recently captured by US authorities.
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fromwww.thelocal.dk
5 hours ago

Greenland, Denmark set aside troubled history to face down Trump

Greenland and Denmark united to reject President Trump's proposal to buy Greenland, temporarily setting aside independence preparations and reinforcing ties with Denmark.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine war live: Kyiv, Kharkiv come under attack amid peace talks

Russian air attacks struck Kyiv and Kharkiv overnight, killing at least one, injuring nearly 20, while Russia, Ukraine, and US negotiators meet in Abu Dhabi.
fromwww.thelocal.ch
5 hours ago

Shock and anger as Swiss fire bar owner bailed

French couple Jacques and Jessica Moretti's bar, Le Constellation, in the ski resort of Crans-Montana, caught fire early on January 1 as partygoers celebrated. Forty people, mostly teenagers, were killed in the blaze, and 116 others were injured. The Morettis are under criminal investigation, facing charges of manslaughter by negligence, bodily harm by negligence and arson by negligence. Prosecutors believe the fire started when revellers raised champagne bottles with sparklers attached close to sound insulation foam on the ceiling of the bar's basement level.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

The EU finally used an economic threat against Trump. But the markets forced his climbdown | Rosa Balfour

On Wednesday, after a meeting with Nato's secretary general, Mark Rutte, the US president, Donald Trump, backtracked on his threats to slap tariffs on countries that got in the way of his annexation project. As European leaders huddled together over dinner for a post-crisis debrief in Brussels on 22 January, they congratulated themselves on their unity and appreciated the intervention of Rutte, or Daddy diplomacy.
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fromIndependent
7 hours ago

Philly McMahon: The GAA was left with a bad choice and a worse choice over Allianz controversy

Our Association is a broad church and Croke Park must make decisions for the overall good - let's be transparent about the process
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fromESPN.com
12 hours ago

Kurt Busch, Harry Gant and Ray Hendrick enter NASCAR HOF

Kurt Busch was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame after a career with a 2004 Cup championship, 34 Cup wins, and a fiery reputation.
fromwww.thelocal.es
3 hours ago

Inside Spain: Train crash exposes hidden good and bad side of tragedy

The Oxford Dictionary defines it as "support by one person or group of people for another because they share feelings, opinions, aims".
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fromwww.dw.com
2 hours ago

Bulgarians quit Germany, choose remote work

She continues to work remotely for a German company in the energy sector. Her company, which is based in eastern Germany, pays her an ordinary German salary, even though Borisova works from Bulgaria. She now enjoys a higher net income, thanks to the country's lower taxes and social security deductions. She does not pay rent in Pomorie because she lives with her parents, which allows her to put more money aside each month. After all expenses, she has just over 700 left.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
12 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,430

Four people were killed and five were injured in Russian attacks on Cherkasy, in an area of Ukraine's Donetsk region that is still controlled by Ukraine, Governor Vadym Filashkin said on the Telegram messaging app. Filashkin said that Russian forces shelled settlements in the Donetsk region 10 times over the past day, and that 109 people, including 17 children, were evacuated.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

We cannot say for sure these wolves come from Russia': Finns try to fathom cause of record reindeer deaths

Juha Kujala no longer knows how many reindeer will return to his farm from the forest each December. The 54-year-old herder releases his animals into the wilderness on the 830-mile Finnish-Russian border each spring to grow fat on lichens, grass and mushrooms, just as his ancestors have done for generations. But since 2022, grisly discoveries of reindeer skeletons on the forest floor have disrupted this ancient way of life.
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fromVulture
9 hours ago

RuPaul's Drag Race Recap: Feeling Faint

Season success depends on the queens' performances and interactions rather than producers' twists; sewing challenges let queens truly shine.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Alcaraz shines in 100th Grand Slam match as Sabalenka and Gauff stutter

Carlos Alcaraz dominated early Australian Open rounds, advancing confidently toward becoming the youngest man to win all four Grand Slam majors.
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fromTechzine Global
21 hours ago

Private equity owner Xebia considers sale for 1 billion

Waterland Private Equity is preparing a possible sale of AI consultancy Xebia, valuing the company at at least €1 billion while considering keeping it.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

'Pain, betrayal, sadness': Danish veterans describe shock of Trump admin rhetoric

Danish veterans emphasize sacrifices alongside American soldiers and demand honesty and respect after U.S. rhetoric labeling Denmark a poor or disloyal ally.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Queen Elizabeth II statue will be standing and not on horseback

"After careful research and thought, my design for the Queen's monument will emphasise her role as head of state and proudly follows a sculptural tradition that shows kings and queens from the House of Windsor in a standing position," said Jennings. The previous horse-riding images had been for illustrative purposes only to show the size, scale and location rather than the final design, says the Cabinet Office.
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fromWorld Wild Schooling
22 hours ago

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

European countries offer digital nomad visas enabling remote workers, freelancers, and entrepreneurs to live abroad temporarily; Portugal and Spain provide one-year renewable visas.
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fromFortune
1 day ago
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'Europe looks lost': Zelensky says Trump's actions in Venezuela and Iran should embarrass the 'Groundhog Day' movie in Davos | Fortune

fromFortune
1 day ago
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'Europe looks lost': Zelensky says Trump's actions in Venezuela and Iran should embarrass the 'Groundhog Day' movie in Davos | Fortune

fromFortune
22 hours ago

Greenland deal doesn't solve 'mutual alienation' between America and its allies, warns economists, and it puts the USD under threat | Fortune

"It's in that spirit that we can still talk about a fracturing, more dangerous, world, in which the U.S. is less vaunted, the USD loses its reserve currency status, and where the U.S. focuses instead on the Western Hemisphere as its sole and defendable redoubt," the pair explained.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago
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The creator of the viral Greenland hat says surging interest shows Trump went too far with takeover threats

fromFortune
1 day ago
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Macron says Europe forced Trump to back down: 'Europe can make itself be respected, and that's a very good thing' | Fortune

fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago
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The creator of the viral Greenland hat says surging interest shows Trump went too far with takeover threats

fromFortune
1 day ago
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Macron says Europe forced Trump to back down: 'Europe can make itself be respected, and that's a very good thing' | Fortune

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fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

We need to fight': Trump Greenland threat brings sense of unity in Denmark

Denmark and Greenland reacted with anger and mobilization after US interest in Greenland, sparking large protests and strengthening Danish-Greenlandic solidarity.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
14 hours ago

Art Gallery of Ontario curator resigned after failed acquisition of Nan Goldin work

Although the AGO had planned to jointly purchase Goldin's moving-image work Stendhal Syndrome (2024) with the Vancouver Art Gallery (VAG) and Minneapolis's Walker Art Center, it pulled out in mid 2025 after its modern and contemporary curatorial working committee voted 11-to-9 against it. The move was unexpected, especially as the AGO already had three Goldin works in its collection. (The VAG and Walker Art Center proceeded with the joint acquisition.)
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fromIrish Independent
23 hours ago

'The staff in the ICU couldn't look at us' - Mother of woman fatally injured by horse after verdict of medical misadventure

A 25-year-old hairdresser from Co Longford died after being crushed during a veterinary examination; family settled actions and Midland Hospital apologized for care failures.
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fromComputerworld
23 hours ago

Europe votes to tackle deep dependence on US tech in sovereignty drive

European Parliament urges building a 'Eurostack' to cut dependence on non-EU providers across chips, cloud, software, and AI, acknowledging a decade-long transformation.
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fromIrish Independent
18 hours ago

Businessman John Purdy dies, aged 63

John Purdy, 63, died after selling his company Ergo to US investor Presidio for an estimated €100m; he is survived by his wife Audrey and sons Conor and Kian.
fromTechCrunch
16 hours ago

Researchers say Russian government hackers were behind attempted Poland power outage | TechCrunch

A failed December effort to bring down parts of Poland's energy grid was the work of Russian government hackers known for causing past energy disruptions, according to a security research firm that investigated the incident. Last week, Polish Energy Minister Milosz Motyka told reporters that the attempted cyberattack on December 29 and 30 saw hackers targeting two heat and power plants, as well as trying to disrupt the communication links between renewable installations, such as wind turbines and power distribution operators.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
20 hours ago

King of Spain defends ties with US, but stresses it is based on trust and dialogue'

Spain remains committed to its strategic alliance with the United States and warns that a weakened transatlantic link would undermine global security and stability.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin in custody

Ryan Wedding, a Canadian ex-Olympic snowboarder, has been arrested in Mexico for allegedly leading a major cocaine-trafficking organization and ordering murders.
fromDefector
16 hours ago

Gaelic Football Season Opens With Contested Gaza Protest Scoop | Defector

According to the article, written by RTE's Niall McCoy and labeled as "Exclusive," members of the Dublin sides decided "to refuse to appear in front of Allianz-branded signage" this season because of the insurer's business dealings in Israel since the Gaza invasion. The RTE story inspired other Irish athletes to chime in with support, generated related protests, and overwhelmed all other opening weekend news.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
17 hours ago

Italian expert's manufactured snow will play big role at the Milan Cortina Games

The Italian snowmaking expert is responsible for perfecting several of the courses that will feature in the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games, and he takes his job seriously. It's the most important race of their life, Cerato said. Our duty is to give them the best, to deliver the best courses where they can perform their best after training so hard.
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fromIndependent
22 hours ago

Clontarf Road to be dug up again for 25m water main project just over a year since cycleway and other water works completed

A €25m water main replacement along Clontarf Road will begin next month, causing months of major disruption for northside commuters.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
18 hours ago

One-year-old twin girls missing after migrant crossing to Italy: NGO

A boat from Tunisia reached Lampedusa with 61 survivors; one-year-old twin girls are missing and one person died amid stormy seas worsened by Cyclone Harry.
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fromIndependent
17 hours ago

Judge recuses himself from Islamic Cultural Centre case 'in abundance of caution' after claims of bias and sabotage

A High Court judge hearing the Islamic Cultural Centre dispute recused himself, despite saying he had done nothing wrong, to avoid a 'side show'.
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
23 hours ago

French fintech Pennylane raises 175M

Paris-based fintech Pennylane has just pulled off one of Europe's most noteworthy funding rounds of the year, announcing €175 million in new capital to accelerate its push into artificial intelligence and expand its footprint across the continent. The round was led by growth investor TCV, with participation from Blackstone Growth and a group of existing backers that includes Sequoia Capital, DST Global, CapitalG and Meritech Capital.
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fromIndependent
22 hours ago

'A life was taken, because a woman was not allowed to move on' - family of murdered Bruna Fonseca speak out

Bruna Fonseca was strangled by her jealous ex-boyfriend in Ireland; he received a life sentence and her family urged an end to violence against women.
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fromIndependent
20 hours ago

Woman who stabbed her young daughter more than 70 times is found guilty of attempted murder

A mother who fled Ukraine was found guilty of attempting to murder her eight-year-old daughter, who suffered over 70 stab wounds and attempted strangulation.
fromFortune
16 hours ago

The U.S. has 'escalation dominance' in a debt war as Europe would face a violent market crash if it dumps Treasuries | Fortune

The dollar has continued to sink, and top investors in Northern Europe are reportedly re-evaluating their exposure to U.S. assets, while Danish pension funds have already dumped Treasury bonds. Part of that is because of concerns over U.S. debt, but Trump's Greenland crisis and his continued unpredictability have also fueled calls for Europe to weaponize its capital. In fact, European investors own $8 trillion in U.S. stocks and bonds, with $3.6 trillion of that in Treasury debt alone.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

EU to stay 'cordial' with US after Trump's Greenland threats

EU leaders cooled rhetoric after US tariff threats over Greenland, secured de-escalation, emphasized unity, pursuit of European strategic independence while preserving the trans-Atlantic alliance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Experience: my daughters were born conjoined at the head

I was already a mother of three when I lay back for my 10-week ultrasound in 2019. At first, seeing the gel on my stomach and the flickering black and white image on screen was familiar and soothing. Then I saw the look on the sonographer's face. She dropped the probe and ran out of the room without a word.
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fromInsideHook
1 day ago

The Best Way to See Budapest Is Hiding in Plain Sight

Budapest's No. 2 tram provides an authentic local experience among commuters and landmarks, but travelers must prepare to avoid fines and logistical mishaps.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Low-traffic zones increased congestion, TfL admits

Reallocating road space to bus lanes and implementing LTNs reduced car priority but increased local car congestion in parts of London.
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Colorado investigators confirm Hunter S Thompson's 2005 death was a suicide

A review of the 2005 shooting death of the journalist Hunter S Thompson has confirmed authorities' original finding that his death was a suicide, Colorado investigators said on Friday. The review by the Colorado bureau of investigation (CBI) was announced in September after Thompson's wife, Anita Thompson, contacted authorities with new concerns and potential information regarding the investigation into Thompson's death, the agency said in a news release.
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fromCN Traveller
1 day ago

Heathrow drops the 100ml rule: everything you need to know

Heathrow has ended the 100ml liquids rule, allowing passengers to keep liquids and laptops in carry-on bags after a one-billion-pound CT scanner upgrade.
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fromThe Atlantic
13 hours ago

'We Are Learning to Bully Back'

Trump's withdrawal of tariff threats and softened stance on Greenland averted immediate confrontation but inflicted significant, potentially lasting damage on U.S.-European relations and security ties.
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fromBlueJaysNation
6 months ago

Blue Jays 2026 40-man Roster Review: Injuries hampered Andres Gimenez's 2025 season

Andrés Giménez remains an elite defensive second baseman whose offense showed flashes in 2025 but was inconsistent and limited by injuries.
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fromwww.dw.com
23 hours ago

Germany news: Berlin, Rome sign cooperation agreement

Germany and Italy are deepening defense and economic cooperation with the leaders of the two countries signing an agreement in Rome. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni agreed on closer cooperation in the production of drones, naval vessels, underwater systems and air and missile defense systems. The leaders are also looking to collaborate in the development of electronic warfare and aerial combat defense systems.
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fromIrish Independent
21 hours ago

MetroLink boss says cost of buying 10 south Dublin homes 'will be more than 30m'

In December, 19 residents of Dartmouth Square in Ranelagh withdrew judicial review proceedings after Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) agreed to purchase 10 properties. While no sale price has been agreed, Mr Sweeney says each of the residents have agreed to the process. Mr Sweeney confirmed that they have also offered to buy another five properties in the area after people raised concerns about the impact of construction. The houses involved will back on to the proposed station at Charlemont.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Piper James autopsy finds evidence consistent with drowning and injuries consistent with dingo bites'

Autopsy found drowning-consistent physical evidence and dingo bite injuries; pre-mortem bites unlikely fatal, extensive post-mortem bites, and no evidence of other persons involved.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

'I gave last 46p': Young people tell how they felt pressure to donate to emerging church

BBC Jodie was surrounded by smiling faces at her 21st birthday party, but most were people she had not known for more than a month. The party had been organised for her by the London International Christian Church - a Bible-based non-denominational church, according to their website - into which she had recently been baptised. She was told by her "discipler", or church mentor, she says, that she could not invite any friends from outside the church - only a handful of family members.
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fromWIRED
20 hours ago

Age Verification Is Reaching a Global Tipping Point. Is TikTok's Strategy a Good Compromise?

Governments are restricting children's social media access, prompting platforms like TikTok to deploy age-detection systems and human review to enforce minimum age requirements.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Simon Harris doubles down on opposition to Trump's Board of Peace after Taoiseach leaves door open

Tánaiste Simon Harris rules out any scenario for Ireland joining Donald Trump's Board of Peace, citing significant red flags shared with Fianna Fáil leadership.
fromIrish Independent
18 hours ago

Businessman John Purdy dies aged 63, just a day after completing business sale

Staff at Ergo were told the news just after US investor Presidio completed an acquisition of the business for an estimated €100m. Mr Purdy was aged 63. During more than three decades in business he was a winner of the prestigious EY Industry Entrepreneur of the Year in 2014, among other accolades, and backed and supported a number of start-ups as well as his own core businesses.
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fromGamintraveler
1 day ago

12 Countries That Will Pay You To Move There In 2026 (Yes, Really!)

The idea of getting paid to move abroad sounds too good to be true, yet it's becoming a reality for many people. Around the world, countries and smaller regions are offering financial incentives to attract new residents. Whether it's to fight population decline, stimulate local economies, or revitalize rural towns, these programs are creating opportunities for adventurous individuals and families in 2026.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
13 hours ago

Ukraine-Russia-US talks open in Abu Dhabi with territory as key issue

Territorial disputes dominate UAE talks as the United States pursues a peace plan; Ukraine insists Russia must be ready to end the war it started.
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fromwww.dw.com
15 hours ago

Thousands of locals have left Kyiv amid blackouts

Russian attacks on power infrastructure and sub-zero temperatures left thousands in Kyiv without heating, prompting many residents to leave the city for warmth and utilities.
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fromwww.dw.com
18 hours ago

Merz says Germany won't join Trump's 'Board of Peace'

Germany will not join the US "Board of Peace" in its current form but is open to exploring new cooperative formats with the United States.
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fromIndependent
20 hours ago

Council forced to apologise after families were locked out of cemetery on Christmas Day

Limerick City and County Council apologised after Mount St Oliver Cemetery gates remained closed on Christmas Day, leaving grieving families locked out.
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fromIndependent
19 hours ago

Suspended solicitor formally censured by High Court

Suspended Roscommon solicitor Declan O'Callaghan was formally censured at the High Court following an upheld finding of misconduct arising from a 2006 Mayo land deal.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

EU leaders seek to preserve ties with US

EU leaders prioritize preserving the transatlantic partnership while preparing to defend EU interests and increase investment in Greenland and Arctic security.
fromIrish Independent
19 hours ago

Inquest hears 'wonderful' Mayo man (33) died saving his niece's life as he pushed her out of way of car as they crossed road

"I did not see them until it was too late. I should have seen them," he said.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Australian Open 2026: Zverev v Norrie, Tiafoe v De Minaur, Svitolina v Shnaider live

Victoria Mboko reached her first grand-slam fourth round and will face world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka at the Australian Open.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Australian Open 2026: Sinner, Osaka and Wawrinka in round two action live

Maddison Inglis reached the Australian Open third round, defeating Laura Siegemund in a dramatic three-hour, 20-minute, three-set match that included a deciding first-to-10 tiebreak.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Inquest opens into mysterious death of Belfast schoolboy Noah Donohoe

A 14-year-old boy, Noah Donohoe, disappeared while cycling in Belfast in June 2020 and was found dead six days later; an inquest investigates the circumstances.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Man (32) who strangled ex-girlfriend Bruna Fonseca in Cork apartment faces life in prison after murder conviction

Miller Pacheco was convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend Bruna Fonseca in a Cork apartment on January 1, 2023.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Heated Rivalry' stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie to be torchbearers for Winter Olympics

Actors Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will be torchbearers in the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic flame relay ahead of the Feb. 6 Opening Ceremony.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Doctor who battled opioid addiction spared criminal record for stealing and forging prescriptions

A medical doctor, who attributed his opioid addiction to work stress and admitted stealing and using forged prescriptions, has walked free from court.
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fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

15 minutes to launch: Inside the sprint for NATO fighter pilots on scramble alert

Spanish fighter pilots at Šiauliai Air Base stand ready to scramble within 15 minutes to intercept unidentified or Russian aircraft during NATO Baltic policing missions.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

France seizes oil tanker in Mediterranean sailing from Russia: Macron

French Navy intercepted and diverted an oil tanker suspected of being part of Russia's shadow fleet, evading international sanctions and flying a false flag.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Hatton dismisses LIV tension with McIlroy as talk in Dubai focuses on wines not fines

McIlroy used pre-tournament media duties at the Dubai Desert Classic to assert that Hatton and Jon Rahm should settle their seven-figure penalties due to the European Tour Group for their participation in LIV Golf. McIlroy's sentiment felt especially notable because he was to spend the opening two rounds at the Emirates Club in Hatton's company. Yet there appeared no ill feeling whatsoever between the Ryder Cup teammates; as evident on the course and by what Hatton said later.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Europe cannot condemn colonialism a la carte

On Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron appeared before the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland the annual Alpine gathering of the global elite to declare that now is not a time for new imperialism or new colonialism. This, of course, was a reference to the current ambitions of Macron's counterpart in the United States, Donald Trump, who, in addition to recently kidnapping the president of Venezuela and repeatedly threatening to seize the Panama Canal,
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