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fromESPN.com
21 hours ago

Italy sweeps Spain, reigns again as Davis champs

Italy won its fourth Davis Cup and third consecutive title after Matteo Berrettini and Flavio Cobolli secured an unassailable 2-0 lead over Spain.
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fromFuturism
3 hours ago

British Military Attacks Drones With Huge Laser

A British DragonFire laser shot down high-speed drones with pinpoint accuracy at a kilometre, proving cost-effective defense and earning a £316m/$413.7m production contract.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 hours ago

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

Europe faces a deep threat to its security architecture; Ukraine's sovereignty must not be jeopardized in any negotiated plan involving territorial concessions.
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fromIndependent
16 hours ago

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

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

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

Stella Gallagher, a beloved wife, mother, retired chemical engineer and community gardener, died after a knife attack that also seriously injured her husband.
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fromwww.dw.com
9 hours ago
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Bosnia's autonomous Republika Srpska votes for new president DW 11/23/2025

Republika Srpska holds a snap presidential election after Milorad Dodik was removed, convicted for defying international rulings and promoting separatist policies.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
21 hours ago
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Voters in Republika Srpska elect new leader after separatist Dodik's ouster

Snap presidential vote in Republika Srpska tests support for Milorad Dodik's nationalist party after his removal, conviction, and six-year political ban.
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fromIndependent
6 hours ago

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

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

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

Ms D'Arcy, a long-time peace activist and candidate, returned an honorary doctorate in protest and campaigned for animal rights, local power, and ending military transit.
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fromIndependent
16 hours ago

Grainne Seoige: Running in the general election is the biggest regret of my life

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

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

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

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

The male pedestrian, aged in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene in Sallypark, Co Waterford in the early hours of this morning. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene after a car struck the man shortly before 2:10am. The driver of the car, a male in his 20s, was uninjured. The road remains closed, on the R448 from Rice's Bridge to the New Rath Road roundabout, and local diversions are in place.
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fromIndependent
16 hours ago
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Bernard Jackman: Andy Farrell's men were out-muscled by South Africa but there's more to come from this squad

fromIndependent
1 day ago
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Ireland fall foul of five cards and chaotic first half as Springboks rule the roost

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

fromIndependent
1 day ago
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Ireland fall foul of five cards and chaotic first half as Springboks rule the roost

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fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

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

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

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

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

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

Scotland defeated Tonga 56-0 with eight tries; Duhan van der Merwe became Scotland's leading try-scorer, aided by an early red card to Semisi Paea.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
21 hours ago

Slovenia referendum: Where is assisted dying legal?

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

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

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

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

Syrian refugees in Germany face growing political pressure to return, causing social discrimination, family dilemmas, and legal risks to their protected status.
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fromIrish Independent
16 hours ago

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

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

Has Britain become an economic colony?

Britain has become economically dependent on dominant US tech monopolies, lacking a coordinated response while sometimes subsidising its own dependence.
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fromWorld Wild Schooling
11 hours ago

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

European countries increasingly offer digital nomad visas allowing remote workers to live and work abroad, with Portugal and Spain offering one-year options.
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fromwww.npr.org
22 hours ago

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jersey granted Roman Abramovich residency and permission to relocate billions in assets, exposing the tax haven's secrecy and facilitation of oligarch wealth.
#immigration-policy
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from24/7 Wall St.
7 hours ago

What Rifle Made the Longest Recorded Sniper Kill?

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

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

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

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

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

US tells Nato if Zelenskyy does not sign peace deal Ukraine will face worse in future

US officials pressured Ukraine to accept a peace deal requiring territorial concessions and broad amnesties, warning refusal would lead to a worse future settlement.
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fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

I'm a Food Writer-and I Discovered the Most Luxurious Way to Eat Through Tuscany

Slow, active travel—walking and cycling—deepens appreciation of place through thoughtful logistics, personal touches, and immersive experiences in Tuscany.
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fromwww.thelocal.com
1 day ago

EXPLAINED: What the approval of the EU Talent Pool means in practice

The EU Talent Pool will match non-EU jobseekers with vacancies in shortage occupations across member states to ease labour shortages in key sectors.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

They decided to kill us with cold': Ukrainians struggle against Russian assault on power network

Russian attacks on Ukraine's power infrastructure have caused widespread, prolonged blackouts, making daily life harsh and disrupting services across Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Kyiv.
fromwww.thelocal.es
1 day ago

Spanish fascists march in Madrid after Franco death anniversary

Hundreds of Spanish fascists marched through Madrid on Friday, a day after the country marked the 50th anniversary of divisive right-wing former dictator Francisco Franco's death. The Falange -- an organisation that sees itself as the successor to defunct fascist movements that helped bring Franco to power in a devastating 1936-1939 civil war -- protested against what it calls democratic Spain's 1978 constitutional "regime".
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Grizzly bear attack on school group leaves 4 seriously hurt DW 11/22/2025

Four people, including three children, were injured after a grizzly bear attacked a school group in a remote part of Canada. Two of the injured were in critical condition and two in serious condition, the Health Services Authority said Friday. All four remain hospitalized. The attack occurred on Thursday in the Bella Coola area of British Columbia (BC), when a bear charged a group of 20 children and their teachers.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Russian drones silence one of the voices of the Chernobyl disaster

Nearly four decades later, his widow, Natalia Khodemchuk, died last Saturday at the age of 73 in a Kyiv hospital: the night before, a Russian drone strike had hit her apartment while she slept. The resulting fire has left a black stain on the seventh floor of the building, around what used to be Khodemchuk's apartment. It's a 20-storey block, a massive structure on the outskirts of Kyiv.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Woman seriously injured after she is hit by truck in Limerick city

A female pedestrian suffered serious injuries after a collision with a truck on Corbally Road; Gardaí seek witnesses and dash-cam footage from 11.45–12.45.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Stories from Project Children: 'They wanted kids to come to the US and make friends so that when they grow up, they're not trying to bomb each other'

Project Children brought Catholic and Protestant youth from Northern Ireland to the United States for a summer respite from sectarian violence, creating lasting cross-community connections.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Mind-altering brain weapons' no longer only science fiction, say researchers

Advances in neuroscience, pharmacology and AI risk enabling weapons that can manipulate human minds, demanding urgent global measures to prevent weaponisation.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

They're highly educated, but hugely controversial - meet the Burkes

Matriarch Martina drove ten children who all scored over 520 points in their Leaving Certs and graduated with first-class honours from University of Galway.
#road-traffic-accident
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Sky to refund Irish broadband customers it overcharged for more than a year

Sky Ireland overcharged under 1% of customers (average €50) due to missed contract-change notifications; it will credit accounts and implement price rises from January 2026.
#russia-ukraine-war
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fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Late-night economy faces loss of 10,000 businesses and 150,000 jobs by 2028 unless Budget intervenes, industry warns

Britain's late-night economy could lose up to 10,000 venues and 150,000 jobs by 2028 without urgent Autumn Budget support.
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fromConde Nast Traveler
1 day ago

Portugual Now Has a 'Golden Visa Fund' Specifically for Americans

LXL Ventures enables Americans to obtain Portugal's golden visa by investing in Portuguese and U.S. companies and offering tailored tax and compliance support.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

USSR 2.0, Trump's deals, and other power struggles in the Caucasus

The echo of millennia-old myths reinforces its magnetism. But the view also encompasses key elements of the current power dynamics in the Caucasus: Russia with its imperial ambitions, the United States with President Trump's thirst for deals, the European Union with its hopes and doubts about enlargement, Turkey with its aspirations as a regional power, and China with its connectivity interests.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

'They're highly educated but some are hugely controversial' - how the 10 Burke siblings are making their way in the world

Matriarch Martina is often seen as the driving force behind her 10 children
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fromThe Cipher Brief
1 day ago

Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory

The leaked 28-point peace plan concedes to Putin's demands, effectively surrendering Ukraine and risking future larger conflict akin to Munich 1938.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Colin Murphy: A 100-year puzzle still unsolved - why Ireland's Border remains a tricky issue

W.T. Cosgrave's government faced existential threat preparing for urgent London negotiations to address unresolved promises of Irish unity from the Anglo-Irish Treaty.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

'We don't really see them as foreigners anymore' - South Africa's Irish backroom trio keeping them top of the pile

Felix Jones and Jerry Flannery became central members of Rassie Erasmus's South Africa backroom team after his 2017 Munster departure.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Ukraine: Kyiv discusses US peace plan with European allies DW 11/22/2025

The proposed US peace plan requires Ukraine to cede Crimea, Luhansk, and Donetsk to Russia and restricts Ukraine's military and NATO membership.
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Former Chancellor Scholz to testify at Nord Stream inquiry DW 11/21/2025

Former German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is due to be questioned this morning by a parliamentary committee investigating the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. The pipeline, along with the earlier built Nord Stream 1, was meant to transport cheap Russian gas to Germany, but certification was halted by Scholz after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Both pipelines were then hit by explosions in September 2022 and currently lie damaged and unused, beneath the Baltic Sea.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Grizzly bear attacks schoolchildren and teachers on a walking trail in Canada, injuring 11

A grizzly bear attacked schoolchildren and teachers on a Bella Coola trail, injuring 11 people, with two critically injured.
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fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

Eurotunnel halts UK investment after 'confiscatory' plan to triple business rates

Eurotunnel froze UK rail investments after a proposed 200% business-rates rise, risking higher fares and cancelled freight projects.
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fromIndependent
2 days ago

'In limbo for seven years' - Kerry man Sean Binder to face trial in Greece over humanitarian work

Seán Binder, a Castlegregory man trained as a barrister, will face trial in Lesvos next month with 23 other human rights defenders on several charges.
#enoch-burke
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fromMail Online
2 days ago

US spy jet traces patterns near Russia amid World War 3 warning

A US Challenger spy plane is conducting reconnaissance flights near Crimea and Sochi, using advanced sensors to monitor Russian military activity amid rising tensions.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Serbian president faces legal complaint in Sarajevo sniper-tourism' case

A Croatian reporter filed a Milan complaint accusing Serbian president Aleksandar Vucic of involvement in alleged sniper tourism that targeted Sarajevo civilians during 1992–1996.
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fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

'Something seriously went wrong within sight of airport' - weather 'not believed to be a factor' in Waterford plane crash

A small Italian-built twin-engine light aircraft crashed during an attempted emergency landing at Waterford Airport, killing the pilot.
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fromWander With Jo
2 days ago

The Visa Loophole That Lets You Reset Your Stay Without Leaving Europe

Crossing internal or microstate borders rarely legally resets the Schengen 90-day allowance; the rumored visa-reset is unreliable and can lead to penalties.
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fromDefector
2 days ago

The Israel-Premier Tech Cycling Team Is No More | Defector

Israel-Premier Tech has become NSN Cycling Team, a Switzerland-licensed, Spain-based project led by NSN and Stoneweg amid controversies and ownership change.
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fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

Plane fire shows why airlines are taking battery safety so seriously

A lithium-battery in hand luggage ignited on an SAS flight in Oslo, causing evacuation and eight hospitalizations.
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fromIndependent
2 days ago

John Burns: Scale of damages in Denis O'Brien libel case will fuel calls to take juries out of the equation

Two solicitors were each awarded over €400,000 after a court found a press release had defamed them.
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fromThe Local Germany
2 days ago

Germany puts squeeze on benefits for Ukrainians as arrivals surge

Thousands of young Ukrainian men are leaving for Germany seeking safety and opportunity amid worsening war conditions and potential cuts to migrant benefits.
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fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Wetherspoon uses Ireland to skirt Brexit red tape for EU expansion

JD Wetherspoon will launch mainland Europe franchise operations via a Dublin subsidiary to simplify agreements with EU-based partners despite Brexit-related trade barriers.
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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 days ago

Famed Russian Film Studio Buying Drones, Military Equipment For Ukraine War, Documents Show

Russian cultural institutions purchased drones and military-grade electronic warfare equipment, reallocating budget funds to support the war in Ukraine.
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