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52 minutes ago
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Fear of desynchronization: Why doesn't Europe abolish daylight saving time?

EU seasonal clock changes remain unresolved due to absence of a coordinated impact assessment and lack of political consensus, delaying abolition of daylight saving time.
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1 hour ago
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Spain revives EU daylight savings debate DW 10/24/2025

Europe will set clocks back one hour on October 26 amid calls to end DST due to limited energy savings and negative health impacts.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
58 minutes ago
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Ukraine wants US to stay involved, says Zelenskyy after meeting western allies

Ukraine seeks continued U.S. involvement and long-range missiles to pressure Russia and secure post-war guarantees.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
18 hours ago
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy to meet European leaders in London over military aid

European and allied leaders will meet in London to intensify pressure on Vladimir Putin, boost military aid to Ukraine, and strengthen protections against Russian attacks.
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fromIrish Independent
1 hour ago

Turnout picks up in final hours of voting as Ireland votes for its 10th president

Voters are spoiling ballots in protest over candidate diversity, campaign-led boycotts, references to a local alleged assault, and abusive or far-right messages.
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fromIndependent
14 hours ago

'They knew a girl had been murdered': How Jozef Puska's family tried to cover up for him after he killed Ashling Murphy

Puska's wife, two brothers, and their partners lied to gardaí after the young Offaly teacher’s violent death and were jailed.
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fromIndependent
14 hours ago

Where do Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys stand on the biggest issues?

Election day has arrived after an arduous campaign that revealed the two candidates' views, values, and motivations, with polling stations open nationwide.
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11 hours ago

Russian investors trapped as EU mulls using frozen funds DW 10/24/2025

Millions of Russian private investors' securities are frozen in European depositories, complicating legal reclamation while the EU debates using frozen assets for Ukrainian reparations.
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fromIndependent
14 hours ago

Dangerous uninsured driver who sped away from gardai had just bought car days after his child's birth

A new father drove dangerously through Newlands Cross, ignored stop signals, collided with a vehicle, and fled toward the canal before being caught.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
7 hours ago

Spanish police locate missing Picasso painting in Madrid

Picasso's 1919 Still Life with Guitar was recovered in Madrid after being reported missing during transfer to Granada and likely never left the capital.
fromIndependent
14 hours ago

Martina Devlin: Isn't it time we had a contender for the Aras from the Traveller community?

Today's election is another example of discrimination against this dismissed and disadvantaged group
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fromIrish Independent
6 hours ago

Carrick-On-Shannon crowned winner of 2025 Tidy Towns

The 2025 Tidy Towns competition awarded category winners Rosscarbery, Dalkey and Tralee, with the overall winner receiving €15,000 amid a record 929 entries.
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fromIndependent
14 hours ago

'The damage he inflicted remains' - niece of prominent GAA referee speaks out on how he indecently assaulted her as a child

Thomas Howard, a former prominent GAA referee, faces an expected prison term for indecently assaulting his niece from early childhood until puberty.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

The ultimate Halloween bank holiday event guide has landed with an interactive map to see what's on in your county

Nationwide Halloween and Samhain festivals offer county-by-county events, parades, arts festivals and community celebrations across October–early November with interactive maps and varied local programmes.
fromIndependent
14 hours ago

Poll shows young voters will elect Catherine Connolly president of Ireland - if they are motivated to vote

Rival Heather Humphreys trailing behind in pre-election poll, but over-65s back her Young voters are on course to send Catherine Connolly to Áras an Uachtaráin if they turn out at the polls today. New polling data shows the Galway woman has a massive lead over her rival among voters under 34. Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with all the latest news
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6 hours ago

How a German freight lift became an unexpected social media star in the Louvre heist

Authorities say the thieves spent less than four minutes inside the Louvre on Sunday morning. They wheeled the freight lift up to the museum, rode the basket up the faade, forced open a window, smashed display cases and grabbed priceless Napoleonic jewels before spiriting away on motorbikes through central Paris. It didn't take long for the Germans to seize on the marketing opportunity. By Monday morning, Böcker's company had come up with a social media post featuring a photo of the freight lift - which is typically used for furniture and construction - and a slogan in German that translates to "when something needs to be done quickly."
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fromIndependent
7 hours ago

Same But Different: Increased intensity of Ladies football makes current rules seem outdated

Changes revitalised men's Gaelic football and advocates urge the LGFA to adopt similar reforms to accelerate growth and recognition in women's Gaelic games.
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6 hours ago

Ukraine: Zelenskyy in UK for talks with allies on missiles DW 10/24/2025

Zelenskyy visits the UK to meet Ukraine's key European allies, secure continued defense funding and discuss measures to shield Ukraine's power grid from Russian attacks.
fromwww.thelocal.se
5 hours ago

Sweden's Moderates to vote on pushing for Euro membership

The board of Sweden's ruling Moderate is calling on the party to vote on launching an inquiry into switch from the krona to the euro, although the party's vice-chair, finance minister Elisabeth Svantesson, doesn't think it will happen any time soon. An inquiry as to whether Sweden should join the Euro is among the points the party board has put on the agenda for discussion at the party's annual congress in Vasteras between October 23rd and October 26th.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Posh, proud and impossible to ignore: the incredible life of Annabel Goldsmith

It wouldn't be true to say that the press has stopped covering the aristocracy, since the Telegraph diligently covers the great estates, but the discussion now comes framed by the idea of meritocracy, which is objectively pretty ridiculous. So the Hon Nick Howard told the Telegraph a fortnight ago, If my son wants to take over [Castle Howard], he'll have to pass an interview, while other great estate owners stress their role as rewilders, ecowarriors or, at their most traditional, conservationists.
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fromIndependent
14 hours ago

'The last thing he did on earth was to save somebody else' - doting uncle killed as he pushed young niece from path of oncoming car

James Moyles (33) was hit and thrown into the air, but four-year-old Cróia did not suffer any significant injuries
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fromIndependent
14 hours ago

Big interview - Jack O'Connor: 'There's a better balance now and it is more sustainable'

Jack O'Connor intended to step away from his Kerry management role but says he is mentally ready to continue.
fromIndependent
14 hours ago

How the Citywest riots unfolded, with tensions fuelled by social media posts

Violence outside Citywest Hotel appears to have been spurred at least in part by online discourse Social media is believed to have played a pivotal role in how events at Citywest escalated into multiple nights of rioting following the alleged sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl in the early hours of Monday. A protest in response to the alleged assault - for which a 26-year-old man has been charged with in court
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
18 hours ago

Four killed as man detonates explosive device at Ukraine train station

A man has detonated an explosive device at a railway station in northern Ukraine, killing himself and three women, the State Border Guard Service has said. Twelve others were hurt on Friday at the station in Ovruch, close to the border with Belarus. Among the dead were a border guard and two civilians, aged 29, 58 and 82, the service said in a statement.
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fromESPN.com
18 hours ago

Will this season ever make sense? These 32 games could help start the process

Week 9 typically ends surprise college football runs, producing upsets and reshaping conference races as teams like Texas A&M and Vanderbilt face critical tests.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
18 hours ago

Terror-free Turkiye: A homegrown peace reshaping the region

The PKK's dissolution in May 2025 marks a defining moment, not only ending armed conflict but also opening a transformation with the potential to reshape the region's future. As unresolved conflicts, rising migration pressures and energy rivalries heighten global uncertainty, Turkiye's decisive steps offer the prospect of lasting peace, secure energy corridors and sustainable prosperity for Turkiye and the wider region.
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fromIndependent
11 hours ago

Explainer: How do we elect a president - and what happens if I vote for Jim Gavin?

Irish presidential elections occur every seven years; this week Ireland will elect only its tenth head of state.
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 hours ago

Bitcoin-Only App Relai Secures MiCA License In France

The approval marks a significant moment not just for Relai, but for the broader Bitcoin ecosystem in Europe. The MiCA regulation, which came into effect earlier this year, establishes uniform rules for crypto companies across the EU, aiming to increase investor protection and reduce regulatory fragmentation between member states. While large exchanges like Binance and Coinbase are still navigating the complex licensing process, Relai's early authorization gives it a head start as one of the first Bitcoin-only firms to achieve compliance.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Mystery of missing Picasso still life painting solved

A 1919 Picasso gouache 'Still Life with Guitar' went missing en route to Granada but was recovered; it may never have left its pickup point.
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fromIndependent
1 hour ago

Johnson & Johnson appeals near 1m workplace injury award to former hurler Mark Keane

Johnson & Johnson appealed a €944,000 award to former hurler Mark Keane for injuries sustained freeing a colleague trapped in a Plassey plant machine.
fromeuronews
4 hours ago

Rise of political influencers sparks questions about ad regulation

The rise of political influencers - content creators on social media who sway public opinion by endorsing political causes or candidates - has raised questions about how best to regulate them, a German media regulator said in a study published Monday. EU rules for political advertising, aimed at countering information manipulation and foreign interference in elections, and at increasing transparency about sponsors, but political influencers fall outside that scope, have entered into force this month.
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fromThe Walrus
8 hours ago

The Newfoundland Cartoonist Who Documents Provincial Politics with Sharp, Salt-Tinged Humour | The Walrus

I have fond memories of my father reading the Western Star daily newspaper after supper, and I particularly enjoyed the coloured comic strips in the Saturday-morning edition, the sweet smell of newsprint and ink coming from the pages.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Ultimate Halloween event guide for the bank holiday - find local fun with our interactive map

Nationwide Halloween festivals run mid-October to early November across counties, featuring Samhain rituals, fire and folklore themes, arts performances, and community events.
fromwww.dw.com
4 hours ago

Does adopting far-right rhetoric help the political center? DW 10/24/2025

The far-right has been steadily gaining ground across Europe in the past few years, with the right-wing populist Reform UK and the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) now often leading opinion polls. This comes despite or perhaps because of the fact that political leaders of the major centrist parties have attempted to win over their voters by imposing ever-tougher measures on immigration and using more anti-immigrant rhetoric.
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fromBoston.com
2 hours ago

Jewish groups seek answers after Rhode Island high school football players in antisemitic hazing case reinstated

Smithfield reinstated football players accused of antisemitic hazing, prompting Jewish groups to demand an apology, staff professional development, and mandatory anti-bias education.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
18 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,338

Russian attacks killed civilians and journalists; Ukraine struck Russian military infrastructure; energy systems and Zaporizhzhia's external power remain critical amid ongoing exchanges and international alignments.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
18 hours ago

Ireland picks new president, polls indicate win for pro-Palestine candidate

Connolly's campaign, backed by left-wing parties including Sinn Fein, has been especially popular among young people, who approve of her declaration that reunification with Northern Ireland is a foregone conclusion, her strong pro-Palestine stance, her commitment to social justice, and criticism of the European Union's growing militarisation. A third candidate, Fianna Fail's Jim Gavin, remains on the ballot papers despite quitting the election earlier this month over a private rent payment scandal, with critics bemoaning a lack of choice in the two-horse race.
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2 hours ago

Fact check: Comparing Europe rape statistics doesn't work DW 10/24/2025

Reported UK rape rate appears high but international comparisons are misleading due to differing legal definitions, reporting practices, and cultural factors.
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fromAol
7 hours ago

10 Countries Experiencing a Surge in American Emigration, Based on IRS and Census Data

Portugal ranks highest for safety, low cost, lifestyle, and visa options; Spain, Mexico, and Canada attract Americans with climate, affordability, and established expat communities.
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fromIndependent
14 hours ago

Aoife Rooney: Michael D Higgins has been President for more than half my life - and I will really miss him

A prominent arts figure champions anti-racism, promotes the Irish language, and supports progressive positions while the country observes holidays and votes in a presidential election.
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13 hours ago

Ukraine updates: EU vows support, delays funding plan DW 10/24/2025

But the bloc is yet to put forth a concrete proposal to do so, pushing the decision to December, EU Council chief Antonio Costa announced. "Russia should take good note of this. Ukraine will have the financial resources it needs to defend itself against Russia's aggression and in the foreseeable future. The technical, legal and financial aspects of Europe's support need to be worked on, and we will return to this issue in the December European Council," Costa said.
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fromIrish Independent
1 hour ago

Kellie Harrington to come out of retirement with fight already booked for December

A 35-year-old lightweight boxer who retired after a second Olympic title is returning, debuting in an exhibition on December 2 and targeting January nationals.
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18 hours ago

Ukraine updates: EU vows support, moves funding plan to Dec. DW 10/24/2025

EU leaders endorsed in-principle funding for Ukraine through 2026–2027 but postponed a final financing plan to December, tasking the Commission to craft options.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

She took chickens that were going to die in a factory farm. Was it a rescue or a crime?

An activist faces criminal charges after removing injured chickens from a slaughterhouse, raising questions about when compassionate rescue becomes criminal conduct.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

David Farrell: Here's why Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys are not so different after all

VoteSmart responses reveal clear policy differences between Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly, while repetitive campaign coverage leaves voters poorly served.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Oil price jumps after US sanctions Russia's Rosneft and Lukoil; White House considers software curbs on China business live

US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil and an EU LNG ban raise oil prices while tightening global pressure on Russia's energy exports.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Tadhg Beirne sets his sights on All Blacks and says Ireland World Cup talk can wait for now

Tadhg Beirne says Ireland's focus is beating the All Blacks in Chicago now, postponing talk of the 2027 World Cup.
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1 day ago

EU embraces authoritarian Egypt for help on Gaza, migration DW 10/23/2025

The EU unlocked billions in aid and investments to deepen economic and strategic ties with Egypt despite human rights concerns and migration-related criticisms.
fromFortune Crypto
21 hours ago

Crypto M&A surges 30-fold as niche firms shift to mainstream | Fortune Crypto

21shares spent years building its crypto franchise outside Wall Street's orbit. From Zurich, it launched exchange-traded products that gave European investors access to Bitcoin and Ether long before the U.S. would allow them. Now, in selling itself to FalconX-a crypto prime broker backed by Tiger Global and Singapore's GIC-the company is trading autonomy for scale as crypto moves closer to the financial mainstream.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Man (30s) charged over alleged robbery of pharmacy

A man in his 30s robbed a Tullamore pharmacy with an apparent firearm, was arrested, charged, and a replica gun plus stolen property recovered.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Banking director on AWS outage and a wake-up call for the global digital economy - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage, which has disrupted leading UK banks and global services, has once again revealed the fragility of this dependence. The incident bears striking similarities to the CrowdStrike disruption seen last year, both demonstrating how a single failure in a major technology provider can cascade across industries. For instance, customers, including myself, have been unable to log into the Lloyds Banking Group app, while widespread reports confirm disruptions across Barclays, Lloyds Bank, and the Bank of Scotland.
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1 day ago

Spain to buy US weapons for Ukraine, says it is a reliable partner'

Spain is joining the joint purchases of U.S. military equipment by NATO countries for shipment to Ukraine. The decision was confirmed by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez upon arriving at the meeting of the European Council this Thursday in Brussels. This is a proposal that NATO launched a few weeks ago. I had the opportunity to speak with President Zelenskiy [] and I informed him that we were going to join this program, the Spanish leader stated in response to questions from the media.
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fromJays Journal
1 day ago

Longtime Blue Jays teammates could earn Silver Slugger sendoff before likely breakup

Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. make their first World Series appearance while facing possible end of their Toronto partnership amid Silver Slugger nominations.
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fromTipRanks Financial
1 day ago

WPP Launches WPP Open Pro: A New AI Marketing Platform - TipRanks.com

WPP launched WPP Open Pro, an AI marketing platform enabling brands to independently plan, create, and publish campaigns, expanding WPP's addressable market and transforming marketing delivery.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

The Irish Independent's View: Garda response to Citywest shows lessons from Dublin riots learnt

The riots happened after a man armed with a knife attacked a group of young children outside a school in Parnell Square. Gardaí regained control, but only after considerable damage to people, property and the reputation of our country. The riots were a wake-up call for the public about how quickly mayhem can descend on and spread through the streets, and the considerable challenges facing gardaí in a fast-paced scenario in which extremists will foment violence and take the law into their own hands.
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fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

European aerospace companies merge to strengthen position

Airbus, Thales and Leonardo will merge their satellite activities into a jointly controlled company launching in 2027 to compete with Starlink.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 day ago

Final piece of Pompeii's Villa of the Mysteries to be revealed

On a map, Pompeii's Villa of the Mysteries looks like an afterthought-a small, distant square, as far away as possible from the ancient city's amphitheatre, where the action was. But the suburban villa, which dates to the second century BC, is the red-hot centre for many who make the pilgrimage here. Its room of celebrated frescoes contains some of the best-known and best-preserved examples of Ancient Roman art.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

A rift that took 500 years to repair: King Charles prays with the pope

The Church of England and Roman Catholic Church reconciled after centuries of antagonism when King Charles III prayed with Pope Leo XIV.
fromTheregister
1 day ago

SAP says some customers dragging feet on contract sign-offs

SAP disappointed investors today after reporting full-year cloud revenue at the bottom end of its guidance range, with execs saying customers in manufacturing and the public sector are taking longer to sign contracts. The European software giant now expects sales to be near the floor of its €21.6-21.9 billion ($25.2-25.5 billion) forecast. Shares were down 2 percent at the time of writing. SAP generated €9.1 billion in global revenue for its calendar Q3, up 7 percent year-on-year.
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1 day ago

The Residency Route Americans Skip That Takes 60 Days, Not 6 Months

If you can do your part, it takes about two months from first file to feet on the marble, with time left over to learn how to order without pointing. This is the Greece digital nomad pathway, a one year national visa with a clean upgrade to a multi-year residence card for people who work for clients or employers outside Greece.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Restaurant review: 'Grilled Irish king scallops are small and anaemic, flaccid and with no colouring or caramelisation to suggest they have been in contact with a grill'

A Dublin 4 Chinese restaurant is pricey and charmless, and the service leaves a sour taste.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

New 'pay transparency' law next year has potential to transform Irish workplaces, but employers still don't know how it will work

An EU directive coming into force next June will effectively end asking job applicants their pay expectations, though Ireland's legal transposition remains uncertain.
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1 day ago

Ukraine updates: Kyiv hails new EU, US sanctions on Russia DW 10/23/2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed recent sanctions imposed by the United States and the European Union against Russia, calling them an important step in pressuring Moscow. "We waited for this. God bless, it will work. This is very important," Zelenskyy said as he arrived at an EU summit in Brussels. Speaking alongside European Council President Antonio Costa, Zelenskyy said Russia's continued attacks on civilian infrastructure, including kindergartens and schools, show it has no interest in peace.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

EU moves to choke off Russia's energy cash flow with sanctions on 'shadow fleet' and LNG sanctions | Fortune

He said that the new sanctions "will introduce new and comprehensive measures on oil and gas, the shadow fleet and Russia's financial sector." A new system for limiting the movement of Russian diplomats within the 27-nation EU will also be introduced. The move comes a day after U.S. President Donald Trump's administration announced new sanctions against Russia's oil industry that are aimed at moving Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table and ending Moscow's war on Ukraine.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

'This was always an uphill struggle' - Fine Gael members brace for landslide win for Catherine Connolly

No sign of revolt against Simon Harris despite misgivings in party over presidential election strategy
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fromInverse
1 day ago

8 Years Later, Star Wars Doubles Down On The Weird Creation Of Its Most Iconic Weapon

Darth Vader first acquired a red lightsaber off-screen, and new Star Wars canon adds a revised context involving Kyber crystal 'bleeding'.
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fromPsychology Today
20 hours ago

Reinvent Yourself for a New Age of Discovery

Reinvent yourself boldly through introspection, planning, creativity, openness to new learning, and reaching out to others; treat reinvention as an ongoing process.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Citywest violence: 17 due before courts, five teenage boys arrested and released, three gardai hospitalised

Riot police deployed after violent Citywest protests over an alleged child sexual assault; multiple arrests, three officers hospitalized, and 15 e-scooters/e-bikes seized.
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fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Is It Worth It To Use A Cocktail Smoker For Your Glass Of Whiskey? - Tasting Table

Smoke enhances whiskey cocktails but often compromises straight whiskey's intended flavors, so use smoke selectively with drinks that have complementary sweetness.
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1 day ago

George Soros receives prize for work on Roma, Sinti rights DW 10/23/2025

George Soros received the European Civil Rights Prize of the Sinti and Roma for long-term support of Roma communities and will donate the award money.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

How UK game development companies create global hits through innovation and strategy - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK game studios combine technical expertise, innovation, storytelling, and scalable cross-platform design to create globally appealing games and sustain commercial success.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

'That would be neat': American businesses eye $1 trillion in tariff refunds-and a long fight ahead-depending on the Supreme Court | Fortune

Tariff-driven supply-chain shifts and possible Supreme Court-mandated refunds could materially affect corporate margins and prompt onshoring of manufacturing.
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