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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 hour ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,454

Ukraine recaptured 201 sq km last week amid intensified drone and missile attacks, energy-sector strike threats, ammunition deliveries, and ongoing trilateral ceasefire talks in Geneva.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 hours ago

This Is a Campaign Speech for Orban': Rubio Effusively Praises Hungarian Autocrat He Once Warned Trump About

Marco Rubio publicly praised Viktor Orbán and promoted close U.S.-Hungary ties, marking a sharp reversal amid Orbán's tight re-election challenge.
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fromBusiness Insider
4 hours ago

Lufthansa is finally selling its complex Boeing 787 business class seats after a certification debacle

Lufthansa will begin selling most Allegris business-class seats on its Boeing 787, raising sellable seats to about 25 by mid-April after certification delays.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Six Sarah Ferguson-linked companies to close after Epstein revelations

Six companies linked to Sarah Ferguson are being wound down after documents revealed ongoing contact and personal exchanges between her and Jeffrey Epstein, prompting charity and business fallout.
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fromJezebel
6 hours ago

They'll Make a Miniseries About Men's Figure Skating at the 2026 Olympics Someday

Ilia Malinin, heavy favorite at the 2026 men's figure skating free skate, suffered multiple major errors including falls and quad failures.
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fromIndependent
12 hours ago

Centuries old Kerry hotel sold to American investment company

Valentia Island's sole hotel was sold to an American investor as owners frequently engaged with the local community, boosting the island's UNESCO bid.
fromIrish Independent
19 hours ago

Met Eireann issues snow, wind and rain warnings for 12 counties with more flooding and disruption forecast

Wexford, Wicklow, Dublin, Meath and Louth will be under a Status Yellow wind warning and Met Éireann are warning of fallen trees and loose debris, as well as difficult travelling conditions associated with this warning. Counties Cork, Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, and Dublin will be under also be under a Status Yellow rain warning and these counties can expect flooding, poor visibility and difficult travel conditions for the 24-hour period.
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fromAxios
1 day ago

Russia accused of killing Navalny with dart frog toxin. What we know about the rare poison

Laboratory testing detected epibatidine in Navalny's samples and concluded poisoning was highly likely to have caused his death while held in a Russian prison.
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fromLitter Box Cats
17 hours ago

Olympics: Two assists for Tkacuk in USA's 5-1 win over Germany

Tkachuk was credited with the seconday helper on Auston Matthews' power-play goal at the 3:25 mark and then drew the primay assist on Brock Faber's even-strength marker with 2:25 left in the frame. He played 14:57, registered three shots on goal, took an unsportsmanlike conduct minor and finished the tilt with a plus-one rating as the Americans topped Group C with a perfect 3-0 record.
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fromSilicon Canals
15 hours ago

Doctrine Acquires Maite.ai, Spain's Leading Legal AI Platform, Strengthening its European Leadership - Silicon Canals

Doctrine acquired Maite.ai, entering Spain and expanding its reach to 27,000 legal professionals across five European countries while reinforcing European legal-AI sovereignty.
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fromThe Walrus
16 hours ago

This Is What American Fascism Looks Like | The Walrus

Canada must confront U.S. overreach, clarify threats, and strengthen independent policies and international cooperation to protect sovereignty and democracy.
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fromwww.dw.com
14 hours ago

Rubio praises Orban and Hungary ahead of crunch election

Marco Rubio pledged President Trump's strong support for Viktor Orban and announced deeper US–Hungary cooperation, including nuclear ties and backing for peace efforts in Ukraine.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

German and UK military chiefs state case for rearming

Europe must urgently rearm and strengthen defence industries, munitions production, forward deployments, and funding to deter Russia's westward military shift and elevated conflict risk.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

I struggled without realising': Tommy Freeman reveals mental toll of workload

Tommy Freeman experienced anxiety after exceeding player-welfare appearance limits during a packed season, and Edwin Edogbo faced racist online abuse prompting an IRFU investigation.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

Winter Olympics 2026: men's slalom, plus curling, speed skating and more on day 10 live

Day 10 of Milan-Cortina 2026 features six medal events across skiing, bobsleigh, curling, short track, ice hockey, freestyle skiing, figure skating, and ski jumping.
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fromJezebel
6 hours ago

Teen Social Media Bans Are Surging Across Europe, but Can They Even Work?

Australia's under-16 social media ban prompted international momentum, but early evidence of effectiveness is mixed and hindered by limited comprehensive data and anecdotal variability.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

UK bank bosses plan to set up Visa and Mastercard alternative over Trump fears

UK bank bosses will hold their first meeting to establish a national alternative to Visa and Mastercard, amid growing fears over Donald Trump's ability to turn off US-owned payment systems. The meeting, chaired by Barclays' UK chief executive, Vim Maru, will take place this Thursday and bring together a group of City funders that will front the costs of a new payments company to keep the UK economy running if problems were to occur.
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1 day ago
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EU foreign policy chief pushes back on U.S. claims that 'woke, decadent Europe' is heading toward 'civilizational erasure' | Fortune

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EU foreign policy chief pushes back on U.S. claims that 'woke, decadent Europe' is heading toward 'civilizational erasure' | Fortune

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fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

New UK border rules for dual nationals are discriminatory against women, campaigners say

UK entry rules forcing dual nationals to use a British passport or costly certificate disproportionately disadvantage women with differing name conventions in Greece and Spain.
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fromConde Nast Traveler
18 hours ago

7 Wonders of Europe You Should Visit in 2026, According to Our UK Editors

Europe's lesser-known destinations reward patient travelers who detour from popular routes, offering quiet cultural, natural, and historical experiences.
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fromIndependent
22 hours ago

Tony Ward: Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley deserve so much better than this online vilification

Ireland won narrowly, but Ireland and Italy are moving in opposite directions at the highest level despite an evenly contested match.
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fromThe Washington Post
15 hours ago

Ukraine detains ex-energy minister as high-level corruption case widens

German Galushchenko was arrested at the border and charged with money laundering and participation in a criminal organization in a $100 million corruption probe.
fromIrish Independent
18 hours ago

Vogue Williams announced as Dublin St Patrick's Parade Grand Marshal

Pageant makers Lumen Street Theatre and Show CoMotion, a new Dublin-based parade company, will this year join a host of regular contributors, including Galway theatre company Macnas, Wexford prop-making company Bui Bolg, Donegal-based Inishowen Carnival Group, which creates sculptural installations and performances and Wicklow prop company ArtFX. Numerous international marching bands are also set to travel from Scotland and the United States, including eight American bands from Ohio, Arizona, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Mississippi, Indiana and Texas for the parade.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Italy's famous Lovers' Arch collapses into the sea on Valentine's Day

The iconic Lovers' Arch in Sant'Andrea, Melendugno collapsed on Valentine's Day after storm surges and intense rainfall, reflecting severe coastal erosion linked to stronger medicanes.
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fromIrish Independent
13 hours ago

Excavator brought in for new search of open ground for missing women Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob

Separate investigations and active excavations are underway into two 1990s disappearances, with forensic examinations led by the Serious Crime Review Team in Co Wicklow.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Ukraine war briefing: Drone attack on Russian port sparks fires ahead of fresh peace talks

Ukrainian drone strike ignited fires at Taman port, wounding two and damaging oil storage; falling debris from Russian drones disrupted Odesa's power and water.
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fromIrish Independent
21 hours ago

The Indo Daily: Is The Monk bound for Dail Eireann? And does he even want to be a politician?

Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch is running in the Dublin Central by-election after narrowly missing a Dáil Éireann seat in the 2024 general election.
fromTheregister
10 hours ago

Dutch cops arrest man after sending him confidential files

The chain of events reads less like a breach and more like an own goal. In connection with a separate investigation, the man contacted the police on February 12 to report he had images that might be relevant. An officer responded by sending him a link so he could upload the files - except the link sent was a download link, effectively giving him access to confidential police documents.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

EU's deportations plan risks ICE-style enforcement, rights groups warn

EU proposal would expand deportations and normalize ICE-like raids, surveillance, and racialised policing, turning public and private spaces into enforcement tools.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
15 hours ago

Met Office issues new snow and ice warnings across UK - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Areas of rain, sleet and hill snow will move south-eastwards through Monday evening and night before clearing to the North Sea. Whilst some patchy accumulations of snow will be possible, more especially on ground above 150-200m elevation, ice will be a greater hazard as temperatures fall fairly quickly once showers clear away. In addition, a period of strong north-westerly winds are also likely along some North Sea coasts later in the night and into Tuesday morning.
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fromIndependent
14 hours ago

Butcher (40) jailed for 13 years after sexually abusing three of partner's younger sisters

A butcher received a 13-year prison sentence for exploiting and sexually abusing three of his partner's younger sisters over a ten-year period.
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Ukraine and Russia to meet for second round of talks as fourth anniversary of war looms

Senior Ukrainian and Russian officials are to meet this week in Switzerland for a second round of talks brokered by the Trump administration, days before the fourth anniversary of Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The two-day meeting, kicking off on Tuesday, is expected to mirror negotiations held earlier this month in Abu Dhabi, with representatives from Washington, Kyiv and Moscow in attendance. Despite renewed US efforts to revive diplomacy, hopes for any sudden breakthrough remain low, with Russia continuing to press maximalist demands on Ukraine.
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fromArchDaily
1 day ago

A Century of Temporary Housing Experiments: Milano-Cortina and the Evolution of Olympic Villages

Olympic Villages evolved from temporary athlete housing into strategic urban-regeneration projects that function as rapid-build experiments shaping housing, collective life, and long-term city legacies.
fromNature
1 day ago

Why Europe barred China from flagship Horizon research programmes

Starting this year, organizations based in or controlled by China cannot apply for grants to fund projects involving artificial intelligence, telecommunications such as 5G, health, semiconductors, biotechnology or quantum technologies. China's Seven Sons of National Defence, a group of universities affiliated with the government's ministry of industry and information technology, are also barred from all funding. However, Chinese organizations can still apply for or participate in select research projects related to climate, biodiversity, food and agriculture.
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fromIndependent
9 hours ago

Larry Murphy 'being looked at again' after tip received that something was buried near his former home

An anonymous tip about a burial at a disused quarry near Larry Murphy's former home has prompted fresh gardaí searches and renewed attention on Murphy.
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fromTechzine Global
11 hours ago

Dutch investor backs Nexperia with $60 million loan

Invest International is lending $60 million to Nexperia to expand and modernize international semiconductor production, anchoring technology while reducing energy and material use.
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fromTheregister
14 hours ago

FTC to investigate Microsoft's cloud and AI dominance

Regulators are probing whether Microsoft uses licensing and cloud practices to unlawfully preserve dominance across cloud, AI, security, and identity markets.
fromIrish Independent
19 hours ago

Helen McEntee floats idea of Defence Forces boarding Russian oil tankers as 'deterrent'

"Shadow fleets are essentially extremely old oil tankers that Russia are using to transport and sell oil, to essentially fund this devastating war that is still ongoing," she told RTÉ's Morning Ireland from the Munich Security Conference. "And what we have seen happen in other countries is they've acted as a deterrent. "So I'm not suggesting that we're going to board the ships to try and steer them into Irish ports or anywhere like that."
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fromIndependent
14 hours ago
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Criminals who dumped teenager Keane Mulready Woods' body parts across Dublin jailed for six years each

fromIndependent
14 hours ago
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Criminals who dumped teenager Keane Mulready Woods' body parts across Dublin jailed for six years each

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fromIndependent
12 hours ago

Man who broke into house for shortcut after getting soaked in stream on golf course avoids jail

Carl Innos received a suspended sentence after breaking into a house while seeking a shortcut home after wading through a golf course stream.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,453

Russian forces conducted widespread attacks across Ukraine, causing casualties and infrastructure damage while Ukraine struck Russian energy and port facilities in response.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
18 hours ago

Marco Rubio wants to build a new Western century'. Will Europe join?

Europe faces a choice between maintaining liberal values or aligning with U.S. calls to defend a unified Western civilisation and restrict migration.
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fromIndependent
6 hours ago

Serial child abuser Patrick Harte faces sentencing next month for assaults on eight boys as victim tells court 'nobody cared, nobody ever apologised'

Patrick Harte, an 84-year-old former Christian Brothers teacher and principal, faces sentencing for sexual abuse of eight primary school boys from four decades ago.
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fromIndependent
22 hours ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Healy-Rae brothers discover there's a cost to power as they 'can't ride both horses'

Micheál Martin nearly brought down the government early as education minister after a colleague preempted a school appointment, causing a panicked response from Government Buildings.
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fromIndependent
14 hours ago

Criminals who dumped teenager Keane Mulready Woods' body parts across Dublin jailed for total of 12 years

Two criminals with 163 previous convictions were jailed for 12 years for dumping the dismembered body parts of teenager Keane Mulready Woods across Dublin.
fromTheregister
13 hours ago

Secondary laptop market goes 'mainstream' amid memory crunch

Affordability is the primary driver in the secondhand segment, the analyst says, with around 40 percent of sales driven by budget-conscious users shopping in the €200 to €300 price band for laptops. The €300 to €400 tier is also expanding - representing 23 percent of the refurbished market, up from 15 percent a year earlier - indicating some buyers are prepared to spend a bit more for improved specifications.
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fromForbes
10 hours ago

The Easiest Routes To Residency In Greece

Let's explore some of Greece's most popular residency routes... The Financially Independent Person (FIP) Permit Greece doesn't offer a retiree-specific visa so for those looking to enjoy their golden years in Greece, the Financially Independent Person (FIP) Permit is the preferred choice. To qualify for the FIP permit you will need to be able to show that you receive a monthly income of at least €3,500 (about $4,000) for a single applicant.
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fromPrx
6 hours ago

The World

Marco Rubio received a standing ovation at Munich; Denmark updated conscription; Americas' last prison island became a tourist bioreserve; Winter Olympics update featured Sarah Spain.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
20 hours ago

Moscow criticises European role in Ukraine talks - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Writing on Telegram, Pushkov criticised Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, French President Emmanuel Macron, and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, arguing that European leaders have offered "no serious answers" for why they should be involved in talks already led by the United States. Pushkov suggested that EU ambitions risk "derailing even the fragile negotiations that are already underway," framing European efforts as symbolic rather than substantive.
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fromIrish Independent
11 hours ago

Man (63) jailed for eight years after he attacked wife with boiling water and claw hammer while she slept

A 63-year-old man received an eight-year prison sentence for a brutal, premeditated attack on his sleeping wife involving boiling water and a claw hammer.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
21 hours ago

Europe's growing fight over Israeli goods: Boycott movements mushroom

Retail workers and unions are refusing to handle Israeli goods, prompting suspensions, protests, reinstatements, and campaigns to halt trade with Israel during Gaza's offensive.
fromConsequence
12 hours ago

Tehran Producer Dana Eden Found Dead in Athens Hotel Room

Dana Eden, co-creator and producer of the Apple TV series Tehran, was found dead in an Athens, Greece, hotel room on Sunday. She was 52 years old.
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fromIrish Independent
16 hours ago

Gardai launch search for missing women Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob at same location in Wicklow

Land is being searched and excavated as part of murder investigations into missing women Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob.
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fromIndependent
17 hours ago

'It takes a lot to break kids like that. But I've seen it affect people. The keyboard warriors need to cop on'

Online abuse of Ireland out-halves Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley has escalated to harmful levels, affecting their wellbeing and contributing to increased scrutiny.
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fromwww.dw.com
11 hours ago

Will Europe move to boost diplomacy with Russia?

Europe seeks a coordinated diplomatic role with Russia, considering appointing a special EU envoy to avoid being sidelined in peace talks led by the US.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

What next for Greenland and Ukraine? Questions after the Munich security conference

European leaders propose independent defence initiatives, including talks on a European nuclear deterrent, while seeking to preserve the transatlantic alliance with the United States.
fromIndependent
15 hours ago

Emma Nolan: The Hoxton has misjudged Dubliners' anger over the proliferation of hotels and the loss of nightlife

The hotel is at the centre of a row with beloved night club Yamamori Izakaya over noise complaints
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fromFuncheap
8 hours ago

"Unite to Empower Ukraine" Rally and March Thru SF (Ferry Bldg to Pier 39)

Community rally and march in San Francisco on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion to show American support for Ukraine.
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fromIrish Independent
9 hours ago

Larry Murphy 'being looked at again' after report something buried near his former home in probe into missing Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob

Gardaí are searching a site near Larry Murphy's former home after a caller reported seeing something suspiciously buried; Murphy is under renewed scrutiny.
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fromConde Nast Traveler
1 day ago

8 Best Hikes in Mallorca to Explore the Balearic Isle

Mallorca offers well-marked hikes from easy coastal walks to challenging mountain routes, requiring preparation, proper footwear, water, sun protection, and sometimes guides.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
12 hours ago

Kyiv is 'on the brink of catastrophe' amid repeated waves of Russian bombings - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Kyiv faces imminent humanitarian catastrophe as sustained Russian missile and drone strikes damage energy, water, and transport infrastructure, straining emergency response and threatening national survival.
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17 hours ago

Weather tracker: New Zealand hit by storms and widespread floods

A deep area of low pressure to the south-east of New Zealand's North Island swept into the region on Sunday, bringing heavy rain, gale-force winds and dangerous coastal swells that lashed exposed shorelines. The storm triggered power outages, forced evacuations and damaged infrastructure, with further impacts likely on Monday as the system lingers for a time, before tracking southwards later.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
12 hours ago

Europe's Israel policy faces a democratic test

Launched on January 13 as a formally registered European citizens' initiative, the petition must reach 1 million signatures from at least seven EU member states by January 13 next year to trigger formal consideration by the European Commission. It is not a symbolic appeal. It is a mechanism embedded within the EU's democratic framework, designed to translate public will into institutional review.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Play about fascism causes violent scenes at German theatre

An actor performing as a far-right activist at a German premiere was shouted down, pelted with fruit and attacked by spectators attempting a stage invasion.
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fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Marco Rubio Doesn't Get It

Marco Rubio reassured Europe at Munich while misunderstanding European realities and denying key threats to the United States and the transatlantic alliance.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

England's attacking options narrow with Arundell facing ban for crunch Ireland game

England face a selection crisis ahead of Ireland as Henry Arundell faces suspension and wing options are limited by injury and form.
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Marco Rubio visits Trump allies in Eastern Europe

The United States' top diplomat Marco Rubio traveled to Eastern Europe on Sunday for talks with the conservative leaders of Hungary and Slovakia, both of whom are aligned with US President Donald Trump. The visit comes a day after Rubio, who is also Trump's national security advisor, urged Europeans to defend Western civilization in a speech at the Munich Security Conference.
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1 day ago

That's hockey': Canada's Wilson shuns Olympic tradition and brawls during win over France

Tom Wilson fought Pierre Crinon during Canada's 10-2 Olympic win over France, was ejected under IIHF rules, and also recorded a goal and an assist.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Australia v India: women's T20 cricket international live

Sophie Molineux leads Australia in her first match as captain in a rain-affected Sydney T20I; India choose to field and Australia announce surprise squad changes.
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1 day ago

Femke Kok dominates 500m speed skating to end Jackson's hopes of retaining Olympic title

On Sunday evening, she performed like an athlete insistent on leaving no room for doubt. Kok leveraged two years of total sprint dominance into the first Olympic gold medal of her career. She blew away the field in the women's 500m in an Olympic-record time of 36.49sec with the kind of controlled, furious circuit that has made her a three-time world champion at the distance at 25 years old.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

'You don't really have time for grief. And you don't have any choice. The day-to-day reality with Tommy is for us a very rich one.' Eamon Ryan on his son who has autism

The former Green Party leader stepped back from politics in 2024 to help care for Tommy
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

'He was full of love and care': how John McGowan spent his last hours trying to care for his seriously ill son

Henry McGowan was last week found not guilty of his father's murder by reason of insanity When Henry McGowan disembarked a flight from London at Dublin Airport shortly before 11pm on November 11, 2024, he should have been unmissable in his big pink coat. The wealthy 31-year-old American, who worked for a tech firm in New York, had quit his job and come to Europe.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Brenda Power: If male murderers like the Canadian shooter are described as female, crime statistics are meaningless

Since 1979, there have been just two school shootings carried out by teenage females in the United States, claiming a total of four lives. There have been none in Canada. So the news, as reported by RTÉ's Morning ­Ireland last Wednesday, that a woman had shot dead eight people in a Canadian school was shockingly historic for two reasons.
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Destanee Aiava calls out racist' tennis culture in explosive retirement post

Destanee Aiava will retire from professional tennis at the end of 2026, citing a racist, misogynistic, homophobic and generally toxic tennis culture.
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