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fromIndependent
2 hours ago

Bernard Jackman: Despite the dramatic nature of the win, Leinster's performance was far from perfect

Leinster's number 10 position is now a clear topic of debate after a thrilling Champions Cup match against La Rochelle.
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fromIndependent
17 hours ago

'Distracted driving, dangerous speeds, tailgating, phone use, reckless lane changes' - Clare motorway stretch sees 41 crashes in three months

Junction 13 (Tulla) off-ramp on the M18 will be elongated to address a prolonged series of serious collisions on the M18 and N18 in Clare.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Service door of Crans-Montana bar where 40 died in fire was locked from inside, owner says

A locked service door trapped patrons after sparklers ignited soundproofing foam, killing 40 (mostly teenagers) and injuring 116; owners face negligent charges.
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fromIndependent
3 hours ago

Harry Byrne the hero as Leinster survive La Rochelle onslaught to edge Champions Cup classic

Leinster defeated La Rochelle 25-24 through Harry Byrne's injury-time penalty.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago
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Greenlanders don't want to be Americans', say political leaders amid Trump threats

Greenlanders reject becoming Americans or Danes and insist on deciding Greenland's future themselves without interference.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
16 hours ago
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Greenland claims: How close have NATO members come to fighting each other?

A potential US seizure of Greenland could fracture NATO by creating an intra-alliance conflict that prevents invocation of Article 5.
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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
11 hours ago

Kyiv's Electricity And Water Cut After More Russian Attacks Overnight

Kyiv experienced a widespread blackout cutting electricity, water, and heating for millions after Russian drone strikes, amid freezing temperatures and extensive infrastructure damage.
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fromIndependent
17 hours ago
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'We were all crying and blood was running down our hands and legs' - arson victim on her terrifying ordeal

fromIndependent
17 hours ago
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'We were all crying and blood was running down our hands and legs' - Finglas arson victim on her terrifying ordeal

fromIndependent
17 hours ago
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'We were all crying and blood was running down our hands and legs' - arson victim on her terrifying ordeal

fromIndependent
17 hours ago
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'We were all crying and blood was running down our hands and legs' - Finglas arson victim on her terrifying ordeal

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fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago
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How Ukraine's war-hardened cities kicked into 'blackout mode' as Russia plunged entire regions into the winter dark

fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago
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How Ukraine's war-hardened cities kicked into 'blackout mode' as Russia plunged entire regions into the winter dark

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fromwww.aljazeera.com
18 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,416

Russian strikes killed and injured civilians, damaged critical infrastructure and healthcare facilities, and left thousands in Kyiv without heat, electricity or water during subzero temperatures.
fromIndependent
10 hours ago

'That day in Fairview Park was the first time he kissed a girl' - translator on the brutal attack that changed Guido Nasi's life

Translator who broke the rules to become decades-long friend of Guido Nasi tells of their relationship and the lives destroyed by one brutal act
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fromThe Walrus
11 hours ago

"I Know I'm Not Going to Win": Why People Set Out on Impossible Quests | The Walrus

Liz White relentlessly canvasses for the Animal Protection Party of Canada while openly acknowledging she will not win in an affluent Toronto riding.
fromFuturism
10 hours ago

Tiny Deer Takes on 1.7-Ton Rhinoceros

In a naturalistic rendition of David vs. Goliath, a 28-pound Reeves's muntjac named Tata, a small deer species native to Asia, took on Maruśka, a 1.7-ton female rhinoceros, in a fierce head-to-head at the Wroclaw Zoo in Poland. A video that's gone viral on social media shows the miniature deer fiercely standing its ground and charging at the far more massive rhino, clashing into its horn-tipped snout with tiny antlers.
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fromIndependent
17 hours ago

Ministers approve bumper salary hikes for top bosses, including one of more than 50pc

Several semi-state CEOs received significant pay rises: Irish National Stud CEO now €170,000, Dublin Bus chief €260,000, RTÉ seeks raise for director general.
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fromwww.thelocal.com
8 hours ago

Storms spark travel mayhem and power cuts in northern Europe

Gale-force winds and storms across northern Europe caused fatalities, widespread travel disruption, school closures, power outages, and coastal flooding.
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from24/7 Wall St.
7 hours ago

Read This Before Buying, or Holding iShares IEFA ETF In 2026

IEFA provides broad developed-market exposure outside North America, with currency movements and sector composition chiefly determining its returns in 2026.
fromThe Local Germany
8 hours ago

Storms spark travel mayhem and power cuts in northern Europe

Gale-force winds and storms barrelled through northern Europe, claiming more lives, causing travel mayhem, shutting schools, and cutting power to hundreds of thousands in freezing temperatures. Some 50 flights were cancelled at London's Heathrow airport, affecting thousands of passengers. Air travel was disrupted across Europe from the Czech Republic to Moscow, where over 300 flights were cancelled at four airports serving the Russian capital.
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fromThe Hacker News
13 hours ago

Europol Arrests 34 Black Axe Members in Spain Over 5.9M Fraud and Organized Crime

European authorities arrested 34 alleged Black Axe members in Spain linked to global organized crime, cyber-enabled fraud, trafficking, kidnappings, and large-scale money laundering.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Freedom from China? The mine at the centre of Europe's push for rare earth metals

Europe is developing deep underground mining in Kiruna to extract rare earths and reduce reliance on Chinese supplies amid growing geopolitical tensions.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 hours ago

In search of Sweden's lost empathy

Sweden's historic welcoming, empathetic stance toward refugees has eroded amid rising racism, Islamophobia, right-wing politics, and policies undermining inclusion and solidarity.
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fromIrish Independent
8 hours ago

Funeral of Stephen McCahill remembers 'heartfelt dedication' to Donegal

Stephen McCahill, a community leader and Corner House co-owner, was murdered; his funeral drew family and community tributes and a man has been charged.
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fromIndependent
17 hours ago

Evangelical leader on Enoch Burke: 'It's a tragedy he created and one he can end'

Enoch Burke's imprisonment stems from his disruptive, insulting, and "un-Christian" behaviour, not his gender beliefs.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

Ukraine war briefing: UK earmarks 200m to prepare for possible Ukraine deployment

Britain is allocating £200m (US$270m) to prepare for possible troop deployment to Ukraine, funding equipment upgrades, counter-drone measures, and deployment readiness.
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fromwww.thelocal.se
16 hours ago

Swede suspected of spying for Russia, prosecutor says

A 33-year-old Swedish IT consultant was arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia and is charged with assisting Russia's intelligence service.
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fromwww.cnbc.com
23 hours ago

Everything to know about Bulgaria's new digital nomad visa: How to qualify, where to apply and more

Bulgaria offers a renewable one-year digital nomad visa for non-EU remote workers who meet income, eligibility, documentation, and Schengen-valid health insurance requirements.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 hours ago

Milano Cortina Winter Olympics threatened by Cloudflare funding withdrawal

Cloudflare threatens to withdraw services, including pro bono cybersecurity for Milano-Cortina 2026, and remove servers from Italy after a €14m fine for piracy non-compliance.
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fromeuronews
16 hours ago

Digital nomad visas: How to live, work and travel in Europe

European countries are creating or adapting digital nomad visas to attract remote workers, boost tourism, and address demographic and economic challenges.
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fromwww.thelocal.ch
13 hours ago

'Devastated' Switzerland grieves New Year inferno victims

A New Year fire at Le Constellation in Crans-Montana killed 40 mostly teenagers, prompting national mourning and a criminal investigation with a co-owner detained.
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fromArs Technica
23 hours ago

ESA considers righting the wrongs of Ariane 6 by turning it into a Franken-rocket

ArianeGroup proposes replacing Ariane 6's solid side boosters with liquid, partially reusable boosters derived from MaiaSpace's methane-fueled design to cut costs and increase launch rate.
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fromIndependent
17 hours ago

'I was burned and cut but couldn't feel the pain because mum was still inside. I thought she was dead' - arson victim on her terrifying ordeal

A petrol bomb attack on a Finglas home injured occupants and badly damaged the house, leaving a brother seriously hurt and Amanda Uwase with burns.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
11 hours ago

Trump is right. Europe is in crisis

Decades of underinvestment and political avoidance have left Europe's marginalized communities, especially the Roma, exposed and symptomatic of deeper societal decline.
fromIrish Independent
8 hours ago

Poverty, AI and migration discussed as Seamus Boland has 'extraordinary honour' of audience with Pope Leo XIV

Mr Boland told the Irish Independent it was "an extraordinary honour" to meet with the Pope, who he said expressed empathy across the range of topics they discussed. "I met a very human Pope, a very human person, a person who seriously cares about people in disadvantage," he said. "He clearly had empathy with my mandate, which is to bring civil society to the heart of Europe in terms of policy making."
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 hours ago

Russia hits Ukraine with Oreshnik hypersonic missile: Why it matters

The Oreshnik missile struck close to Ukraine's border with Poland, a NATO member. Russia fired its hypersonic Oreshnik missile overnight at Ukraine, Moscow confirmed on Friday, striking a city barely miles away from the Ukrainian border with Poland, at a time when efforts to forge a peace deal are sputtering. Some experts say that Moscow carried out this attack to intimidate Ukraine's European and Western allies.
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fromTravel + Leisure
8 hours ago

This City Was Just Named the Best in Europe for Hot Chocolate-Here's Where to Sip

And, as a recent survey by European ferry operator DFDS found, hot chocolate is the winter drink 64 percent of British people look forward to most when traveling, ahead of mulled wine at No. 2 by a mile at 31 percent. In fact, nearly nine in 10 Brits (87 percent) said they make a point of trying the local hot chocolate when visiting a new city.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

EU states' nod on Mercosur trade deal ends 25-year wait

The deal, which comes as Brussels seeks new markets to offset US tariffs and reduce reliance on China for critical minerals, will open free trade with four South American countries. European Union ambassadors have given a provisional nod to the bloc's largest-ever agreement in terms of erased tariffs, opening the way to free trade with the Mercosur group of South American countries.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

The Indo Daily: Is Xi Jinping vs Donald Trump the battle for the new world order?

China seeks to drive a wedge between the United States and Europe and views neutral Ireland as a friendly EU voice due to NATO distrust.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Whistle, crackle, banned: Dutch set to outlaw fireworks after more new year chaos

The Netherlands will ban most consumer fireworks by 2026 after repeated injuries, fires, attacks on emergency workers, and growing public concern.
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

European Cowardice Is Empowering Trump's New Imperialism

Donald Trump just carried out an external coup in Venezuela and kidnapped the president of that country-and he's only getting started. In the wake of this violent assertion of American dominance over the Western Hemisphere, Trump has started threatening other neighboring countries, promising interventions in Mexico, Cuba, and Colombia. And, most pertinently for Europe, he's renewing his vows to annex Greenland.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Russian banks block donations to human rights organizations

Russian human-rights NGOs are being cut off from domestic donations via banks and payment platforms, forcing many to suspend operations or close despite no crimes.
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fromAol
1 day ago
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This Small European Country On The Black Sea Just Launched A Digital Nomad Visa With Easy Eligibility

fromAol
1 day ago
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This Small European Country On The Black Sea Just Launched A Digital Nomad Visa With Easy Eligibility

fromAol
1 day ago
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This Small European Country On The Black Sea Just Launched A Digital Nomad Visa With Easy Eligibility

fromAol
1 day ago
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This Small European Country On The Black Sea Just Launched A Digital Nomad Visa With Easy Eligibility

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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Mary Regan: Fianna Fail WhatsApp group was 'hopping' as fears erupted over Mercosur deal

Fianna Fáil TDs reacted angrily after Micheál Martin left open supporting the Mercosur deal, prompting Cathal Crowe to oppose it on Irish farming grounds.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Ukraine updates: At least 3 killed in Russian attack on Kyiv DW 01/09/2026

Russian strikes killed at least three people and injured 13 in Kyiv; critical infrastructure in Lviv was hit and Russia rejected European peacekeepers.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Czechia: Ruling coalition divided over support for Ukraine DW 01/09/2026

Czechia's new right‑wing coalition under Andrej Babiš is divided over support for Ukraine, has an incomplete cabinet, and faces domestic and international criticism.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

The Oreshnik ballistic missile: Almost impossible to intercept and designed by Russia for an atomic war

The Oreshnik, a medium-range (non-intercontinental) ballistic missile that flies at hypersonic speed and is designed for nuclear warfare scenarios, has been deployed again by Russia in its latest offensive against Ukraine. The missile reaches a suborbital altitude and can carry up to six warheads, either nuclear or conventional. Its high speed and the very short time frame for attack make it extremely difficult for air defense systems to intercept.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Teen charged in connection with death of west Dublin man James Berney last summer

A late-teen male was arrested and will appear in Dublin court after a man in his 50s died following an incident at Foxdene Drive.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Greenland minister rejects US overtures to buy the territory DW 01/09/2026

Greenland insists on partnership, will decide its resource future, rejects US purchase offers and annexation, and seeks collaboration while pursuing sovereignty.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Gardai believe Oisin O'Reilly (12) lay dead in bed for hours after his father murdered him

Bodies of father and boy found at separate Dublin properties Gardaí say they are not looking for anyone else Wayne O'Reilly was detained under Mental Health Act Child was not in care of State, but family known to Tusla Gardaí believe that tragic Oisin O'Reilly lay dead for a number of hours before the 12-year-old body's was discovered in his bed at his home in Clondalkin on Thursday morning.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago
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Dad Wayne O'Reilly, who died in suspected murder-suicide, was previously accused of threatening to kill son Oisin (12)

fromIndependent
1 day ago
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Boy (12) killed by father Wayne O'Reilly in suspected murder-suicide lay dead for a number of hours before discovered

fromIndependent
1 day ago
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Dad Wayne O'Reilly, who died in suspected murder-suicide, was previously accused of threatening to kill son Oisin (12)

fromIndependent
1 day ago
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Boy (12) killed by father Wayne O'Reilly in suspected murder-suicide lay dead for a number of hours before discovered

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fromwww.thelocal.es
1 day ago

PM hails Spain's immigration approach as model for Europe to follow

Spain's pro-immigration policy has driven economic growth, strengthened social security revenues, and reduced irregular arrivals while cooperating to curb smuggling.
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fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

Locals Love This Small Spanish Town With Secret Beaches and Michelin-starred Dining

Xàbia offers uncrowded Costa Blanca beaches, hidden calas, mountain hikes, boutique stays and Michelin-level dining, combining seaside relaxation with diverse outdoor adventure.
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fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Aer Lingus moves closer to closing Manchester base as margins fail to stack up

Aer Lingus is preparing to close its Manchester base, end long‑haul ticket sales after 31 March, risking about 200 jobs.
#crans-montana
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fromwww.dw.com
6 years ago

US troops in Germany are legacy of World War II, Cold War DW 01/09/2026

Germany hosts a major and growing U.S. military presence, serving as EUCOM headquarters and a key base for NATO deterrence and regional operations.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

We're going to the Olympics! What do you want to know?

And we want to know: What are you most curious about? We welcome your technical queries (we're still wrapping our heads around the physics of most of these sports ourselves!) but even more so, your questions about what it's like to be at the Games: from the spectator experience to the behind-the-scenes realities of getting around, feeding ourselves and meeting deadlines on the go.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Media Minister Patrick O'Donovan deactivates X account amid AI chatbot's ability to generate explicit images

If you're on a platform where this is allowed, I just don't feel comfortable," he said. "I don't feel comfortable with the fact that there's people that are going to use my image, or your image, or somebody else's image, and artificially generate something around it and maybe make it into something that you shouldn't publish.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Damage is piling up': has the Netherlands forgotten how to cope with snow?

A rare heavy snowfall and cold snap in the Netherlands exposed reduced winter preparedness, causing widespread transport chaos, infrastructure damage, and inadequately cleared cycle lanes.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

EU countries back Mercosur trade deal as Irish farmers to stage protest in Athlone

The European Commission, which concluded negotiations a year ago, and countries such as Germany and Spain argue it is a vital part of an EU push to unlock new markets to offset business lost from U.S. tariffs and to reduce reliance on China by securing access to critical minerals. Opponents led by France, the European Union's largest agricultural producer, say the agreement will jack up imports of cheap food products, including beef, poultry and sugar, undercutting domestic farmers.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Chess: Hastings Masters guards tradition and produces an English co-winner

Hastings is the grandfather of international chess tournaments, first staged in 1895 and then every year since 1920, with breaks for war and pandemics. Its vintage years were the 1930s, 50s and 70s, when world champions and challengers lined up to compete, while the badminton legend Sir George Thomas and the Bletchley Park codebreaker Hugh Alexander both shared first after defeating renowned opponents.
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fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 day ago

Sexual assault lawsuit against the estate of artist Norval Morrisseau is dismissed

In the lawsuit filed last year, Jacobson sought C$5m ($3.6m) from the estate in general, aggravated and punitive damages. He alleged Morrisseau reached into his pants and touched him on the buttocks after Morrisseau's assistant suggested he could heal Jacobson's back pain. In an affidavit filed last September, Jacobson acknowledged that Morrisseau suffered from Parkinson's disease, but claimed he was "still able to use his arms and hands in 2006, with assistance".
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

'We've had some conversations' - Leo Cullen confirms Leinster are looking to bring back Joey Carbery

Leinster have opened talks to bring Joey Carbery back, and Leo Cullen does not blame Carbery for leaving Leinster for Munster eight years ago.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

How a Wicklow man went from backyard cuts in lockdown to Barber of the Year

A 22-year-old Wicklow man has capped off a whirlwind year by being crowned Male Barber of the Year at the Irish Barber Awards, marking a major milestone on a journey that began cutting his brother's hair during lockdown.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Germany news: Winter storm halts train service in north DW 01/09/2026

Northern Germany long-distance rail services suspended due to winter storms, causing major disruptions around Hannover and affecting Berlin, Hamburg, and North Rhine-Westphalia connections.
fromEngadget
1 day ago

WhatsApp might soon be subject to stricter scrutiny under the EU's Digital Services Act

Meta's messaging app WhatsApp could soon be subject to deeper scrutiny (and punishment) under the European Commission's Digital Services Act, Reuters reports. Because the app's broadcasting feature WhatsApp Channels grew to around 51.7 million average monthly active users in the European Union in the first six months of 2025, the feature has crossed the 45-million-person barrier that lets DSA rules apply.
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fromTime Out London
1 day ago

This legendary north London cinema is closing down next month

Camden's Odeon Parkway cinema will close permanently on February 24, ending nearly 90 years of screenings and making way for demolition and redevelopment.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Declan Lynch: Minister Thomas Byrne gets 13 minutes of 'studs' at the hands of Colm O Mongain

In a recent feature by Niamh Horan in this paper, Sarah McInerney said that as an ­interviewer, "holding back gets you so much more than going in studs first". Coming from the latest Morning Ireland (RTÉ1, weekdays, 7am) co-host, this was a tad troubling for fans who had for long regarded her adversarial approach as an outstanding feature.
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