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fromwww.dw.com
15 minutes ago

Germany and China: Big challenges, new opportunities

Germany faces a strategic recalibration as China’s rising power, economic influence, and offers of multilateralism prompt trade and security reassessment.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
22 minutes ago

Progressive membership': Ukraine's economic resilience shows future for EU business tie-ups

Ukraine integrates defense manufacturing into EU supply chains, strengthening economic resilience amid Russian attacks and advancing deeper trade ties with prospects for progressive EU accession.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
39 minutes ago

Winter Olympics 2026 closes after setting a new standard for future'

Italy won a record 30 medals as the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics closed with a Verona ceremony and France received the Olympic flag.
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fromThe Washington Post
58 minutes ago

As Andrew fell, Queen Elizabeth II held out hope, and Charles and William fumed

Prince Andrew's misconduct allegations fractured family relations, prompting reserved maternal hope, institutional distancing from King Charles, and embarrassed dismay from Prince William.
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fromHigh Country News
1 hour ago

The farther the walk, the fatter the deer, study finds - High Country News

Long-distance migrating mule deer that travel to high-elevation meadows gain more fat, reproduce more successfully, and live longer than resident deer.
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fromMail Online
2 days ago

Europe's deadliest ski season... why ARE we having so many avalanches?

A rare mix of weather and off-piste skiing formed persistent weak layers, triggering Europe's deadliest recorded avalanche season with widespread fatalities across multiple mountain regions.
fromBusiness Matters
2 hours ago

Tracy Brabin leads West Yorkshire trade mission to Switzerland and Germany

Europe is our most important trading partner,
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fromwww.dw.com
2 hours ago

Ukraine updates: Russia hits Odesa ahead of war anniversary

Russia launched missile and drone attacks across Odesa, Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia, killing at least three and striking infrastructure one day before the invasion's fourth anniversary.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

England's zombies have rapidly descended into collective brain fog in Six Nations | Robert Kitson

England's listless performance against Ireland ended Six Nations title hopes and exposed how quickly built momentum can collapse.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Mercedes magic and Ferrari's rapid starts: what we learned from F1 testing

Mercedes showed strong reliability and balance in pre-season testing, Ferrari demonstrated exceptional launch performance, and Red Bull displayed efficient energy recovery for straight-line speed.
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fromIndependent
5 hours ago
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Minister threatens to override councils on land rezoning in bid to speed up delivery of housing

fromIndependent
5 hours ago
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Minister threatens to override councils on land rezoning in bid to speed up delivery of housing

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5 hours ago
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Minister threatens to override councils on land rezoning in bid to speed up delivery of housing

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5 hours ago
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Minister threatens to override councils on land rezoning in bid to speed up delivery of housing

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fromIndependent
5 hours ago
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Ruaidhri O'Connor: Twickenham can't be a false dawn - Triple Crown should be a launchpad for Andy Farrell's final act

fromIndependent
5 hours ago
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Ruaidhri O'Connor: Twickenham can't be a false dawn - Triple Crown should be a launchpad for Andy Farrell's final act

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fromFortune
18 hours ago
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Four years after Russia invaded Ukraine, nearly 2 million soldiers are dead, wounded or missing as drones expand kill zone | Fortune

fromFortune
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Four years after Russia invaded Ukraine, nearly 2 million soldiers are dead, wounded or missing as drones expand kill zone | Fortune

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fromIndependent
5 hours ago

Girl (16) killed while walking dog in Navan hit-and-run named, as road death toll surges over weekend

Seven people died on Irish roads within 24 hours, including a 16-year-old girl killed in a hit-and-run, marking a rise over last year's road deaths.
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fromIndependent
5 hours ago

Girl (16) killed alongside dog in Navan hit-and-run named as road death toll surges with seven deaths over weekend

Seven people, including a 16‑year‑old girl, died on Irish roads within 24 hours, marking one of the darkest days of the year.
fromIrish Independent
4 hours ago

The Indo Daily: From reconciliation to rioting: The 'Love Ulster' rally 20 years on

February 25, 2006 was a busy day in Dublin, where concert goers, rugby fans and film festival attendees mingled on the city streets. It was a bright spring day in that optimistic era that followed the Good Friday Agreement, a time when "reconciliation" was the word on everyone's lips. So few could have imagined that reconciliation would become rioting before the afternoon was out.
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fromFortune
10 hours ago

The Russian economy is now eating itself to death as Putin's war on Ukraine destroys future capacity, former central bank adviser says | Fortune

Russia's economy is in a 'death zone', sustained by military spending that destroys future productive capacity and depletes human capital.
fromIndependent
5 hours ago

Twickenham can't be a false dawn - Triple Crown should be a launchpad for Andy Farrell's final act

Rassie Erasmus has described Ireland's rugby system as "precision farming" and the last year has shown how delicate the ecosystem is. All the analysis that followed the alarming defeats to France, New Zealand and South Africa remains valid and the issues that cropped up remain worthy of attention. Yet it all feels a little less alarming after a weekend where the senior side issued a stunning riposte to those who believed they are a beaten docket and the U-20s showed there's life in the pathways yet.
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fromSilicon Canals
8 hours ago

8 restaurant ordering habits that waiters say instantly reveal a guest's true financial background - Silicon Canals

Restaurant ordering behaviors reveal and reflect diners' financial backgrounds, showing ingrained budgeting habits and class-based differences in attention to price and choices.
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fromIndependent
5 hours ago

'She was just walking her dog' - girl (16) killed in hit-and-run among seven dead in worst 24-hour road toll in decade

Seven people died on Irish roads within 24 hours, including a 16‑year‑old hit‑and‑run victim, pushing road fatalities above last year’s total.
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fromCageside Press
5 hours ago

Ex-UFC Fighter Acquitted of Murder in Quebec

Edouardo Larenas, former UFC fighter Icho, was acquitted of murder after a 2022 home invasion in which a 17-year-old intruder died.
fromIndependent
5 hours ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Education Minister fails to master the art of using weasel words to blame an anonymous quango

SNA allocations fiasco has put the spotlight on Hildegarde Naughton once again The Government got an awful shock last week. Ministers suddenly discovered their policies were being taken seriously. There they were thinking their job was just to go around announcing hypothetical proposals and then letting them drift away in the hope the public would forget about the issue in time.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Ryan Garcia defeats Mario Barrios to win WBC welterweight title

Ryan Garcia won the WBC welterweight title by unanimous decision over Mario Barrios after an early knockdown and sustained control throughout the fight.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Daniel Aruebose investigation finds three-year-old buried in a shallow grave had undiagnosed heart defect

Daniel Aruebose, the three-year-old boy whose remains were found buried on waste ground in north Dublin five months ago, had an undiagnosed heart problem - but this medical condition is not believed to have caused his death.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The strategy of Russia's liberal elite is clear: make your peace with Putin. It's how they survive | Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan

The narratives they offer through culture are therefore some of the clearest expressions of how they see their role in a wartime country. This year, Moscow has hosted two major government-backed awards ceremonies one for books, one for films. In both cases, the organisers played it safe, repeating familiar themes, many of them rooted in Soviet-era cultural and wartime mythology. Prizes went largely to people within the same orbit in most cases, the families of well-known Soviet-era cultural icons.
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fromwww.npr.org
16 hours ago

Ukraine's combat amputees cling to hope as a weapon of war

A Ukrainian commander who lost both legs received U.S. prosthetic rehabilitation, relying on nonprofit support, donations, and perseverance to relearn walking and reclaim life.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Bernard Jackman: A record win at Twickenham and suddenly the whole narrative around Irish rugby has changed

I woke up yesterday morning to messages from some French journalists sharing an article from the French rugby website Rugbyrama that Andy Farrell was set to coach Saracens after his Ireland contract ends at the Rugby World Cup in Australia next year.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Saint Francis of Assisi's skeleton goes on public display for first time

Saint Francis of Assisi's skeletal remains will be publicly displayed in Assisi in a nitrogen-sealed plexiglass case from Sunday until 22 March, attracting many visitors.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Larry Murphy buried vehicles on land now being searched in missing-women investigation, new witness statement claims

Convicted rapist Larry Murphy was seen burying two vehicles on land now being searched by ­gardaí investigating the murders of Jo Jo Dullard and ­Deirdre Jacob, cold case investigators have been told.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Winter Olympics 2026: bobsleigh, curling and Canada v USA ice hockey final on last day live

Brad Hall's Team GB are next. They get off quick with 4.78 start but with perfection required this is a little short. There are a couple of errors in turns one and two, with speed not picking up further down the course. The time of 54.66secs is much better than their second run (55.04) but Lochner's team is further off in the distance, 1.23secs ahead.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Shane Ross: If you were looking for better returns on your savings, would you really invest in Simon Harris?

Every bank saver suffers an injustice, and the Finance Minister's proposed remedy is poorly conceived and inadequate.
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fromESPN.com
1 day ago

2030 French Alps Winter Olympics: The way-too-early preview

The United States women's hockey team appears poised to begin a long-term dominance heading into the 2030 Olympics, while men's hockey remains wide open.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Greenland does not need US hospital boat sent by Trump, says Denmark

The Greenlandic population receives the healthcare it needs. They receive it either in Greenland, or, if they require specialised treatment, they receive it in Denmark. So it's not as if there's a need for a special healthcare initiative in Greenland, the country's defence minister, Troels Lund Poulsen, told the Danish broadcaster DR on Sunday. In Greenland, as in Denmark, access to healthcare is free.
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fromwww.dw.com
20 hours ago

KLA veteran: 'Life is hard in Kosovo but we are free.'

On the table are photos from another time: young men in uniform, barely older than 20, with serious expressions on their faces. Haxhimusa runs his fingers over one of the pictures. "That was us," he says quietly. The 58-year-old ethnic Albanian was once a member of the Kosovo Liberation Army, an ethnic Albanian separatist militia that fought against the Serbian police and the Yugoslav Army in the Kosovo War at the end of the 1990s.
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fromThe Cipher Brief
13 hours ago

Evelyn Farkas on Alliances, Ukraine, and China's Growing Challenge

Sustaining and strengthening the transatlantic alliance is urgent; Europe must increase burden-sharing while the U.S. reaffirms commitment to protect democracy, security, and prosperity.
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 day ago

Dozens Wounded, 1 Dead In Russian 'Terrorist Attack' On Lviv As Missiles Pound Ukraine

It has been preliminarily established that homemade explosive devices detonated,
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Germany news: New rules aim to give asylum-seeker job access

SPD Secretary General Tim Klussendorf told the newspapers of the Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland on Sunday that the ruling coalition should now move swiftly to make the ban a reality. "We finally need clear rules on digital platforms. Addiction-inducing algorithms, hate, and bullying are a massive problem for our entire society and can be particularly dangerous and harmful to children and young people," he said.
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fromwww.dw.com
22 hours ago

Ukraine war: Exhausted troops not holding out hope for peace

A person returned to join Ukraine's volunteer army, experiencing war as personal, routine, causing loss and worry, while army problems erode front-line resilience.
#eu-us-trade
fromFortune
17 hours ago
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Top EU lawmaker proposes pause on U.S. trade deal ratification, citing 'pure tariff chaos' from Trump administration | Fortune

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17 hours ago
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Top EU lawmaker proposes pause on U.S. trade deal ratification, citing 'pure tariff chaos' from Trump administration | Fortune

fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Eight bodies found in Libya, Greece as the toll in the Mediterranean rises

The bodies in Libya were found on Saturday by residents of the coastal town of Qasr al-Akhyar, according to a police officer. list of 4 itemsend of list Hassan Al-Ghawil, head of investigations at the Qasr Al-Akhyar police station, told the Reuters news agency that the bodies were all of dark-skinned people. Two of them were women. He said people in the area had reported seeing a child's body wash ashore before the waves returned it to sea.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Norway (population: 5.7m) beats US (342m) to top Winter Olympics medal table

Norway topped the Winter Olympics medal table with 18 golds and 41 total medals, the most Winter Olympic golds by any country.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Teenage girl killed in Meath hit-and-run on weekend of tragedies on Irish roads

Multiple fatal road collisions across Ireland over the weekend killed several people, including a 16-year-old pedestrian in Navan.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,459

A Russian drone attack on Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region killed four people, including a 17-year-old boy, while another attack on the southeastern Zaporizhia region killed a 77-year-old man, according to Ukrainian authorities. Russian attacks on Ukraine's Odesa region wounded two people and caused damage to homes, cars and an energy facility, officials said. Another Russian attack on the Dnipropetrovsk region wounded a 77-year-old man.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Borthwick's plans in shreds as ruthless Ireland heap more misery on England | Michael Aylwin

So it looks as if it might have been a bubble. England's 12-match winning run came to a shuddering halt last week, but it was possible to believe that flop might prove a one-off a chastened Scotland at home, after all, has been the downfall of many an England team. Well, there are scattered strips of latex all over Twickenham now, England's balloon more than spectacularly popped by an Ireland side who are hardly afraid of inspirational rugby against this lot themselves.
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fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

After Epstein revelations, Europe vows accountability while U.S. holds back

European governments have launched investigations into individuals linked to the Jeffrey Epstein files, producing arrests, resignations, raids, and political fallout.
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fromFortune
20 hours ago

Forget 40 hours: The Dutch get their work done in just 32 hours a week-and women made it possible | Fortune

The Netherlands averaged 32.1 weekly work hours in 2024, driven by widespread part-time female labor and tax structures enabling shorter workweeks.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Teenage girl killed in Meath hit-and-run, man (20s) arrested

A 16-year-old pedestrian died after being hit by a car on Slane Road (N51) near Navan; a man in his 20s was arrested and detained.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

'A lot of content creators stick their head in the sand about tax issues but it's really not that scary'

Social media influencers should address tax compliance promptly to avoid complications, as many are unaware of obligations and authorities have issued reminder letters.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

'My dad's words make my eyes water and my heart sink, but I hope I've hidden it well': a Ukrainian refugee's return to her city scarred by war

A Ukrainian who fled Lviv four years ago returned for an emotional visit while her father remained, confronting the strange comfort of surviving wartime fear.
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fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Move over, Apple: Meet the alternative app stores available in the EU and elsewhere | TechCrunch

EU users can install apps from alternative app stores on Apple devices under the DMA, with notarization and distinct developer business terms required.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Dublin Central needs fewer 'confrontational hard men' trying to represent it, says Green candidate Janet Horner

Janet Horner, Green Party candidate, calls for more women in politics and says Dublin Central needs fewer 'hard men' like Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch representing the constituency.
fromFast Company
22 hours ago

How to watch the 2026 Olympics closing ceremony live

The fleeting nature of the Olympic Winter Games makes them all the more alluring. The scarcity is almost sacred. Competitors work their whole lifetimes for one shot at glory that takes place over a period of just a few weeks. To celebrate every athletic achievement at the XXV Olympic Winter Games, the closing ceremony will take place Sunday, February 22. Here's everything you need to know including how to tune in.
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fromwww.bbc.com
21 hours ago

In pictures: London's Chinese New Year parade 2026

The Chinese New Year has been marked with a colourful parade in central London featuring, dancing, music and dragons. It marks the start of the Year of the Horse, which began on 17 February. The first day of the Chinese New Year falls on the new moon which appears between 21 January and 20 February every year. The London parade began in Trafalgar Square before moving up Charing Cross Road to Shaftesbury Avenue and then into Chinatown.
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fromwww.dw.com
17 hours ago

European Commission urges US to honor trade deal

The EU demands the United States honor last July's trade deal, provide clarity after the Supreme Court ruling, and prevent tariff increases on EU products.
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fromCageside Press
15 hours ago

UFC Adds Tribute to Shooting Victim Maya Gebala to Octagon, Promotion Contacts Family

Maya Gebala, a 12-year-old Tumbler Ridge shooting survivor, was honored at UFC Houston and successfully underwent emergency surgery for hydrocephalus.
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fromTasting Table
20 hours ago

Is Cheez Whiz Banned In Canada? Here's The Big Myth Debunked - Tasting Table

Canadian and American Cheez Whiz differ: the Canadian product contains real cheese and meets processed-cheese standards, while the American version contains no actual cheese.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

China's Eileen Gu soars to ski halfpipe gold as Zoe Atkin claims GB's fifth medal of Games

Zoe Atkin won bronze in the women's freestyle skiing halfpipe, securing Great Britain's fifth medal while Eileen Gu won gold.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Slovakia Blackmails Kyiv with Power Supply Warning - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has threatened to end emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine if oil transit from Ukraine is not restored following disruptions to the Druzhba oil pipeline. Fico said that if Ukrainian authorities do not resume oil deliveries to Slovakia by Monday, he would ask state energy company SEPS a.s. to stop emergency electricity exports to Ukraine. The emergency power supply arrangements help stabilise Ukraine's energy grid during periods of heavy pressure.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Trump tariffs: EU grapples with fallout of US court ruling

US Supreme Court struck down most of President Trump's tariffs, creating uncertainty for affected countries and the EU–US trade agreement.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Ukraine war briefing: Hungary threatens to block 90bn EU loan to Kyiv in oil row

Hungary will veto the EU's €90bn loan to Ukraine unless Kyiv restores Russian oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline.
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fromThe Walrus
1 day ago

He Was a Legendary Newsroom Colleague. Turned Out He Had a Secret Past | The Walrus

An unexpected July 2020 email led to remembering Charles Saunders, a towering Halifax editor known for fierce editorials, playful newsroom presence, and mysterious American origins.
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fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Murdered Kerry farmer Michael Gaine left almost 2m in his will

A 56-year-old farmer was murdered, dismembered and dumped in a slurry tank; his will left nearly 1,000 acres and estate to his wife and relatives.
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Germany news: CDU party conference resumes in Stuttgart

The conservative Christian Democratic Union resumes on Saturday its federal party conference, after a first successful day which saw the reelection of Chancellor Friedrich Merz as party leader. The conference is taking place in the southwestern city of Stuttgart, where state elections are scheduled on March 8. The conference is due to discuss on Saturday several motions, following numerous political proposals discussed in preparation.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Tumbler Ridge suspect's ChatGPT account banned before shooting

OpenAI identified and banned a ChatGPT account linked to the Tumbler Ridge suspect months before the mass shooting, but did not alert authorities.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Woman (30s) arrested as man critically injured following serious assault in Clondalkin

A man in his 50s was critically injured on Lealand Road; a woman in her 30s was arrested and an investigation is ongoing.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The photos that have kept former Prince Andrew in the public eye

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was photographed with Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre and later settled Giuffre's civil sexual-assault claim while denying wrongdoing.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Rahm's refusal to pay fine over LIV Golf puts Ryder Cup future in peril

Jon Rahm risks suspension and likely exclusion from the 2027 Ryder Cup after refusing to settle European Tour Group fines tied to LIV Golf participation.
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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 days ago

Putin Signs New Measure Tightening FSB Control Over Russian Internet

Russia granted the FSB authority to order internet shutdowns nationwide or regionally, removing provider liability and centralizing control under presidential decrees.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

England v Ireland: Six Nations rugby union live

Changes galore, and notable ones at that, across both matchday squads. Steve Borthwick hands fan and media darling (and bloody good player) Henry Pollock his first start in the back row, where he will be joined by the returning Tom Curry. In the backs Tommy Freeman returns to a wing berth at the expense of Tom Roebuck, which brings Ollie Lawrence back into the centres. The bench is a 6:2, with Jack Van Poortvliet and Marcus Smith as the backs options.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Immensely heartened': Sally Rooney hails Palestine Action high court ruling as victory for UK civil liberties

High Court ruled that proscribing Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act was unlawful, protecting freedom of speech, assembly, and civil liberties in Britain.
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