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fromEngadget
20 minutes ago

UK takes 'light touch' approach to regulating Apple and Google's app stores

UK CMA accepted commitments from Apple and Google to treat developers fairly in app stores rather than imposing legally binding app-store regulations like the EU.
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fromArchDaily
8 hours ago
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Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Officially Open as Citywide Events Launch Across Italy

fromArchDaily
8 hours ago
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Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Officially Open as Citywide Events Launch Across Italy

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fromComputerworld
19 minutes ago

Gartner: European spending on sovereign cloud IaaS to nearly double in 2026

Sovereign cloud demand is rapidly increasing, forcing hyperscalers to adapt or face large revenue losses as organizations prioritize digital sovereignty and geopatriation.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

AstraZeneca CEO hails NHS drug price deal but keeps pause on 200m UK investment

AstraZeneca calls the UK-US drug pricing deal positive but says it is unlikely to restart the paused £200m Cambridge research investment.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
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Six Nations on road to perdition unless chastening Celtic wake-up call is heeded | Robert Kitson

The Six Nations risks reverting to a two-tier contest as Ireland, Scotland and Wales suffered heavy opening defeats, echoing early-2000s dominance by England and France.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

We feel kinda bad when a solo bird shows up': Canada sees its first European robin but how did it get there?

A European robin from western Europe has been sighted in Montreal—the first recorded in Canada—drawing hundreds of birdwatchers and raising questions about its migration and survival.
fromSilicon Canals
1 hour ago

If you can discuss these 7 topics comfortably at dinner parties, you're more cultured than you think - Silicon Canals

Last month, I found myself at a friend's dinner table, surrounded by strangers. What started as polite small talk about the weather quickly evolved into a fascinating discussion about urban development, the role of art in society, and how different countries approach healthcare. Three hours flew by. Walking home that night, I realized something. The people who seemed most at ease weren't necessarily the ones with the most degrees or the fanciest job titles.
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fromWIRED
1 hour ago

Bidets Are Confusing Visitors at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Bidet use is resurging internationally, prompting visitor confusion, growing interest in cities and media, and renewed attention to its European origins.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

The Breakdown | Test rugby coaches have a shelf life and Townsend must know he's near the end

Long coaching tenures risk losing impact as familiarity dulls messaging, prompting serious consideration of leadership change despite prior successes.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 hours ago

How does the cutoff of Starlink terminals affect Russia's moves in Ukraine?

Shutting off Starlink disrupted Russian drone remote-control capability but is unlikely to change the overall course of the war.
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fromIrish Independent
2 hours ago

'Housing tsar' appointed nine months after initial pick for role torpedoed

Garret Doocey appointed Deputy Secretary General to lead the Housing Activation Office, tasked with cutting infrastructural blockages and accelerating housing delivery amid the housing crisis.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,447

Russia launched massive missile and drone attacks causing civilian deaths and infrastructure damage; fighting continues around Pokrovsk while Ukraine begins exporting domestically made weapons.
fromIndependent
8 hours ago

'I can't remember being on the plane' claims 'fairy whisperer' who sexually assaulted teen on Boston flight

A 'fairy whisperer' who sexually assaulted a 16-year-old girl on a flight to Boston bizarrely claims he has no recollection of the attack because he had a few whiskeys, his drink was spiked and he got a kick in the head from a horse.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Ukraine war briefing: France to start making weapons with Kyiv

Ukraine and France will begin joint weapons production and pursue long-term defence-industrial projects while Ukraine expands arms exports and reports attacks on energy infrastructure.
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fromFast Company
4 hours ago

To sell your ideas, you need to master these 3 types of power

Mastering hard, soft, and network power is necessary to translate good ideas into real-world impact by mobilizing people and changing systems.
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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
3 hours ago

Rubio Heads To Munich Conference, Bratislava, And Budapest As Allies Look For Reassurance

Marco Rubio will lead a US delegation to the Munich Security Conference, then visit Slovakia and Hungary to focus on transatlantic security and regional cooperation.
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fromReadWrite
23 hours ago

Dutch regulator cites illegal betting by bet365 and One Casino

bet365 and One Casino briefly offered prohibited under-21 soccer betting markets and were contacted by the Dutch gambling regulator for breaches caused by technical errors.
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fromFortune
12 hours ago

Lindsey Vonn's big crash is the moment millennial nostalgia hit its limit-and symbolizes a broader reality of moving goalposts | Fortune

Lindsey Vonn crashed in the Olympic downhill, fracturing her left leg and requiring emergency surgery after competing with a torn ACL and rebuilt right knee.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Europeans shunning US as Emirates and Asia travel prove popular, says Tui

European demand for travel to the US has declined amid long‑haul fatigue and concerns over stricter US immigration and border scrutiny.
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fromIrish Independent
5 hours ago

Injured man (20s) dumped outside garda station and second man (30s) left in 'serious' condition after double stabbing in Longford

Two males (30s and 20s) were seriously assaulted in Longford town around 9pm; one was found near the Garda station and taken to Mullingar Hospital.
fromTheregister
3 hours ago

British Army rolls out 86M AI-ready battlefield gear

the AI-capable equipment includes radios, headsets, display tablets, cables, batteries, pouches, and antennas.
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fromIrish Independent
6 hours ago
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Epstein files: Support for British monarchy falls; Chappell Roan changes agent after Ghislaine Maxwell link revealed

fromIrish Independent
23 hours ago
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Epstein files: Scottish Labour leader calls on Keir Starmer to resign as police probe claim Andrew gave Epstein confidential files

fromIrish Independent
23 hours ago
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Epstein files: Scottish Labour leader to call on Starmer to resign today as police probe claim Andrew gave Epstein confidential files

fromIrish Independent
23 hours ago
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Epstein files: Starmer faces calls to resign as King Charles signals 'profound concern' and 'readiness to support' police on Andrew claims

fromIrish Independent
1 day ago
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Epstein files: Second Starmer ally resigns over ex-US ambassador Mandelson links; former prince Andrew 'shared UK trade files with Epstein'

fromIrish Independent
6 hours ago
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Epstein files: Support for British monarchy falls; Chappell Roan changes agent after Ghislaine Maxwell link revealed

fromIrish Independent
23 hours ago
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Epstein files: Scottish Labour leader calls on Keir Starmer to resign as police probe claim Andrew gave Epstein confidential files

fromIrish Independent
23 hours ago
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Epstein files: Scottish Labour leader to call on Starmer to resign today as police probe claim Andrew gave Epstein confidential files

fromIrish Independent
23 hours ago
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Epstein files: Starmer faces calls to resign as King Charles signals 'profound concern' and 'readiness to support' police on Andrew claims

fromIrish Independent
1 day ago
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Epstein files: Second Starmer ally resigns over ex-US ambassador Mandelson links; former prince Andrew 'shared UK trade files with Epstein'

fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Winter Olympics 2026: freestyle skiing, short-track skating and more live

We begin our coverage with the downhill aspect of the women's team combined, a new event that those who enjoyed it yesterday know is a terrific addition; the slalom section comes later in the day. In the meantime, we've got the men's slopestyle final in the freeski, USA's Alex Hall hoping to retain his title; his mum is from nearby Bologna, so he'll have family watching, presumably a far scarier proposition than twizzling upside down a million miles in the air.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Referee Hollie Davidson: The stuff shouted from the sidelines was ridiculous all the classics'

At the beginning, the 33yearold says, the big thing was, always, physically can she do it? Will she be able to keep up with the men's game? What happens if she gets knocked over? Is her rugby knowledge there? How will players and fans react to her? That sexism is still there at points, but people now just want to see a game being well refereed. There was no such acceptance at the start of her career in 2015.
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fromBusiness Insider
8 hours ago

Ukrainian commander explains how extreme cold can botch drone performance in winter warfare

Extreme cold degrades FPV drone performance by impairing cameras, batteries, and consumer components, causing unpredictable failures, mission delays, and increased risk for operators.
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fromReadWrite
21 hours ago

Isle of Man gambling regulator issues $273K AML fine

Shelgeyr Limited was fined £200,000 for widespread AML failures, including inadequate due diligence, monitoring, record-keeping, and risk assessment.
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fromwww.dw.com
4 hours ago

Germany news: Berlin to report on hidden violence

Short-term warning strikes will hit German hospitals, colleges, daycare centers, schools and tunnels across nearly all states, demanding a 7% or €300 monthly pay increase.
fromDaily Mom magazine
5 hours ago

How To Keep The Car Clean With Kids: 5 Keep Your Car Clean

Kids and clean cars don't mix. Between snack crumbs, stray toys, and sticky fingerprints, your backseat can feel like a disaster zone. No matter how often you tidy up, the mess always returns. So how to keep the car clean? But a messy car doesn't have to be your reality! With simple systems and quick clean-up habits, you can keep things under control. The key is working with the chaos instead of against it -because kids will always make a mess.
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fromTheregister
2 hours ago

Frankfurt to dethrone London as colocation king by 2031

Frankfurt will surpass London as Europe's top colocation datacenter market by 2031; Germany will overtake the UK, while Ireland leads in hyperscale capacity.
fromTime Out London
3 hours ago

Chick-fil-A has revealed the location of its first London restaurant

Chick-fil-A is currently in the midst of its second attempt to break into the UK chicken market. Back in 2019 the chain opened locations in Reading and Aviemore, Scotland, but both branches shut following backlash and a campaign by LGBTQ+ activists. T he company has a controversial history of donating to anti-LGBTQ+ organisations, and the then-CEO made public statements opposing same-sex marriage. Find out all about that controversy here.
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fromHELLO!
3 hours ago

Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet's adorable message for dad Prince Harry surfaces in new video

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex serve as executive producers on a new documentary premiering at the festival, Cookie Queens The Duchess of Sussex's videos saw Prince Archie feeding a black rhino while Princess Lilibet swam in a pool with her grandmother Doria The Duchess of Sussex has jumped on the 2016 trend, sharing a new video that was recorded by her daughter
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 hours ago

EUR/USD rebounds for a second consecutive session - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

EUR/USD recorded its second consecutive recovery session, currently trading around the 1.1900-1.1920 range, as the US dollar weakened again and US Treasury yields moderated. This rebound reflects an adjustment in market expectations regarding monetary policy, as investors temporarily reduced USD holdings ahead of a series of key economic data releases. From the Eurozone side, fundamental factors have generally yet to show a clear improvement.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
4 hours ago

Emmanuel Macron: The strategy of bowing down to the US doesn't work'

Emmanuel Macron shifts from domestic politics to international leadership, prioritizing European sovereignty amid geopolitical, climate, and energy challenges.
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fromWIRED
1 day ago

How Curling Became the Winter Olympics' Favorite Fixation

Curling originated in 16th-century Scotland, thrived during historically colder winters, and its history reflects past climate conditions.
#nanoic
fromFortune
20 hours ago

Russian officials are warning Putin that a financial crisis could arrive this summer, report says, while his war on Ukraine becomes too big to fail | Fortune

They pointed to weak oil revenue, which crashed by 50% in January from a year earlier, and a budget deficit that continues to widen, even after Putin hiked taxes on consumers. A Moscow business executive also told the Post that the crisis could arrive in "three or four months" amid spiraling inflation, adding that restaurants have been closing and thousands of workers are getting laid off.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

'I deserve to see abuser in court, but time is not on my side' - Rockwell survivor on desperate fight for justice

Derek McCarthy suffered childhood abuse by four men at a Spiritan school; three are dead and delays hinder bringing the sole surviving abuser to court.
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fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Can the U.S. beat Canada for a men's hockey gold medal?

A U.S. men's Olympic hockey gold over Canada in overtime would create a defining hockey moment and significantly boost interest in U.S. hockey.
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fromwww.thelocal.at
4 days ago

INTERVIEW: 'Receiving Austrian citizenship was an emotional moment'

Becoming an Austrian citizen often requires renouncing the original nationality and involves a lengthy, costly, and emotionally complex process with legal and financial uncertainty.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Escort accused of 700,00 earnings from Dublin brothels sent for trial

An escort accused of more than €700,000 in suspected brothel earnings in Dublin, Bruna da Silveira (25), was sent forward for trial.
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fromComputerworld
1 day ago

How the EU's trade 'bazooka' could hit the US tech sector

The EU's anti-coercion instrument allows retaliatory economic measures that could target US technology services, threatening US tech firms and European organizations reliant on them.
fromwww.bostonherald.com
19 hours ago

Norwegian ambassador resigns as she faces scrutiny over contacts with Epstein

The ministry announced Mona Juul's resignation on Sunday evening, days after she was suspended as Norway's ambassador to Jordan. That followed reports that Epstein left the children of Juul and her husband, Terje Rd-Larsen, $10 million in a will drawn up shortly before his death by suicide in a New York prison in 2019. Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said Juul's decision was correct and necessary.
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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 day ago

Russia Accuses Ukrainian Intelligence Of Plot To Assassinate Top General

The agency, known as the FSB, also released more surveillance video footage, including a nearly minute-long clip in which the alleged shooter -- identified as 65-year-old Lyubomir Korba -- was shown confessing to the crime. In the video, which could be not be independently verified, the man said he was recruited ‌by Ukraine's SBU security agency in August 2025 in the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil, and underwent training in Kyiv. He said he was promised $30,000 in cryptocurrency if he killed Alekseyev.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

The Indo Daily: How Dunnes Stores won Ireland's shopping war

Dunnes Stores tops supermarket rankings while EuroGiant enters liquidation, illustrating continuing shifts in Irish retail between physical stores and online competition.
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

EU Commission targets Meta's blockade of rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp

Because Meta is a "gatekeeper" of a large platform according to the Digital Markets Act, it must allow integrations with WhatsApp. Currently, the Meta AI chatbot has an advantage within WhatsApp. It is a separate button within the application just above the shortcut key for writing a message. The European Commission wants to change this. It seems that the European government agency is aiming for a solution similar to what once applied to internet browsers on Windows: a selection screen.
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fromIrish Independent
19 hours ago

Canadian tourist beaten to death near O'Connell Street had head 'treated like a football', court hears

Canadian tourist Neno Dolmajian was beaten to death in Dublin; his family describe him as beloved, gentle, and his killing devastated them.
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fromwww.dw.com
22 hours ago

Germany's gas reserves face crucial energy supply test

Germany secured gas supply by diversifying imports, building LNG terminals, and relying mainly on Norwegian pipeline gas plus U.S. and other LNG shipments.
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fromBustle
17 hours ago

How The Heck Do Winter Olympians Stay Warm In The Snow?

Winter Olympic athletes use protective clothing, topical barriers, specific skincare, and intense focus to manage extreme cold, high altitudes, and skin irritation during competition.
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fromwww.orlandosentinel.com
19 hours ago

Italy gets creative as it works to make art accessible for blind people

Italy is expanding accessibility at cultural and archaeological sites to improve experiences for people who are blind, have low vision, or other disabilities.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Jutta Leerdam's ruthless brilliance leaves speed skating in awe and Jake Paul in tears

Jutta Leerdam won Olympic gold in the women's 1000m in 1:12.31, setting a new Olympic record and leading a Dutch one-two finish.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

EU seeks self-reliance as US, China dominate defense sector

The United States dominates the global arms market; the EU is accelerating moves toward a more self-reliant defense industry to reduce US dependence.
fromThe Walrus
1 day ago

The Yukon's Most Important Piece of Infrastructure Is a Plastic Blue Jug | The Walrus

I open the faucet and water gushes out, frothing as it fills a bright blue twenty-litre plastic jug, its faded sticker declaring BUILT TOUGH. You've probably seen one in the outdoors aisle at Canadian Tire: a cubic jug with a red or white screw-top faucet and a built-in handle for convenience. Most Canadians would associate the blue jug with camping trips.
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fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Olympics giving 'maximum attention' to broken medals problem

Don't jump in them. I was jumping in excitement, and it broke,
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fromFast Company
1 day ago

TikTok's endless scroll is under threat in Europe

TikTok's algorithmic For You feed and design features are judged addictive by EU regulators and must be altered or face fines.
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fromwww.amny.com
18 hours ago

2026 Winter Olympics: Team USA mixed doubles curling upsets defending champs, host Italy to reach gold-medal match | amNewYork

Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin upset Italy 9-8 to reach the mixed doubles final at Milano Cortina 2026, advancing Team USA to the gold match.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Why is the UK so rainy this year and how is the climate crisis making matters worse?

A southward jet stream and repeated Atlantic storms have produced near-daily rain, saturated soils, and widespread flood warnings across much of the UK.
fromBusiness Insider
19 hours ago

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a perfect artistic statement - except for Lady Gaga's cameo

For a performance that otherwise felt very intentional, Gaga's part felt thematically random. About five minutes into Bad Bunny's performance, Lady Gaga materialized out of the blue to sing a salsa-inspired rendition of "Die With a Smile," her popular duet with Bruno Mars from her latest album, "Mayhem." It was a strange choice that, while entertaining enough, felt out of step with the rest of the Puerto Rican superstar's performance.
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fromFrenchly
6 days ago

Paris Is Obsessed With Specialty Shops Again-Here Are 8 Worth Visiting - Frenchly

Paris didn't invent shopping (even if it sometimes feels that way), but it arguably invented the specialty shop as we understand it today. Long before concept stores, lifestyle retail, or anything resembling "curation" entered the vocabulary, Paris was already organized around doing one thing extremely well -and it still is. From cheesemongers to winemakers and beyond, specialization remains the point.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Ukraine updates: Child killed in Russian drone strike

A Ukrainian national was indicted over an alleged parcel bomb plot in Europe linked to Russian intelligence, with suspects arrested and extradited to Germany.
fromIndependent
23 hours ago

Woman (34) who helped dump man's body in quarry like 'piece of rubbish' is jailed for six years

The body of Stephen Ring was discovered in Carrigfoyle Quarry nearly two weeks after he disappeared A woman who helped to dump a man's body in a quarry "like a piece of rubbish" and later went on social media to express concern for his wellbeing has been jailed for six years. Mr Justice Kerida Naidoo at the Central Criminal Court today said the defendant, Jane Corcoran (34), lied to gardai about the circumstances surrounding the death and disappearance of Stephen Ring in 2024.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Migrants from Africa brave deadly Canary Islands crossing

Migrant crossings to the Canary Islands involve deadly conditions, on-board violence, bodies discarded at sea, and minimal accountability for perpetrators.
fromSocial Media Today
1 day ago

EU Issues Warning to Meta Over Closing Off WhatsApp to AI Rivals

The European Commission has sent a Statement of Objections to Meta, setting out its preliminary view that Meta breached EU antitrust rules by excluding third-party Artificial Intelligence ('AI') assistants from accessing and interacting with users on WhatsApp. Meta's conduct risks blocking competitors from entering or expanding in the rapidly growing market for AI assistants.
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fromIndependent
19 hours ago

'One of the children suffered burns, the entire family is traumatised' - family of six homeless after suspected arson attack

A family of six, including a one‑year‑old, were injured and made homeless when their flat's front door was set alight in a suspected arson in Dublin.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Migrants from Africa face many perils at Canary Islands

Migrants crossing from West Africa to the Canary Islands endure deadly sea crossings, suffering deaths, violence onboard, bodies discarded at sea, and little accountability.
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fromTheregister
1 day ago

Want top tech pay in Europe? Switzerland reigns supreme

Switzerland offers the highest average tech salaries in Europe, typically 106,900 CHF, with top packages concentrated in Zurich, Bern, Geneva, and Thun.
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fromBuzzFeed
20 hours ago

11 Sports That Have Been Part Of The Olympics And 11 Sports That (Surprisingly) Have Not

Eleven sports have appeared in the Olympic Games while eleven other sports have never been included, prompting interest ahead of Milano Cortina 2026.
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fromTheregister
1 day ago

Brussels eyes crowbar for Meta's WhatsApp AI lockout

The European Commission alleges Meta abused WhatsApp dominance by blocking third-party AI assistants, potentially forcing Meta to allow competitors back onto the platform.
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fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

European Commission Investigating Cyberattack

CERT-EU detected and contained a January 30 cyberattack on mobile-device management systems; no device compromise, but some staff names and phone numbers were exposed.
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