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Second Day Of US-Ukraine Talks Expected In Berlin Amid Push For Peace Agreement

US and Ukrainian officials held follow-up Berlin talks to negotiate a peace framework while Kyiv resisted proposals perceived as favorable to Russia.
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2 days ago
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Ukraine updates: US envoy heads to Berlin for peace talks DW 12/13/2025

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will meet Zelenskyy and senior European leaders in Berlin to pursue negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
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34 minutes ago

Ukraine-US talks to continue in Berlin as Ukraine drops Nato ambitions Europe live

Ukraine and US negotiations in Berlin continue amid a mini-summit of European leaders to pursue progress on a possible peace agreement and security guarantees.
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58 minutes ago

Man charged with murder of woman in Earl's Court

A 39-year-old woman, Xiaoqing Ke, was found stabbed to death in Earl's Court; a 23-year-old man has been charged with her murder.
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1 hour ago

TfL confirms there are no extra-terrestrials on the London Underground - just humans behaving badly

Transport for London confirmed no recorded sightings of aliens or extraterrestrials on its Tube, DLR, Overground, Elizabeth Line, or Tram services between January 2020 and November 2025.
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fromwww.dw.com
21 hours ago
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Ukraine: Zelenskyy meets US, European officials in Berlin DW 12/14/2025

Ukrainian president traveled to Berlin for negotiations on a possible ceasefire with US envoy Witkoff and Jared Kushner present; Russia was not represented.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago
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Zelenskyy says willing to drop NATO membership bid ahead of peace talks

Ukraine could drop its NATO membership ambition in exchange for legally binding Western security guarantees, including bilateral U.S. guarantees and Article 5-like assurances from allies.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 hours ago

Bosnia's war, 30 years on: How did the atrocities happen?

Ethnic cleansing, mass displacement and the 1995 Srebrenica genocide left Bosnia and Herzegovina deeply scarred, with about 100,000 killed and over two million displaced.
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1 hour ago

A call to action to rebuild the UK's semiconductor industry | Computer Weekly

The UK pursues a niche semiconductor strategy, concentrating on IP-rich, high-margin segments and quantum technologies, requiring urgency, coordination, and an attractive investment environment.
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fromIrish Independent
5 hours ago

'I saw a girl faint near Connolly Station' - passengers fume over increase in train delays and stiflingly hot overcrowding

Northern Dublin commuter trains face severe overcrowding and delays, causing health, accessibility, and safety problems and prompting calls for urgent funding and ministerial action.
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3 hours ago

London's Alleys: Margaretta Terrace, Chelsea, SW3

Margaretta Terrace mixes house fronts and backs, reflecting phased development by Dr John Samuel Phene and efficient use of tight Chelsea space.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

England make one change for third Ashes Test as Harry Brook vows to rein it in'

The one in Brisbane, I've tried to hit for six so that's what I mean when I say that I need to rein it in a little bit. I can almost just take that and hit it for one and get down the other end. I'll be the first person to stand up and say that they were bad shots.
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fromIndependent
5 hours ago

Roz Purcell and Eric Roberts among influencers paid 375,000 in total to promote Irish tourist destinations this year

State tourism bodies paid over €375,000 to social media influencers to promote Irish destinations while visitor numbers fell 6.4% this year.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Ukraine war briefing: Britain's spy chief to warn of Russia's expansionist threat' as Berlin talks enter second day

MI6 chief warns Russia is an aggressive, expansionist threat; Britain will sustain pressure supporting Ukraine while leaders seek diplomatic guarantees for a dignified, secure peace.
fromIndependent
5 hours ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Bertie Ahern, ghost of Christmas past, comes back to haunt Micheal Martin

After a dismal presidential election for Fianna Fáil, the party faces a reckoning of sorts from its former leader
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fromIndependent
5 hours ago

'You're fire-fighting constantly, waiting for that silver lining' - Dublin cafe owner braced for a challenging 2026

Pension auto-enrolment and increased minimum wage will add to financial burden of rising food and energy prices, says One Society owner William Monaghan
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Like a mini Louvre': two generations of Rothschilds fight over treasure trove of artworks

Nadine de Rothschild and Ariane de Rothschild are in a legal battle over control and display of a multibillion-euro art collection at Château de Pregny.
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21 hours ago

What Russia's 'undesirable' designation means for DW DW 12/14/2025

Germany's international public broadcaster, Deutsche Welle, has been declared an "undesirable organization" in Russia, the Prosecutor General's Office announced on Sunday. Authorities have been able to designate organizations "undesirable" after a 2015 law declared that any noncommercial body with foreign connections or funding that could allegedly constitute a threat to Russia's constitutional order could be shut down. The law was used mainly to shut down foreign nongovernmental organizations and included the Moscow offices of Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International and other NGOs.
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1 day ago

'We'll never be able to thank them enough' - Johnny Smacks praises Crumlin staff for care given to his son

Johnny Smacks announced the birth of son JJ and praised Children's Health Ireland staff for their support and kindness during JJ's care.
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fromIrish Independent
13 hours ago

Man being treated for injuries following shooting incident in north Dublin

A man in his 20s was injured in Coultry Terrace, Ballymun; Gardaí suspect a link to a subsequent vehicle fire on Kilbarron Road, Dublin.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Three young men killed in two separate car crashes on Co Tipperary roads

Two young men died in a fatal road collision involving four cars on a local road at Killeen, Ballinunty. Gardai said that shortly before 6pm, they and emergency services responded to a serious collision. Two young men, aged in their early 20s and late teens, who were occupants of one of the cars, were pronounced dead at the scene. Two women, both aged in their 20s and travelling in a second car, were taken by ambulance to Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Hungary: Thousands march demanding Orban's ouster DW 12/14/2025

Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of central Budapest on Saturday, marching to Prime Minister Viktor Orban's offices demanding his resignation over alleged child abuse in state-run juvenile institutions. The protesters, seen carrying soft toys and torches, were led by Orban's main challenger, Peter Magyar, who held a banner that said: "Let's protect children." The protesters walked across the Danube River, with many heading towards Orban's offices on Castle Hill.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

'They stood no chance': The horrific final moments of boy, 4, and aunt killed in Offaly attack

A petrol-bomb attack killed a woman and her four-year-old grand-nephew, provoking heightened emotions in the local community.
fromIrish Independent
13 hours ago

Gardai seal off scene following alleged shooting incident in north Dublin

Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene of an incident in Ballymun, Dublin 9, this evening Sunday 14th December 2025,
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

France calls to delay vote on EU-Mercosur trade deal

France demands postponement of EU vote on Mercosur trade deal until robust agricultural safeguards, equal production standards, and effective import controls are secured.
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fromIrish Independent
19 hours ago

'One of the darkest days in our county in a very long time' - Three young men killed in separate car crashes in Co Tipperary

Three people died in separate road collisions in Tipperary, bringing the year's total road deaths to 174.
fromresund Startups
19 hours ago

How The Regions Collaborative Spirit Turns Startups Into Global Leaders

This isn't just to be a city with startups, it's a living lab where universities, research institutions, hospitals, and businesses work side by side. This triple-helix model, which tightly integrates academia, industry, and government, has propelled this region to become the second most innovative regions in the EU. With over 1000 startups and a dense network of over 20 cluster organizations, Copenhagen creates a fertile ground for cooperation. The University of Copenhagen, for example, doesn't just produce groundbreaking research, it actively bridges the gap between science and entrepreneurship, ensuring that innovations move from lab to market.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Russia and Ukraine trade attacks as US and European officials prepare for peace talks

Most importantly, I will be meeting with envoys of President Trump, and there will also be meetings with our European partners, with many leaders, concerning the foundation of peace a political agreement to end the war, Zelenskyy said in an address to the nation late Saturday. Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner are traveling to Berlin for the talks, according to a White House official, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
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1 day ago

North Korea, the latest stage in the Russian indoctrination of Ukrainian children

Both were born in a free Ukraine, but have lived for more than a decade in territory occupied by the Russian army. Last week, Ukrainian lawyer and international law expert Katerina Rashevska showed their photos before the United States Senate. She denounced that the organization she works for in Kyiv, the Regional Center for Human Rights (RCHR), has documented 165 camps where Ukrainian children are subjected to a process of Russification.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

RTE's Sarah McInerney: 'I've learnt you don't always have to go into interviews studs first'

Sarah McInerney is advancing her broadcasting career while coping with everyday setbacks, including being clamped and delayed during rush-hour.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Mother of tragic Daniel Aruebose (3) was told on Wednesday that probe into son's death has been upgraded to homicide

Daniel Aruebose's death investigation was upgraded to a suspected homicide, and his mother was informed 24 hours before public announcement.
fromIrish Independent
15 hours ago

Cannabis worth 3m labelled as 'kitchen hoods' seized at Dublin Airport

Detector dog Meabh helped Revenue officers uncover 154kg of herbal cannabis, worth €3,080,000, which was in vacuum-packed packages in the boxes. The drugs originated in America and were being shipped to an address in Dublin.
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fromIrish Independent
2 days ago
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'Some lives, like the cherry blossom, shine with a beauty beyond their years' - mother's tribute for firebomb victim Tadgh Farrell

fromIrish Independent
2 days ago
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'Some lives, like the cherry blossom, shine with a beauty beyond their years' - mother's tribute for firebomb victim Tadgh Farrell

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fromIrish Independent
20 hours ago
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Ireland claim men's silver as tearful Nick Griggs seals U-23 individual and team gold at European Cross Country Championships

fromIrish Independent
20 hours ago
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Ireland claim men's silver as tearful Nick Griggs seals U-23 individual and team gold at European Cross Country Championships

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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Liquidator appointed to asylum-seeker accommodation provider that was highlighted in Dail

Joanna Byrne TD, who represents the Louth constituency, told the Dáil: "The Government has paid millions of euro for asylum-seeker accommodation to this company which is owned by a man who the Criminal Assets Bureau linked to the Drogheda gang feud. "Recent media reports suggest that the owner of this company, Secure Accommodation Management, has been paid €10.2m since it was set up in September 2022. Indeed, the Department of Children, Disability and Equality highlighted its huge profits for 2023."
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

'I hope I can begin the long journey towards healing': woman abused by cousin shares relief as his jail term is increased

David Hamilton’s jail term increased by one year; victim Sophie Brady welcomed the decision and said she can now begin healing.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Chairwoman of Aer Lingus and DAA's sports club quits over venue being kept open in face of safety warnings

The committee of a sports and social club that caters for Aer Lingus and DAA staff has voted not to shut its function rooms despite a recommendation that the building be closed due to fire and safety issues. ALSAA's large event rooms are expected to play host over Christmas to a number of events, including a 200-person wedding, as well as a planned eight-hour New Year's Eve bash until 4am, with patrons allowed to bring their own alcohol.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Gerry Hutch eyes a running mate for Dublin Central by-election, as Bertie Ahern predicts outcome of race

'The Monk' has yet to declare his entry into race to secure seat left by Paschal Donohoe, but his campaign is 'in full swing' A running mate for Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch in the upcoming by-election in Dublin Central is being considered in a bid to bolster his chances to win a seat in the Dáil in his second bid to become a TD in just over a year.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Status Orange rain warning in place for counties Cork and Kerry; 11 other counties under Status Yellow warning

Status Yellow rain warnings for several counties, plus a nationwide Small Craft warning, with risks of flooding, difficult travel, poor visibility and southerly winds force 6 or higher.
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1 day ago

Ukraine: Zelenskyy to meet US, European officials in Berlin DW 12/14/2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that he intends to participate in talks in Berlin on ending the conflict in the country. However, it remained unclear whether he would arrive in Berlin on Sunday and meet the US special envoy, Steve Witkoff. "The most important are my meetings with representatives of [US] President [Donald] Trump, as well as meetings with our European partners and many leading politicians about the foundation of peace a political agreement to end the war,"
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21 hours ago

Russia labels DW as 'undesirable organization' DW 12/14/2025

Russian authorities are moving to label Deutsche Welle an 'undesirable organization,' criminalizing cooperation and content-sharing and intensifying pressure on independent media.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Planning permission refused for 'overbearing' multi-storey hotel in the heart of Kilkenny city

An Coimisiún Pleanála refused planning for a proposed 67-bedroom hotel in Kilkenny city due to its overbearing impact on nearby residential area.
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

UK Online Casinos Facing Higher Taxes and Stricter Regulation

This year has seen the UK's gambling industry continue to record impressive figures. Even the introduction of new maximum stakes for online slot games has not hindered their progress. However, November ended with the announcement in the Autumn Budget of big tax increases on the way. While that news is being digested, new rules regarding bonuses are being introduced on December 19, according to Agamble UK, an online casino guide.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Shane Ross: Angelic Kevin Bakhurst turns his Oireachtas critics from rottweilers to pussycats

RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst received a warm reception from the Joint Oireachtas Committee, shifting from hostile 2023 scrutiny to supportive 2025 praise.
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fromBusiness Matters
20 hours ago

Northern Ireland faces new car shortages as Brexit rules bite under Windsor framework

Northern Ireland faces car shortages, diverging vehicle standards, and higher company car taxes from 2026 due to Windsor Framework alignment with EU rules.
fromwww.bbc.com
19 hours ago

Harlequins score 10 tries in thrashing of Bayonne

Harlequins scored 10 tries in a convincing 68-14 Investec Champions Cup win against Bayonne at Twickenham Stoop. Quins backed up their creditable showing at Leinster, where they took a try bonus point from a 45-28 defeat, with their first win of this season's pool phase. They struggled for rhythm early on but the floodgates opened once captain Cadan Murley collected Marcus Smith's low kick to score.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Hendy hat-trick helps Northampton to Champions Cup stroll against Bulls

Because regardless of the depth of the resistance in front of them, Northampton are once again underlining their ability to pick apart sides who give them too much space and time. On this occasion they rattled up a total of eight tries, including a hat-trick for George Hendy, two for the fit-again Ollie Sleightholme and one for the roaming Henry Pollock who once again showed a glimpse or two of his rare talent.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Two young men die after traffic collision in Tipperary

A fatal four-vehicle collision at Killeen, Ballinunty killed two young men; multiple people injured; Gardaí seek witnesses and dash-cam footage.
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fromIndependent
2 days ago

Garda, casino tycoon and transcendental meditation pioneer: The life and good times of Richard Quirke

A Tipperary man rose from modest roots to become a multimillionaire in Dublin's gambling industry, leaving a legacy with Dr Quirkey's and the Carlton Casino.
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fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

The World's Highest Lighthouse Isn't by the Sea-It's Hidden Way Up in the Swiss Alps

The Rheinquelle Lighthouse stands at 6,713 feet on the Oberalp Pass, marking the Rhine River's source region and serving as a prominent high-altitude landmark and meeting point.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Spain's FM on Trump's new security strategy, Europe and Palestine

Spain advocates NATO unity, increased European defense responsibility, warns about far-right nationalism, and proposes a unified Palestinian state linking Gaza and the West Bank.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Romania in turmoil over judicial corruption revelations DW 12/13/2025

Romania's judiciary is politically controlled, with corruption cases shelved, prosecutors and judges punished, and politicians embezzling public funds with impunity.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

EU indefinitely freezes Russian assets to prevent Hungary and Slovakia from vetoing billions of euros being sent to support Ukraine | Fortune

The EU indefinitely froze about €210 billion in Russian assets to prevent Hungary and Slovakia from blocking their use and to fund support for Ukraine.
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1 day ago

All of the countries and celebs who are boycotting Eurovision 2026 - so far

Several countries have announced plans to boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest over the continued participation of Israel in the face of the ongoing, deadly conflict in Gaza. A vote was held by European Broadcasting Union (EBU) members on Thursday 4 December regarding proposed new rules for the event, which effectively meant Israel would be allowed to compete in next year's contest, which is set to take place in Vienna in May.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Ryanair better off if they didn't have 'someone who was always shouting and swearing': Michael O'Leary said he will stand down by 2035

Michael O'Leary expects to leave Ryanair within five to ten years, saying his abrasive style would give way to softer company leadership.
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fromIndependent
2 days ago

Explainer: How is Uisce Eireann's 6bn plan to pipe water from the Shannon to Dublin going to work?

A near €6bn, 170km water project across three counties will be lodged next week to secure Dublin's precarious water supply and start construction in 2028.
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'Farmers have sold off machinery to pay drug debts' - how gangs use violence and sexual coercion to sow fear in rural Ireland

The deaths of two innocent people in Edenderry, Co Offaly, last weekend have highlighted the deadly threat that organised crime gangs pose to communities in rural towns around the country.
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fromIndependent
3 days ago

'It's a great way to start the festive season' - Ryan Tubridy and the rise of the chic winter wedding

The broadcaster is the latest celebrity to get hitched in the colder months. Here, Kirsty Blake Knox chats to Irish newlyweds and wedding experts about the many benefits of low-key winter nuptials In previous years, erstwhile RTÉ star Ryan Tubridy would have spent the Late Late Toy Show weekend recovering from the buzz and hysteria of his favourite night of broadcasting.
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fromThe Local Germany
1 day ago

Germany to send soldiers to fortify Poland border

Germany will deploy a mid-range two-digit number of soldiers to Poland to assist with engineering fortifications along its eastern border from 2026 to 2027.
fromwww.thelocal.es
2 days ago

Inside Spain: A country of singletons, old mums and frozen eggs

Spanish society has changed immensely in a generation, and perhaps most evidently when it comes to getting married and having children. The latest report from the National Institute of Statistics (INE) reveals that in the last three years Spain has gained 1.2 million single people but only 105,000 married people. Among those over 16 - the minimum legal age to tie the knot in Spain - the married population remains the biggest population group.
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fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

What Leopoldo Alejandro Betancourt Lopez Learned From Building Spain's Answer to Uber

That contrarian bet led to the founding of Auro Travel, now Spain's largest fleet operator for private hire vehicles. What began as a license-acquisition play has grown into a company that attracted buyout offers reportedly worth €200 million from both Uber and Cabify in late 2022. The journey offers a case study in how regulatory arbitrage, executed with patience and precision, can create substantial enterprise value.
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fromIndependent
2 days ago

Mary Regan: Parties of the left jostle for supremacy on opposition benches

Labour and the Social Democrats are competing to be the primary opposition party behind Sinn Féin, clashing over Dáil speaking order and status.
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fromIndependent
2 days ago

Bite marks, a bloody lip and a brutal bust-up - but High-profile politician in clear over alleged assault on their sister

DPP will not take further action after gardaí prepared a file about a disputed incident during a planned clear-the-air night among three people.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

The arguments for an anti-Trump revolution

Europe faces a civilizational threat primarily from Trumpism and Putin, requiring European strategic independence and a counter-revolution rather than blaming immigrants or culture.
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fromIndependent
2 days ago

'I feel I had a lot to offer FAI' - Twice turned down by football association Sarah Keane is moving on with a new role

Sarah Keane is leaving a successful two-decade tenure at Swim Ireland after leading historic international success and will take a senior role at Cricket Ireland.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Funeral details announced for Mary Holt, victim of Co Offaly petrol bomb attack

Mary's tragic passing has left her family, friends and work colleagues in Ofalia House devastated and heartbroken,
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2 days ago

Italy: Thousands demonstrate against Meloni's budget DW 12/13/2025

Italy's largest union says the 2026 budget will worsen living and working conditions, underfund healthcare and education, and overspend on defense.
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fromIndependent
2 days ago

'I've never seen such hurt in my 60 years in Fianna Fail' - Micheal Martin's party parish confessional rakes over Jim Gavin saga

Taoiseach signals possible referendum to reform presidential nomination rules; Fianna Fáil grassroots to have a say amid backlash over Heather Humphreys and Jim Gavin.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

'Very pleasant young man' caught throwing knife from car after late-night chase sent to restorative justice programme

Rhys Murphy, 20, pleaded guilty to possessing a six-inch knife thrown from a car; he denies ownership and was remanded on continuing bail.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Munster v Gloucester: Home side storm to Champions Cup victory in front of a huge crowd at Pairc Ui Chaoimh

Full time - Munster 31 Gloucester 3 - Munster's late rally enough for a bonus point The Red Army huffed and puffed but in the end they broke down the Gloucester defence with brilliance from Mike Haley and Alex Nankivell. Near 40,000 fans have seen five tries which is crucial for Munster's hopes in this competition. Clayton McMillan will not be fully satisfied but content
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fromwww.thelocal.com
1 day ago

The little-known agreement that sets Europe's citizenship guidelines

An important but hardly-known international agreement signed by 29 European countries has established common principles for citizenship rules, rights and duties associated to multiple citizenship, explains Claudia Delpero. It's called the European Convention on Nationality. The agreement also clarifies the military obligations for people with multiple nationality, a topic becoming increasingly relevant as countries like Germany and France are discussing the reintroduction of military conscription. Last Friday, the German parliament approved a landmark law that brings back the military service on a voluntary basis, with the possibility to extend it to needs-based recruitment.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Declan Lynch: Europe must stand up to Trump, and Mamdani shows how it can be done

EU needs to find its backbone and tell the US president to take his National Security Strategy and shove it
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Met Police will not investigate Britain's Prince Andrew accusations, force says

Metropolitan Police will not reopen investigation into claims that Prince Andrew asked a protection officer to check Ms Giuffre in 2011.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Hungarian protesters demand PM Viktor Orban quits over child abuse scandals

Security camera footage from the centre showed the director of the Szolo Street juvenile detention centre kicking a boy in the head. Earlier this week, four staff members were taken into custody, and the government announced that it would place all such child facilities under direct police supervision. On Saturday, thousands of protesters walked through Budapest's frosty streets behind a banner reading Protect the children! and called on the government to take more action against the perpetrators.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

14 year-old boy is suspect in double murder arson attack in Offaly

Garda investigation continues as second victim of attack will be laid to rest on Sunday after funeral mass
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fromCulture Trip
5 days ago

Discover Why The 'Ibiza Of The Alps' Is Austria's Best Year Round Destination

Ischgl blends world-class skiing, year-round cultural events and upscale hospitality, offering lively après-ski, elevated dining and luxury hotels with spa and ski-in/ski-out access.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

It's Christmastime and if you live in the Alps, watch out! Krampus is coming

Hundreds of people in Salzburg annually dress as Krampus to enact the horned companion of St. Nicholas, creating spectacle and traditional punishment theatrics.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Chalk Revolution' strikes nerve as Slovakia fears return to authoritarian past

Young Slovaks used chalk graffiti to protest Prime Minister Robert Fico's pro‑Russian policies, corruption, and economic failures, prompting police scrutiny and a postponed school visit.
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

'Some lives, like the cherry blossom, shine with a beauty beyond their years' - tribute for firebomb victim Tadgh Farrell

"He was only four."
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fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

Ukraine's drone schools are rewriting their lessons constantly, sometimes every other week as front-line fighting evolves

The Ukrainian drone schools training operators for war are having to rewrite their lessons as fast as every other week to get students ready for an ever-changing battlefield. Within the drone battle, a critically important aspect of this war, tech and tactics are shifting rapidly. Three drone schools told Business Insider that it's imperative they keep their lessons up to date because it's life or death on the battlefield.
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2 days ago

'I've never seen such hurt in my 60 years in Fianna Fail' - Micheal Martin's party parish confessional rakes over Jim Gavin saga

Presidential nomination rules may be reformed, possibly via referendum, and Fianna Fáil grassroots members will get a role in selecting future presidential candidates amid backlash.
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