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fromIrish Independent
11 hours ago
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Gardai release tattoo image as they try to identify victim of Temple Bar assault after two men arrested

Man critically injured in Cope Street assault; two suspects detained and Gardaí seek public help to identify victim with 'Ceol is Beatha' forearm tattoo.
fromIrish Independent
11 hours ago
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Gardai seek help identifying victim in critical condition after assault in Dublin

Man critically injured in Cope Street, Dublin 2 assault; two men detained; Gardaí seek witnesses and the victim identified by a tattoo.
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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 hour 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.
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fromIrish Independent
1 hour ago
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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.
fromIndependent
19 hours ago
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Murder jury rejects man's claim that car park stabbing of friend after day's drinking was self-defence

Joseph Lawlor was found guilty of murdering Michael Ryan; the jury unanimously rejected his self-defence and property-defence claims.
fromIndependent
19 hours ago
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Murder jury rejects man's claim that car park stabbing of friend after day's drinking was self-defence

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fromJezebel
48 minutes ago

Climber Convicted of Manslaughter After Abandoning (2nd) Girlfriend on Mountain Peak

A climber was convicted of gross negligence manslaughter for abandoning his girlfriend near the Großglockner summit, receiving a five-month suspended sentence and a €9,400 fine.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 hour ago

No reckoning over ethnic cleansing of Bulgaria's Turks

Bulgaria's sizable Turkish minority practices largely cultural Islam, shaped by centuries of Ottoman influence and everyday Christian–Muslim coexistence.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours 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.bbc.com
2 hours 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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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 hours ago

Clashes in Albania as protesters demand PM Rama resign

Protests in Tirana turned violent as demonstrators clashed with police demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation amid corruption investigations tied to Deputy PM Belinda Balluku.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Under water, in denial: is Europe drowning out the climate crisis?

Consecutive winter storms and floods across western Europe caused deaths, widespread flooding, saturated soils, and community losses, reflecting intensifying climate extremes.
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fromIndependent
21 hours ago
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Adrian Weckler: Apple, Microsoft and OpenAI show that mega-billions tech boom in Ireland is far from over

fromIndependent
21 hours ago
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Adrian Weckler: Apple, Microsoft and OpenAI show that mega-billions tech boom in Ireland is far from over

fromenglish.elpais.com
5 hours ago

Traffic jams are bleeding the Romanian economy dry

In 2025, 171 hours were spent stuck in a jam during peak hours, a figure that is equivalent to five working days, according to data from the navigator company Tom Tom. Based on figures collected by GPS devices, the data reveals that it takes drivers 62.5% longer to cover the same distance they would cover when the traffic circulates more smoothly. During peak hours, the average speed was 18.5 km/h (11.5 mph) and the distance covered in 15 minutes was 4.6 km (2.8 miles).
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fromwww.dw.com
4 hours ago

US and EU battle over online censorship

Recent revelations from news agency Reuters that the US is "developing an online portal that will enable people in Europe and elsewhere to see content banned by their governments including hate speech and terrorist propaganda," as a method to counter what it sees as excessive censorship in other parts of the world is troubling to the EU. Even if the plans appear to have been delayed and detail is thin, the US position is clear.
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fromIndependent
4 hours ago

Conor Feehan: Another search, another wait - will latest dig bring answers for families of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob?

This week's search of an area of land on the Wicklow-Kildare in relation to the disappearances of JoJo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob has brought up mixed emotions for their families.
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fromwww.dw.com
5 hours ago

Russia to convert Gulag museum into Nazi crimes memorial

Moscow is converting the Gulag History Museum into an exhibition emphasizing Nazi wartime crimes and Soviet victories after closing the Gulag-focused museum.
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fromIndependent
4 hours ago

The rise in arson attacks on playgrounds: what can we do stop this vandalism?

Vandalism in Dublin has tripled over five years, causing playground destruction, closures, visible debris and serious damage to community spaces.
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fromwww.amny.com
17 hours ago

PGA Betting: Genesis Invitational Odds, Leaderboard, and Best Bets at Riviera Country Club | amNewYork

Rory McIlroy and Jacob Bridgeman sit near the top after opening rounds at Riviera, with Aaron Ria leading at 6-under through 16 holes.
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fromwww.dw.com
22 hours ago

Weaned off Putin's gas, Europe now addicted to US LNG

Europe rapidly cut Russian gas imports but has become heavily dependent on rising US LNG imports, risking energy diversification, security, and affordability goals.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
20 hours ago

How London businesses are navigating the great finance hire shortage - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The recent Great Finance Hire shortage is not just a challenge, it's a wake-up call for London businesses reliant on financial expertise. As firms scramble to fill vital roles, the stakes have never been higher for hiring a financial controller in London . We will provide a deep dive into the creative solutions companies are implementing to overcome this recruitment hurdle. Expect to come away with actionable tips that can help your business secure the financial talent it desperately needs.
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fromwww.dw.com
21 hours ago

Germans approve of democracy, but say it doesn't work well

Worldwide, autocracies are on the rise, populists are gaining momentum, democratic societies are under pressure. Wars, inflation, fear of economic decline are causing great uncertainty. The "Germany-Monitor 2025" shows that the vast majority of Germans believe in democracy, and that support for democracy as a form of government is increasing, especially in the east of the country. This was announced by the Federal Government Commissioner for Eastern Germany, Elisabeth Kaiser, in Berlin on Thursday this week:
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fromIndependent
22 hours ago
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'I was only a baby and you took my life away' - family speak out after man who abused his five children and locked them away for days without food jailed for 20 years

fromIndependent
22 hours ago
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Man who sexually abused five of his children and locked them away for days without food is jailed for 20 years

fromIndependent
22 hours ago
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'I was only a baby and you took my life away' - Man who abused his five children and locked them away for days without food jailed for 20 years

fromIndependent
22 hours ago
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'I was only a baby and you took my life away' - family speak out after man who abused his five children and locked them away for days without food jailed for 20 years

fromIndependent
22 hours ago
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Man who sexually abused five of his children and locked them away for days without food is jailed for 20 years

fromIndependent
22 hours ago
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'I was only a baby and you took my life away' - Man who abused his five children and locked them away for days without food jailed for 20 years

fromwww.bbc.com
20 hours ago

Two charged with murder after death of boy, 3

Getty Images Two people have been charged with murder after a three-year-old boy died in Woolwich, south-east London. Police officers were called to a hospital on 3 January after concerns were raised about the boy who had been admitted with "serious injuries". The child then died on 19 January. He has been named by police as Isiayah Henry. The Met Police said
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

The long road West: 'We came to Ireland because I read that it was the most friendly place for Ukrainians to live'

Four years on from the invasion, we talk to the Ukrainians who have settled in Co Kerry, why they chose to come here, the heartbreaking stories from their homeland, and dealing with the 'small percentage of haters' The vast majority of the tens of thousands of Ukrainians who now live in Ireland could never have imagined they would still be here four years after the full-scale invasion of their country by Russia.
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fromComputerWeekly.com
17 hours ago

Telefonica activates commercial Edge services in Spain | Computer Weekly

Telefónica launched commercial Edge computing services across multiple Spanish cities, enabling low-latency applications and integrating FTTH fibre and 5G standalone technologies.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Far-right push clouds Lagarde's ECB future Why it matters

Christine Lagarde is considering leaving the ECB before 2027 to influence the selection of a mainstream, pro-European successor and limit far-right influence.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Man in Sicily trained his dog to illegally dump rubbish, say police

A man in Catania, Sicily, trained his dog to dump bags of rubbish by the roadside in an attempt to evade cameras installed by local authorities to combat fly-tipping, municipal police have said. The episode was detailed in a Facebook post on the city of Catania's official page. Accompanying a video of the dog was a remark from the police that inventiveness can never become an alibi for incivility.
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fromIndependent
12 hours ago

Superb Ireland scupper England's Triple Crown chances and claim famous U-20 Six Nations win in Bath

The template for beating England in their own backyard was laid out by head coach Andrew Browne and his Irish U-20 charges as they stunned their fancied hosts in front of 13,000 at the Rec in Bath.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

European defence ministers meet in Poland ahead of fourth anniversary of Ukraine war - Europe live

Defence ministers of the E5 grouping France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom are meeting in the Polish city of Krakow this morning.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Ex-wife of ICE detainee Seamus Culleton was granted restraining order after marriage broke down

Kilkenny native Séamus Culleton, living undocumented in Boston, is held in US detention; his ex‑wife obtained a restraining order; he ran a Wakefield plastering business.
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fromwww.dw.com
19 hours ago

Germany: Unreliable childcare forces parents into part-time

Childcare shortages and reduced center hours force many parents—especially women—into part-time work, requiring major investment in early-education staffing to enable reliable full-time employment.
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fromBusiness Insider
17 hours ago

These new Ukrainian ground robots can launch unjammable fiber-optic drones close to the front so troops don't have to

A Ukrainian ground robot can carry and launch fiber-optic, unjammable drones closer to the front, reducing operator exposure.
fromFortune
19 hours ago

The job market in Britain is 'so ridiculous' that this maths graduate applied to over 1,000 jobs and still didn't hear back-so he moved to Austria | Fortune

One graduate with a maths degree says he spent more than a year applying to over 1,000 roles in the U.K. without landing a single offer-only to secure a job in Austria within weeks. "The job market in the U.K. is so ridiculous," Anna, his Austrian-born partner, said in a TikTok video that's now resonating with thousands of frustrated young workers. "Even for qualified people, it's so hard to find a job."
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fromThe Walrus
22 hours ago

Thrifting Was about Frugality. How Did It Become All about Profit? | The Walrus

"I 'm the most hated man in town," Ray McKelvie told me. The town in question was Clinton, British Columbia, approximately 350 kilometres northeast of Vancouver, on Highway 97. Later, I asked another Clinton resident whether McKelvie's claim was true. She thought for a moment. "Well, there's Joe, who lives in the trailer park," she said. "We don't like him much either. But it's about even."
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Mary Regan: TikTok Tanaiste fails to click with Taoiseach on social media ban messaging

Coalition parties are divided over a proposed social media ban for children under 16.
fromIrish Independent
14 hours ago

Gardai looking for driver who fled scene after hitting teen in Dublin

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to locate the driver who was believed to be driving a grey/silver saloon with partial registration number 141-D. The collision, involving a car and a pedestrian, occurred at approximately 7.10pm on Ratoath Road, Finglas, Dublin 11. The juvenile male pedestrian, aged in his teens, was brought to Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street for treatment of non life-threatening injuries.
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fromwww.dw.com
23 hours ago

Austria: Heavy snowfall leaves 5 dead

Four skiers were killed in avalanches in the Tyrol region. Three of them died in a massive avalanche near the St Anton ski resort, officials said. Two of the victims were recovered from the snow but could not be saved, and the third died in the hospital, a police spokesman said. A German skier died in an avalanche in Nauders. He had been skiing off-piste with his 16-year-old son, who survived with serious injuries, police said.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago
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Ukrainian stories: 'When we arrived here, we were like aliens from another planet. I had to start my life from scratch'

fromIndependent
1 day ago
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Ukrainian stories: 'When we arrived here, we were like aliens from another planet. I had to start my life from scratch'

fromwww.mercurynews.com
20 hours ago

Sarah Ferguson's whereabouts unknown following former Prince Andrew's arrest

Now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after being stripped of his royal titles, the ex-prince was arrested at his home on the Sandringham Estate on suspicion of misconduct in public office in connection to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Meanwhile, the former Duchess of York, who's also mentioned multiple times in the Epstein files, has been MIA. Ferguson has kept a extremely low profile in the past few months as questions have swirled over her relationship with Epstein.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Martina Devlin: British royal family was always revered, but Mountbatten-Windsor is reviled

The arrest of King Charles’s brother, Andrew, has deeply shaken public confidence and affection for the British monarchy.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

France and Germany agreed to build the fighter jet of the future. Now they can't agree who is in charge

Franco-German FCAS fighter jet project is collapsing due to technical, operational and industrial disagreements over nuclear and carrier capabilities.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,457

Fighting Russian forces launched 448 attacks on 34 settlements in Ukraine's front-line Zaporizhia region in a single day, injuring a six-year-old child and damaging homes, cars and other infrastructure, regional governor Ivan Fedorov wrote on the Telegram app. Russian drone, missile and artillery attacks on Ukraine's Kherson region injured five people and damaged homes, including seven high-rise buildings, the local military administration said on Telegram.
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fromwww.dw.com
23 hours ago

Austria: Heavy snowfall disrupts Vienna airport traffic

A snowstorm dumped several inches of snow across parts of Vienna overnight into Friday. Vienna International Airport paused flights on Friday due to heavy snowfall. Snow and ice on the roads of the city led to multiple traffic accidents, the public broadcaster Osterreichischer Rundfunk reported on Friday. What do we know about the snowstorm? Heavy snowfall has been reported in several parts of Austria since Thursday.
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fromIrish Independent
15 hours ago

Protesters gather outside FAI headquarters to call for boycott over Nations League games against Israel

Irish campaigners and politicians urge the FAI to boycott two scheduled Ireland vs Israel fixtures over alleged Israeli actions in Gaza.
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23 hours ago

Austria: Snowstorm leaves at least 5 dead

Four skiers were killed in avalanches in the Tyrol region. Three of them died in a massive avalanche near the St Anton ski resort, officials said. Two of the victims were recovered from the snow but could not be saved, and the third died in the hospital, a police spokesman said. A German skier died in an avalanche in Nauders. He had been skiing off-piste with his 16-year-old son, who survived with serious injuries, police said.
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fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
23 hours ago

Turkey's heritage power grab: new law threatens Istanbul's opposition-run cultural sites

A new law empowering Turkey's central government to seize historic properties from local authorities is raising fears that heritage sites are becoming the latest front in a wider campaign against opposition-led municipalities. Among the sites at stake are cultural venues run by the Istanbul municipality, whose mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu launched an ambitious conservation drive and expanded cultural programming before he was jailed last year after announcing plans to run for president.
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fromIrish Independent
19 hours ago

Hoxton noise case against Yamamori Izakaya nighclub paused as hotel issues new statement

Last week, the hotel's leaseholder, Trinity Hospitality, sought a court injunction "to reduce excessive noise transfer from Yamamori Izakaya into the hotel". It sparked a protest outside the hotel on Monday by protesters concerned about a drop in the number of late-night venues. The Hoxton Hotel, which neighbours Yamamori Izakaya, a Japanese restaurant that holds music events, claims it has been forced to close around a quarter of its rooms because of "numerous guest complaints about late-night, low-frequency music noise and vibration".
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fromReadWrite
19 hours ago

Netherlands gambling normalization raises public health concerns

Fresh research from the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) shows nearly a quarter of Dutch adults, 24%, believe people around them see gambling as normal behavior. Men were significantly more likely than women to share that view. The regulator surveyed 1,000 residents and found that when gambling comes up casually in conversations with friends or family, people are more likely to join in themselves.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

'Flurry of calls' when ministers realised 'PR disaster' on SNA provision was about to break

Staffing changes paused following mailing mix-up The Taoiseach, Tánaiste and education ministers held urgent calls last weekend as a PR crisis over the provision of special needs assistants (SNAs) to schools was unfolding. The "early" transmission of notices to schools over staffing had just been realised, and Coalition leaders foresaw the distress that was about to be unleashed on schools and the disability sector.
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fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

10 Biggest Mistakes Tourists Make in Europe-and What Local Tour Guides Want You to Do Instead

Pack comfortable shoes, carry some euros for tipping, respect local customs, reapply sunscreen, and avoid overpacking to travel smarter in Europe.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Climber convicted of manslaughter after leaving girlfriend on Austria's highest peak to get help

A mountaineer received a suspended sentence and fine for gross negligence after leaving his exhausted girlfriend alone near Grossglockner, causing her death.
fromwww.dw.com
21 hours ago

China overtakes US to become Germany's top trading partner

The sum of exports and imports between the two countries last year totalled 251.8 billion (roughly $296.6 billion), a 2.1% increase, according to Destatis. China was Germany's most important trading partner from 2016 all the way through to 2023. In 2024, the US briefly held the title. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is also set to visit China next week, where he is set to discuss trade and other topics.
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fromIrish Independent
15 hours ago

Protestors gather outside FAI headquarters calling for boycott over Israel games

Protesters in Blanchardstown demanded the FAI boycott Ireland’s fixtures with Israel, citing normalization of Israeli actions and naming Palestinian sportspeople killed.
fromTechzine Global
21 hours ago

The Netherlands risks missing out on AI gigafactory due to slow government

The Netherlands has the opportunity to build a European data center with 100,000 AI chips and 20 petabytes of storage, but the government is lagging behind in terms of financial commitment. Energy company Eneco and data center party Volt, who together want to build the AI gigafactory, warn that neighboring countries are moving ahead and emptying the EU subsidy pot of 20 billion euros. "While the Netherlands actually has very good conditions," according to Eneco.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Police to question Andrew's former protection officers over his Epstein links

Former close protection officers to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor are being asked to consider carefully whether anything they saw or heard may be relevant to the Metropolitan police's review of the Epstein files, the force said.
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fromJays Journal
23 hours ago

Blue Jays outfielder expresses frustration on latest injury setback

Anthony Santander will miss 5–6 months after left labral surgery, forcing the Blue Jays to adjust their lineup and depth plans.
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fromIrish Independent
22 hours ago

'Absolutely disgraceful' Enoch Burke returned to jail amid chaotic scenes in High Court

A judge called Enoch Burke and his family’s courtroom conduct "absolutely disgraceful" after they disrupted a High Court hearing, prompting Burke’s immediate return to prison.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
23 hours ago

Former UK MP Jack Lopresti Joins Ukraine's Azov Brigade - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Former Conservative MP. This unit's decision to join Ukraine's Azov Brigade signals a notable development, emphasising the ongoing international political implications that resonate with UK and global audiences. Lopresti, who previously served as deputy chairman of the Conservative Party and sat on the House of Commons Defence Committee, confirmed his decision in a statement posted on X. He described the brigade as "a symbol of resilience and uncompromising principle" in Ukraine's resistance to Russia's full-scale invasion.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Alysa Liu released the pressure, reclaimed her joy and turned it into Olympic gold

Alysa Liu won Olympic gold with seven clean triples, prioritizing artistry and mental wellbeing over placements, while Kaori Sakamoto earned silver after minor mistakes.
fromIrish Independent
22 hours ago

Enoch Burke returned to jail and hearing suspended amid chaotic scenes in High Court

A hearing involving jailed anti-transgender schoolteacher Enoch Burke descended into chaos today when he refused to stop interrupting a barrister for Wilson's Hospital School.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

USA and Canada to meet in Olympic men's ice hockey gold medal game

USA and Canada will face each other for Olympic men's ice hockey gold after Canada beat Finland and the US defeated Slovakia in semifinal wins.
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Norway wins 17th gold medal to set Winter Olympics record

ANTERSELVA, Italy -- Johannes Dale-Skjevdal was the only biathlete to hit all 20 targets in the 15-kilometer mass start race Friday and skied his way to Norway's 17th gold medal of the Milan Cortina Olympics -- breaking the record for the most golds won by a nation at a single Winter Games. Norway had set the record at the 2022 Beijing Olympics with 16 gold medals.
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fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Blade slices over Sellier's eye in Olympic speedskating 1500

Kamila Sellier was cut above her left eye by a competitor's blade during the women's 1500m, prompting a pause while she was stretchered out.
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

Tell us your highlights from the Winter Olympic Games 2026

As the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics enter their final weekend, we would like to hear about the moment will stay with you. Wherever you are, what was your favourite moment and why? Share your favourite You can tell us your highlight from the Winter Olympics 2026 using this form. Your responses, which can be anonymous, are secure as the form is encrypted
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Can Europe survive without US defence? Surprisingly, the Baltic sea nations are showing the way | Elisabeth Braw

Baltic Sea nations are building regional maritime surveillance, information-sharing and AI tools to protect undersea infrastructure as US defense commitments waver and Russian activity persists.
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fromEngadget
21 hours ago

US website 'freedom.gov' will allow Europeans to view hate speech and other blocked content

The US State Department and DHS are developing freedom.gov to let people view online content banned in their countries, including a VPN to bypass restrictions.
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fromwww.latimes.com
2 days ago

High school water polo: Wednesday's girls' playoff scores

Birmingham, San Pedro, Mater Dei, Oaks Christian, Foothill, San Clemente and Santa Barbara won key high school girls water polo playoff games.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Bus Eireann investigating footage of driver breaking red light at pedestrian crossing metres from where boy (8) was killed

A Bus Éireann bus ran a red light at a pedestrian crossing where two children waited; an eight-year-old had been killed at the same crossing.
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fromAP News
1 day ago

Milan and Cortina are a few hours apart like New York and Lake Placid. Some see an Olympic blueprint

A New York–Lake Placid dual-host Winter Olympics, modeled on Milan–Cortina, could be feasible with shared venues and coordination between city and mountain town.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Minister says 'no intention' of cutting taxi regulations, despite watchdog's call for removal of Uber restrictions

CCPC recommends allowing all drivers to use personal cars for taxi rides without special licences; the Government insists it will not permit ride-sharing.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Power points: scrum battle could be crucial in England v Ireland clash

Ireland face renewed concern over scrum stability after recent power displays by Italy and past collapses, while England's scrum is steadily improving.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Alysa Liu carries US medal hopes into concluding women's free skate at the Milan Cortina Olympics

Japan's Ami Nakai, Kaori Sakamoto and Mone Chiba lead a potential first-ever Olympic women's podium sweep, with Alysa Liu and Adeliia Petrosian as top challengers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

An Olympic miracle': twist in Conan Doyle's skimo tale as Russian snares silver

We can partly thank Sir Arthur Conan Doyle for popularising the Winter Olympics' newest sport, which made its debut amid an unrelenting snowstorm, a touch of mayhem, and no little controversy in Bormio. In 1894, the year after he had killed off Sherlock Holmes at the Reichenbach Falls, Conan Doyle wrote about his own perilous 15-mile journey across the 8,000-feet high Maienfelder Furka Pass one that involved skiing and mountaineering.
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fromFuncheap
2 days ago

2026 Dutch "King's Day" Windmill Festival in Golden Gate Park (SF)

Normally, the Murphy Windmill (the largest in the world when it was built in 1908) sits majestically, but silently watching over the southwest corner of Golden Gate Park which no longer needs it to pump the 40,000 gallons of water a day it used to before electric pumps took all the glory. But on April 25, 2026, the brakes come off, and the windmill will turn once again in honor of "King's Day," an annual festival celebrating Dutch culture and traditions.
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