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Fiji wrestles with plans to restore Indigenous rights over world-famous surf breaks
Fiji wrestles with plans to restore Indigenous rights over world-famous surf breaks
Move to bring back customary marine rights is celebrated, but concerns remain about potential effect on tourism and lack of clarity about how it might work
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Fiji wrestles with plans to restore Indigenous rights over world-famous surf breaks
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On the left, this week at Bondi, refugee faces deportation after tackling the gunman and getting shot by police for his efforts
On the right, at Bondi last April, French guy given residency
On the right, at Bondi last April, French guy given residency
December 19, 2025 at 11:58 AM
On the left, this week at Bondi, refugee faces deportation after tackling the gunman and getting shot by police for his efforts
On the right, at Bondi last April, French guy given residency
On the right, at Bondi last April, French guy given residency
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Trump had two mortgages he claimed were primary dwellings, records show
Trump had two mortgages he claimed were primary dwellings, records show
President did same thing his administration is now calling ‘mortgage fraud’ in case against Fed governor Lisa Cook
Donald Trump signed mortgage documents in the 1990s claiming two separate Florida properties would each serve as his principal residence – the same thing his administration is calling “mortgage fraud” when done by political rivals, records show.
ProPublica unearthed documents demonstrating that within seven weeks of each other in late 1993 and early 1994, the president obtained loans for neighboring Palm Beach homes, pledging each would be his primary dwelling. Instead of living in them, though, he rented both out as investment properties. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Trump had two mortgages he claimed were primary dwellings, records show
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LGBT survivors tell of 'barbaric' NHS shock therapy
LGBT survivors tell of 'barbaric' NHS electric shock therapy
More than 250 people were subjected to painful electric shocks in NHS hospitals, the BBC discovers.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 12:08 PM
LGBT survivors tell of 'barbaric' NHS shock therapy
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Ireland will not participate in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, and it will not be broadcast by RTÉ, after the European Broadcasting Union confirmed that Israel will be allowed to take part
Broadcasters to decide on Eurovision participation
Several European broadcasters are expected to announce whether or not they will take part in next year's Eurovision Song Contest over the coming days.
www.rte.ie
December 5, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Ireland will not participate in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, and it will not be broadcast by RTÉ, after the European Broadcasting Union confirmed that Israel will be allowed to take part
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The Times argued the rules that restricted news organizations’ communications with military sources were a violation of its First and Fifth Amendment rights.
New York Times Sues Defense Department And Hegseth Over New Pentagon Press Rules
The Times argued the rules that restricted news organizations’ communications with military sources were a violation of its First and Fifth Amendment rights.
www.forbes.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The Times argued the rules that restricted news organizations’ communications with military sources were a violation of its First and Fifth Amendment rights.
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“RTÉ will not participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, nor will RTÉ broadcast the competition.
RTÉ feels that Ireland’s participation remains unconscionable given the appalling loss of lives in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there.”
RTÉ feels that Ireland’s participation remains unconscionable given the appalling loss of lives in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there.”
RTÉ to boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel
Ireland will not participate in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, and it will not be broadcast by RTÉ, after the European Broadcasting Union confirmed today that Israel will be allowed to take part...
www.rte.ie
December 4, 2025 at 6:17 PM
“RTÉ will not participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, nor will RTÉ broadcast the competition.
RTÉ feels that Ireland’s participation remains unconscionable given the appalling loss of lives in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there.”
RTÉ feels that Ireland’s participation remains unconscionable given the appalling loss of lives in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there.”
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Ireland, Spain and the Netherlands to boycott Eurovision 2026 as Israel cleared to compete
Ireland, Spain and the Netherlands to boycott Eurovision 2026 as Israel cleared to compete
Decision not to hold vote on Israel’s participation comes in spite of several broadcasters calling for its exclusion
Ireland, Spain and the Netherlands will boycott next year’s Eurovision after Israel was given the all-clear to compete in next year’s song contest in spite of several participating broadcasters calling for its exclusion.
At the general assembly of the European Broadcasting Union, the body that organises the hugely popular international annual singing competition, no vote on Israel’s participation was held. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Ireland, Spain and the Netherlands to boycott Eurovision 2026 as Israel cleared to compete
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Irish authorities asked to investigate Microsoft over alleged unlawful data processing by IDF
Irish authorities asked to investigate Microsoft over alleged unlawful data processing by IDF
Move follows Guardian revelations of Israel’s mass surveillance of Palestinians using Microsoft cloud
Irish authorities have been formally asked to investigate Microsoft over alleged unlawful data processing by the Israeli Defense Forces.
The complaint has been made by the human rights group the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) to the Data Protection Commission, which has legal responsibility in Europe for overseeing all data processing in the European Union. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Irish authorities asked to investigate Microsoft over alleged unlawful data processing by IDF
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The University of Galway and Literature Ireland are delighted to announce the 2026 Translator Fellowship.
🗓️ Deadline: 6:00 p.m. (Irish time) on Tuesday, 6th January 2026.
🖋 For more information on eligibility and how to apply, please visit our website: www.literatureireland.com/latest/liter...
🗓️ Deadline: 6:00 p.m. (Irish time) on Tuesday, 6th January 2026.
🖋 For more information on eligibility and how to apply, please visit our website: www.literatureireland.com/latest/liter...
December 4, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The University of Galway and Literature Ireland are delighted to announce the 2026 Translator Fellowship.
🗓️ Deadline: 6:00 p.m. (Irish time) on Tuesday, 6th January 2026.
🖋 For more information on eligibility and how to apply, please visit our website: www.literatureireland.com/latest/liter...
🗓️ Deadline: 6:00 p.m. (Irish time) on Tuesday, 6th January 2026.
🖋 For more information on eligibility and how to apply, please visit our website: www.literatureireland.com/latest/liter...
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Here’s my Spotify Wrapped 🎵✨
December 3, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Here’s my Spotify Wrapped 🎵✨
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Funnily enough, I'm off to an exhibition celebrating more than 40 yrs of an artists studio space in Temple Bar this evening. Something made possible only cos the scrappy space artists found & made for themselves in an unloved part of the city in 1982 was saved by a grand vision for the city
And...
And...
The tenants of "The Complex" the brilliant arts space just off Capel St Stop are being evicted in January and the city can't afford to lose yet *another* cultural space.
Please sign & share the petition to save The Complex
Please sign & share the petition to save The Complex
Save The Complex in Dublin
I'm getting behind the The Complex Cultural & Arts space. Stop the eviction! Please sign & share
my.uplift.ie
December 4, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Funnily enough, I'm off to an exhibition celebrating more than 40 yrs of an artists studio space in Temple Bar this evening. Something made possible only cos the scrappy space artists found & made for themselves in an unloved part of the city in 1982 was saved by a grand vision for the city
And...
And...
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Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has blamed a "narrow interpretation" of a parliamentary question for why he provided incorrect information to the Dáil on the full remuneration package of former garda commissioner Drew Harris.
Minister says response to Harris question was incomplete
Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has blamed a "narrow interpretation" of a parliamentary question for why he provided incorrect information to the Dáil on the full remuneration package of former g...
www.rte.ie
November 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has blamed a "narrow interpretation" of a parliamentary question for why he provided incorrect information to the Dáil on the full remuneration package of former garda commissioner Drew Harris.
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The LUAS Red Line was thrown into chaos at rush hour this evening due to an incident at St James's. In order to find out what was going on with the service, the LUAS expected thousands of affected passengers to check their X account. It's ridiculous, enraging, and at this stage totally unacceptable
I posted on X for the first time In ages. Immediately deleted the post. Holy Christ. It’s bad bad. Like sticking your head in a wasps nest
November 25, 2025 at 10:49 PM
The LUAS Red Line was thrown into chaos at rush hour this evening due to an incident at St James's. In order to find out what was going on with the service, the LUAS expected thousands of affected passengers to check their X account. It's ridiculous, enraging, and at this stage totally unacceptable
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We are delighted to share the news that our Frank O’Connor Fellow Laura Jean McKay’s translated novel has won a small bookshop prize in France, the Prix Gargantua
Congratulations from us all
Congratulations from us all
November 26, 2025 at 11:55 AM
We are delighted to share the news that our Frank O’Connor Fellow Laura Jean McKay’s translated novel has won a small bookshop prize in France, the Prix Gargantua
Congratulations from us all
Congratulations from us all
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🧵On our revelations today about the BBC Coup and the Prescott Dossier.
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
'BBC Bias' Memo Was Authored by Lobbyist Tied to Pro-Trump Tech Giants
The leaked memo that fuelled Trump’s attack on the BBC was written by a lobbyist at a firm paid by US tech giants tied to the President
bylinetimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
🧵On our revelations today about the BBC Coup and the Prescott Dossier.
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
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This is very sad. Rachel Cooke gone much much too young. A lovely touching tribute from @timadamswrites.bsky.social
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Remembering Rachel Cooke | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 8:51 PM
This is very sad. Rachel Cooke gone much much too young. A lovely touching tribute from @timadamswrites.bsky.social
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
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They literally ruin everything they touch
October 31, 2025 at 3:44 AM
They literally ruin everything they touch
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“There’s absolutely more need, but less food. It’s bad.”
The shutdown is pushing federal workers to food banks, just as SNAP is set to expire.
The shutdown is pushing federal workers to food banks, just as SNAP is set to expire.
The shutdown is pushing federal workers to food banks—just as SNAP is set to expire
"There's absolutely more need, but less food. It's bad."
www.motherjones.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:19 PM
“There’s absolutely more need, but less food. It’s bad.”
The shutdown is pushing federal workers to food banks, just as SNAP is set to expire.
The shutdown is pushing federal workers to food banks, just as SNAP is set to expire.
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This article is full of digs against horseshoe bats, planners & says “environmental goals have created stasis”. The @dublininquirer.com have already looked into the Collison backed Progress Ireland & identified links with US libertarian & Peter Thiel backed groups. We need independent journalism!
October 25, 2025 at 7:54 AM
This article is full of digs against horseshoe bats, planners & says “environmental goals have created stasis”. The @dublininquirer.com have already looked into the Collison backed Progress Ireland & identified links with US libertarian & Peter Thiel backed groups. We need independent journalism!
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Co parent spotted CC out cheering on the the runners today. #Dublinmarathon #speirgorm
October 26, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Co parent spotted CC out cheering on the the runners today. #Dublinmarathon #speirgorm
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Shock in Brussels and outrage across civil society.
This story is not going away.
euobserver.com/digital/ar6c...
This story is not going away.
euobserver.com/digital/ar6c...
Outrage as Ireland picks ex-Meta lobbyist as new data protection chief
Civil society is outraged by Ireland data protection agency — the key one in the EU — picking a former Meta lobbyist as its new commissioner.
euobserver.com
October 24, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Shock in Brussels and outrage across civil society.
This story is not going away.
euobserver.com/digital/ar6c...
This story is not going away.
euobserver.com/digital/ar6c...
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“From Mexico to Ireland, Fury Mounts Over a Global A.I. Frenzy
In Ireland data centres consume more than 20% of the country’s electricity… authorities have limited new data centers in the Dublin area because of “significant risk” to power supplies”
@nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/t...
In Ireland data centres consume more than 20% of the country’s electricity… authorities have limited new data centers in the Dublin area because of “significant risk” to power supplies”
@nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/t...
From Mexico to Ireland, Fury Mounts Over a Global A.I. Frenzy
www.nytimes.com
October 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
“From Mexico to Ireland, Fury Mounts Over a Global A.I. Frenzy
In Ireland data centres consume more than 20% of the country’s electricity… authorities have limited new data centers in the Dublin area because of “significant risk” to power supplies”
@nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/t...
In Ireland data centres consume more than 20% of the country’s electricity… authorities have limited new data centers in the Dublin area because of “significant risk” to power supplies”
@nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/t...