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Breaking News: Diane Keaton, who played some 100 movie and TV roles and won the best-actress Oscar for “Annie Hall,” has died at 79. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/m...
October 11, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Breaking News: Diane Keaton, who played some 100 movie and TV roles and won the best-actress Oscar for “Annie Hall,” has died at 79. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/m...
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Get out on the streets of Dublin a chairde Gael 👇
September 6, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Get out on the streets of Dublin a chairde Gael 👇
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Conservationists are warning of an increase in recent weeks of the nesting sites of endangered breeding waders, such as the curlew, being destroyed by dogs.
Warning over risk to endangered birds' nests from dogs
Conservationists are warning of an increase in recent weeks of the nesting sites of endangered breeding waders, such as the curlew, being destroyed by dogs.
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June 15, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Conservationists are warning of an increase in recent weeks of the nesting sites of endangered breeding waders, such as the curlew, being destroyed by dogs.
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Millions protest against Donald Trump across the United States
Millions protest against Donald Trump across the United States
‘No Kings’ protests at some 2,100 sites took place as tanks and soldiers paraded through Washington, DC
www.irishtimes.com
June 15, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Millions protest against Donald Trump across the United States
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Famine is so close in Gaza that when it does hit it will be too late for aid to arrive and there will be mass death, UNICEF's Global spokesperson James Elder has warned.
Aid will be too late when famine hits Gaza, warns UNICEF
Famine is so close in Gaza that when it does hit it will be too late for aid to arrive and there will be mass death, UNICEF's Global spokesperson James Elder has warned.
www.rte.ie
June 9, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Famine is so close in Gaza that when it does hit it will be too late for aid to arrive and there will be mass death, UNICEF's Global spokesperson James Elder has warned.
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Riot police and anti-ICE protesters clash in Los Angeles after immigration raids
Riot police and anti-ICE protesters clash in Los Angeles after immigration raids
Tense confrontation follows dozens taken into custody under Trump’s immigration crackdown
www.irishtimes.com
June 7, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Riot police and anti-ICE protesters clash in Los Angeles after immigration raids
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How is this sustainable 🙃
May 19, 2025 at 12:38 PM
How is this sustainable 🙃
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Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy is traveling to Turkey to negotiate with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, his chief of staff said at #cds2025
Andriy Yermak added that if Putin refuses to come, it will be "the last signal" that Russia "doesn't want to end the war": www.politico.eu/article/ukra...
Andriy Yermak added that if Putin refuses to come, it will be "the last signal" that Russia "doesn't want to end the war": www.politico.eu/article/ukra...
Zelenskyy will head to Turkey for potential Putin meeting, top aide says
Ukraine calls Russian leader’s bluff.
www.politico.eu
May 13, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy is traveling to Turkey to negotiate with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, his chief of staff said at #cds2025
Andriy Yermak added that if Putin refuses to come, it will be "the last signal" that Russia "doesn't want to end the war": www.politico.eu/article/ukra...
Andriy Yermak added that if Putin refuses to come, it will be "the last signal" that Russia "doesn't want to end the war": www.politico.eu/article/ukra...
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The effect of Israel’s total siege on Gaza has become catastrophic, doctors say. Shortages of food, water and medicine are prompting a surge of preventable illnesses, and deaths. nyti.ms/3GzOJV1
May 4, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The effect of Israel’s total siege on Gaza has become catastrophic, doctors say. Shortages of food, water and medicine are prompting a surge of preventable illnesses, and deaths. nyti.ms/3GzOJV1
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We’ve rounded up some of the shortest novels from the Booker archives for those who love reading, but who think the best books needn’t outstay their welcome - what else would you add?
https://thebookerprizes.pulse.ly/pbxy3qmwt0
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Orbital by Samantha Harvey, and 10 more very short books from the Booker Library | The Booker Prizes
We’ve compiled a selection of Booker-nominated novels that make a big impact in around 200 pages or less. They may be small, but they’re perfectly formed
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April 29, 2025 at 4:59 PM
We’ve rounded up some of the shortest novels from the Booker archives for those who love reading, but who think the best books needn’t outstay their welcome - what else would you add?
https://thebookerprizes.pulse.ly/pbxy3qmwt0
https://thebookerprizes.pulse.ly/pbxy3qmwt0
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A Venezuelan family is calling for a 2-year-old to be returned to her mother after the Trump administration deported the mother to Venezuela on Friday without the child. The toddler remains in foster care in the U.S., officials said. The girl’s father was sent to a prison in El Salvador.
A Mother and Father Were Deported Under Trump. But What Happened to Their Daughter?
The Trump administration sent the mother of a 2-year-old to Venezuela and the father to a Salvadoran prison. Their daughter remains somewhere in the United States.
www.nytimes.com
April 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
A Venezuelan family is calling for a 2-year-old to be returned to her mother after the Trump administration deported the mother to Venezuela on Friday without the child. The toddler remains in foster care in the U.S., officials said. The girl’s father was sent to a prison in El Salvador.
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Mothers deported by Trump ‘denied’ chance to transfer custody of children, lawyer says
Mothers deported by Trump ‘denied’ chance to transfer custody of children, lawyer says
Two women and their children, who are US citizens, held in ‘complete isolation’ before being put on flight to Honduras
www.theguardian.com
April 29, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Mothers deported by Trump ‘denied’ chance to transfer custody of children, lawyer says
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Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have drawn huge crowds on their “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, energizing a beaten-down Democratic Party. They've stuck to a simple argument: The system is broken, with the wealthy enriching themselves while others scrape by. nyti.ms/4idcRdb
April 16, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have drawn huge crowds on their “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, energizing a beaten-down Democratic Party. They've stuck to a simple argument: The system is broken, with the wealthy enriching themselves while others scrape by. nyti.ms/4idcRdb
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Communities across south Conamara are gathering to voice their concerns about the safety of the main route between Galway city and the west of the county.
Concerns over safety of road from Galway city to Conamara
Communities across south Conamara are gathering to voice their concerns about the safety of the main route between Galway city and the west of the county.
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April 2, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Communities across south Conamara are gathering to voice their concerns about the safety of the main route between Galway city and the west of the county.
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"Lawyers for their case have raised concerns that the deportation orders undermine civil liberties for EU citizens living in Germany, as neither have been convicted of any criminal offences in the German courts."
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Two Irish citizens ordered to leave Germany over pro-Palestinian protests despite no convictions
Lawyers say the move undermines civil liberties for EU citizens
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April 2, 2025 at 7:43 AM
"Lawyers for their case have raised concerns that the deportation orders undermine civil liberties for EU citizens living in Germany, as neither have been convicted of any criminal offences in the German courts."
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
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I’m the Canadian who was detained by Ice for two weeks. It felt like I had been kidnapped
I’m the Canadian who was detained by Ice for two weeks. It felt like I had been kidnapped
I was stuck in a freezing cell without explanation despite eventually having lawyers and media attention. Yet, compared with others, I was lucky
www.theguardian.com
March 19, 2025 at 1:39 PM
I’m the Canadian who was detained by Ice for two weeks. It felt like I had been kidnapped
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“Today we feel secure and safe and happy.” After Thailand on Thursday became the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, couples gathered for a mass wedding in Bangkok. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/w...
January 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM
“Today we feel secure and safe and happy.” After Thailand on Thursday became the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, couples gathered for a mass wedding in Bangkok. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/w...
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NUI Seanad ballot papers have arrived! I am a progressive, passionate & effective legislator with a track record of advocacy on equality, environment, economic justice and human rights. I am asking people to Vote No.1 Alice-Mary Higgins. For more visit www.alicemaryhiggins.ie -
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Vote Alice-Mary Higgins #1 in the NUI Seanad Election
YouTube video by Alice Mary Higgins
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January 4, 2025 at 11:10 PM
NUI Seanad ballot papers have arrived! I am a progressive, passionate & effective legislator with a track record of advocacy on equality, environment, economic justice and human rights. I am asking people to Vote No.1 Alice-Mary Higgins. For more visit www.alicemaryhiggins.ie -
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A new way of treating serious asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease attacks could be a "game-changer" and is the first leap in treatment for 50 years, researchers say
New treatment for serious asthma attacks 'game-changer'
A new way of treating serious asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) attacks could be a "game-changer" and is the first leap in treatment for 50 years, researchers say.
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November 28, 2024 at 11:10 AM
A new way of treating serious asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease attacks could be a "game-changer" and is the first leap in treatment for 50 years, researchers say