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fromwww.aljazeera.com
20 minutes ago

France recognises Palestinian state before UN General Assembly meeting

France recognizes the State of Palestine, joining several Western countries to support a two-state solution amid international debate over Israel's war in Gaza.
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fromIrish Independent
5 hours ago

Race to the Aras: Connolly says it is not up to Starmer to decide Hamas' role in Palestinian state

Malicious social media smears about presidential candidate Jim Gavin have caused distress and platforms have been slow or unresponsive in removing them.
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fromwww.dw.com
40 minutes ago
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Estonia urges NATO to act on Russia's airspace violations DW 09/22/2025

Russian fighter jets deliberately flew above Estonia for 12 minutes on Sept 19, prompting calls for NATO to consider more forceful responses.
fromwww.dw.com
11 hours ago
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Ukraine updates: Security Council to meet over Russian jets DW 09/22/2025

Estonia requested an emergency UN Security Council session after accusing Russian jets of entering Estonian airspace for about 12 minutes.
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fromVulture
3 hours ago

A Guide to Traversing the Furthest Reaches of the Alien Franchise

Dark Horse's Alien comics, especially Aliens: Salvation by Mike Mignola and Dave Gibbons, use psychological horror and atmospheric art to elevate the franchise.
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fromESPN.com
8 hours ago

Ryder Cup 2025: Reliving Team Europe's away wins as Donald aims for fantastic fifth

Transatlantic Ryder Cup victories are rare, historically significant, and define Team Europe's greatest road successes.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 hour ago
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Italy: Thousands join pro-Palestinian protests, strikes DW 09/22/2025

Nationwide strikes and protests in Italy in solidarity with Palestinians disrupted transport and ports and produced clashes in Milan with injuries and arrests.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 hours ago
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Pro-Palestinian protests, strikes and port blockades held across Italy

Mass pro-Palestinian protests, strikes and port blockades occurred across Italy while the government declined immediate recognition of a Palestinian state and resisted EU sanctions.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 hour ago

Moldova detains 74 people over alleged Russia-backed plot before elections

Moldovan authorities arrested at least 74 people after nationwide raids alleging a Russia-coordinated plot to organise mass riots ahead of parliamentary elections.
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fromDefector
2 hours ago

Why Is Everyone Talking About the Damn Rapture Again? | Defector

Many American Evangelicals believe the Rapture will suddenly lift believers into the air, a reading of 1 Thessalonians 4 that fuels social-media alarm.
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fromIndependent
2 hours ago

Aras watch: 'Malicious smears' targeting Jim Gavin appear to be first signs of outside far-right interference in an Irish election

Far-right foreign actors conducted coordinated online abuse and malicious smears targeting Jim Gavin's presidential campaign in Ireland.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Denmark plans payout for Greenlandic women affected by forced IUD scandal

Denmark will establish a reconciliation fund to pay financial compensation to Greenlandic women subjected to involuntary IUD insertions and other discrimination against Greenlanders.
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fromIrish Independent
4 hours ago

The Indo Daily: Smear campaigns, dirty tricks and a hopeful drops out - The race for the Aras gets personal

Jim Gavin denies social-media allegations as independent candidates scramble for the presidential ticket while Sinn Féin's decision not to run strengthens Catherine Connolly's prospects.
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fromIndependent
16 hours ago

Mark Keenan: Rent controls simply don't work, they just cause more problems

Rent Pressure Zones were meant to be a temporary measure to buy time so more housing could be built. Almost, 10 years on, they are still in place
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fromTechzine Global
8 hours ago

Dutch ministries seek alternatives to Microsoft Teams

Dependence on American cloud services entails significant risks. Minister Paul of Social Affairs warns of the consequences of a sudden denial of access. "An abrupt denial would affect essential support processes such as email, collaboration via Teams, document exchange, and security monitoring." In such a scenario, the Social Insurance Bank would face disrupted services and an affected communication structure. This vulnerability highlights the profound integration of American technology with government processes.
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fromwww.dw.com
5 hours ago

Deutsche Bahn's new boss wants to end Germany's railway woes DW 09/22/2025

Deutsche Bahn appoints Evelyn Palla as CEO to restore punctual, comfortable, and reliable rail services through realistic schedules and infrastructure focus.
fromBusiness Matters
19 hours ago

US collects $1.36bn in tariffs on British goods as Trump's trade duties bite

The US has collected $1.36 billion in tariffs on British exports in just four months, six times more than in the same period last year, highlighting the toll of President Donald Trump's duties on UK manufacturers. According to estimates from the US International Trade Commission, American buyers of British goods paid significantly more in tariffs between April and July than importers of French or Spanish products, despite concessions negotiated under the UK-US trade deal that came into effect at the end of June.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

I'm starting to get jealous': Shane Lowry on McIlroy, ambition and the Ryder Cup

Shane Lowry admires and envies Rory McIlroy's recent successes while competing with him and striving for his own greater achievements.
fromMail Online
5 hours ago

Scientists reveal how many Brits DIED in the 2024 summer heatwave

In Europe, temperatures were 1.54°C (2.7°F) above the 1991-2020 long term average - triggering dangerously hot conditions for residents. Now, scientists reveal exactly how many people died due to the heat, which can trigger conditions such as heat exhaustion and heart failure. In the UK, there were 573 heat-related deaths in summer 2024, according to the experts at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal).
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fromIndependent
10 hours ago

Pat Spillane: Welcome to the crazy, crazy world of the GAA club championships, where player welfare means little

Playing and training regimes place excessive demands on elite GAA players, risking strain and unsustainable commitments.
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fromFast Company
12 hours ago

Ikea's outgoing CEO on succession, sustainability, and knowing when to move on

Jesper Brodin will leave Ingka Group in November after 30 years, concluding eight years as CEO after leading sustainability and digital transformations.
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fromFast Company
3 hours ago

Ukrainian soldiers use remote-controlled vehicles for dangerous missions

Ukrainian forces increasingly deploy remote-controlled armored vehicles to perform supply, mine-clearing and casualty tasks, reducing soldier risk amid manpower shortages and drone threats.
fromMedium
1 month ago

Understanding Time and Space Complexity (Part 1)-A Beginner's Guide to Analyzing Code Efficiency

After gaining experience in conducting interviews, I have observed a moment of confusion among DSA beginners when answering this question. They usually struggle to explain the time and space complexity of their code solution. This was my experience; I would like to add your experience in the comment section, though. But let's try to make it easy for DSA beginners. If you're starting your DSA journey, these aren't just buzzwords - they are your best friends when it comes to writing efficient code.
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fromEuractiv
20 hours ago

Protesters outside Berlaymont urge EU to break-up Google | Euractiv

Activists demand Competition Commissioner Teresa Ribera force a breakup or sale of Google's AdTech units after the EU fined Google €2.95 billion.
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fromIndependent
16 hours ago

'Stressful situation' - teacher forced to leave career he 'loved' to afford renting in Dublin

John Conlon wants Budget 2026 to offer renters a pathway to home-ownership A Dublin renter had to leave his career in teaching in order to afford renting in the capital. Athlone man John Conlon (30) holds a first-class master's degree in education, a sector that is struggling to maintain its workforce, but has moved into the field of recruitment.
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fromArchDaily
15 hours ago

Italy Prepares 15 Sports Venues for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

In this context, Italy has the advantage of a portion of the Alps, a strip of about 1,200 km along the borders with France, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia. The Italian Alpine region hosts most of the facilities that have been prepared over the past five years for the Winter Olympics, which will take place from February 6 to 22, 2026, followed by the Paralympic Games from March 6 to 15.
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fromwww.dw.com
3 hours ago

Is this the most important election in Moldova's history? DW 09/22/2025

Moldova's election campaign is a close, polarized contest between pro-EU and pro-Russian forces, marked by intense street-level campaigning and competing visions for the country's future.
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fromIT Pro
10 hours ago
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A cyber attack has caused chaos at airports across Europe - here's everything we know so far

fromIT Pro
10 hours ago
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A cyber attack has caused chaos at airports across Europe - here's everything we know so far

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fromAxios
7 hours ago

Russia's "brazen" NATO airspace violations head to UN Security Council

Three Russian MiG-31 jets entered Estonian airspace for 12 minutes, NATO intercepted them immediately and leaders called for increased political and economic pressure.
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fromIndependent
3 hours ago

'We'll see' - Stuart Lancaster says he hasn't discussed Ireland job with IRFU as he targets big improvement at Connacht

Stuart Lancaster has not seriously considered replacing Andy Farrell as Ireland coach but did not rule out the possibility while taking over Connacht through 2027.
fromIrish Independent
14 hours ago

Race to the Aras: Maria Steen and Gareth Sheridan seek support for runs as presidential campaign heats up

Independent Ireland have said they will meet with Maria Steen to discuss her presidential campaign.
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fromIrish Independent
5 hours ago

Gareth Sheridan acknowledges end of his presidential campaign after two council defeats

Fionnán Sheahan: Mary Lou's bags of cash could be key as Sinn Féin takes left alliance for test-drive There goes the last faint hope for a bit of craic. Pearse Doherty entering the presidential election would have livened it all up. The Sinn Féin frontman could have feasted on the raw meat on offer in the live debates. Alas, the lion won't be let loose in the cage with the antelopes.
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fromwww.dw.com
10 hours ago

Germany slashes aid, development budget DW 09/21/2025

Coalition slashed the BMZ budget by 8%, reducing development funding by about 910 million and weakening Germany's international aid amid growing crises.
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fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

US Health Secretary JFK Jr.: country faces 'autism epidemic' DW 04/11/2025

HHS launched a massive research effort to determine and eliminate environmental exposures believed to cause the rise in autism diagnoses by September.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

These killings will go on for years': murder of Ukrainian MP highlights shadow war of assassinations

Andriy Parubiy, a prominent Ukrainian nationalist and former security council secretary, was executed in Lviv in an assassination linked to a shadow war of targeted killings.
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fromIrish Independent
9 hours ago

More over 65s need to stay in the workforce, Central Bank boss warns

Boosting workforce participation among people over 65 can offset demographic headwinds and sustain economic growth as populations age and working-age cohorts shrink.
fromTechzine Global
7 hours ago

SAP offers concessions to EU to avoid investigation

SAP has proposed concessions to the European Commission to address competition concerns. The German company hopes that these proposals will prevent a costly investigation. This is according to sources at Reuters. Without an agreement, the company risks a fine of up to 10 percent of its annual global turnover. For a company the size of SAP, that could amount to several billion euros.
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fromBusiness Insider
4 hours ago

Ukraine claims first-ever kills of Russian Be-12 seaplanes. These aircraft are said to hunt naval drones.

Very few combat platforms involved in the Ukraine war have escaped losses. The Russian Be-12 "Chaika" amphibious aircraft was one of them, at least until Sunday, when Ukrainian forces said they destroyed two of the planes in a historic first. Ukraine's intelligence directorate (HUR) said on Monday that two Russian Be‑12 aircraft, which Russia is said to use to patrol and hunt Ukrainian naval drones, were destroyed in a Sunday attack by its special "Ghosts" unit in occupied Crimea.
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fromIndependent
16 hours ago

Teacher forced to leave career he 'loved' to afford renting in Dublin

Budget 2026 should create a clear pathway for renters toward home ownership to prevent skilled teachers from leaving the profession due to unaffordable Dublin rents.
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fromIndependent
16 hours ago

'I had questions about Katie Simpson and I have questions here' - former detective's concern over case of woman (23) found dead in Monaghan canal

Retired PSNI officer James Brannigan urges a pathologist to review the unexplained death of 23-year-old Kelly Lynch found in a Monaghan canal.
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fromIndependent
7 hours ago

'We had no idea Bill Murray would be at the game' - Hollywood legend mingles at Clare club hurling match

Bill Murray visited the Aran Islands and attended a Clare Intermediate hurling quarter-final while continuing regular visits to Ireland.
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fromIndependent
5 hours ago

US businessman admits sexually assaulting young man in sauna of Dublin's Shelbourne Hotel

A 55-year-old American businessman sexually assaulted a 19-year-old man in a Dublin hotel sauna by groping him, calling his actions a 'misread' and 'completely inappropriate'.
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fromBusiness Matters
6 hours ago

Gambling Commission costs double to 28.8m amid Richard Desmond's 1.3bn Lottery lawsuit

The Gambling Commission's National Lottery costs doubled to £28.8m as legal fees rose while it prepares to defend a £1.3bn claim by Richard Desmond.
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fromeuronews
6 hours ago

Commuting hell: The European countries with the longest daily trips

European workers average a 48-minute daily commute, with notable country differences and hybrid work helping reduce long-commute burdens.
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fromTravel + Leisure
4 hours ago

This Hidden Gem National Park Was Just Named the Best Panoramic View in the World

Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park in Spain offers the world's top panoramic view with dramatic peaks, plunging valleys, and accessible vistas.
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fromIrish Independent
16 hours ago

Three people are killed in separate road accidents over the weekend

Multiple fatal road and motocross incidents in Munster and Galway resulted in several deaths, serious injuries, and ongoing investigations including post-mortem and Garda appeals.
fromThe Mirror US
11 hours ago

New Yorkers given chilling weather warning over 'life-threatening rip currents'

Dangerous rip currents expected. A high risk of rip current development may continue through Wednesday. Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with you and swim near a lifeguard.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 hours ago

Russia accuses Estonia of airspace incursion falsity to stoke tensions

When asked about Estonia's allegation on Monday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov accused the Baltic nation of making up false claims. list of 3 itemsend of list We never heard in the Estonian statement that they have objective monitoring data [to back up their claim], Peskov told reporters. That is why we consider such words to be empty, unfounded and a continuation of a completely reckless pattern of escalating tensions and provoking a confrontational atmosphere, he added.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Poland will shoot down objects violating its airspace, PM says, as UN security council to meet over Russian provocations Europe live

Poland will shoot down any flying objects that violate its territory, will act cautiously in ambiguous cases, and seeks assurances of allied support before escalation.
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fromIrish Independent
15 hours ago

The Indo Daily: From paramilitary to the pulpit - how IRA gunman Mark Lenaghan became a man of the cloth

Mark Lenaghan joined the IRA after sectarian violence, served fifteen years including active-service killings, later converted, became a Catholic deacon and died aged 65.
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fromSecurityWeek
7 hours ago

Mycroft Raises $3.5 Million for AI-Powered Security and Compliance Platform

Mycroft provides autonomous AI agents as an AI Security and Compliance Officer for startups and SMBs and raised $3.5M seed funding led by Luge Capital.
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Dublin Airport delays continue in wake of European cyber attack and alert over suspect device

DAA boss Kenny Jacobs says response was "proportionate", with safety of staff and passengers paramount
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

The Sunday Independent's View: Is the way we choose a president still fit for purpose?

The Irish presidential race lacks excitement and visibility, with uncertain candidate numbers and too little time for voters to assess contenders.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,305

Russia launched large-scale missile and drone attacks across Ukraine while Ukraine struck targets inside Russia, causing casualties and prompting NATO air-defence responses.
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fromJays Journal
23 hours ago

Blue Jays clinch 2025 MLB Postseason spot

The Toronto Blue Jays clinched a 2025 MLB postseason berth with an 8-5 win over the Kansas City Royals and now pursue the AL East title.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

I was terrified of dying': how one man survived 40 hours adrift in the sea

A 23-year-old migrant floated more than 40 hours in the Mediterranean after attempting to swim from Morocco to Ceuta and was rescued dehydrated and exhausted.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Panthers stun Bulldogs and surge into NRL preliminary final with five-peat dream alive

Penrith dominated Canterbury 46-26 with a record 36-8 half, advancing to a preliminary final while suffering minor injury concerns.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Pedestrian (40s) dies after being struck by car on M8 motorway as four seriously injured in Kilkenny

A pedestrian died in a collision on the northbound motorway near Carrigane, Mitchelstown; Gardaí closed the scene for forensic examination and seek witnesses and footage.
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Turkey: Opposition re-elects leader ahead of court ruling DW 09/21/2025

Turkey's main opposition party has re-elected its leader in an attempt to protect him and other senior party figures from an upcoming court ruling which could order their removal. Ozgur Ozel was initially elected chairman of the Republican People's Party (CHP) in 2023, but President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called the vote "tainted" and a "fraudulent process." A court in Ankara is set to rule on October 24 on whether
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Shane Ross: As a TD, I would rarely have passed the Holly Cairns ethics test

Holly Cairns reacted prematurely in the Eoin Hayes 'blackface' controversy, risking the Social Democrats' moral authority and underscoring the need for restrained political judgment.
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fromTasting Table
1 day ago

The One Step You Should Do Between Cleanings For Your Nespresso Machine - Tasting Table

Run a weekly blank brew or Vertuo auto-clean to flush residue, remove stale water, and maintain Nespresso machine performance.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Young people drinking less but cocaine now 'normalised beyond belief'

Many Irish teens take drugs rather than drinking, and social ­media accelerates this trend
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fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Berlin Marathon: Kenyans double in humid conditions DW 09/21/2025

Kenya won both 51st Berlin Marathon titles: Sabastian Sawe 2:02:15 (men) and Rosemary Wanjiru 2:21:05 (women).
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

'It's hardly a game changer' - Relief in Coalition as Sinn Fein opts to back Catherine Connolly

Gareth Sheridan accuses Fianna Fáil of blocking his Áras bid.
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fromDefector
1 day ago

What In The Hell Is Going On In The AL Central? | Defector

The Detroit Tigers squandered a 14-game AL Central lead and saw it shrink to one game by mid-September after late-season bullpen collapses and Cleveland's surge.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Eric Trump's Irish wish list: Businessman wants Doonbeg cash boost from Government to match Ryder Cup investment

Eric Trump, the son of US president Donald Trump, has hit out at what he described as Ireland's "incredibly lethargic" planning system.
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Joe Brolly: Jim Gavin may not be elected as President but his rules fix will live forever

Henry Shefflin faced intense local betrayal and social cancellation in Kilkenny after joining Galway, symbolized by Brian Cody's violent handshake and hostile aura.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Minister concedes multinational fast-food chains will also get Vat cut designed to help Irish businesses

Reduced VAT for hospitality in Ireland will also benefit multinational fast-food chains, Minister Jack Chambers confirmed.
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