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Read more on post . The Government is to examine new legislation to address the growing number of Russian “shadow-fleet” vessels passing through Irish-controlled waters. Department of Defence secretary general Jacqui McCrum said the move was one of a number of measures being taken by her department to counter potential hybrid threats to Irish underwater… Read more: New laws needed to tackle Russian ‘shadow-fleet’ threat, says Department of Defence official

Read more on post. The Minster for Finance has insisted there will be no repeat of last year’s once-off cost of living measures, but other permanent supports will be put in place in next month’s Budget. Speaking at the Oireachtas Budgetary Oversight Committee, Paschal Donohoe said inflation has normalised, although the Government understands that prices… Read more: No one-off measures in next year’s Budget – Donohoe

Read more on post. The energy regulator is to probe an electricity supplier for claiming upcoming hefty price increases were regulator-sanctioned and “unavoidable”. The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) said it would investigate the claims by Energia to see if they were misleading or breached the customer code of conduct. Energia’s price rise on… Read more: Energy regulator to investigate Energia for claiming price increases were sanctioned

Read more on post. Europe Editor Tony Connelly and cameraman Bram Verbeke report from Turmus Ayya and al-Mughayyir in the West Bank where locals report the continued expansion of Israel settlements and the destruction of local farms. The ancient olive groves of the West Bank, the ideal retirement for a Palestinian-US citizen returning from California.… Read more: West Bank locals report ongoing Israeli settler expansion

Read more on post . Infection rates from drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” rose by 70% in the US, according to a new report.  The increase is driven by a difficult-to-treat gene called NDM, say researchers from the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Only two antibiotics work to treat it – and the drugs are… Read more: ‘Nightmare bacteria’ cases rising in the US

Read more on post. Labubu dolls have become a $27 status symbol. Now, high-end brands are testing whether fans are willing to pay luxury prices for crystal-encrusted Labubus or $2,500 bags with the ugly-cute monster. While Labubu mania is new, luxury labels have capitalized on cuteness with other characters from Snoopy to Totoro. Luxury industry… Read more: How luxury brands are tapping into the Labubu craze

Read more on post . The Government is to examine new legislation to address the growing number of Russian “shadow-fleet” vessels passing through Irish-controlled waters. Department of Defence secretary general Jacqui McCrum said the move was one of a number of measures being taken by her department to counter potential hybrid threats to Irish underwater… Read more: New laws needed to tackle Russian ‘shadow-fleet’ threat, says Department of Defence official

Read more on post. Ford is attempting to boost sales of its crucial F-150 pickup truck before the end of the third quarter by offering special financing to consumers with less-than-perfect credit ratings. The move includes offering consumers with subprime credit — those with a FICO score below 620 — lower interest rates offered to… Read more: Ford offers special financing to riskier F-150 buyers with lower credit scores

Read full article on post. DOES 30 YEARS of the same live dance musical performance not eventually get a little stale? According to Michael Flatley, the Irish-American Lord of the Dance himself, it does not. Ahead of the 30th anniversary of his hit stage production, Flatley was speaking in Dublin city today, across the road… Read more: A Michael Flatley press event was packed out today – but he’s back talking dancing, not politics

This post was originally published on this site. Rescuers say at least 20 people have been injured in southern Israel after the Israeli military said a drone was launched from Yemen. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the drone struck the resort town of Eilat on the Red Sea coast, with attempts made to intercept… Read more: Twenty injured in Yemen drone attack on Israel, rescuers and military say

This post was originally published on this site. THERE WERE PLENTY of interesting nuggets from Clayton McMillan’s first big media briefing as Munster’s new head coach two weeks ago. One standout was the New Zealander’s take on the highs and lows Munster’s performance levels tend to hit across a season. “It’s about not necessarily judging… Read more: Munster prepare to step into new era under McMillan

Read the full article on post. Former England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes he would be dead were it not for his wife Coleen helping him manage problems with alcohol. The 39-year-old, United’s record goalscorer, says he was “struggling massively” with his drinking during his playing career and admits he would often do… Read more: Rooney opens up on alcohol struggles in playing days

Read the full article on post. 24 September 2025, 12:53 BST Updated 42 minutes ago A flat tyre meant Mitchell Mann was docked a frame after starting his British Open match against Gao Yang late – but he rallied to win 4-3. The 33-year-old had to abandon his car and started 10 minutes late and… Read more: Mann recovers from car drama at the British Open

Read the full article on post. 24 September 2025, 12:53 BST Updated 42 minutes ago A flat tyre meant Mitchell Mann was docked a frame after starting his British Open match against Gao Yang late – but he rallied to win 4-3. The 33-year-old had to abandon his car and started 10 minutes late and… Read more: Mann recovers from car drama at the British Open

This post was originally published on this site. SPANISH HARLEM MADE most of the running under Danny Mullins to register a decisive success in the Guinness Kerry National at Listowel. Trained by Willie Mullins, he appeared the champion trainer’s second string with Paul Townend on You Oughta Know but he fell early on the final… Read more: Spanish Harlem delivers Kerry National success for Willie Mullins

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This post was originally published on this site.Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has announced the launch of ATM Travel Tech, a new co-located event that will debut at ATM 2026, taking place from 4–7 May 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Evolving from its previous role as a high-growth sector on the show floor,… Read more: Arabian Travel Market to launch dedicated Travel Tech show at 2026 edition

This post was originally published on this site.Air Canada has announced its London Heathrow to Ottawa non-stop flights will continue for Winter 2025-26, ensuring year-round connectivity between the United Kingdom’s largest airport and Canada’s capital city. Flights are available for booking now at aircanada.com, through Air Canada Contact Centres, and via travel agents.

This post was originally published on this site.Hotels remain the most popular accommodation choice for travellers visiting Latin America’s main capitals, but short-term rentals are gaining ground, attracting two very different traveller segments: high-spending international visitors, as well as domestic or regional travellers with more moderate purchasing power. This is the central finding of Mabrian’s… Read more: Hotels versus Short-Term Rentals: What Do Urban Travellers to Latin America Actually Demand?

This post was originally published on this site.Finnair has launched the Finnair for Business SAF service for corporate customers keen to help reduce aviation emissions and boost the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Available to members of the Finnair for Business program, the new SAF service allows companies to monitor the flight emissions that… Read more: Finnair launches emissions-cutting service for businesses

Read more on post. ADVERTISEMENT “Giorgio Armani, Milano, for love’’ at the Brera Art Gallery opens today, mere weeks after the celebrated designer’s death at the age of 91. Featuring 129 Armani looks from the 1980s through the present day, the exhibition places his creations among celebrated Italian masterpieces by such luminaries as Raphael and… Read more: Giorgio Armani creations interplay with Italian masterpieces at new Milan exhibition

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Read more on post. ADVERTISEMENT The cast of the hit TV show Dawson’s Creek, which ran from 1998 to 2003, came together earlier this week for a reunion charity event in New York City.   The cast, including Michelle Williams, Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson, took the stage at the Richard Rodgers Theater on Monday… Read more: ‘Dawson’s Creek’ reunion sees James Van Der Beek make surprise appearance amid cancer battle

Read more on post. This year’s Booker Prize shortlist features an epic globetrotting love story between two young Indians; a man in the throws of a midlife crisis who undertakes a road trip across the US; a successful actor whose life is thrown into dissary by the appearance of a man who may or may… Read more: Booker Prize 2025: Kiran Desai, David Szalay and Andrew Miller among shortlisted authors

Read more on post. On April 10, 1999, I was in the producer’s chair in Studio 4 in RTÉ while we aired a special episode of a live Saturday night chat show called Kenny Live, hosted by Pat Kenny. The show was paying its respects to the late actor and comedian, Dermot Morgan, who died… Read more: Brian’s back – what’s so funny about peace, love & understanding?