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Irish rap group Kneecap joined an international aid convoy to Cuba, delivering 300 kg of humanitarian supplies and using their platform to denounce the U.S. embargo as collective punishment. The visit comes as Cuba’s power grid suffered a total blackout after the Trump administration ordered Venezuela to halt fuel shipments, leaving the island without oil imports for three months. President Miguel Díaz‑Canel met the activists, warned of possible U.S. aggression, and reiterated that Cuba’s political system is not open to negotiation. The episode underscores growing civil‑society solidarity with Cuba amid a deepening energy and economic crisis.
The Scottish Parliament rejected the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill, voting 57 to 69 against it. The legislation would have made Scotland the first UK nation to legalise assisted dying, featuring strict safeguards such as dual‑doctor certification and...
A London High Court hearing saw three victims of IRA bombings sue former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams for a token £1 in damages, alleging he pushed the IRA to carry out attacks in England during the 1990s. The claimants argue that...
Israel announced that its jets struck a Tehran suburb, killing Ali Larijani, Iran’s de‑facto security leader, along with Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani in separate raids. The Israeli government framed the operation as part of a broader campaign to destabilise Tehran and...
A senior Fórsa official labeled Ireland's remote‑working legislation a “lame duck”, arguing it offers only lip‑service and lacks enforcement. The union prefers to address flexible‑working rights through collective bargaining rather than rely on the statutory right to request remote work....
A Dublin district judge condemned the Irish state’s reliance on unregulated “special emergency arrangements” (SEAs) for vulnerable children, labeling it a national scandal. SEAs, privately provided apartments, holiday lets or hotel rooms, house over 1,000 children without health‑watchdog inspections or...
President Donald Trump warned that the United States could hit Iran’s strategic Kharg Island oil hub again "just for fun," after claiming the first strikes had largely destroyed the facility. Iran’s foreign minister warned of retaliation against U.S. energy assets...
Keith Duggan’s road‑trip piece spotlights Hermann, Missouri, a small town founded by German immigrants in 1837 that has reinvented itself as a heritage‑driven tourist destination. The town’s historic red‑brick architecture, wineries—including the nation’s oldest family‑owned Puchta Winery—and seasonal festivals attract...
Former Irish Justice Minister Alan Shatter has launched a High Court defamation lawsuit against People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy over an X post that falsely claimed Shatter met convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The allegation originated from a misread...
Doctors at three Irish acute hospitals performed four wrong‑site surgeries in the past two years, including an operation on the wrong testicle. The incidents involved a testicle, a leg, oral structures and another genital organ, prompting criticism from patient advocates....
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced support for Philomena’s Law, a bilateral agreement that will prevent Irish mother‑and‑baby home survivors living in Britain from having their state benefits reduced because of compensation received from Ireland’s redress scheme. The joint communique at...
Scotland’s recent Six Nations victories over France and England showcase the power of an aggressive mental approach combined with high‑tempo play. By dominating the first 20 minutes, the Scots forced larger opponents into aerobic fatigue, turning physical dominance into a...
U.S. President Donald Trump told Fox News he is "not happy" with Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, while claiming the war will end "very soon," prompting oil prices to slip below $90 a barrel. The United States and Israel...
A medical council fitness‑to‑practice committee found Dr C guilty of poor professional performance after he inappropriately exposed a Defence Forces officer’s breast during a September 2022 consultation at the Curragh Camp. The panel also determined he failed to document the exam...
Irish household wealth has hit a record €724,000 per family, yet 38 percent of assets sit in low‑yield deposits. The Central Bank reports Ireland has one of the lowest investment participation rates in Europe, with only about 2.3 percent in equities and...
