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Dáil to Vote on Confidence Motion in Ceann Comhairle as Tensions Escalate

The Dáil is set to vote next Tuesday on a motion of no confidence in Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy, as political tensions surrounding the controversial changes to speaking rights show no signs of abating. Five opposition parties have united to table the motion, claiming that Ms Murphy no...

Trump Targets Ireland in New Pharma Tariff Push

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to introduce tariffs on pharmaceuticals, directly citing Ireland as one of the countries targeted in a move aimed at reshoring America’s drug production industry. Speaking from the Oval Office last night, President Trump claimed that the United...

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Poland Suspends Right to Asylum at Belarus Border Amid Security Concerns

Poland has temporarily suspended the right of migrants arriving via its border with Belarus to apply for asylum, following the signing of a controversial bill into law by President Andrzej Duda. Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who had promised swift action, confirmed the implementation of the new...

Trump Slaps 25% Tariffs on Imported Cars and Parts in Sweeping Trade Shift

US President Donald Trump has announced sweeping new tariffs of 25% on imported cars and car parts, in a dramatic move that threatens to upend global automotive trade and strain ties with key allies. The tariffs, unveiled during an Oval Office address, will take effect on April 2 for imported...

Mysterious Spiral in UK Sky Traced to SpaceX Rocket

Rare glowing swirl caused by frozen rocket fuel from classified US launch

Trump Signs Executive Order to Dismantle U.S. Department of Education

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a controversial executive order to begin the closure of the Department of Education, calling it a “monument to breathtaking failures” and pledging to return its authority and funding to individual states. Speaking from the White House on Thursday, flanked...

Finland Named World's Happiest Country Again, Ireland Rises to 15th Place

For the eighth consecutive year, Finland has been ranked as the world's happiest country, with locals and experts pointing to its strong welfare system and deep connection to nature as key factors in life satisfaction. Ireland has climbed two spots, moving from 17th place in 2023 to 15th in...

US Presents Ukraine Ceasefire Plan to Russia

The US government has proposed an immediate 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, following high-level talks in Saudi Arabia. After two weeks of tense relations with Ukraine, Secretary of State Marco Rubio successfully delivered on President Donald Trump's request for a ceasefire. The...
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