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Beware the phoney, flaccid consensus on events such as Storm Éowyn or Covid

We cannot afford to have a process of self-justification end up in a policy whitewash...

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The public may not care who gets to speak in the Dáil, but they do care about being taken for fools

Problem ultimately wasn’t about low-stakes speaking time or terrible political nous: it was over a proposal that utter...

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Government plans to 'fast-track' establishment of new US-based trade body in response to Trump

The Tánaiste also wants to set up a separate body to advise Irish businesses on the trade challenges....

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Ireland is signing up to a definition of anti-Semitism that has been used against Irish politicians

Prominent Irish politicians - including President Michael D Higgins and Simon Harris - have been accused of anti-Semitis...

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Paramedic reveals reality of Fife A&E ambulance queues leaving patients suffering

The stark reality was laid out during a visit by a senior Labour politician who branded the situation a "moral injury"....

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Save elephants, save biodiversity

The recent deaths of several elephants raise questions about our commitment to wildlife conservation....

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UK voters want ministers to prioritise growth over net zero, poll finds

Voters in the UK say they want the government to prioritise economic growth over net zero, pollsters have found. Exclusi...

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Save elephants, protect biodiversity

The recent deaths of several elephants raise questions about our commitment to wildlife conservation....

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Donald Trump’s fast-moving tariff plans put Maine Republicans in tricky positions

While Sen. Susan Collins said the tariffs would create "a significant burden," state-level Republicans applauded the pre...

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Could Trump’s DEI backlash flow into London? The law will get in the way first

Trump's push on an anti-DEI agenda is starting to cause a headache at global businesses. But what is the law around this...

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‘We wash our hands off Ablakwa, may all his sins be upon you’

Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin The Minority Caucus in Parliament has expressed disapproval of Samuel Okudzeto ...

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'The Tale of Lady Ok'

The other day, I watched 'The Tale of Lady Ok,' a story that depicts the harsh realities of the slave system during the ...

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Overcoming fear of flying

We all have become nervous about flying these days, especially on budget carriers, after a series of air accidents here ...

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Joe Biden signs with major Hollywood talent agency weeks after presidency

The agency announced the news on Monday, just over a week since Biden left the White House and was sworn in on January 2...

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Independent undecided on hung parliament call

A key independent MP is yet to decide which party to support if the looming federal election results in a hung parliamen...

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Letter: Guantanamo idea bad for nation

Our felonious President Trump announced plans to use Guantanamo Bay in Cuba to create a mass detention facility for up t...

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Letter: Congress not doing its job

The U.S. Constitution clearly states:...

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Letter: Time to stand for our heroes

Do you know who retired General Mark A. Milley is and what he did? Milley served as the 20th chairman of the Joint Chief...

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One student stabbed as Police arrest 20 Salaga SHS students over violent clash

Following a free-for-all altercation, the Salaga Police have arrested twenty pupils from Salaga Senior High School in th...

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Australian democracy 'under stress but not in crisis'

The major parties are being urged to restore trust with disenfranchised Australians who think they are failing them as d...

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Elon Musk biggest gainer in Trump’s Iron Dome for America

SpaceX, the leader in launching US spy and military satellites, has already launched missile-detection satellites for th...

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DAVID MILLS: First of all, do no harm, Mr. Trump

The executive order to stop USAid and the State Department from giving out foreign aid and to stop aid workers from aidi...

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Lakers thrash Clippers with Luka Doncic watching from the bench

LeBron James has 26 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and his new teammate looks on approvingly throughout a 122-...

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Delhi Elections 2025: 8.1% Voter Turnout in First Three Hours | ABP NEWS

Voting for the 70 assembly seats in Delhi began at 7:00 AM today, with the first three hours already completed. By 9:00 ...

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Delhi Election 2025: "People Will Vote for Work, Honesty, and Goodness": CM Atishi

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi visited the revered Kalkaji Mandir before casting her vote in the 2025 Assembly Elections, s...

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Give It To Me Bi: Could Celebrity Bisexuality Alter Our Nation’s Numbers?

‘Miley, Billie Joe, Freddie: Could Celebrity Bisexuality Alter Our Nation’s Numbers?’ is the February edition of o...

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Red Wall Labour MPs want tougher message on immigration

The informal group's members come from seats where Reform UK is gaining ground....

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Mahakumbh 2025: PM Modi Arrives at Prayagraj for MahaKumbh Dip Amid Delhi Elections | ABP NEWS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at Prayagraj Airport today. He is set to take a holy dip at the Sangam during t...

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I Am The Best Candidate For Ekiti, Says Otunba Fayose

Otunba Emmanuel Fayose, a governorship hopeful in the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State, has s...

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Boost tourism by expanding multiple-entry visas to more Chinese cities, says pro-Beijing party

A pro-Beijing labour group has called for an expansion of the multiple-entry visa scheme to other mainland Chinese citie...

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Gachagua: Ruto Tried to Buy My Resignation for Ksh. 2 Billion

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua continued his ongoing attacks against President William Ruto on Tuesday, this t...

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Rubio Says Costa Rica to Receive US Aid Freeze Waiver

The Secretary of State said the Central American nation is a trusted partner in the war on drugs and the countering of i...

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CS Muturi Faces Pressure from Elders to Address Strained Relations with Ruto

Elders from Embu, Meru, and Tharaka Nithi counties have implored Public Service CS Justin Muturi to engage in talks with...

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China’s DeepSeek AI model and its unintended consequences

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to transform virtually all aspects of human interactions with machines...

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Chalmers urged to take over tax on big tech amid Trump’s threats

Media companies say the matter of forcing tech platforms to either pay for news content or face new taxes is too importa...

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USAID direct hires put on leave worldwide, except those deemed essential

A notice posted online Tuesday gives the workers 30 days to return home and targets the aid agency's six-decade mission ...

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USPS Temporarily Stops Accepting Inbound Parcels From China, Hong Kong

This comes just days after President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending the duty-free exemption for low-v...