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America should mind their own business and tech companies trading in the EU must obey EU rules!
US hits out at EU for fining Elon Musk's X www.bbc.com/news/article...
US hits out at EU for fining Elon Musk's X www.bbc.com/news/article...
Elon Musk's X fined €120m over 'deceptive' blue ticks
The European Commission says the social media site is opening its users up to scams and impersonations.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM
America should mind their own business and tech companies trading in the EU must obey EU rules!
US hits out at EU for fining Elon Musk's X www.bbc.com/news/article...
US hits out at EU for fining Elon Musk's X www.bbc.com/news/article...
It is entirely wrong that the UNIFIL mission is being ended!
Defence Forces come under 'small arms fire' in Lebanon www.rte.ie/news/2025/12...
Defence Forces come under 'small arms fire' in Lebanon www.rte.ie/news/2025/12...
Defence Forces come under 'small arms fire' in Lebanon
Members of the Irish Defence Forces have come under "small arms fire" in south Lebanon.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM
It is entirely wrong that the UNIFIL mission is being ended!
Defence Forces come under 'small arms fire' in Lebanon www.rte.ie/news/2025/12...
Defence Forces come under 'small arms fire' in Lebanon www.rte.ie/news/2025/12...
Even as a kid I knew intuitively when people, often adults were being racist or sectarian though I hadn’t the language to understand the definition of those words. So did most other kids - apart from those who seemed hell-bent on being cruel and nasty
Holocaust survivors call on Nigel Farage to apologise over alleged antisemitic comments
Exclusive: Group’s open letter says Reform UK leader must take responsibility for behaviour as a schoolboy
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December 5, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Even as a kid I knew intuitively when people, often adults were being racist or sectarian though I hadn’t the language to understand the definition of those words. So did most other kids - apart from those who seemed hell-bent on being cruel and nasty
Honestly I will not be surprised if they kick this can down the road again but I very sincerely hope not
ATM the Israeli government is listening to no one
EBU meets over Israel's Eurovision future www.rte.ie/entertainmen...
ATM the Israeli government is listening to no one
EBU meets over Israel's Eurovision future www.rte.ie/entertainmen...
EBU meets over Israel's Eurovision future
Israel's participation in next year's Eurovision Song Contest is being debated at a two-day meeting of member broadcasters at the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) headquarters in Geneva, which began ...
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December 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Honestly I will not be surprised if they kick this can down the road again but I very sincerely hope not
ATM the Israeli government is listening to no one
EBU meets over Israel's Eurovision future www.rte.ie/entertainmen...
ATM the Israeli government is listening to no one
EBU meets over Israel's Eurovision future www.rte.ie/entertainmen...
Fully about time that the Israeli government is called out for this behavior
Taoiseach: Criticism of Israeli policy not anti-Semitism www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
Taoiseach: Criticism of Israeli policy not anti-Semitism www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
Taoiseach: Criticism of Israeli policy not anti-Semitism
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has told the Dáil that he objects to Israel's "consistent messaging" that "if you're not onside, you're offside".
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December 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Fully about time that the Israeli government is called out for this behavior
Taoiseach: Criticism of Israeli policy not anti-Semitism www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
Taoiseach: Criticism of Israeli policy not anti-Semitism www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
I’m not at all sure how Ukraine can be in a strong position when trump keeps undermining them?
Ukraine must be in 'strongest possible position' in talks www.rte.ie/news/world/2...
Ukraine must be in 'strongest possible position' in talks www.rte.ie/news/world/2...
Ukraine must be in 'strongest possible position' in talks
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said it was good that peace talks to end the war in Ukraine were ongoing, but that it was necessary to make sure Ukraine was in the strongest possible position.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
I’m not at all sure how Ukraine can be in a strong position when trump keeps undermining them?
Ukraine must be in 'strongest possible position' in talks www.rte.ie/news/world/2...
Ukraine must be in 'strongest possible position' in talks www.rte.ie/news/world/2...
The world, led by the UN if necessary, must point blank refuse to recognise any territorial gain by Russia even if that’s without America
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw...
Russia-Ukraine war live: Putin holding talks with US envoys at Kremlin on Ukraine peace plan
Meanwhile, Zelensky says some things
www.bbc.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The world, led by the UN if necessary, must point blank refuse to recognise any territorial gain by Russia even if that’s without America
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw...
Now he threatens Europe. No surprise there!
America take note. This is not the talk of someone pursuing peace
Russia is ready if Europe wants war, warns Putin www.rte.ie/news/ukraine...
America take note. This is not the talk of someone pursuing peace
Russia is ready if Europe wants war, warns Putin www.rte.ie/news/ukraine...
Russia is ready if Europe wants war, warns Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia was "ready" for war if Europe seeks one, accusing Europe of trying to sabotage a deal on the Ukraine conflict before he met with US envoys.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Now he threatens Europe. No surprise there!
America take note. This is not the talk of someone pursuing peace
Russia is ready if Europe wants war, warns Putin www.rte.ie/news/ukraine...
America take note. This is not the talk of someone pursuing peace
Russia is ready if Europe wants war, warns Putin www.rte.ie/news/ukraine...
Absorbing his the government can move so rapidly when it suits them
Jury trials scrapped for crimes with sentences of less than three years www.bbc.com/news/article...
Jury trials scrapped for crimes with sentences of less than three years www.bbc.com/news/article...
Jury trials scrapped for crimes with sentences of less than three years
The reforms are being brought in to tackle unprecedented delays in the Crown Court.
www.bbc.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Absorbing his the government can move so rapidly when it suits them
Jury trials scrapped for crimes with sentences of less than three years www.bbc.com/news/article...
Jury trials scrapped for crimes with sentences of less than three years www.bbc.com/news/article...
This is completely unacceptable
The result of years of emaciating the NHS and very questionable management by Admins
'Palliative care in NI is a Cinderella service' www.bbc.com/news/article...
The result of years of emaciating the NHS and very questionable management by Admins
'Palliative care in NI is a Cinderella service' www.bbc.com/news/article...
Widower urges personalised pain relief for palliative care patients
A widower is sharing his wife's story ahead of a report on access to palliative care services in NI.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:04 AM
This is completely unacceptable
The result of years of emaciating the NHS and very questionable management by Admins
'Palliative care in NI is a Cinderella service' www.bbc.com/news/article...
The result of years of emaciating the NHS and very questionable management by Admins
'Palliative care in NI is a Cinderella service' www.bbc.com/news/article...
Perhaps the ban in Australia will finally force tech companies to make their products safe or admit that they can’t
It’s the right move by Australia
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It’s the right move by Australia
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Social media ban: Australia won't be intimidated by tech firms, minister tells BBC
Anika Wells says she is 'ready to help' nations that wish to copy Australia's social media ban for under-16s.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Perhaps the ban in Australia will finally force tech companies to make their products safe or admit that they can’t
It’s the right move by Australia
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It’s the right move by Australia
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This is a gross overreaction by garda authorities to a deed that was inspired by kindness
I wonder why?
Garda in High Court 'injury' bid after bicycle probe www.rte.ie/news/courts/...
I wonder why?
Garda in High Court 'injury' bid after bicycle probe www.rte.ie/news/courts/...
Garda in High Court 'injury' bid after bicycle probe
A detective who loaned an unclaimed bicycle out of garda storage to an elderly neighbour during Covid has successfully applied to the High Court to argue that an investigation into the incident caused...
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December 1, 2025 at 8:35 PM
This is a gross overreaction by garda authorities to a deed that was inspired by kindness
I wonder why?
Garda in High Court 'injury' bid after bicycle probe www.rte.ie/news/courts/...
I wonder why?
Garda in High Court 'injury' bid after bicycle probe www.rte.ie/news/courts/...
Can we please give this a rest. Compared to the actions of some in the Tory government, she is a model of probity
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cl...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cl...
Starmer insists Reeves did not mislead public, as OBR explains Budget day publishing error
The Office for Budget Responsibility says publishing details of Reeves's Budget early was not an intentional leak, nor the work of a hostile actor.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Can we please give this a rest. Compared to the actions of some in the Tory government, she is a model of probity
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cl...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cl...
There had best not be an increase in costs from Virgin. The company and the company alone should bear the brunt of the fine
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Virgin Media fined £24m for leaving vulnerable customers 'at risk of harm'
Ofcom has fined Virgin Media after an investigation found it had left thousands of vulnerable telecare customers at risk.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 3:44 PM
There had best not be an increase in costs from Virgin. The company and the company alone should bear the brunt of the fine
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
How does one ask for/accept a pardon seething one denies doing?
More evidence that national leaders are incredibly difficult to hold to account
Next time you’re voting for a president or prime minister- think very carefully
Benjamin Netanyahu seeks pardon www.bbc.com/news/article...
More evidence that national leaders are incredibly difficult to hold to account
Next time you’re voting for a president or prime minister- think very carefully
Benjamin Netanyahu seeks pardon www.bbc.com/news/article...
Benjamin Netanyahu seeks pardon from Israel's president
He denies any wrongdoing in three ongoing trials over allegations of bribery, fraud and breach of trust.
www.bbc.com
November 30, 2025 at 4:24 PM
How does one ask for/accept a pardon seething one denies doing?
More evidence that national leaders are incredibly difficult to hold to account
Next time you’re voting for a president or prime minister- think very carefully
Benjamin Netanyahu seeks pardon www.bbc.com/news/article...
More evidence that national leaders are incredibly difficult to hold to account
Next time you’re voting for a president or prime minister- think very carefully
Benjamin Netanyahu seeks pardon www.bbc.com/news/article...
I must say I agree with the Taoiseach here. It is a pointless and tacky attempt at tokenism with a very weak excuse for its proposal
I have no time for Israel’s current actions and believe the ICC should pursue all those responsible for crimes under its jurisdiction
www.rte.ie/news/politic...
I have no time for Israel’s current actions and believe the ICC should pursue all those responsible for crimes under its jurisdiction
www.rte.ie/news/politic...
Taoiseach calls for Herzog Park proposal to be withdrawn
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has called for a Dublin City Council proposal to rename Herzog Park - named after Belfast-born Chaim Herzog in 1995 - to be "withdrawn in its entirety and not proceeded with".
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November 30, 2025 at 12:57 PM
I must say I agree with the Taoiseach here. It is a pointless and tacky attempt at tokenism with a very weak excuse for its proposal
I have no time for Israel’s current actions and believe the ICC should pursue all those responsible for crimes under its jurisdiction
www.rte.ie/news/politic...
I have no time for Israel’s current actions and believe the ICC should pursue all those responsible for crimes under its jurisdiction
www.rte.ie/news/politic...
One can’t, or at least shouldn’t , blame asylum seekers. This is the direct result of blatant and incompetent mismanagement of those people by those responsible for their care and their policy makers
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Government to ban asylum seekers from using taxis
The ban is set to come in February and any exemptions will have to be signed off by the Home Office.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
One can’t, or at least shouldn’t , blame asylum seekers. This is the direct result of blatant and incompetent mismanagement of those people by those responsible for their care and their policy makers
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We have a severe and unaffordable housing crisis - therefore these reforms are needed to reset the rental market
In my view, housing is a social service therefore should be controlled as much as is needed
Early blow for rent reforms by exodus of small landlords www.rte.ie/news/analysi...
In my view, housing is a social service therefore should be controlled as much as is needed
Early blow for rent reforms by exodus of small landlords www.rte.ie/news/analysi...
Early blow for rent reforms by exodus of small landlords
The Government's rental reforms have been dealt an early blow by news this week of an exodus of small landlords, writes Sandra Hurley.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:12 PM
We have a severe and unaffordable housing crisis - therefore these reforms are needed to reset the rental market
In my view, housing is a social service therefore should be controlled as much as is needed
Early blow for rent reforms by exodus of small landlords www.rte.ie/news/analysi...
In my view, housing is a social service therefore should be controlled as much as is needed
Early blow for rent reforms by exodus of small landlords www.rte.ie/news/analysi...
Might not the EU be better without Hungary?
I don’t see how this can be let stand?
Maybe I’m missing something ?
Orban defies EU by promising to keep buying Russian oil www.rte.ie/news/europe/...
I don’t see how this can be let stand?
Maybe I’m missing something ?
Orban defies EU by promising to keep buying Russian oil www.rte.ie/news/europe/...
Orban defies EU by promising to keep buying Russian oil
Hungary's Viktor Orban defied the EU today by promising Vladimir Putin he will keep buying Russian oil, as he attended a Kremlin meeting held in the midst of a diplomatic push to end Moscow's Ukraine ...
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November 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Might not the EU be better without Hungary?
I don’t see how this can be let stand?
Maybe I’m missing something ?
Orban defies EU by promising to keep buying Russian oil www.rte.ie/news/europe/...
I don’t see how this can be let stand?
Maybe I’m missing something ?
Orban defies EU by promising to keep buying Russian oil www.rte.ie/news/europe/...
This is a very disturbing article. As a former social worker - I am embarrassed by this
We need full clarification immediately
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We need full clarification immediately
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Parents threatened by authorities as 1,000 adopted children returned to care
Families seeking help for their children’s complex needs describe threats of police action against them.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 8:47 AM
This is a very disturbing article. As a former social worker - I am embarrassed by this
We need full clarification immediately
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We need full clarification immediately
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Well yes, of course he does when the US is doing his bidding
Putin doubles down on demands for Ukrainian territory ahead of talks with US in Moscow www.bbc.com/news/article...
Putin doubles down on demands for Ukrainian territory ahead of talks with US in Moscow www.bbc.com/news/article...
Putin doubles down on demands for Ukrainian territory ahead of talks with US
The Russian president accuses Kyiv of wanting to fight "to the last Ukrainian" - which he says Russia is also "in principle" ready to do.
www.bbc.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Well yes, of course he does when the US is doing his bidding
Putin doubles down on demands for Ukrainian territory ahead of talks with US in Moscow www.bbc.com/news/article...
Putin doubles down on demands for Ukrainian territory ahead of talks with US in Moscow www.bbc.com/news/article...
Whatever it is, the US actions regarding the “ peace plan” for Ukraine is not mediation
Mediators never have a vested interest in the final settlement unlike America which is absolutely serving its own interests
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Mediators never have a vested interest in the final settlement unlike America which is absolutely serving its own interests
www.bbc.com/news/article...
No real intent in Moscow to engage in peace talks, says von der Leyen
The European Commission chief said the EU would stand with Ukraine and support it "in every way".
www.bbc.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Whatever it is, the US actions regarding the “ peace plan” for Ukraine is not mediation
Mediators never have a vested interest in the final settlement unlike America which is absolutely serving its own interests
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Mediators never have a vested interest in the final settlement unlike America which is absolutely serving its own interests
www.bbc.com/news/article...