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Bloody Sunday: No perjury charges against former soldiers: The Public Prosecution Service has been investigating fifteen former soldiers and an alleged former ...
bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-68854561
Scotland cerebral palsy football team wins World Championships: Captain Matthew Wynne scored twice as Northern Ireland were defeated in the final.
news.stv.tv/sport/scotland-cerebral-palsy-football-team-wins-world-championships
The Phenomenon of Bernadette Devlin: In 1969, Irish republican socialist Bernadette Devlin was elected to Westminster. We take a look at her best-selling memoir ...
tribunemag.co.uk/2023/04/the-phenomenon-of-bernadette-devlin-2
Australia Plans IRA-Style Act to Drive Green Manufacturing Tilt: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese plans an Inflation Reduction Act-style program to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-10/australia-plans-ira-style-act-to-drive-green-manufacturing-tilt
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Quick Glance: PM unveils ambitious plan to boost local manufacturing
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled an ambitious plan to boost local manufacturing and supercharge Australia's economic growth.
- He announced the upcoming introduction of a 'Future Made in Australia Act' to enhance investment, job creation, and economic opportunities.
- Albanese emphasized the importance of government support for the domestic industry and competing with other countries offering similar subsidies.
- Albanese's plan has been welcomed by various bodies, while Opposition Leader Peter Dutton deemed it unachievable.
Doctors call for smacking to be banned in England and Northern Ireland: Bans have already been introduced in Scotland and Wales in recent years.
itv.com/news/2024-04-17/doctors-call-for-smacking-to-be-banned-in-england-and-northern-ireland
Antrim teen crowned winner of Children's Art Competition: A Co Antrim teen has been crowned overall winner of the 70th Texaco Children's Art ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0417/1444137-art-competition/
Sky and WOW: What you can watch in May: Sky has announced the content that you can watch in May if you have a corresponding subscription. As always, there are .. ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/sky-und-wow-das-kann-man-im-mai-sehen/
‘Average speed’ traffic cameras to be set up on N2, N3 and N5 by autumn: Average speed cameras record vehicles at two distinct points a set distance apart
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/04/15/new-average-speed-traffic-cameras-to-be-in-place-by-autumn/
Dublin-Belfast train to take less than two hours and run hourly after multimillion investment
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/04/09/dublin-belfast-train-to-take-less-than-two-hours-and-run-hourly-after-multimillion-euro-investment/
Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Irish Parliament Votes to Appoint Simon Harris Prime Minister: Irish lawmakers voted Simon Harris to be the next prime minister three weeks after Leo Varadkar ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-09/irish-parliament-votes-to-appoint-simon-harris-prime-minister
Petrol and diesel back to nearly €2 a litre as drivers hit by biggest price rise this year
independent.ie/business/personal-finance/petrol-and-diesel-back-to-nearly-2-a-litre-as-drivers-hit-by-biggest-price-rise-this-year/a1753249448.html
A new exhibition charting a Japanese war photographer’s work in Northern Ireland during the Troubles is opening in Dublin ... Show more www.irishtimes.com/culture/2024/04/11/in-pictures-the-troubles-through-the-lens-of-a-japanese-war-photographer/
Beating children - paediatricians call for a ban in England and Northern Ireland: In Wales and Scotland, hitting children is now banned. Doctors are now calling ...
rp-online.de/panorama/ausland/schlagen-von-kindern-kinderaerzte-fordern-verbot-in-england-und-nordirland_aid-110904845
Woman dies after two-vehicle collision: Police are investigating the incident, which involved two vehicles on Thursday afternoon
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41377774.html
Liverpool must be perfect in run-in, Robertson says: Liverpool cannot afford any more slip-ups if they are to keep their title hopes alive ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/liverpool-must-be-perfect-run-in-robertson-says-2024-04-15/
People aged 43 to 70 urged to do simple check that could turn £800 into £5,500: Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert.com team have shared a tip on how people ...
dailystar.co.uk/real-life/people-aged-43-70-urged-32560382
Huge chunk of UK to be hit by winds up to 55mph for 15 hours: The Met Office said Monday will be the wettest day of the week.
metro.co.uk/2024/04/15/heavy-winds-rain-will-drench-uk-drier-weather-isnt-far-away-20646678/
Dozens of flights cancelled as Storm Kathleen hits UK: Travellers left stranded at cities including Edinburgh, Belfast and Manchester
thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2024/04/06/dozens-of-flights-cancelled-as-storm-kathleen-hits-uk/
Ukrainian Surgeons Perform Successful Brain Surgery on 4-year-old Northern Irish Child
kyivpost.com/post/31247
Titanic Belfast closed after Storm Kathleen damages roof: Titanic Belfast has been closed due to damage caused by Storm Kathleen. Belfast Harbour Police set up ...
rte.ie/news/regional/2024/0406/1442065-titanic-belfast/
In 2019, Boris Johnson promised his Brexit deal would do away with checks on the Northern Irish border.
Five years later ... Show more www.politico.eu/article/northern-ireland-eu-brexit-headache-on-the-irish-border/
Blue Lights review: Series two may be first rate, but there are still too many police dramas on TV
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/blue-lights-series-2-review-episode-1-b2527885.html
United Ireland would cost €8bn to €20bn a year, study suggests: The author of a new report said absorbing Northern Ireland would involve "huge financial ...
bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-68723508
Cost of united Ireland '€20 billion for 20 years' - study: A united Ireland would cost €20 billion every year for 20 years, a new study suggests.
rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0404/1441589-united-ireland/
Most UK dairy farms ignoring pollution rules as manure spews into rivers: Exclusive: 80% of Welsh dairy farms inspected, 69% of English ones, 60% in Scotland and ...
theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/19/most-uk-dairy-farms-ignoring-pollution-rules-as-manure-spews-into-rivers
Oonagh Burns: Women dies after car crash near Bready, Co Tyrone: Oonagh Burns, 35, from the Strabane area, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on ...
bbc.com/news/articles/czkz0pzg1dlo
Simon Harris becomes Ireland’s youngest-ever leader: Simon Harris has become the youngest-ever prime minister of Ireland, officially taking office in Dublin on ...
cnn.com/2024/04/09/europe/simon-harris-ireland-prime-minister-sworn-in-intl/
Quick Glance: Simon Harris Becomes Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister
- Simon Harris has been officially sworn in as Ireland's youngest prime minister, succeeding Leo Varadkar who abruptly stepped down last month. Harris, 37, took the helm of the ruling Fine Gael party but faces challenges as the party trails behind Sinn Fein in polls.
- A rapid riser in Ireland's political hierarchy, Harris has made a name for himself as Health Minister and most recently as Minister for Higher Education and Science. His political identity as a young politician has been marked by both supporters and critics, particularly standing out with younger voters and on social media platforms like TikTok.
- Varadkar's government grappled with challenges such as housing crisis and increasing immigration numbers. Harris inherits a tough political landscape, especially with upcoming elections until March 2025. The political landscape in Ireland has shifted, with Sinn Fein emerging as a rising political force, leading to a shift in the traditional party landscape.
- While Harris sees the idea of a potential reunification of Ireland as a legitimate aspiration, his focus remains on current challenges like housing crisis, rising cost of living, and immigration. Despite political changes and discussions about potential reunification, Ireland's future remains uncertain and complex.
Capital Markets Union best route to rival US IRA, Michel says as Letta outlines sweeping financial sector plan
euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/capital-markets-union-best-route-to-rival-us-ira-michel-says-as-letta-outlines-sweeping-financial-sector-plan/
Can’t agree on the potential cost of a united Ireland? The Germans may have the answer
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/04/cant-agree-on-the-potential-cost-of-a-united-ireland-the-germans-may-have-the-answer/
Cushendall photographer’s work scratches surface of Ukraine war: Pulitzer prize-winning Cathal McNaughton from Cushendall travelled to Ukraine in 2023.
bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-68735037
Ireland's Martin calls for talks on N.Irish political reforms within a year: Discussions on the potential reform of how Northern Ireland's power-sharing ...
reuters.com/world/uk/irelands-martin-calls-talks-nirish-political-reforms-within-year-2024-04-08/
UK House Prices Decline for the First Time in Three Months: UK house prices fell for the first time in three months, suggesting the market may be stagnating due ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-02/uk-house-prices-dip-for-first-time-in-months-nationwide-says
Northern Lights could be visible in UK tonight due to 'geomagnetic storm'www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/northern-lights-could-visible-uk-29013980
Smacking children should be made illegal in England and Northern Ireland, say children's doctors, calling current laws "unjust and dangerously vague" ... Show more
In order to comply with net zero rules, the UK and EU are preparing separate schemes to tax climate-damaging imports.
But it's left Northern Ireland at risk ... Show more www.politico.eu/article/northern-ireland-eu-brexit-headache-on-the-irish-border/
Whisky distillery opens in former Belfast prison: A whisky distillery has been officially opened in the wing of a former Belfast prison ...
rte.ie/news/ulster/2024/0417/1444093-belfast-whisky-distillery/
Solar eclipse 2024: Britons fly to America hoping to catch a glimpse: Specialist travel companies have reported a wave of interest from enthusiasts wanting the ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/solar-eclipse-2024-uk-america-today-map-time-rbbq9tr0n
Paid articlePaid US climate law has boosted solar, batteries; hydrogen, other initiatives lag: The U.S. has doubled the pace of cutting carbon emissions since President Joe ...
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/us-climate-law-has-boosted-solar-batteries-hydrogen-other-initiatives-lag-2024-04-02/
Dozens of firefighters dealing with incident in Belfast: Around 40 firefighters are currently at the scene of an incident in Belfast.
rte.ie/news/regional/2024/0411/1443069-fire-ni/
How climate activists are preparing for the return of Donald Trump: In 2016, Donald Trump's election victory was considered completely absurd by many in the ...
nzz.ch/wissenschaft/nach-donald-trump-ist-vor-donald-trump-klimaaktivisten-bereiten-sich-vor-ld.1823071
Kurt Cobain: The rock star and the rural County Tyrone town: Tyrone relations of Kurt Cobain are marking the 30th anniversary of the Nirvana frontman's death.
bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-68706854
Quick Glance: Frances Bean Cobain: Honoring 30th Anniversary of Her Dad's Death
- Frances Bean Cobain honors her father Kurt Cobain on the 30th anniversary of his death with a heartfelt post on social media.
- She reflects on the loss of her father and the significance of life, death, pain, and joy.
- Frances Bean shares a quote from a letter Kurt Cobain wrote to her before her birth in August 1992.
- Despite losing her father, she emphasizes the importance of love, compassion, and grace in life.
Portadown: Inquiry into claims on-call firefighters took engine to pub: An investigation hears claims alcohol was stored in a fridge at Portadown fire station.
bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-68764265
Derry march: Politicians condemn disorder after Creggan parade: Violence occurred as several hundred dissident republicans paraded in Creggan on Easter Monday.
bbc.com/news/articles/cyrzz8jy7yjo
'Awe-inspiring' UK destination full of natural beauty spots with flights from £30
metro.co.uk/2024/04/19/awe-inspiring-uk-destination-full-natural-beauty-spots-flights-30-20662969/
Hill leaving position as FAI chief executive: Jonathan Hill, the chief executive officer of the Football Association of Ireland, will leave his post at the end ...
rte.ie/sport/soccer/2024/0415/1443605-hill-leaves-his-position-as-fai-ceo/
Guildford pub bombing: Police ‘shun new investigation’ into IRA attack: Force says new law putting an end to Troubles-era cases means it can’t start fresh ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/guilford-pub-bombings-ira-attack-police-surrey-investigation-h8j76vl27
Paid articlePaid Springbok prop returning home after one season at Ulster: Double World Cup-winning prop forward Steven Kitshoff is to return to the Cape Town-based Stormers next ...
reuters.com/sports/springbok-prop-returning-home-after-one-season-ulster-2024-04-06/
Irish Premier Simon Harris Says Housing, Migration Are Priorities: Ireland’s incoming Prime Minister Simon Harris gave his first speech as leader of the Fine ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-06/incoming-irish-premier-says-housing-migration-are-priorities
Paid articlePaid On abortion culture wars, Britain takes a different path: As the U.S. grapples with abortion limits, British lawmakers propose scrapping all legal penalties.
politico.eu/article/abortion-culture-wars-britain/
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Woman told to remove prosthetic breast in crowded airport security line: Dublin Airport apologized after a passenger was told by security to remove her ...
businessinsider.com/woman-told-remove-prosthetic-breast-in-crowded-airport-security-dublin-2024-4
On this day, the great George Best was sent off against Scotland for throwing mud at the referee.
The Northern Ireland international took out his frustration ... Show more
Calls for ceasefire at pro-Palestinian protest in Belfast: Hundreds of people have attended a pro-Palestinian protest in Belfast.
rte.ie/news/regional/2024/0406/1442039-pro-palestine-protest-held-in-belfast/
Elizabeth Day: It took leaving and returning for me to become a Derry girl: As a child, I feared not monsters under my bed but men in balaclavas ...
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/04/13/elizabeth-day-it-took-leaving-and-returning-for-me-to-become-a-derry-girl/
John Magnier’s Coolmore pays €8.925m for 591 acres in Tipperary : Billionaire’s bloodstock operation acquires Killough Castle for €6.5m and farm near Clonmel for ...
irishtimes.com/property/residential/2024/04/11/john-magniers-coolmore-pays-8925m-for-591-acres-in-tipperary/
Fireblight warning — our native hawthorn trees and hedges are at risk: Imports of hawthorn are putting native hawthorn trees and hedges — as well as cotoneaster ...
irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/outdoors/arid-41365858.html
Things to do before you die. Here’s the list.: I don’t know the origin of the phrase “bucket list,” but I’m going to guess that it is a veiled reference to death ...
postandcourier.com/travel/things-to-do-before-you-die-here-s-the-list/article_009b18d8-fda8-11ee-babb-6bb221071ef4.html
The Intelligence: America’s deeply divided electorate: We have combined polling data to make a detailed portrait of the American electorate ...
play.acast.com/s/theintelligencepodcast/the-intelligence-americas-deeply-divided-electorate
Kingsmill massacre an ‘overtly sectarian attack by IRA’, coroner rules: The 10 workmen were murdered on January 5 1976 when their minibus was ambushed outside ...
itv.com/news/utv/2024-04-12/ten-murders-at-kingsmill-an-overtly-sectarian-attack-by-ira-coroner-rules
Why Kesh had to pop the question to Jules during Taylor Swift's Eras Tour: Taylor Swift's Love Story has become a popular song for proposals during her Eras Tour ...
abc.net.au/everyday/taylor-swift-love-story-proposal-jules-and-kesh-melbourne/103663918
Storm Kathleen sweeps across west of UK and Ireland – in pictures: Flights were cancelled and thousands left without power as heavy winds swept across the island ...
theguardian.com/uk-news/gallery/2024/apr/06/storm-kathleen-sweeps-across-west-of-uk-and-ireland-in-pictures
Teen, 17, 'diagnosed over the phone with mobility issues dies of rare cancer': 'Gentle giant' Owen McAfee had a rare form of cancer affecting tissue ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/uk-news/teen-17-diagnosed-over-phone-28932933
‘He chose a different route’: Centenarian Troubles survivor Barney O’Dowd laid to rest
irishtimes.com/crime-law/2024/04/15/he-chose-a-different-route-centenarian-troubles-survivor-barney-odowd-laid-to-rest/
Leaders stress 'business as usual' in Northern Ireland despite DUP turmoil
irishtimes.com/video/politics/2024/04/08/leaders-stress-business-as-usual-in-northern-ireland-despite-dup-turmoil/
Investment to cut travel time on Dublin to Belfast line: Dublin to Belfast journey times on the Enterprise train service are set to be reduced to under two hours ...
rte.ie/news/regional/2024/0409/1442495-dublin-belfast-train/
Sinéad Gleeson: ‘If I go too long without writing I feel a bit off. I can’t imagine not doing it’
irishtimes.com/culture/books/2024/04/07/sinead-gleeson-if-i-go-too-long-without-writing-i-feel-a-bit-off-i-cant-imagine-not-doing-it/
O'Neill calls on Harris to engage in united Ireland talks: Northern Ireland First Minister and Sinn Féin deputy leader Michelle O'Neill has said Fine ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0410/1442794-oneill-taoiseach/
You’ve been getting spaghetti bolognese all wrong – here’s how to make it like a proper Italian
independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/recipes/traditional-spaghetti-bolognese-recipe-b2525669.html
Paid articlePaid Bridgerton makes a PG version of the show for Nicole Coughlan’s Irish Catholic family
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/bridgerton-nicola-coughlan-sex-scenes-b2524274.html
Video shows masked gunmen firing shots over coffin of IRA hitman ahead of funeral
independent.ie/irish-news/video-shows-masked-gunmen-firing-shots-over-coffin-of-ira-hitman-ahead-of-funeral/a583501850.html
Energy transition: The pull effect of the IRA: USA outpaces Europe in greentech growth
handelsblatt.com/unternehmen/industrie/energiewende-die-sogwirkung-des-ira-usa-haengen-europa-bei-greentech-wachstum-ab/100025609.html
Casement Park project could face further delay after waste material discovered on site
irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41373250.html
The Secret Army: the IRA propaganda film forgotten for almost 50 years: The latest Why Everyones Talking About,/why-everyones-talking-abouts, ...
theweek.com/culture-life/tv-radio/the-secret-army-the-ira
Petrol bomb attacks on journalists in Derry after dissident parade condemned as ‘deeply disturbing’
irishtimes.com/crime-law/2024/04/02/petrol-bomb-attacks-on-journalists-in-derry-after-dissident-parade-condemned-as-deeply-disturbing/
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