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Varadkar resignation will not prompt early general election — Martin: While Mr Martin said he was surprised by the Taoiseach’s announcement, he insisted that the ...
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Google Workers Protest Cloud Contract With Israel's Government: Google employees are staging sit-ins and protests at company offices in New York and California ...
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Quick Glance: Google restructuring operations and relocating roles to 'hubs' to fund AI investments
- Google is implementing staff layoffs and transferring certain roles to 'hubs' to secure funds for artificial intelligence investments.
- The finance and real estate teams are being affected by the downsizing, with some roles being moved overseas.
- Through the consolidation of finance teams in Bangalore, Mexico City, Dublin, Chicago, and Atlanta, Google aims to enhance efficiency and operate around the clock.
- The restructuring is driven by the substantial shift towards artificial intelligence in the tech industry, prompting Google to allocate more resources to this domain.
Rwanda bill latest: Sunak says first Rwanda asylum flights will take off in '10-12 weeks' - BBC News
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Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
Politicians must stand up to 'increasingly violent' anti-migrant protests, warns Tánaiste
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Micheál Martin pledges further cost of living supports and tax cuts in bid to woo voters
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Another ex-State Department official alleges Israeli military gets 'special treatment' on abuses
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ArcaneDoor hackers exploit Cisco zero-days to breach govt networks: Cisco warned today that a state-backed hacking group has been exploiting two zero-day ...
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Supreme Court will decide if Trump has immunity in election case: The Supreme Court seems highly skeptical of former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute ...
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Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Supreme Court will take up the legal fight over ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers
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About 1 in 4 US adults 50 and older who aren't yet retired expect to never retire, AARP study finds
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Micheál Martin: We cannot go into government with Sinn Féin over its EU policies: The Tánaiste and Fianna Fáil leader was speaking as the party’s Ard Fheis got ...
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UTME 2024: Nigerians lambast JAMB over examination 7 a.m. exam schedule: JAMB Spokesperson Fabian Benjamin told PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday that the examination ...
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‘I nearly chickened out the night before’ – Leo Varadkar says on stepping down as Taoiseach
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Vice President Harris announces final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing
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Quick Glance: Biden's Landmark Staffing Mandate for Nursing Homes
- The Biden administration has implemented first-ever staffing requirements for nursing homes to enhance care quality.
- The rule mandates 24/7 registered nurses and a minimum of 3.48 hours of care per resident daily.
- Industry voices concerns over staff shortages, estimating a need for over 100,000 additional workers.
- The new regulations will be phased in and could potentially lead to facility closures for non-compliance.
Leo Varadkar to reveal why he stepped down as Taoiseach on the Late Late Show: Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will appear on this week’s Late Late Show in his ...
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South Korean Youth Activists Take Government to Court over Climate Crisis: In South Korea, a court heard from youth climate activists and their families ...
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Senate passes reauthorization of key US surveillance program after midnight deadline
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Russia Threatens More Strikes on Ukraine Over US Aid: Russia threatened to step up strikes on Ukraine in response to the US vote to provide new military aid to ...
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Rwanda bill: Government and Lords face another voting showdown: Rishi Sunak said there will be no more delays to his asylum plan and Parliament will sit and ...
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Tánaiste visits refugee camp during Middle East visit: Tánaiste Micheál Martin has visited a UNRWA Palestinian refugee camp south of the Jordanian capital Amman ...
rte.ie/news/world/2024/0424/1445317-tanaiste-visit/
Rains in Sharjah: Remote work for government departments extended till April 17: Extra day allotted for work from home after heavy rains on Tuesday
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Tánaiste says no row over budget among party leaders: Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said there was no row at the party leaders meeting about budget promises.
rte.ie/news/politics/2024/0421/1444830-ireland-politics/
As India’s smallest state votes, a broken hydro plant takes centerstage: Sikkim’s hydropower dream of huge revenues has turned into a nightmare due to ...
aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/18/a-flash-flood-and-a-quiet-sale-highlight-indias-sikkims-hydro-problems
Performing arts to be compulsory in CBC syllabus, says Machogu : Every school expected to take part in the performing arts competitions.
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62% of Uganda's forensic experts untrained, AG report: Only 14 of the 37 technical staff in the institution have undergone training ranging from basic to ...
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Republican states urge Congress to reject DEI legislation: A host of Republican-led states are urging Congress to reject two Democrat-sponsored bills aimed at ...
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Micheál Martin criticises ‘absurd’ claims by Israeli ambassador on Irish attitude to Hamas
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/14/micheal-martin-criticises-absurd-claims-by-israeli-ambassador-on-irish-attitude-to-hamas/
Modi Urges Strong Government Amid Global Unrest: India Votes: Each day, Bloomberg journalists take you across a selection of towns and cities as they gear up for ...
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Irish budget: Government ran €8.3bn surplus last year: The Irish government ran a budget surplus of €8.3bn (£7.1bn) last year.
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Varadkar warns against ‘toxicity’ of political debate as Harris elected taoiseach
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Do Kwon Lost to the SEC. The U.S. Is Piling Up Other Crypto Wins, Too.: The decision was the latest in a series of federal court wins bolstering regulators’ ...
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'Difficult to comprehend' Gaza bombing campaign - Martin: Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said it was "very difficult to comprehend" what he ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0423/1445100-micheal-martin-middle-east/
Micheál Martin: More housing, a bumper tax package, and the ‘hard reality’ of the split Vat rate
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Micheál Martin wants patent referendum delayed for ‘proper preparation’: Martin claimed the proposal was not due to the overwhelming defeats of the family and ...
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Biden is seeking higher tariffs on Chinese steel as he courts union voters: President Joe Biden wants to triple U.S. tariffs on steel from China ...
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Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
- US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.
- During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.
- The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.
- The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
Ireland will soon formally recognise State of Palestine, Tánaiste tells Dáil: Ireland and some other EU states to announce formal recognition of Palestine once ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/09/ireland-will-soon-formally-recognise-state-of-palestine-tanaiste-to-tell-dail/
Biden says US support for Philippines, Japan defense 'ironclad' amid growing China provocations
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Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan
- President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.
- The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.
- The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".
- The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.
MPs summon minister Babalanda over caliber of newly appointed assistant RDCs: “What roles are the Assistant RDCs going to play that the RDCs and Deputy RDCs are ...
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Govt to give 'serious consideration' to Stardust redress: Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said that the Government will give "serious ...
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Tánaiste to stress Ireland's 'unwavering support' during trip to Rafah border
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Leo Varadkar: United Ireland 'should never be about money': Mr Varadkar reacted to a study which suggested the initial cost could be between €8bn and €20bn a ...
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Biden considering Australia's request to drop prosecution of Julian Assange: President Joe Biden says he's considering a request from Australia to drop the ...
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Quick Glance: Contemplating Prosecution Cessation for Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange
- President Joe Biden is contemplating Australia's request to cease the long-standing U.S. effort to prosecute Wikileaks founder Julian Assange for revealing American classified documents.
- There is a disparity in the treatment of Assange and Manning, with Obama shortening Manning's sentence while Assange remains under indictment. Supporters of Assange argue he is a journalist protected by the First Amendment who exposed U.S. military misconduct in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death over $12bn fraud: State media says Truong My Lan’s crimes eroded public trust in ruling Communist party
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Quick Glance: Death Sentence for Real Estate Tycoon in Vietnam's Largest Fraud Case
- Truong My Lan, a prominent businesswoman and real estate tycoon, was sentenced to death in Vietnam's largest financial fraud case, marking a shocking development in the country's escalating anti-corruption campaign.
- Born in 1956, Lan founded the Van Thinh Phat company with her family in 1992, which grew to become one of Vietnam's richest real estate firms linked to some of Ho Chi Minh's most valuable properties.
- She was accused of using the bank as her cash cow, illegally controlling it between 2012 and 2022, and using thousands of 'ghost companies' in Vietnam and abroad to give loans to herself and her allies.
- Her arrest in October 2022 falls within a period of increased anti-corruption efforts in Vietnam ramping up since 2022, impacting the country's economic outlook and unsettling foreign investors.
House passes reauthorization of US spy program after GOP upheaval: The U.S. House has passed a bill to reauthorize and provide sweeping reforms of a key U.S ...
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More ministers would ease pressure on 'overloaded departments' — Tánaiste
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Takeaways: Iran's attack on Israel raises fears of a wider war: The unprecedented attack by Iran on Israel early Sunday ratcheted up regional tensions ...
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Fianna Fáil 'the party of action on housing', says Martin: Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin has said that Fianna Fáil is the ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0413/1443307-fianna-fail-ard-fheis/
The Hidden Costs of Homeownership Are Skyrocketing: Rising insurance premiums, property taxes and maintenance costs show little sign of abating ...
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Government suffers fresh Rwanda Bill defeat in Lords: Peers maintain stand-off with government over flagship controversial Rwanda deportation plan.
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Detective series Bergerac confirmed for return featuring Jersey locations: A new series of Bergerac has been commissioned with six dramas being filmed over the ...
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Live updates: New Taoiseach Simon Harris names his Cabinet : The new Cabinet has arrived in the Dáil chamber.
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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.
UNRWA schools provide hope to young Palestinians in Jordan: Set up to accommodate refugees fleeing the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, Talbieh camp near Amman is home to ...
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Inhumanity on grand scale seen in denial of basic aid items: There is a far more sinister undercurrent to the denial of goods to people who have been blockaded ...
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First photo of Insta-famous magpie released: The first photo of a famous magpie has been released after it was revealed the bird is due to be reunited with a ...
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Leo Varadkar to make last visit to NI as taoiseach: He will attend the first meeting of the North-South Ministerial Council in more than two years.
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Leo Varadkar to meet with Northern leaders in last major job as Taoiseach: Varadkar will formally resign as coalition leader on Monday evening
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Tánaiste to meet aid workers at Rafah border crossing: More than two million registered Palestinian refugees live in Jordan, the largest number of all UNRWA ...
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Politicians should 'respect each other better' - Varadkar: Politicians have a responsibility not to encourage toxicity in public debate ...
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‘You spent €2bn at the weekend’: How Eamon Ryan tackled Micheál Martin over giveaway promises
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Micheál Martin – Fundamental reform must happen in wake of Aoife Johnston's death at UHL
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Abu Ghraib survivors bring their torture claims to a US court: Twenty years ago this month, photos of abused prisoners and smiling U.S. soldiers guarding them at ...
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Varadkar: 'It has been the most fulfilling and rewarding time of my life'
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Judge in Trump’s classified files case agrees to protect witness identities: The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case against former ...
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Quick Glance: Judge to Redact Witness Names in Trump's Case
- The federal judge overseeing Donald Trump's case agreed to protect potential government witnesses.
- The dispute over witness information in pretrial documents has slowed down the case.
- The judge agreed to protect witness identities but refused to seal the substance of witness statements.
- In light of prior criticisms, the judge appears to ease tensions by redacting witness names.
Calls to expel Israeli ambassador 'simplistic' - Martin: Tánaiste Micheál Martin has described calls from opposition parties to expel the Israeli ...
rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0412/1443292-fianna-fail-ard-fheis/
Government to extend Citywest hotel lease for refugees out to May 2025: Around 81,000 people who fled the war in Ukraine and a further 8,000 international ...
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Micheál Martin dismisses Willie O’Dea's 'short-sighted' criticism: Tánaiste says: 'Willie is looking at it totally through the lens of the party ...
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Varadkar resigns as Taoiseach with ‘no regrets’ as Harris loyalists eye promotion
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/09/varadkar-resigns-as-taoiseach-with-no-regrets-as-harris-loyalists-eye-promotion/
Coping with Famine: Never throughout history has there been a time when there has not been a devastating famine in some part of the world. In our lifetime ...
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How Biden Can Win on the Economy: Stop Mass Layoffs: The federal government awards approximately $700 billion per year in federal contracts; what if the Biden ...
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Simon Harris, the ‘TikTok Taoiseach,’ Is Ireland’s New Leader: The 37-year-old was sworn in Tuesday as the country's youngest ever leader, replacing Leo Varadkar ...
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Sinn Féin claims Government 'deliberately made a choice' to underfund cancer services
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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/
Head of Defence Forces to be promoted to four-star general rank if successful in bid for EU post
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/04/08/government-will-promote-head-of-defence-forces-to-four-star-general-rank-if-successful-for-eu-post/
Lack of data sharing on road crashes 'nonsense' - Martin: The lack of sharing of data on road collisions is "nonsense" and should be resolved ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0411/1442989-road-deaths/
Micheál Martin defends Simon Harris’ knowledge of EU and all-island issues: Micheál Martin defends Simon Harris’ knowledge of EU and all-island issues: A ...
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Fianna Fáil grassroots ‘optimistic’ about outdoing Sinn Féin in local elections: Party members express views on targets, party leaders and potential coalition ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/14/fianna-fail-grassroots-optimistic-about-local-elections-amid-sinn-fein-competition/
‘Get underage children off your apps’, Tánaiste warns social media giants: Government will force internet companies if they do not do so voluntarily ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/13/get-underage-children-off-your-apps-tanaiste-warns-social-media-giants/
Micheál Martin hit by second round of online fake cryptocurrency ads: It is understood that a number of cryptocurrency scam ads were posted on social media site ...
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Miriam Lord: Harris’s first ardfheis as leader hears You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet ... a promise or a threat?
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/07/miriam-lord-harris-first-ardfheis-as-leader-hears-you-aint-seen-nothin-yet-a-promise-or-a-threat/
Stardust campaigner 'very annoyed and angry' at Dáil apologies made by two TDs
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Varadkar to undertake final engagement as Taoiseach in NI: Leo Varadkar will undertake his final engagement as Taoiseach today when he visits Northern Ireland ...
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