Indonesia train crash traps passengers in women-only carriage
Indonesia train crash leaves dead and others trapped when a commuter train hit a stopped women-only carriage about an hour after an earlier collision.
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Senate blocks bid to bar Trump from ordering military action against Cuba
Senate 51-47 blocks resolution that would have required congressional approval for any Trump military action against Cuba, leaving the White House free.
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Woman in her 40s dies after assault in Waterford
Woman in her 40s dies after an assault in Grange Heights, Waterford. Gardaí arrested a man; they are appealing for witnesses, CCTV or dash-cam footage.
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Markets Price End to Iran War as Oil Falls 16%
Oil falls 16% as investors bet U.S.–Iran fighting may pause, sending stocks higher. WTI $94.41, Brent $94.75 — drivers and consumer impact explained.
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Guangdong power shock: prices near 680 yuan after gas squeeze
Guangdong’s electricity prices surged to nearly 680 yuan per megawatt-hour amid a gas supply squeeze linked to Iran war tensions, impacting China’s
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Mr Trump rushed off stage after gunman opens fire at Washington gala
About 2,600 people sheltered after a man ran past a security checkpoint and fired near the hotel during the Correspondents' Dinner; an officer was treated.
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Reports of gunfire force evacuation at White House Correspondents' Dinner
Reports of gunfire near the White House Correspondents' Dinner prompted an evacuation that cut short a live televised event attended by President Trump.
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Thousands at risk after Everest warning system left to rust
Locals say an Everest warning system for a glacial lake has fallen into disrepair and missed promised checks, putting Chhukung and other residents at risk.
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Skye Newman: Two Dublin sell-outs cement breakout year
Skye Newman sold out two nights at Dublin’s Olympia. Named BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2026 with BRIT and MOBO nominations, her Top‑20 debuts boost her appeal.
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Kremlin internet clampdown stokes public anger
The Kremlin internet clampdown is disrupting daily life and business in Russia, sparking widespread public anger and raising economic and political risks.
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Fake AI victims fuel cases for attacking Iran
Fake AI-generated images claiming Iranian victims are being used to spread disinformation and justify attacks, highlighting the growing challenge of
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AI sped up strikes on Iran, experts warn of 'decision-compression'
AI tools helped U.S. and Israeli forces carry out rapid strikes on Iran, prompting experts to call this 'decision compression' and warn of wider risks.
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Guangdong gas shock pushes electricity prices to three-year high
Guangdong gas price shock cut LNG deliveries, sending spot power rates to 680 yuan/MWh and prompting more coal use, raising energy costs for industry.
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Middle East war clouds Trump‑Xi summit plans
Middle East war is reshaping the Trump-Xi summit: higher oil prices, Gulf security risks and Beijing's energy exposure may dominate talks in May.
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Gold jumps as Trump extends Iran ceasefire
Gold rose after the White House extended a ceasefire with Iran, easing oil and dollar moves and prompting a risk-on market shift that lifted bullion.
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Phone data links Latin American fighters to Sudan's RSF
Phone and geolocation data by CIG link devices with Spanish settings at ports and hubs tied to supply routes for Colombian mercenaries in Sudan's RSF.
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EU's Kallas: Gaza reconstruction will cost $71bn
Kaja Kallas says Gaza reconstruction will cost about $71bn after talks with the UN and World Bank; the EU will host a donor conference to seek pledges.
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Ireland to grow under all forecast scenarios, Finance Department says
Dept. of Finance spring forecast: growth in baseline, adverse and severe scenarios despite energy shocks; Government weighing supports vs. building buffers.
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Patrick Muldoon dies aged 57
Patrick Muldoon, known for Days of Our Lives and Starship Troopers, has died aged 57. Colleagues paid tribute as outlets reported his passing and career.
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Copper falls as Hormuz blockade clouds peace deal
Copper slips below $5.80 as a planned Strait of Hormuz blockade raises energy costs and LME stockpiles, clouding demand forecasts and tech costs.
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Why Western anti-war protests are muted on Iran
Why are Western anti-war protests muted on Iran despite public outrage? This article explores the factors influencing limited protests amid global
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Five towns added to Living City scheme
Drogheda, Dundalk, Athlone, Letterkenny, and Sligo join the Living City scheme, offering property owners tax relief for refurbishment and regeneration
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Uisce Éireann plans €500m for eastern water supply
Uisce Éireann allocates over €500m for eastern Ireland water projects, supporting 30 upgrades in Dublin over the next decade to improve water
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Beaumont governance failures 'astounding', PAC told
Beaumont Hospital's governance failures raise concerns as the Comptroller warns the Public Accounts Committee about significant procurement and financial
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Allotment demand soars across Ireland
Demand for allotments in Ireland is rising sharply, with Dublin waiting lists surpassing ten years. Learn why communities seek more urban gardening spaces
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