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Smartphones and computers are exempt from Trump's global tariffs, US announces
Smartphones and computers are exempt from Trump's global tariffs, US announces
Recovering pope out and about again at favourite Rome Basilica
Recovering pope out and about again at favourite Rome Basilica
Iran delegation arrives in Oman for high-stakes nuclear talks with the US
Iran delegation arrives in Oman for high-stakes nuclear talks with the US
Hamas official says delegation on its way to Cairo for Gaza truce talks
Hamas official says delegation on its way to Cairo for Gaza truce talks
Judge says US can deport pro-Palestinian student protester
Judge says US can deport pro-Palestinian student protester
At least 69 killed in thunderstorms in India and Nepal
At least 69 killed in thunderstorms in India and Nepal
Friday
11 Apr 2025
Imperious Leinster obliterate Glasgow to reach Champions Cup semi-finals
Imperious Leinster obliterate Glasgow to reach Champions Cup semi-finals
Ex-Abercrombie chief has dementia and is unfit to stand trial on sex trafficking charges, lawyers say
Ex-Abercrombie chief has dementia and is unfit to stand trial on sex trafficking charges, lawyers say
Hundreds laid off at Canada car plant as Mark Carney says US trade talks to start next month
Hundreds laid off at Canada car plant as Mark Carney says US trade talks to start next month
Three people killed and one injured after small plane crashes into Florida road
Three people killed and one injured after small plane crashes into Florida road
US inflation and unemployment rates may increase under tariffs, says New York banks regulator
US inflation and unemployment rates may increase under tariffs, says New York banks regulator
Investigation into AI tool 'Grok' on social media site X launched by Irish privacy watchdog
Investigation into AI tool 'Grok' on social media site X launched by Irish privacy watchdog
Tariff negotiations between US and EU to begin on Monday
Tariff negotiations between US and EU to begin on Monday
Spain's public broadcaster calls for 'debate' over Israel's participation in Eurovision
Spain's public broadcaster calls for 'debate' over Israel's participation in Eurovision
Siemens executive, wife and three children dead after helicopter crash in New York's Hudson River
Siemens executive, wife and three children dead after helicopter crash in New York's Hudson River
Michelle Obama addresses divorce rumours and recent absences from political events
Michelle Obama addresses divorce rumours and recent absences from political events
'They feel that nobody is paying attention': Gazans suffer as Israel continues strikes
'They feel that nobody is paying attention': Gazans suffer as Israel continues strikes
Mo Salah signs new two-year contract at Liverpool
Mo Salah signs new two-year contract at Liverpool
Debunked: A new conspiracy theory claims 14 countries signed a treaty to ban natural conception
Debunked: A new conspiracy theory claims 14 countries signed a treaty to ban natural conception
China announces countermeasures against US by raising tariffs from 84% to 125%
China announces countermeasures against US by raising tariffs from 84% to 125%
Taliban publicly executes three men for murder this morning
Taliban publicly executes three men for murder this morning
Thursday
10 Apr 2025
Tottenham held to 1-1 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt as Europa League tie in the balance
Tottenham held to 1-1 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt as Europa League tie in the balance
Six people killed after helicopter crashes into New York's Hudson River
Six people killed after helicopter crashes into New York's Hudson River
New York Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the fatalities during a press conference.
95th-minute goal leaves Manchester United frustrated in Lyon
95th-minute goal leaves Manchester United frustrated in Lyon
Donald Trump admits 'cost' from his 'beautiful' tariff war - while claiming win over EU
Donald Trump admits 'cost' from his 'beautiful' tariff war - while claiming win over EU
Scottie Scheffler makes strong start to Masters defence as Justin Rose takes early lead
Scottie Scheffler makes strong start to Masters defence as Justin Rose takes early lead
Debunked: Fake BBC video claims Olena Zelenska 'failed' in attempt to flee husband Volodymyr
Debunked: Fake BBC video claims Olena Zelenska 'failed' in attempt to flee husband Volodymyr
'Foreign threat actor': Donie O'Sullivan tackles US extremists in new documentary
'Foreign threat actor': Donie O'Sullivan tackles US extremists in new documentary
EU suspends countermeasures to Trump tariffs for 90 days to 'give negotiations a chance'
EU suspends countermeasures to Trump tariffs for 90 days to 'give negotiations a chance'
Trump’s sudden u-turn follows a wave of market volatility not seen since the early stages of Covid.
AI surge to double data centre electricity usage by 2030
AI surge to double data centre electricity usage by 2030
Wednesday
9 Apr 2025
Israeli military seizing 'large areas' of Gaza as 23 Palestinians killed by Israeli strikes
Israeli military seizing 'large areas' of Gaza as 23 Palestinians killed by Israeli strikes
Trump announces 90-day tariff 'pause' on countries that 'have not retaliated', ratchets up China rate to 125%
Trump announces 90-day tariff 'pause' on countries that 'have not retaliated', ratchets up China rate to 125%
Global tariffs from the US came into effect last night and resulted in mass market panic.
Irish MEPs ask EU to assess legality of German plan to deport Irish Palestine activists
Irish MEPs ask EU to assess legality of German plan to deport Irish Palestine activists
Germany’s next Chancellor Friedrich Merz agrees deal to form new government with rival party
Germany’s next Chancellor Friedrich Merz agrees deal to form new government with rival party
Trump's Greenland plans 'gravely concerning', says Iceland's PM ahead of referendum on EU talks
Trump's Greenland plans 'gravely concerning', says Iceland's PM ahead of referendum on EU talks
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Children in EU-funded Greek asylum seeker centre diagnosed with acute malnutrition
Children in EU-funded Greek asylum seeker centre diagnosed with acute malnutrition
Some fans are running absolutely wild during the Minecraft movie 'Chicken Jockey' scene
Some fans are running absolutely wild during the Minecraft movie 'Chicken Jockey' scene
The disruption has reached such a level that one Irish cinema is putting on a special screening so viewers can go as crazy as they like (within reason).
China retaliates with 84% levy on US goods as Trump says pharma tariffs coming 'very shortly'
China retaliates with 84% levy on US goods as Trump says pharma tariffs coming 'very shortly'
Trump has previously expressed discontent at the success of pharmaceutical companies based in countries such as Ireland.