Politics
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Independence Day
Extreme heat and thunderstorms induced chaos, but didn't stop Americans celebrating 4 July
Despite the weather, the mood was joyous, with chants of “USA! USA! USA!” breaking out on the streets of Washington DC.
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Ukraine War
Putin and Zelenskyy have 'very good' phone calls with Trump ahead of Nato summit
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dynamic pricing
Ticket buyers to see how many seats remain at each price while queuing online
EU Commissioner Michael McGrath is due propose legislation in November.
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North Dublin
Council launches probe into developer as homeowners left without vital EV charging points
Residents have argued that planning conditions required ‘all’ car park spaces to have the capability to charge an EV.
Saturday
4 Jul
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The week that was
'This has been blown out of proportion': Two winners and three losers of the week
An embarrassing rejection, the beginning of a presidency and the rushing through of new laws before the summer recess.
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Independence Day
JD Vance blasts people who speak of America's 'imperfections' rather than its 'greatness'
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IFAC
Government borrowing to top up its saving funds was always a 'very real possibility', says McGrath
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Funeral
'We will miss him terribly': Family and political leaders honour legacy of David Andrews
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Ali Khamenei
'We must avenge the blood of our leader': Crowds throng Tehran for Khamenei funeral ceremonies
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Surrealing in the Years
Surrealing in the Years: Who would have thought Ukraine wouldn't want our decrepit combat vehicles?
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Independence Day
Trump laments 'attack' on American identity and blasts 'communist menaces', as US turns 250
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Budget 2027
Increasing 40% tax rate threshold in Harris' sights as he voices inheritance tax 'concerns'
Friday
3 Jul
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presidents play
Trump offers running commentary on his predecessors while reading children’s book
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A two-day Cork affair
Taoiseach's old student stomping ground delights von der Leyen as EU presidency kicks off
The European Commission president didn’t get to see too many Cork sights, but the Taoiseach will be satisfied events went off without a hitch.
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ask me anything
Andy Burnham tells Reddit users he won't call an early general election
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rising energy costs
Pinergy's 82% increase in night rate electricity described as 'extraordinary' by Tánaiste
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Kilkenny
Single speed camera responsible for over 30,000 fines 'is unusual', justice minister says
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social media ban
Could the EU ban social media for children? Von der Leyen expects an expert report this month
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eu commission president
Von der Leyen says EU member states hold power to act on Israel sanctions
At a press conference in Cork, Ursula von der Leyen was asked by The Journal why she and the commission are “dragging” their feet on the situation in Gaza and the West Bank.
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kilcoole summer
Why Taylor Swift is unlikely to honeymoon in Wicklow, no matter how hard Simon Harris tries
The Explainer
Ireland just took over the EU presidency, but what does that actually mean?
We’re joined by Barry Colfer, director of research at the Institute of International and European Affairs, to examine what Ireland’s EU presidency actually entails, and what it means for us at home.
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customer service
Consumers can request to speak to human instead of chatbot under new financial services rules
Thursday
2 Jul
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River Lee
Woman hospitalised after multi-car crash in the Jack Lynch Tunnel near Cork city
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UK Labour Party
Morgan McSweeney shares his regrets about his time in UK politics... and his go-to karaoke song
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eu presidency
Warship moves to waters off Cork as French police join gardaí in land-based security operation
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HARE COURSING BILL
Comparison between hares and domesticated pets is 'nonsense', Fianna Fáil TD says
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legal aid row
Taoiseach says legal aid fee was increased so he disagrees with solicitors withdrawing services
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Ursula von der-layed
After a four-hour delay, Ursula von der Leyen arrives for two days of meetings in Cork
