International

Japan PM Takaichi basks in historic election triumph | National

Japan PM Takaichi basks in historic election triumph | National

Japanese shares rose to record highs Monday after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s conservatives won a histo...

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JD Vance Booed at Olympics Opening Ceremony | Entertainment

JD Vance Booed at Olympics Opening Ceremony | Entertainment

Athletes got cheers at Friday’s 2026 Olympics opening ceremony in Milan, Italy, and U.S. Vice President JD Vance ...

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In Finland’s forests, soldiers re-learn how to lay anti-personnel mines | National

In Finland’s forests, soldiers re-learn how to lay anti-personnel mines | National

Finland is barely out of the treaty banning them but the country’s armed forces are already training soldie...

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Ukraine says Abu Dhabi talks with Russia ‘substantive and productive’ | National

Ukraine says Abu Dhabi talks with Russia ‘substantive and productive’ | National

A first day of talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States aimed at brokering an end to the war in Ukrain...

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Ethiopia denies Trump claim mega-dam was financed by US | National

Ethiopia denies Trump claim mega-dam was financed by US | National

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Tuesday denied claims by President Donald Trump that the country’s n...

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Currency

From protests to a €12m claim: Developer of proposed Coolock Ipas centre sues for damages

From protests to a €12m claim: Developer of proposed Coolock Ipas centre sues for damages

The former Crown Paints factory in Coolock was the scene of daily protests and violent confrontations when the disused site was earmark...

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The Chinese factory that opened in the U.S. and clobbered its rivals

The Chinese factory that opened in the U.S. and clobbered its rivals

MORAINE, Ohio—President Trump spent much of last year courting foreign investment in U.S. factories, promising to replace jobs lost to ...

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“We weren’t out there selling”: How partner talks for Boundless turned into an acquisition

“We weren’t out there selling”: How partner talks for Boundless turned into an acquisition

Dee Coakley was ready for the next “big leap” for her business Boundless, but hadn’t exactly decided on pursuing a sale. “By 2024, we w...

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Larry Murrin and the proxy war consuming Bord Bia: Rewinding the week that was

Larry Murrin and the proxy war consuming Bord Bia: Rewinding the week that was

In March 2021, at the height of the pandemic, Tom sat down with aviation entrepreneur and investor Declan Ryan. Covid had grounded flee...

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A rock and a hard place: Nature concerns and “unauthorised” piping sinks Healy-Rae quarry planning bid

A rock and a hard place: Nature concerns and “unauthorised” piping sinks Healy-Rae quarry planning bid

An Coimisiún Pleanála has refused permission to a Healy-Rae company to continue work at a Co Kerry quarry over concerns with potential ...

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Scrums and sliding doors moments: Paul Wallace reflects on life in and out of rugby

Scrums and sliding doors moments: Paul Wallace reflects on life in and out of rugby

Listening to Paul Wallace tell his story, you’re reminded of how bad Irish rugby was during those years when he was very, very good. Th...

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