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US, UK air strikes target Houthi sites in Yemen

Heavy US and British air strikes pounded targets in rebel-held Yemen early this morning after weeks of disruptive attacks on Red Sea shipping by Iran-backed Houthi forces acting in solidarity with Hamas. The Houthis have carried out a growing number of attacks on what they deem to be Israel-linked shipping …

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Israel to defend itself against Gaza genocide case

Israel will defend itself at what it describes as “atrocious” allegations it is committing “genocide” in Gaza, in a closely watched landmark case before the UN’s top court. South Africa has launched an emergency case at the International Court of Justice arguing that Israel stands in breach of the UN …

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UK and US carry out strikes against Houthis in Yemen

The United States and Britain have started carrying out strikes against targets linked to Houthis in Yemen, four US officials said, the first time strikes have been launched against the Iran-backed group since it started targeting international shipping in the Red Sea late last year. Strikes have already been carried …

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NDP needs to expand but inflation limits options

The scale of investment under the National Development Plan (NDP) needs to be increased, because the projections underpinning it now underestimate future needs, new research has found. But the report by the Economic and Social Research Institute warns that labour shortages and other severe capacity constraints in the economy mean …

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Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to tax fraud charges

US President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty in federal court in Los Angeles to tax charges stemming from business dealings that have also prompted an impeachment probe of his father, according to CNN. Hunter Biden, 53, stands criminally accused of failing to pay $1.4 million (€1.3 million) …

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Conan O’Brien traces Irish roots to Co Limerick village

US comedian and TV host Conan O’Brien has visited an Irish village where his great-grandfather is from as he traces his Irish roots. O’Brien has fronted three US TV shows since 1993 including Late Night and the Tonight Show. He has been posting to social media about his travels in …

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76 closure orders issued to food businesses in 2023

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland issued 76 closure orders in 2023, while 13 other enforcement orders were handed out over other issues. The authority said it is disappointed to see a 19% increase in enforcement orders on 2022, and reminded businesses to “train staff appropriately to produce, serve, and …

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UN ‘deeply concerned’ by detentions of Afghan women

The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has said it was “deeply concerned” by “recent arbitrary arrests and detentions” of Afghan women, accused of flouting hijab rules set by Taliban authorities. The Afghan government quickly dismissed the statement from the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) as “propaganda”. Media reports and …

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Serial objectors lose appeal in case covered by RTÉ investigation

Serial planning objectors John and Michael Callaghan have lost an appeal against a housing development planned for Co Cork. The details of the planning application process for the development featured in the RTÉ Investigates programme, ‘The Planning Trap’ which looked at so-called go-away payments made in the planning appeals system. …

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