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Trump tariffs will be negative the world over - Lagarde |
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| Follow live updates as ECB chief Christine Lagarde says likely tariffs from US President Donald Trump will be negative across the world. |
Hollywood actor Val Kilmer dies aged 65 |
| Actor Val Kilmer, best known for his role in Top Gun, has died at the age of 65, his daughter Mercedes has confirmed. |
Pharma industry may be golden goose ready for plucking |
| Tariffs are one way for Donald Trump to achieve tax cuts, and Irish-based pharma industry may be a golden goose ready for plucking, writes Sean Whelan. |
Israel set to expand its military operation in Gaza |
| Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced a major expansion of the military operation in Gaza and said large areas of the enclave would be seized and added to the security zones of Israel. |
Man rescued from rubble five days after Myanmar quake |
| A man was pulled alive from the rubble of a Myanmar hotel, officials said, five days after a devastating earthquake hit the country, killing more than 2,800 people. |
'Sheeper by the dozen' - two sets of 6 lambs born on farm |
| A Donegal farmer has his hands full this past fortnight as two sheep on his farm gave birth to six lambs each within a week. |
Spell of sunny weather on the way, says Met Éireann |
| A Met Éireann meteorologist has said Ireland can expect a spell of sunny weather into next week. |
Newly granted speaking time slots to be heard in Dáil |
| New standing orders in the Dáil mean that the Regional Independent group, of which Michael Lowry is a member, will be able to ask questions of Taoiseach Micheál Martin for the first time. |
Calls for scheme to protect children who experience abuse |
| Alcohol Action Ireland has reiterated calls for a police-led, school-based early intervention scheme to safeguard children who experience domestic abuse. |
Unity key at crucial time for global trade - Tánaiste |
| The Tánaiste has held further discussions with EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič as part of an ongoing engagement in preparation for the expected announcement of US tariffs and the impact they will have on EU-US trade. |
'Fundamental' system change needed for autistic children |
| A fundamental system change is needed both in terms of resources and culture for autistic children, the CEO of AsIAm has said. |
Woman strip searched during arrest at protest, Dáil hears |
| One of the women arrested at a protest against Israeli attacks on Gaza at Leinster House was ordered to strip naked and subjected to "absolutely disgusting" treatment, the Dáil has heard. |
Man, 70s, dies following fire in Monaghan housing complex |
| A man in his 70s has died following a fire at a housing complex in Monaghan. |
Small rise in claims submitted to injuries board in 2024 |
| The number of personal injuries claims submitted to the Injuries Resolution Board last year rose by 1% to 20,318 when compared with 2023 - but still remain well below pre-pandemic levels. |
Tributes paid to screen 'icon' Val Kilmer |
| Tributes have flooded in for acting great and "icon" Val Kilmer following his passing aged 65. |
Deportation order 'purely political' - Irish protester |
| An Irish citizen living in Berlin, has vowed to fight their deportation order, issued following alleged actions at pro-Palestine protests. |
UK introduces new electronic travel permit for Europeans |
| European visitors to the UK will have to purchase an electronic permit in advance for trips from today, as the UK government follows other countries in seeking to strengthen immigration security by screening people before they cross its borders. |
Galway CoCo sign off on new social housing development |
| Galway County Council has signed contracts for a social housing development on a derelict area in Ballinasloe town centre. |
'I killed her', man guilty of woman's murder told gardaí |
| A 37-year-old man has been found guilty of the murder of his partner in Co Meath almost three years ago. |
Irish citizens say they were ordered to leave Germany |
| Two Irish citizens living in Berlin have been issued with deportation orders for involvement in pro-Palestinian protests in the German capital, they have said in a statement. |