Record Irish Tax Revenue: A Windfall Threatened by US Policies
Ireland's 2023 tax revenue hit a record \$108 billion, a 23% increase driven by Apple's \$11 billion tax payment and rising income tax. However, this prosperity is threatened by potential US tariffs and tax code changes.
Record Irish Tax Revenue: A Windfall Threatened by US Policies
Ireland's 2023 tax revenue hit a record \$108 billion, a 23% increase driven by Apple's \$11 billion tax payment and rising income tax. However, this prosperity is threatened by potential US tariffs and tax code changes.
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48% Bias Score
Pop-up Shops: A Booming Trend for Fashion Businesses
Pop-up shops, temporary retail spaces, are experiencing a surge in popularity, with their numbers doubling in the UK and Ireland over the past decade. Two Northern Irish fashion businesses, Jamie Online and Kindred of Ireland, utilize pop-ups to engage customers, test markets, and boost brand awaren...
Pop-up Shops: A Booming Trend for Fashion Businesses
Pop-up shops, temporary retail spaces, are experiencing a surge in popularity, with their numbers doubling in the UK and Ireland over the past decade. Two Northern Irish fashion businesses, Jamie Online and Kindred of Ireland, utilize pop-ups to engage customers, test markets, and boost brand awaren...
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40% Bias Score
The Priests Conclude 50-Year Career with Farewell Concert
The Priests, a classical music trio comprised of three Catholic priests, concluded their almost 50-year career with a final concert in Belfast after achieving platinum album sales and performing for popes and royalty.
The Priests Conclude 50-Year Career with Farewell Concert
The Priests, a classical music trio comprised of three Catholic priests, concluded their almost 50-year career with a final concert in Belfast after achieving platinum album sales and performing for popes and royalty.
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28% Bias Score
Housing Crisis Fuels Recruitment Crisis in Dublin and London
Soaring housing costs in Dublin and London are causing recruitment crises, forcing companies like Ryanair and Supermacs to purchase housing for staff, costing millions, while public sector recruitment also suffers due to unaffordable rents and lagging pay increases.
Housing Crisis Fuels Recruitment Crisis in Dublin and London
Soaring housing costs in Dublin and London are causing recruitment crises, forcing companies like Ryanair and Supermacs to purchase housing for staff, costing millions, while public sector recruitment also suffers due to unaffordable rents and lagging pay increases.
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44% Bias Score
Ireland Joins Genocide Case Against Israel at ICJ
Ireland joined South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ on Monday, focusing on the legal definition of intent, amid rising international concern over the high death toll in Gaza (at least 45,885 since October 7, 2023) and strained relations between Ireland and Israel following the clos...
Ireland Joins Genocide Case Against Israel at ICJ
Ireland joined South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ on Monday, focusing on the legal definition of intent, amid rising international concern over the high death toll in Gaza (at least 45,885 since October 7, 2023) and strained relations between Ireland and Israel following the clos...
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48% Bias Score
Luxury Travel Expands with New Italian Trains and Sustainable Caribbean Hotel
Two new luxury travel options are launching: Italian-themed trains with Michelin-star dining (from £2,900 per night) and a sustainable Turks and Caicos hotel (from £1,225 per night), reflecting growing demand for unique and sustainable experiences.
Luxury Travel Expands with New Italian Trains and Sustainable Caribbean Hotel
Two new luxury travel options are launching: Italian-themed trains with Michelin-star dining (from £2,900 per night) and a sustainable Turks and Caicos hotel (from £1,225 per night), reflecting growing demand for unique and sustainable experiences.
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32% Bias Score
Irish Soldier Jailed for Rape; Sentence Unsuspended Due to Contradictory Testimony
An Irish soldier, Kielan Mooney, 30, from Derry, was jailed for eight-and-a-half years for raping a woman in a Dublin hotel in July 2021; the judge refused to suspend the sentence after two former partners contradicted character references, revealing Mooney had little to no contact with his children...
Irish Soldier Jailed for Rape; Sentence Unsuspended Due to Contradictory Testimony
An Irish soldier, Kielan Mooney, 30, from Derry, was jailed for eight-and-a-half years for raping a woman in a Dublin hotel in July 2021; the judge refused to suspend the sentence after two former partners contradicted character references, revealing Mooney had little to no contact with his children...
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32% Bias Score
Leinster Edges La Rochelle in Tense Champions Cup Encounter
Leinster edged a hard-fought 16-14 win against La Rochelle at Stade Marcel Deflandre, securing their 12th straight victory and the top spot in Pool 2 of the Champions Cup; despite La Rochelle's strong first-half performance, a crucial try and penalties secured Leinster's win.
Leinster Edges La Rochelle in Tense Champions Cup Encounter
Leinster edged a hard-fought 16-14 win against La Rochelle at Stade Marcel Deflandre, securing their 12th straight victory and the top spot in Pool 2 of the Champions Cup; despite La Rochelle's strong first-half performance, a crucial try and penalties secured Leinster's win.
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32% Bias Score
€2.5bn Russian Aircraft Dispute Heads to Court
In Dublin, a €2.5bn (£2.1bn) legal battle is underway between aircraft lessors and insurers (including Lloyd's, AIG, and Chubb) over 400 planes stranded in Russia after Western sanctions, with the trial expected to last months and potentially reach a multi-million euro legal cost.
€2.5bn Russian Aircraft Dispute Heads to Court
In Dublin, a €2.5bn (£2.1bn) legal battle is underway between aircraft lessors and insurers (including Lloyd's, AIG, and Chubb) over 400 planes stranded in Russia after Western sanctions, with the trial expected to last months and potentially reach a multi-million euro legal cost.
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40% Bias Score
Ireland Intervenes in ICJ Case Against Israel Over Gaza
Ireland officially requested to intervene in South Africa's case against Israel at the ICJ for alleged genocide in Gaza on January 7th, 2025, citing potential violations of the UN Genocide Convention and arguing for a broader interpretation of genocide to prevent impunity; this follows Ireland's rec...
Ireland Intervenes in ICJ Case Against Israel Over Gaza
Ireland officially requested to intervene in South Africa's case against Israel at the ICJ for alleged genocide in Gaza on January 7th, 2025, citing potential violations of the UN Genocide Convention and arguing for a broader interpretation of genocide to prevent impunity; this follows Ireland's rec...
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36% Bias Score
Israel Closes Embassy in Dublin Amidst Heightened Tensions with Ireland
Israel closed its embassy in Dublin in December 2023, impacting long-standing ties despite continued cultural exchange programs, such as the Israel-Ireland Friendship League's Bloomsday celebration. The closure follows recent tensions due to Irish criticism of Israeli policies and reported antisemit...
Israel Closes Embassy in Dublin Amidst Heightened Tensions with Ireland
Israel closed its embassy in Dublin in December 2023, impacting long-standing ties despite continued cultural exchange programs, such as the Israel-Ireland Friendship League's Bloomsday celebration. The closure follows recent tensions due to Irish criticism of Israeli policies and reported antisemit...
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44% Bias Score
U.S. Surgeon General Calls for Alcohol Warning Labels Due to Cancer Risk
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy advocates for alcohol warning labels, citing evidence linking alcohol consumption to seven types of cancer, resulting in an estimated 100,000 annual U.S. cancer cases and 20,000 deaths, with similar impact globally, and calls for Congressional approval for changes t...
U.S. Surgeon General Calls for Alcohol Warning Labels Due to Cancer Risk
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy advocates for alcohol warning labels, citing evidence linking alcohol consumption to seven types of cancer, resulting in an estimated 100,000 annual U.S. cancer cases and 20,000 deaths, with similar impact globally, and calls for Congressional approval for changes t...
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44% Bias Score