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Ireland Issues Orange Weather Alerts Amidst Cold Snap

Ireland and parts of the UK face severe weather alerts for snow and ice; Katesbridge, County Down recorded -6°C, the coldest temperature on the island, prompting warnings about icy travel conditions, potential snow, and risks near frozen waterways. England and Wales face amber warnings, with up to 4...

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Historic Turner Watercolor Exchange Marks 250th Anniversary

In a historic exchange marking the 250th anniversary of Turner's birth, 38 watercolors from the Vaughan Bequest will be displayed in Edinburgh from the Dublin collection for the first time, while the Scottish collection will be exhibited in Ireland, fulfilling the collector's conditions for display.

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Irish Teen's Sexuality Exploration Leads to Bullying

In Dublin, teenager Lily confronts bullying and self-harm after exploring her sexuality following a trip to San Francisco, finding support from a gay friend and a queer mentor.

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CNMV Sanctions Twitter for Fraudulent Ads, Potential Fine Up to €10 Million

The Spanish financial regulator, CNMV, has launched sanction proceedings against Twitter International for allowing Quantum AI's fraudulent ads on X, using deepfakes of public figures and leading to potential large-scale financial scams; the potential fine is up to 10% of Twitter's revenue or €10 mi...

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Winter Solstice Illuminates 5,000-Year-Old Irish Passage Tombs

Ireland's Newgrange and Slieve Gullion passage tombs, dating back approximately 5,000 years, are precisely aligned with the winter solstice sun; Newgrange with the rising sun, and Slieve Gullion with the setting sun, showcasing advanced astronomical knowledge of prehistoric builders.

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Russian General Killed in Moscow Bombing

Lt Gen Igor Kirillov, a Russian general, was killed by a bomb hidden in a scooter that detonated as he left a residential building in Moscow on Tuesday. The incident raises concerns about security and potential internal conflict.

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Anna Haugh's Big Irish Food Tour: A Culinary Journey Across Ireland

Celebrity chef Anna Haugh embarks on a culinary journey across Ireland in a new BBC series, "Anna Haugh's Big Irish Food Tour," premiering January 6th, featuring celebrity guests and exploring local Irish food and culture.

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Zero Hunger
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Friel's 29 Plays to be Staged Across Ireland

A five-year project, FrielDays – a Homecoming, will stage all 29 plays by Brian Friel across Counties Donegal, Derry, and Tyrone in Ireland from 2025, culminating in the centenary of his 1929 birth, using unique locations to enhance audience engagement.

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Donegal Tweed Seeks Protected Status to Fight Cheap Imitations

Irish Donegal tweed weavers are seeking EU Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status to combat cheaper imitations, following a similar successful campaign for Harris Tweed in Scotland; this would restrict the use of "Donegal tweed" to products made in Co. Donegal.

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Israel Closes Embassy in Ireland Amidst Widespread Criticism

Israel closed its embassy in Ireland, a decision criticized by diplomats, political leaders, and the Irish Jewish community for its strategic shortsightedness and human cost; this contrasts with Israel maintaining embassies in countries with equally negative stances towards it, highlighting inconsis...

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Palestinian Children Arrive in Ireland for Medical Care Amidst Gaza Crisis

Eight Palestinian children arrived in Dublin on October 26th for medical treatment, part of a larger Irish initiative to receive up to 30 patients from Gaza following the October 7th Hamas attack and the subsequent Israeli military offensive, which resulted in over 45,000 reported deaths in Gaza.

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Donegal Garda Car Death: Family to Challenge Non-Prosecution Decision

Rebecca Browne, 21, died in May 2023 after being struck by a Garda patrol car in County Donegal, Ireland; the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) announced that no prosecutions would follow, leading to the family planning a legal challenge due to a lack of communication and transparency.

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