Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in pole position to form new Irish government

Musk’s new role in Trump’s government is today’s ‘ugh’ moment in US politics. There will be many more | Emma Brockes

As we enter the era of Trump 2.0, reaction-fatigue to his bizarre decisions is already setting in – and it’s only been eight days. So here we are, back to the era of waking up to headlines that ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Any line of separation between Fox News and the US government is about to vanish | Margaret Sullivan

Fox News hosts are publicly bemused to see their colleagues tapped for cabinet positions. In private, they’re more shocked. When Donald Trump tapped a Fox News host this week to run the mighty US ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Nigeria’s terror group Lakurawa is nothing new – it exists because of government’s failure: analysts

World - Yahoo News - November 18

Irish general election to be officially called

Taoiseach Simon Harris is expected to announce the date for a general election later.

What's at stake in the Irish general election?

After growing speculation, the Irish prime minister has called a general election.

Ball fined for homophobic comment

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball is fined $100,000 by the NBA for making an "offensive and derogatory" comment in a courtside interview.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 18

The US consumer is fine (but no better)

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World - Financial Times - November 20

The Best M.L.B. Player at Each Position

The Dodgers, Yankees and Guardians were the only clubs with two players selected by our expert.

Sports - The New York Times - November 17

Why Real Madrid and Mbappe are struggling to find form

Watch Match of the Day pundits Theo Walcott, Stephen Warnock and Julien Laurens analyse Real Madrid's poor form since the arrival of summer signing Kylian Mbappe after their 3-1 defeat to AC Milan ...

Ancelotti: I've found fix for poor Madrid form

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has said he believes he has found the solution to his team's problems and is hopeful results will follow.

Sports - ESPN - November 8

Volkswagen and Rivian Form Joint Venture, Deepening Alliance

The new agreement, which builds on an earlier announcement, calls for the German automaker to invest $5.8 billion in Rivian, a maker of electric vehicles.

Business - The New York Times - November 12

Democratic Governors Form a Group to Oppose the Trump Administration

The group’s leaders, Govs. JB Pritzker of Illinois and Jared Polis of Colorado, are ambitious Democrats likely to try to fill the party’s looming leadership void.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Next tropical weather threat forming in the Caribbean

The last day of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season is Nov. 30, but as we near that finishing line, the Caribbean has other thoughts in mind.

Kylian Mbappé's poor form will end - Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti has backed Kylian Mbappé to end his poor run of form, starting with Real Madrid's return to LaLiga action at Leganés on Sunday.

Sports - ESPN - November 23

Raya warns Arsenal of 'in-form' Gyökeres' threat

David Raya has warned his Arsenal teammates that Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyökeres is a "top player in form" as Mikel Arteta urged his strikers to find their ruthless streak to keep their ...

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Sixth form college teachers strike over pay

The National Education Union says 2,000 members are taking part in a walkout over pay.

Martin Truex Jr. snags Busch Light Pole at Martinsville

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Martin Truex Jr. may be out of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, but the veteran driver still has compelling goals, as he proved with a pole-winning run on Saturday at ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

Norris on pole for Sao Paulo GP, Verstappen starts 17th

McLaren's Lando Norris takes pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix in a chaotic, crash-strewn qualifying session in which Max Verstappen was 12th.

Max Verstappen produces all-time great victory to wash away Lando Norris’s title hopes

Max Verstappen said he felt as if he was “driving a jet ski” at Interlagos, so wet were the conditions. It looked more like walking on water.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Russell claims Las Vegas F1 GP pole with Verstappen just ahead of Norris

Ferrari’s Sainz second with Alpine’s Gasly in third Verstappen in fifth eyes fourth title in row, Norris sixth George Russell absolutely shone in claiming pole position for the Las Vegas Grand ...

World - The Guardian - November 23

Norris will 'do everything' to keep hopes alive as Russell takes pole

Lando Norris says he will "do everything" possible to keep the F1 drivers’ championship alive in the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Norris defies orders to help Piastri and Verstappen loses the Qatar pole to Russell

Lando Norris ignored team orders as he handed his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri the win the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix in a one-two finish for the team

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Kylie Jenner’s vodka seltzer deal signals China VC investor’s global push

Neil Shen’s HongShan has struggled to invest its $9bn cash pile in a weak domestic market and tough US controls

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

What’s wrong with Britain’s economy? With Sam Bowman

Is the UK failing to build for its future?

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Irish Leader Plans to Call Election Later This Week

Simon Harris, Ireland’s prime minister, said Tuesday that he would dissolve Parliament later this week, setting the stage for a general election by the end of the month.

World - The New York Times - November 5

'We are ready': Irish general election to be called on Friday

Simon Harris, the leader of Fine Gael, told Irish broadcaster RTÉ News that the likely polling day will be Friday 29 November.

Taoiseach announces Irish general election for 29 November

Announcement comes as polls show Simon Harris’s Fine Gael and coalition partners Fianna Fáil in position to win fourth term. Ireland will hold a general election on 29 November, the prime minister, ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

'Unique' Healy set for place in Irish record books

Having drawn level with Brian O'Driscoll on 133 Ireland caps last weekend, Cian Healy's record-setting career has been one characterised by resilience.

Jury finds McGregor liable for sexual assault

A civil jury in Ireland has found that mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor sexually assaulted a woman in a hotel penthouse after a night of heavy partying.

Sports - ESPN - November 22

Voters 'don't see' Ireland's healthy bank balance

Voters in the Republic of Ireland go to the polls on Friday for the country's general election.

Sinn Féin optimistic but breakthrough unlikely in Irish election

Mary Lou McDonald’s party has risen to second place in the polls but analysts say the chances of victory are slim. Sinn Féin, the former political wing of the IRA, is hoping to stage a last-minute ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Voters take to the polls in Irish general election

Polling stations are open in the Republic of Ireland until 22:00 local time on Friday.

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