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Ireland to Hold General Election: What to Know

The Republic of Ireland will hold its first general election in almost five years on Nov. 29, after Prime Minister Simon Harris said he would dissolve parliament on Friday.

World - The New York Times - 7 hours ago

Puerto Ricans brave rain and long lines to vote in a general election that promises to be historic

Puerto Rico is holding elections that will be historic regardless of which of the top two gubernatorial candidates wins

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Irish PM Harris plans to hold general election on November 29

The 38-year-old coalition government leader hopes to capitalise on bumper corporate tax receipts

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Doris to captain Ireland in autumn internationals

Caelan Doris is named Ireland captain for next month's autumn series with Peter O'Mahony not yet back to full fitness.

How the N.F.L. Builds a Fan Base in Ireland

The league is trying to ensure that sponsors, media partners and enthusiasm are in place before committing to playing a game in the country.

Business - The New York Times - October 20

UK workers’ rights reforms to cost businesses £5bn a year

Government’s impact assessment finds companies will face bill for implementing new policies

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Searches in Ireland and Spain targeting crime gang

World - Yahoo News - October 23

Northern Ireland on track for £769mn budget overspend

Stormont executive expects little largesse from UK chancellor as it struggles to balance its books

World - Financial Times - October 28

Man missing at sea lands boat in Ireland

Chris Ellery's boat broke down in the Irish Sea, but he was able to make it to County Wicklow.

Commissioner Roger Goodell has "no doubt" NFL will be playing in Ireland "soon"

The man whose name is on the football believes that footballs with his name on them will be flying around a stadium in Ireland in the not-too-distant future.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 12

Three held on suspicion of murder of one-year-old girl in Northern Ireland

Police treating death of 23-month-old Tavia Michella Ximenes Da Costa in Dungannon on Sunday as murder. Detectives in Northern Ireland have launched a murder investigation after the death of a ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Much of Ireland Is an Ecological Desert. Meet the Man Who Wants to Rewild It.

Eoghan Daltun rewilded his land in West Cork and wants more of Ireland to do the same.

World - The New York Times - October 18

‘It’s desperation’: Ireland’s restaurant industry facing crisis with daily closures

Rise in VAT, inflation and people working from home has led small business owners to demand government support. Blazing Salads, Dillingers, Assassination Custard and Brasserie Sixty Six in Dublin, ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Ireland signs extradition treaty with UAE in effort to catch Kinahan cartel

Daniel Kinahan is one of Europe’s most wanted criminals and prominent member of Dubai-based ‘super cartel’

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Joseph Sua’ali’i joins Skelton and Kerevi in Wallabies squad for UK and Ireland tour

Sua’ali’i one of three uncapped players on 34-man list Will Skelton and Samu Kerevi recalled for first time this year Australia’s big money signing from rugby league Joseph Sua’ali’i looks set ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Wales and Republic of Ireland set up Euro 2025 qualifying playoff final

Wales edge past Slovakia after extra-time winner Northern Ireland and Scotland also into playoff finals The Republic of Ireland and Wales will meet over two legs in the playoff finals for ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Dublin awaits latest hit of Ireland-All Blacks rivalry

BBC Sport NI's Matt Gault looks ahead to the latest instalment of world rugby's newest and arguably most thrilling rivalry.

Ireland's peacekeepers in Lebanon are putting their lives on the line. I know – I was one of them | Tom Clonan

In 1996, I witnessed the horror as the Israeli army fired on UN positions. Now history is repeating itself. Tom Clonan is an independent senator in the Irish parliament and a retired Irish army ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Ireland’s big school secret: how a year off-curriculum changes teenage lives

The transition year led Paul Mescal and Cillian Murphy to become actors – and has had similarly seismic effects on thousands of secondary school students. Should other countries follow suit?. ‘If ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 draw: champions New Zealand to face Ireland

Hosts England to take on Australia in pool stage Scotland and Wales drawn together The defending Women’s Rugby World Cup champions, New Zealand, will go up against Ireland in next year’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

The Lion king in waiting? Why Ireland’s new talisman Caelan Doris fits the bill

The country boy from Lacken who is now a world-class No 8 on enjoying captaincy, a fascination with psychology and his penchant for hot yoga. It will be another six months before Andy Farrell ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Northern Irish man jailed for life after abusing at least 70 children online

Investigation into ‘horrific’ case of Alexander McCartney, who drove one girl to suicide, was one of the biggest into catfishing in the world. A man from Northern Ireland who abused at least 70 ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Saving for retirement a challenge for the "sandwich generation"

Many people in their 50s are part of the so-called "sandwich generation" of workers who support both young relatives and aging parents.

'I was a Directioner - a generation of fangirls are grieving'

I was a teenage fan before I interviewed Liam Payne as a journalist - this is why the band were so important to young girls.

Sonic X Shadow Generations Video Review

Sonic X Shadows Generations is a celebration of a specific era of Sonic games, for better and worse.

Tech - GameSpot - October 21

Three of the best AI headshot generators

CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: Could your profile picture use an update? Not everyone has the time or money to hire a professional whenever they need a headshot, and a smartphone picture doesn’t usually ...

Tech - VentureBeat - October 22

The Wallenbergs start succession to sixth generation

The three cousins leading the $660bn Swedish business empire want more family members involved and, for the first time, women

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Irish general election to be officially called

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

Israel says it killed Hizbollah heir apparent in air strike

Announcement comes hours after inconclusive talks between US secretary of state Antony Blinken and Benjamin Netanyahu

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Trump holds Latino leaders roundtable

Former President Donald Trump courted Latino voters in Florida during a roundtable conversation where he discussed union voters and his plans to expand the U.S. economy. CBS News' Nikole Killion ...

White House holds press briefing

Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a press briefing.

Kamala Harris’s Tie-Neck Blouse Plays to All Sides of the Aisle

The tie-front shirts serve as a reminder that no matter how far women have come, it’s not nearly as far as they think.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 5 days ago

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