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PM meets leaders from both sides of the Irish border

Sir Keir Starmer is only the third prime minister to attend a meeting of the British-Irish Council in 17 years.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Australian PM condemns arson attack on Melbourne synagogue

Yahoo News - Dec. 6

Elon Musk risks being 'political puppet master', says Nick Clegg

The former deputy PM turned top Meta boss tells Nick Robinson that Musk is playing an "outsized" role in US politics.

BBC News - Dec. 6

The Papers: PM's 'pledges' and NHS faces 'quad-demic'

Keir Starmer's "plan for change" speech and rising cases of winter viruses in hospital lead the front pages.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Notre Dame vs. Texas score, takeaways: Hannah Hidalgo scores 30 as shorthanded Irish hand Longhorns first loss

The Fighting Irish bounced back from back-to-back losses to knock off previously unbeaten Texas

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

Chicago's chaotic shuffle might be risking Caleb Williams' future

The Bears' No. 1 priority should be developing their franchise QB. Instead, the decision to change Williams' direct line of contact raised eyebrows across the NFL.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

Wild landscapes, dark comedy and the Irish language: the rise of ‘Gaelic noir’

Crá is the first Irish language drama shown on prime-time BBC Northern Ireland and is pioneering the new TV genre. Its setting is remote, desolate, and windy. Its protagonist is a mercurial ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Defiant Macron vows to stay on as French president and will appoint PM within days

President says he will remain in power until 2027, amid political turmoil following collapse of government. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has ruled out resigning, saying he will stay in ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Six takeaways from the PM's 'plan for change'

The prime minister has set out what he wants his government to be judged by at the next election.

BBC News - Dec. 5

French bond risk premium dips and stocks rise after government falls

French assets were taking the government’s fall in their stride early Thursday, though the extra cost Paris must pay to borrow remained close to 12-year peaks.

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

Emmanuel Macron to address French nation as pressure grows to name new PM

Michel Barnier resigns as prime minister but will stay on in caretaker role until new government is appointment. The French president Emmanuel Macron has held meetings with parliament and senate ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Will the government be able to hit the new targets the PM has set?

Keir Starmer is going to announce measurable targets to judge his government's progress on its key missions.

BBC News - Dec. 5

How climate risks are driving up insurance premiums around the US – visualized

‘Tight correlation’ between premium rises and counties deemed most at risk from climate crisis, experts say. Concern over the climate crisis may evaporate in the White House from January, but its ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Walmart recalls cucumber slices sold in Texas stores over salmonella risk

Walmart is recalling cucumber slices sold in 34 Texas stores over concerns that they may be contaminated with salmonella.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Chris Mason: Is PM's speech an ‘emergency relaunch’?

The prime minister is to set out targets in areas including policing, housebuilding, the NHS and pre-school education.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Could Dark Chocolate Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes?

A new study suggests that it might. We asked experts if that’s too good to be true.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

New data on CTE risk for hockey players

A new study is offering more data on the increased risk of CTE among hockey players. Dr. James Noble, a neurology professor at Columbia University, joins CBS News with more.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Powell ‘not concerned’ over risks Trump will stifle Fed independence

US central bank chief says his institution has ‘broad support’ on Capitol Hill

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Moment of big opportunity and high risk for Marine Le Pen

Backing the collapse of Michel Barnier's French government is a high-stakes gamble for the far right leader.

BBC News - Dec. 4

BNPL Fuels Black Friday Weekend Buying, and Risks of Spiking Debt

Buy Now Pay Later companies processed over $9 billion worth of purchases on Cyber Monday alone, as consumers increasingly used deferred payment options on their credit cards.

Inc. - Dec. 4

PM refuses to give further details of Haigh resignation

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch asks the PM why he appointed a "convicted fraudster" to his team.

BBC News - Dec. 4

International films spotlight Irish rappers, quarreling kids and a teen with a hit-man dad

Three films — 'Armand,' 'Kneecap' and 'Sujo' — prove that great performances, incredible music and a sliver of hope can transcend the darker aspects of life.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4

A New Benchmark for the Risks of AI

MLCommons provides benchmarks that test the abilities of AI systems. It wants to measure the bad side of AI next.

Wired - Dec. 4

How an Irish YouTuber turned a niche following into millions for charities with holiday livestreams

An Irish YouTuber hopes to raise millions of dollars for charity this holiday season — and is using a popular gaming technology to rally his fans around the cause

ABC News - Dec. 4

Exposure to air pollution increases infertility risk, US study finds

Research shows common air pollutants can be detrimental to egg, sperm and embryo development. Maternal and paternal exposure to common air pollutants may increase the risk of infertility because it ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

French government on verge of collapse as PM faces vote

Barnier, who was appointed by Emmanuel Macron just three months ago, is widely expected to lose a no-confidence vote.

BBC News - Dec. 4

French PM Barnier faces vote of no confidence after budget row

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

Georgians risk serious injury and jail in fresh pro-EU protests

More than 300 people have been arrested and police are accused of using unnecessary force on the streets.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Marc Guéhi risks FA punishment after another message on rainbow armband

Palace captain wrote ‘Jesus loves you’ on his armband He had already been warned about message on Saturday Marc Guéhi is likely to face punishment from the Football Association after the Crystal ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Blue Ridge Beef recalls Puppy Mix over salmonella risk

Federal regulators say puppy food sold by Blue Ridge Beef in seven states tested positive for salmonella.

CBS News - Dec. 3

It’s the best of times for Notre Dame, but the worst of times for the French PM

It seems Michel Barnier’s experience of negotiating Brexit with the British was no match for the bitter rivalry of French politics. When Emmanuel Macron welcomes world leaders to the reopening of ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Wall Street’s AI-powered rally risks ‘correction’, Vanguard warns

Asset manager’s chief economist Joe Davis says investors are overplaying the near-term potential of the technology

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Barnier ‘method’ at risk in raucous French parliament

Premier’s diplomatic skills run out of rope with far-right opposition

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Kenyan banks risk collapse over proposed law

Yahoo News - Dec. 3

Trump's Threat Over an Imaginary Currency Risks Backfiring on the U.S. Dollar

After his 100% tariffs warning to Brics nations, some economists say the president-elect risks accelerating the pursuit of alternatives to the greenback.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3