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White House slaps 104% tariffs on China as Elon Musk calls Trump trade advisor a 'moron'
White House slaps 104% tariffs on China as Elon Musk calls Trump trade advisor a 'moron'
'The most vulnerable are still being exported': Why and how women have to travel for abortions
'The most vulnerable are still being exported': Why and how women have to travel for abortions
Hundreds of women travel from Ireland to the UK every year for terminations.
Debunked: Viral image contains false claim that UK's Southport killer was an 'Islamic migrant'
Debunked: Viral image contains false claim that UK's Southport killer was an 'Islamic migrant'
Netanyahu's plane takes a longer route to the US (and avoids Irish airspace) due to arrest fears
Netanyahu's plane takes a longer route to the US (and avoids Irish airspace) due to arrest fears
How one tweet sent the US stock market on a $2.4 trillion rollercoaster over false tariff claims
How one tweet sent the US stock market on a $2.4 trillion rollercoaster over false tariff claims
After a round of cheers were heard on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange yesterday, it was discovered that the social media claims were false.
US Supreme Court allows deportations under 18th century wartime law
US Supreme Court allows deportations under 18th century wartime law
China slams JD Vance as 'ignorant' over 'peasants' remark as Trump threatens further tariffs
China slams JD Vance as 'ignorant' over 'peasants' remark as Trump threatens further tariffs
Trade war may reduce buyer pool in housing market due to reliance on rich multinational workers
Trade war may reduce buyer pool in housing market due to reliance on rich multinational workers
Impacts on the status of rich multinational workers could have major implications on the, already low, housing market activity.
Monday
7 Apr 2025
'Greatest gift we could have asked for': Amy becomes first baby in UK born from womb transplant
'Greatest gift we could have asked for': Amy becomes first baby in UK born from womb transplant
Trump meets with Netanyahu at White House and says he is 'not looking at' pausing tariffs
Trump meets with Netanyahu at White House and says he is 'not looking at' pausing tariffs
Israeli military chief orders deeper probe into attack on Gaza ambulances
Israeli military chief orders deeper probe into attack on Gaza ambulances
Trump threatens additional 50% tariffs on China as global markets plunge
Trump threatens additional 50% tariffs on China as global markets plunge
Blondie drummer Clem Burke dies aged 70 after cancer diagnosis
Blondie drummer Clem Burke dies aged 70 after cancer diagnosis
EU ‘ready to negotiate’ with US on tariffs, says both Tánaiste and EU Commission President
EU ‘ready to negotiate’ with US on tariffs, says both Tánaiste and EU Commission President
Irish, European and Asian stock markets plummet as China slams tariffs as 'economic bullying'
Irish, European and Asian stock markets plummet as China slams tariffs as 'economic bullying'
Protest in Berlin over plan to deport Irish citizens for taking part in pro-Palestine protest
Protest in Berlin over plan to deport Irish citizens for taking part in pro-Palestine protest
This week's planned meeting between King Charles and the Pope is off the cards
This week's planned meeting between King Charles and the Pope is off the cards
Second child dies of measles in Texas as US outbreak worsens
Second child dies of measles in Texas as US outbreak worsens
Trump says world leaders 'dying to make a deal' with the US as he digs in on tariffs
Trump says world leaders 'dying to make a deal' with the US as he digs in on tariffs
Sunday
6 Apr 2025
'I will continue to fight': Le Pen supporters rally in Paris
'I will continue to fight': Le Pen supporters rally in Paris
Here's what happened today: Sunday
Here's what happened today: Sunday
British painter says Trump portrait accusations put her business in danger
British painter says Trump portrait accusations put her business in danger
Finance Minister rules out wage subsidy scheme in response to US tariffs (for now)
Finance Minister rules out wage subsidy scheme in response to US tariffs (for now)
Paschal Donohoe said the government will be engaging with Irish firms on an employer by employer basis.
Question mark now hangs over planned introduction of additional employee sick days as a result of tariffs.
He also dampened expectations that the planned rollout of health warnings on alcohol bottles will go ahead.
The minister said anything that impacts the competitiveness of Irish firms will have to be examined.
Pope Francis makes first public appearance in St. Peter's Square since February
Pope Francis makes first public appearance in St. Peter's Square since February
Two UK MPs detained by Israeli authorities over plans to 'spread anti-Israel hatred'
Two UK MPs detained by Israeli authorities over plans to 'spread anti-Israel hatred'
The 9 at 9 Young girl dies in Galway crash, thousands protest across US and firefighters battle Mourne Mountains blaze
'No king for USA': Tens of thousands march in US against President Trump 'devastation'
'No king for USA': Tens of thousands march in US against President Trump 'devastation'
The European airports that are closest to - and furthest from - the cities they serve
The European airports that are closest to - and furthest from - the cities they serve
Two children among 16 people dead after severe storms and flooding impact US
Two children among 16 people dead after severe storms and flooding impact US
Saturday
5 Apr 2025
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
UK Labour MP suspended following arrest on suspicion of rape
UK Labour MP suspended following arrest on suspicion of rape
British backpacker detained in US says she was ‘naive’ about border crackdown
British backpacker detained in US says she was ‘naive’ about border crackdown
Trump adviser Elon Musk says he wants free-trade and 'zero-tariff situation' between US and Europe
Trump adviser Elon Musk says he wants free-trade and 'zero-tariff situation' between US and Europe
Global markets have nose-dived as Trump’s 10% ‘baseline’ tariff came into effect today.
Video shows 15 aid workers killed in Gaza were in marked vehicles - contradicting Israel’s account
Video shows 15 aid workers killed in Gaza were in marked vehicles - contradicting Israel’s account
The deaths of the aid workers have sparked international condemnation.
Jaguar Land Rover pauses all US shipments this month in wake of tariffs
Jaguar Land Rover pauses all US shipments this month in wake of tariffs
Ukraine slams 'weak' US response as nine children killed in Russian attack on Zelensky's home town
Ukraine slams 'weak' US response as nine children killed in Russian attack on Zelensky's home town
'Hands Off!': Over 1,200 protests against Trump and Musk planned across the world
'Hands Off!': Over 1,200 protests against Trump and Musk planned across the world
Myanmar death toll passes 3,300 as rescue efforts continue following major earthquake
Myanmar death toll passes 3,300 as rescue efforts continue following major earthquake
Kerrygold hopeful of 'negotiated solution' to tariffs as Irish dairy industry braces for impact
Kerrygold hopeful of 'negotiated solution' to tariffs as Irish dairy industry braces for impact
The 9 at 9 US tariffs come into effect, 18 killed in Russian strikes and funeral of Mick O’Dwyer set to take place