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Farming groups hold protest over Cap proposals in Dublin

DUBLIN, Ireland: Farmers and co-op leaders gathered outside the European Commission offices in Dublin this week, voicing opposition to proposed changes that could reshape how EU agricultural funding is allocated.

Organized by the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) and the Irish Co-operative Organization Society, the protest was part of a broader European action led by Copa Cogeca—the largest farming union in

Ireland's Ryanair fare rebound as consumers recover from interest-rate hit

DUBLIN, Ireland: Ryanair is forecasting a rebound in fares this summer as consumer demand recovers from the impact of high interest rates, the airline said.

Chief Financial Officer Neil Sorahan told Reuters that demand remains strong across Europe, with bookings for the summer running around one percent ahead of last year. "We operate in 37 countries, and we're seeing strong summer demand everywhere," Sorahan sa

Ireland's watchdog calls for stronger maritime safety enforcement

DUBLIN, Ireland: A marine safety watchdog has urged the Minister for Transport to consider deploying gardai, naval officers, and harbor masters to enforce maritime safety regulations amid rising concerns over the lack of compliance with personal flotation device (PFD) rules.

The Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) stated that the persistent disregard for regulations requiring the wearing of Personal Flota

Record number of Ireland's beaches given top award

DUBLIN, Ireland: A record number of Ireland's beaches and marinas have been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag for the 2025 bathing season, marking a new high in environmental recognition across the country.

An Taisce, the environmental group responsible for the awards, granted Blue Flag status to 89 beaches and 10 marinas, surpassing the previous record of 85 beaches.

Kerry topped the list with 15 Blue Fl

Apple blocks access to video game Fortnite in US, EU, Epic Games says

STOCKHOLM, Sweden: Apple has blocked access to the popular video game Fortnite on iPhones in the United States and through Epic Games' own store in the European Union, according to the game's developer.

The move will prevent Fortnite users from accessing the game via Apple's iPhone operating system and App Store globally until the restriction is lifted, Epic Games said.

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Russia jails Australian man for 13 years as he fought on Ukraine side

MOSCOW, Russia: Russia has sentenced a 33-year-old Australian man to 13 years in a high-security prison for fighting with Ukrainian forces.

The announcement came from prosecutors in a part of eastern Ukraine that Russia controls.

The man, Oscar Jenkins, was found guilty of being a mercenary and taking part in fighting against Russian troops from March to December 2024.

According to Australian news

Cartier owner Richemont beats expectations as jewelry shines

PARIS, France: Richemont, the owner of luxury brands Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, posted a stronger-than-expected seven percent rise in quarterly sales, driven by robust demand for jewelry among affluent shoppers.

The Swiss-based luxury group reported total sales of 5.17 billion euros (US$5.80 billion) for the quarter ending in March, surpassing analysts' forecast of a

Pakistan poses threat not only to India but to the whole world: All party delegation member Rajeev Rai

Moscow [Russia], May 23 (ANI): The leaders from India's all-party delegation to Russia expressed their firm commitment to representing India's stance on fighting terrorism and hailed Russia's support.

Samajwadi Party leader Rajeev Rai spoke to ANI and said, 'Russia is our historical friend, standing by side in every situation... Pakistan poses a threat not only to India but to the whole world because there is no

French justice minister calls for abolishing cash

Gerald Darmanin has argued that digital transactions are much easier to trace

France's Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin has proposed abolishing cash transactions, arguing that digital payments - including cryptocurrencies - are much easier to trace than physical money and would help authorities combat drug trafficking and other criminal activity.

Speaking before a Senate commission on Thurs

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90 truckloads of UN aid delivered to Gazans, breaking 11-week blockade

The first aid in 11 weeks delivered to Gazans includes nutrition supplies, flour, medicines and other critical goods, UN humanitarians said Thursday.

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said about 90 trucks loaded at the Kerem Shalom/Karem Abu Salem checkpoint headed for multiple destinations, carrying the s

Ukraine wants fixed percentage of EU's GDP

Kiev has urged the bloc's members to directly fund the country's military

Ukraine has proposed that EU member states allocate a fixed portion of their GDP to fund the country's armed forces. The bloc's leaders have pledged continued military support for Kiev despite a policy change by US President Donald Trump, who ai

Ukraine wants fixed percentage of EUs GDP

Kiev has urged the blocs members to directly fund the countrys military

Ukraine has proposed that EU member states allocate a fixed portion of their GDP to fund the country's armed forces. The bloc's leaders have pledged continued military support for Kiev despite a policy change by US President Donald Trump, who aims to mediate a truce.

Finance Minister Sergey Marchenko outlined the propos

EAM Jaishankar interacts with members of German Parliament, discusses India's commitment to combat terrorism

Berlin [Germany], May 23 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Thursday interacted with members of the German parliament during his official visit to the country. The EAM held discussions on wide-ranging topics, including India's firm commitment to combatting terrorism in all forms and manifestations.

Sharing the details in a post on X, EAM appreciated the support of the members of the Parliament fo

Neeraj Ghaywan 'hangs out' with 'biggest Indian star' Payal Kapadia, shares picture

Cannes [France], May 22 (ANI): Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan met with 'All We Imagine As Light' maker Payal Kapadia at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in France and treated netizens with a glimpse of it.

On Thursday, Homebound director posted a picture on Instagram where both can been seen posing for the click with all smiles.

Neeraj wore a red suit while Payal opted for a casual look in an all-black ensemble. <

Chinese tea goes down a treat at Swiss mountaintop ceremony

The event features traditional Chinese tea ceremonies alongside musical performances.

by Xinhua writer Lian Yi

BERN, Switzerland, May 22 (Xinhua) -- On a crisp spring afternoon, nearly a hundred tea lovers from around the world gathered not in a traditional teahouse, but on the windswept peak of the Grindelwald-First mountain in Switzerland's Bernese Oberland. The fragrant aroma of jasmine

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