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Ireland to launch first military radar system in 2025
Ireland's first military radar system to be rolled out next year

DUBLIN, Ireland: Ireland is preparing to activate its first-ever military radar system, with phased implementation set to begin early...

US approves $46 million Javelin arms deal to boost Ireland’s defense
Ireland to buy $46 million worth of Javelin launchers, missiles

DUBLIN, Ireland: Ireland has moved a step closer to strengthening its peacekeeping capabilities after the U.S. State Department approved...

Ireland plans first winter sports arena in Cherrywood
Plans unveiled for dedicated winter sports arena in Ireland

DUBLIN, Ireland: Ireland could soon have its first dedicated winter sports and entertainment arena, with plans for a 5,000-seater venue...

RWE halts US offshore wind plans amid regulatory uncertainty
RWE has stopped offshore wind activities in United States

FRANKFURT, Germany: German energy giant RWE has paused its offshore wind operations in the United States, citing ongoing regulatory...

Ireland’s homelessness crisis hits record high
People in emergency housing in Ireland hits new record high of 15,418

DUBLIN, Ireland: Ireland's homelessness crisis has hit a devastating new record, with 15,418 people living in emergency accommodation...

EU drugmakers demand higher prices to boost innovation
European pharma firms for higher drug prices in EU amid U.S. tariffs

BRUSSELS, Belgium: European pharmaceutical companies are pushing for higher drug prices across the EU, warning that current pricing...

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Trump demands free passage for US ships through Panama, Suez canals
Trump wants US ships to travel free through Panama, Suez canals

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. President Donald Trump said over the weekend that American military and business ships should be able to travel...

Singapore orders Meta to block foreign election posts
Singapore orders foreigners' Facebook posts blocked before elections

SINGAPORE: Singapore has ordered Facebook's parent company, Meta, to block Singaporeans from seeing posts made by three foreigners...

Iowa governor sues Des Moines Register over email dispute
Iowa governor sues Des Moines Register for obtaining private emails

DES MOINES, Iowa: Iowa's governor has launched a lawsuit against the Des Moines Register, seeking to block the newspaper from obtaining...

Ex-Detroit nonprofit executive gets 19 years for $40 million theft
Detroit nonprofit ex-finance chief gets 19 years for $40 million theft

DETROIT, Michigan: A former top official at a major Detroit nonprofit was sentenced this week to 19 years in prison for stealing over...

New Mexico hosts global celebration of native and indigenous cultures
Thousands gather in New Mexico for the largest powwow in North America

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico: Thousands of people are gathering in New Mexico for a big event that celebrates Native American and Indigenous...

San Francisco moves toward “recovery first” drug policy
San Francisco inches closer to adopting 'recovery first' drug policy

SAN FRANCISCO, California: San Francisco is taking steps to change how it handles drug use. After Some people say focusing on quitting...

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The Cloverfield Paradox [Blu-Ray]