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US being humiliated by Iran, German chancellor says as peace talks stall

Follow the latest in the US-Iranian conflict our Irish Independent live blog below Trump extends Iran ceasefire with Tehran regime ‘seriously fractured’ Why you can Trust the Irish Independent: Learn ...
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‘It was his lifeline’ – Michael Dennedy’s mission to spread the gospel of wheelchair hurling

Offaly teenager ‘obsessed’ with 6-a-side game after losing his leg in a tractor accident aged just 13 Connacht's John Blake in action against Leinster's Michael Dennedy during the M Donnelly GAA ...
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An Irish Goodbye… from Florida: ‘One old lady asked how much it would cost for me to cook breakfast for her in just an apron’

Cork chef and ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ winner Ryan O’Sullivan moved to Palm Beach nine years ago to work in a country club Chef Ryan O'Sullivan “I live in Palm Beach, and I’ll be here nine years in October. I ...
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White House unveils measures aimed at limiting Chinese access to cutting-edge AI

The Trump administration unveiled measures aimed at preventing Chinese developers from improperly using leading American AI models to build a rival generation of chatbots. It marks the first major US ...
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Meet the Wexford athlete who used the London Marathon as perfect warm-up for Special Olympics summer games

Jim Byrne from Bree finished the world-famous race in an impressive four hours and six minutes ahead of June’s national competition. Jim Byrne from Bree, Enniscorthy had tremendous success at this ...
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An Irish Goodbye… from Cairo: I live in a three-bedroom apartment – having that much space and privacy would be almost impossible for me to afford back home

Originally from Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, creative director Caoilfhionn Rose moved to the Egyptian capital in 2024 Caoilfhionn Rose in Cairo “I first visited Cairo in September 2023 for a friend’s ...
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Nissan give X-Trail rugged facelift and a load more tech

Nissan is hoping to breathe new life into its X-Trail SUV with a redesigned exterior and a more tech-heavy ­cockpit than its predecessor. Avid fans will be impressed by its more muscular look, thanks ...
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How a Laois man (47) is enjoying a 'new lease of life' following heart failure

Laois man Nicholas Hines is highlighting the importance of early diagnosis as he takes on a “new lease of life” after suffering heart failure. Nicholas is 47-years-old and had a heart transplant after ...
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‘I have never seen things so bad’ – Wicklow-Wexford TD says children with additional educational needs are being failed

A local TD who was a former teacher in Wexford has said the Government is failing to support children with additional educational needs. This comes after Wicklow-Wexford TD Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin ...
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Minister mulling plan for payments to Ukrainian refugees after they return home

The Justice Minister has said he is considering a scheme which would offer payments to Ukrainian refugees who return to their home country. Jim O’Callaghan was responding to a report which said ...
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Couple claim they have to demolish €141,000 home extension following dispute with builder who featured on Room to Improve

Couple claim they have to demolish €141,000 home extension following dispute with builder who featured on Room to Improve Couple claim they have to demolish €141,000 home extension following dispute ...
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Father-of-three refused bail after allegedly stabbing ex-partner’s father during Finglas dispute

A 22-year-old man charged with stabbing his ex-partner's father during a knife attack in Dublin has been remanded in custody. Father-of-three Moise Iorgu, originally from Romania and formerly of Heath ...