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Google Workers Protest Cloud Contract With Israel's Government: Google employees are staging sit-ins and protests at company offices in New York and California ...
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Quick Glance: Google restructuring operations and relocating roles to 'hubs' to fund AI investments
- Google is implementing staff layoffs and transferring certain roles to 'hubs' to secure funds for artificial intelligence investments.
- The finance and real estate teams are being affected by the downsizing, with some roles being moved overseas.
- Through the consolidation of finance teams in Bangalore, Mexico City, Dublin, Chicago, and Atlanta, Google aims to enhance efficiency and operate around the clock.
- The restructuring is driven by the substantial shift towards artificial intelligence in the tech industry, prompting Google to allocate more resources to this domain.
Five charged as garda commissioner condemns 'unacceptable scenes' at Newtownmountkennedy
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Rwanda bill latest: Sunak says first Rwanda asylum flights will take off in '10-12 weeks' - BBC News
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Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
Who pulls the strings of power in Iran? : Military confrontation with Israel highlights dominance of Ali Khamenei and Revolutionary Guards
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Another ex-State Department official alleges Israeli military gets 'special treatment' on abuses
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Politicians must stand up to 'increasingly violent' anti-migrant protests, warns Tánaiste
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Motorcyclist (30s) killed in hit-and-run, with car involved found burnt out at the scene
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/04/25/motorcyclist-30s-killed-in-hit-and-run-with-car-involved-found-burnt-out-at-the-scene/
ArcaneDoor hackers exploit Cisco zero-days to breach govt networks: Cisco warned today that a state-backed hacking group has been exploiting two zero-day ...
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Supreme Court will decide if Trump has immunity in election case: The Supreme Court seems highly skeptical of former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute ...
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Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
About 1 in 4 US adults 50 and older who aren't yet retired expect to never retire, AARP study finds
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Gardaí: Violence at protest in Newtownmountkennedy driven by far-right agitators: Group from Dublin believed to have 'agitated' protesters outside planned ...
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Supreme Court will take up the legal fight over ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers
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Harris 'frustrated' about protests still happening outside politicians' homes
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Peaceful protest or intimidation? Gardaí face a lack of clarity on public order incidents
irishtimes.com/crime-law/2024/04/23/peaceful-protest-or-intimidation-gardai-face-a-lack-of-clarity-on-public-order-incidents/
UTME 2024: Nigerians lambast JAMB over examination 7 a.m. exam schedule: JAMB Spokesperson Fabian Benjamin told PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday that the examination ...
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‘I nearly chickened out the night before’ – Leo Varadkar says on stepping down as Taoiseach
independent.ie/irish-news/politics/i-nearly-chickened-out-the-night-before-leo-varadkar-says-on-stepping-down-as-taoiseach/a1146709435.html
Gardaí continue to appeal for witnesses after multi-vehicle collision at Cork's Carr's Hill
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Cyclist (20s) and motorcyclist (40s) killed in separate road collisions in Dún Laoghaire and Cork
irishtimes.com/ireland/dublin/2024/04/24/cyclist-20s-and-motorcyclist-40s-killed-in-separate-road-collisions-in-dun-laoghaire-and-cork/
Leo Varadkar to reveal why he stepped down as Taoiseach on the Late Late Show: Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will appear on this week’s Late Late Show in his ...
sundayworld.com/showbiz/tv/varadkar-to-reveal-why-he-stepped-down-on-the-late-late-show/a1670312249.html
'Slow Down Day' - Gardaí call on motorists to cut speed: Gardaí are calling on motorists to support today's 24-hour nationwide operation targeting ...
rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0419/1444460-slow-down/
Vice President Harris announces final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing
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Quick Glance: Biden's Landmark Staffing Mandate for Nursing Homes
- The Biden administration has implemented first-ever staffing requirements for nursing homes to enhance care quality.
- The rule mandates 24/7 registered nurses and a minimum of 3.48 hours of care per resident daily.
- Industry voices concerns over staff shortages, estimating a need for over 100,000 additional workers.
- The new regulations will be phased in and could potentially lead to facility closures for non-compliance.
South Korean Youth Activists Take Government to Court over Climate Crisis: In South Korea, a court heard from youth climate activists and their families ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/23/headlines/south_korean_youth_activists_take_government_to_court_over_climate_crisis
Russia Threatens More Strikes on Ukraine Over US Aid: Russia threatened to step up strikes on Ukraine in response to the US vote to provide new military aid to ...
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Senate passes reauthorization of key US surveillance program after midnight deadline
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Rwanda bill: Government and Lords face another voting showdown: Rishi Sunak said there will be no more delays to his asylum plan and Parliament will sit and ...
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Update: Missing Cork teenager found safe: Update: Eire King has been located
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Rains in Sharjah: Remote work for government departments extended till April 17: Extra day allotted for work from home after heavy rains on Tuesday
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As India’s smallest state votes, a broken hydro plant takes centerstage: Sikkim’s hydropower dream of huge revenues has turned into a nightmare due to ...
aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/18/a-flash-flood-and-a-quiet-sale-highlight-indias-sikkims-hydro-problems
Tributes paid to rugby coach (65) who died in motorbike crash on way home from match
independent.ie/irish-news/tributes-paid-to-rugby-coach-65-who-died-in-motorbike-crash-on-way-home-from-match/a226323350.html
Performing arts to be compulsory in CBC syllabus, says Machogu : Every school expected to take part in the performing arts competitions.
nation.africa/kenya/news/education/performing-arts-to-be-compulsory-in-cbc-syllabus-says-machogu--4591304
62% of Uganda's forensic experts untrained, AG report: Only 14 of the 37 technical staff in the institution have undergone training ranging from basic to ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/62-of-uganda-s-forensic-experts-untrained-ag-report-4598246
Republican states urge Congress to reject DEI legislation: A host of Republican-led states are urging Congress to reject two Democrat-sponsored bills aimed at ...
thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/4597936-republican-states-urge-congress-reject-dei-legislation/
Modi Urges Strong Government Amid Global Unrest: India Votes: Each day, Bloomberg journalists take you across a selection of towns and cities as they gear up for ...
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Irish budget: Government ran €8.3bn surplus last year: The Irish government ran a budget surplus of €8.3bn (£7.1bn) last year.
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Man (20s) and woman (80s) die following road crashes in Donegal and Cork: A man in his 20s and a woman in her 80s died following separate road crashes in ...
independent.ie/irish-news/man-20s-and-woman-80s-die-following-road-crashes-in-donegal-and-cork/a512261261.html
Man, 40s, dies following Cork collision involving motorcycle and truck: The collision occurred at Toureenfineen in Co Cork on Wednesday morning
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Varadkar warns against ‘toxicity’ of political debate as Harris elected taoiseach
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Do Kwon Lost to the SEC. The U.S. Is Piling Up Other Crypto Wins, Too.: The decision was the latest in a series of federal court wins bolstering regulators’ ...
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Shotgun seized by gardaí in 2009 was seized again in 2023: The weapon itself had originally been stolen from a property during a burglary in 2004
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Threat to democracy: Conspiracy groups 'becoming increasingly more extreme'
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EU weighs expanded Iran sanctions after Israel attack: Some European governments rebuff calls to designate Revolutionary Guards a terrorist organisation
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Gardaí appeal for witnesses following robbery on N7 after driver pulled in with puncture
irishtimes.com/crime-law/2024/04/21/gardai-appeal-for-witnesses-following-robbery-on-n7-after-driver-pulled-in-with-puncture/
Biden is seeking higher tariffs on Chinese steel as he courts union voters: President Joe Biden wants to triple U.S. tariffs on steel from China ...
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Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
- US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.
- During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.
- The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.
- The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
MPs summon minister Babalanda over caliber of newly appointed assistant RDCs: “What roles are the Assistant RDCs going to play that the RDCs and Deputy RDCs are ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/mps-summon-minister-babalanda-over-caliber-of-newly-appointed-assistant-rdcs-4600606
Biden says US support for Philippines, Japan defense 'ironclad' amid growing China provocations
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Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan
- President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.
- The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.
- The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".
- The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.
Leo Varadkar: United Ireland 'should never be about money': Mr Varadkar reacted to a study which suggested the initial cost could be between €8bn and €20bn a ...
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Biden considering Australia's request to drop prosecution of Julian Assange: President Joe Biden says he's considering a request from Australia to drop the ...
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Quick Glance: Contemplating Prosecution Cessation for Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange
- President Joe Biden is contemplating Australia's request to cease the long-standing U.S. effort to prosecute Wikileaks founder Julian Assange for revealing American classified documents.
- There is a disparity in the treatment of Assange and Manning, with Obama shortening Manning's sentence while Assange remains under indictment. Supporters of Assange argue he is a journalist protected by the First Amendment who exposed U.S. military misconduct in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Man (20s) dies following car crash in Cork this morning: A young man has died following a road crash in Cork.
independent.ie/irish-news/man-20s-dies-following-car-crash-in-cork-this-morning/a1695160074.html
Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death over $12bn fraud: State media says Truong My Lan’s crimes eroded public trust in ruling Communist party
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Quick Glance: Death Sentence for Real Estate Tycoon in Vietnam's Largest Fraud Case
- Truong My Lan, a prominent businesswoman and real estate tycoon, was sentenced to death in Vietnam's largest financial fraud case, marking a shocking development in the country's escalating anti-corruption campaign.
- Born in 1956, Lan founded the Van Thinh Phat company with her family in 1992, which grew to become one of Vietnam's richest real estate firms linked to some of Ho Chi Minh's most valuable properties.
- She was accused of using the bank as her cash cow, illegally controlling it between 2012 and 2022, and using thousands of 'ghost companies' in Vietnam and abroad to give loans to herself and her allies.
- Her arrest in October 2022 falls within a period of increased anti-corruption efforts in Vietnam ramping up since 2022, impacting the country's economic outlook and unsettling foreign investors.
House passes reauthorization of US spy program after GOP upheaval: The U.S. House has passed a bill to reauthorize and provide sweeping reforms of a key U.S ...
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Thirty minutes of road policing a PR stunt, says GRA: The Garda Representative Association has described as a public relations exercise Garda Commissioner Drew ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0423/1445078-gra-conference-mayo/
Ryan to seek clarity on garda road safety work proposals: Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has said he will be asking Garda Commissioner Drew Harris how his ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0415/1443598-ryan-to-seek-clarity-on-garda-road-safety-work-proposals/
Takeaways: Iran's attack on Israel raises fears of a wider war: The unprecedented attack by Iran on Israel early Sunday ratcheted up regional tensions ...
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Gardaí and prison staff in push to catch criminals controlling flow of drugs into jails
irishtimes.com/crime-law/2024/04/25/gardai-and-prison-staff-in-push-to-catch-criminals-controlling-flow-of-drugs-into-jails/
Government suffers fresh Rwanda Bill defeat in Lords: Peers maintain stand-off with government over flagship controversial Rwanda deportation plan.
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The Hidden Costs of Homeownership Are Skyrocketing: Rising insurance premiums, property taxes and maintenance costs show little sign of abating ...
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Gardaí called to Roderic O’Gorman's home after masked men stage protest: Videos of the incident were circulated online and show up to 12 masked men gathered ...
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Detective series Bergerac confirmed for return featuring Jersey locations: A new series of Bergerac has been commissioned with six dramas being filmed over the ...
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Almost 30 children in State care have disappeared this year, with whereabouts of 22 still unknown
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Live updates: New Taoiseach Simon Harris names his Cabinet : The new Cabinet has arrived in the Dáil chamber.
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Quick Glance: Simon Harris Becomes Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister
- Simon Harris has been officially sworn in as Ireland's youngest prime minister, succeeding Leo Varadkar who abruptly stepped down last month. Harris, 37, took the helm of the ruling Fine Gael party but faces challenges as the party trails behind Sinn Fein in polls.
- A rapid riser in Ireland's political hierarchy, Harris has made a name for himself as Health Minister and most recently as Minister for Higher Education and Science. His political identity as a young politician has been marked by both supporters and critics, particularly standing out with younger voters and on social media platforms like TikTok.
- Varadkar's government grappled with challenges such as housing crisis and increasing immigration numbers. Harris inherits a tough political landscape, especially with upcoming elections until March 2025. The political landscape in Ireland has shifted, with Sinn Fein emerging as a rising political force, leading to a shift in the traditional party landscape.
- While Harris sees the idea of a potential reunification of Ireland as a legitimate aspiration, his focus remains on current challenges like housing crisis, rising cost of living, and immigration. Despite political changes and discussions about potential reunification, Ireland's future remains uncertain and complex.
Seven arrested as vehicles and weapons seized during Garda operation: Operation involved 50 members of An Garda Síochána with 44 searches carried out along with ...
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Two men killed in Cork and Kerry road crashes are named: It comes as Garda Commissioner Drew Harris says all uniformed gardaí must complete 30 minutes of roads ...
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Detective who accidentally shot himself while on duty expected to face sanctions: A garda detective who accidentally shot himself in the leg while on duty is ...
independent.ie/irish-news/detective-who-accidentally-shot-himself-while-on-duty-expected-to-face-sanctions/a1680095283.html
First photo of Insta-famous magpie released: The first photo of a famous magpie has been released after it was revealed the bird is due to be reunited with a ...
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Career criminal killed in hit-and-run may have been struck by his own associates’ car
independent.ie/irish-news/crime/career-criminal-killed-in-hit-and-run-may-have-been-struck-by-his-own-associates-car/a1697659204.html
Leo Varadkar to meet with Northern leaders in last major job as Taoiseach: Varadkar will formally resign as coalition leader on Monday evening
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Gardaí assaulted by prisoners being transported in inappropriate vehicles: A female garda was kicked in the back of the head when there was no van available and ...
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Vehicles destroyed as major Dublin car dealership goes up in flames: Gardaí and Dublin Fire Brigade rushed to the scene after a car dealership went up in flames ...
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Woman dies after becoming trapped under car near Wexford town: Neighbours found woman (50s) late on Tuesday morning in housing estate in Castlebridge
irishtimes.com/crime-law/2024/04/16/woman-dies-after-becoming-trapped-under-car-near-wexford-town/
Politicians should 'respect each other better' - Varadkar: Politicians have a responsibility not to encourage toxicity in public debate ...
rte.ie/news/politics/2024/0409/1442530-leo-varadkar-dail/
Road safety plea as driver in Kerry speeding at 103km/h in 50km zone: In a separate incident in the same area of Co Kerry, a car with its tax out of date by ...
irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41382223.html
Iran launches strikes on Israel: Iran launched more than 200 drones and missiles on Israel in an attack late Saturday, in a major escalation ...
omanobserver.om/article/1152266/world/region/iran-launches-strikes-on-israel
Abu Ghraib survivors bring their torture claims to a US court: Twenty years ago this month, photos of abused prisoners and smiling U.S. soldiers guarding them at ...
apnews.com/article/abu-ghraib-lawsuit-caci-virginia-contractor-torture-47bca65df10c62b672944692a139e012
Varadkar: 'It has been the most fulfilling and rewarding time of my life'
irishtimes.com/video/politics/oireachtas/2024/04/09/varadkar-it-has-been-the-most-fulfilling-and-rewarding-time-of-my-life/
Judge in Trump’s classified files case agrees to protect witness identities: The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case against former ...
apnews.com/article/donald-trump-maralago-jack-smith-justice-department-bad5cb148471724b76e4aced04e0337f
Quick Glance: Judge to Redact Witness Names in Trump's Case
- The federal judge overseeing Donald Trump's case agreed to protect potential government witnesses.
- The dispute over witness information in pretrial documents has slowed down the case.
- The judge agreed to protect witness identities but refused to seal the substance of witness statements.
- In light of prior criticisms, the judge appears to ease tensions by redacting witness names.
Lost pump-action shotgun underlines serious damage to Garda caused by security lapses
irishtimes.com/crime-law/2024/04/22/lost-pump-action-shotgun-underlines-serious-damage-to-garda-caused-by-security-lapses/
Increase in non 'White Irish' garda applications welcomed : Immigrant groups and religious minority leaders have stressed the need for An Garda ...
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41369776.html
Varadkar resigns as Taoiseach with ‘no regrets’ as Harris loyalists eye promotion
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/09/varadkar-resigns-as-taoiseach-with-no-regrets-as-harris-loyalists-eye-promotion/
Coping with Famine: Never throughout history has there been a time when there has not been a devastating famine in some part of the world. In our lifetime ...
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AGSI: Drew Harris is doing 'best he can' with scarce resources: Among the challenges facing Garda Commissioner Drew Harris is the shrinking of the ...
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