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What’s Next For Spain After PM Pedro Sanchez Threatened to Quit?

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‘She will live on in the hearts and minds of her many family and friends’: Cyclist killed in Dún Laoghaire crash named

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Death of Aoife Johnston (16) at UHL ruled medical misadventure by coroner : A verdict of death by medical misadventure was returned for Clare teen Aoife Johnston ...

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'It shouldn't happen to another child' - Johnston parents: The parents of 16-year-old Aoife Johnston, who died from meningitis following a lengthy ...

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Swedish Crown Princess Victoria starts officer training: Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria will start a special officer training later this year to deepen her ...

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UK announces $620 million in new military aid for Ukraine and plan to up own defense spending

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Quick Glance: UK Boosts Defense Spending, Provides $620 Million Military Aid to Ukraine

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced an increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, along with a pledge to provide Ukraine with new military aid totaling $620 million, including weapons, armored vehicles, and ammunition.

Sunak described the heightened spending as the most significant strengthening of national defense in a generation, emphasizing the need to remain vigilant in the face of current geopolitical threats.

The UK commits to an additional £75 billion in defense spending over the next six years, aiming to raise defense expenditure to 2.5% of GDP, reaffirming a target set by Boris Johnson in 2022.

The announcement followed similar moves by the US, approving $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, signaling an escalated international response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.

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Eurovision 2024: Song Contest host Sweden braces for anti-Israel protests: Sweden said it plans to host a dazzling Eurovision Song Contest, watched by 200 ...

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Broadcaster Niall Boylan to contest Dublin seat in EU elections: It is not yet clear whether Boylan will continue his radio presenting duties now that he has ...

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Sweden to send NATO military battalion to Latvia: The Swedish government will send a small battalion to the NATO Multinational Force in Latvia as part of the co

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‘We will miss her desperately, she was bright and brilliant’ – Tributes paid as cyclist killed in Dublin crash

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Kenya ranked fourth wealthiest country in Africa: Kenya has been ranked among the big five wealthy markets in Africa having millionaires and billionaires

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Quick Glance: Kenya Among Top 5 Wealthiest Countries in Africa

Kenya is recognized as one of the prosperous markets in Africa with a significant number of millionaires and billionaires.

As per the 2024 Africa Wealth Report released by an international wealth advisory firm, Kenya holds the fourth position in terms of wealth ownership.

Following South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria ranking at positions one to three, Kenya comes.

The data in the report indicates that Kenya has a substantial population of affluent individuals, totaling 7,200 millionaires.

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Long-time Electrolux CEO Jonas Samuelson to step down next year: Sweden's Electrolux , the world's second-biggest appliances maker, said on Thursday its CEO of ...

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Watch: Dáil suspended after Cork TD attempts to raise George Nkencho case: The Solidarity TD attempted to raise the case after it was ruled on Wednesday that ...

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West is best? How we stack up against Australia: Running a quick stock take on the NZ and Aussie economies, Australia comes out on top.

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Friar stabbed in head while giving out breakfast in Dublin homeless centre: A Capuchin friar has been rushed to hospital after he was stabbed in the head while ...

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All Powers Great and Small: Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better in Geopolitics: Why bigger isn’t always better in geopolitics.

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US accuses China of backing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Beijing is “picking a side” and can’t claim to be neutral any more, the US ambassador to NATO tells ...

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Work begins on 300 dockland apartments on Cork's Horgan's Quay: Dairygold in talks with housebuilder Cairn to build 600 homes on the former CMP site

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China’s Alternative Order: And What America Should Learn From It: And what America should learn from it.

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Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News: Seven members of a family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting the ...

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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members

German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group involved in large-scale dating scams orchestrated by the Black Axe gang.

Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take full responsibility for colonial-era abuses and consider paying reparations in certain cases.

Authorities in Tanzania have shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, with the main plant generating enough power for major cities like Dar es Salaam.

Negotiations between the Kenyan government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of those seeking healthcare in public hospitals, as doctors demand better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors.

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Greece and Spain under pressure to provide Ukraine with air defence systems: Kyiv renews plea for Patriot and S-300 systems at meeting of foreign and defence ...

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Sweden to send first Nato troops abroad since joining military alliance: If parliament greenlights the mission, Sweden will next year contribute Nato troops to ...

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Over 400 Irish artists ask Bambie Thug to boycott this year’s Eurovision: The Cork artist has previously said they will not be boycotting the Eurovision and ...

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Irish government predicts budget surplus of more than €8bn: It is the third year in a row that Ireland will have brought in more in taxes than it spends.

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UAE weather: Light to moderate rains expected from Monday to Friday: The National Centre of Meteorology said it's closely monitoring the weather situation

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Sweden Eyes Russia Threat as it Invests in Energy Grid and Infrastructure: The Nordic nation is upgrading its civil defenses, and energy infrastructure is a ...

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'Disappointing' start to 2024 as new housing completions drop 12%: Unexpected fall at odds with forecasts with 'exponential' increase necessary to keep ...

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Russia Is Working on a 128-Core Supercomputing Platform: Report: The country's notoriously ancient computer systems are due for an upgrade.

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How many immigrants are overqualified for their jobs in Sweden?: Sweden is one of many European countries struggling with 'brain waste' ...

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Up to 50,000 asylum seekers to need housing by 2026, memo warns: Documents obtained by the Business Post reveal how Department of Integration secretary general ...

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Regulator raises concerns with Classic Hits over Niall Boylan EU election bid: Coimisiún na Meán said it was ‘not appropriate’ for individuals running for ...

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Number of Swedes buying second-hand has more than doubled in five years: In 2018, only 28 percent of Swedes bought second-hand clothes. Last year ...

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UAE: Expect a clear day tomorrow, with not much rain, as per weather forecast: Chances of light rain in eastern areas later this week, with slight drop in ...

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EU reprimand over Ireland’s ‘lackadaisical’ dirty money policy ‘unsurprising’: European Commission said it identified ‘several instances of incorrect ...

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Ireland backs use of profits from frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine: Tánaiste says Russia needs to be held accountable for its destruction of Ukraine

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Embracing AI as a force for good: Many people are making a case for slowing down the progress of AI because it poses an existential threat to humanity ...

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'A very special place': Kerry to be the home of Ireland's first marine national park

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Looming threats of war in Europe demand we put our defences on a war footing: Committing to spend almost £90bn a year on defence from 2030 is a big decision ...

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Upgraded Victorian painstakingly restored in Portobello for €1.575m: Fully realised four-bedroom home with intricate period features and a modern living hub

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Explained: What is so special about TikTok's technology: The content recommendation algorithm that powers the online short video platform TikTok has once ...

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Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim

ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.

Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.

ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.

As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.

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Finland’s Stubb says best way to avoid war is to ‘talk less and prepare more’: Sweden and Finland, NATO’s two newest members, have an important role to play in ...

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Why Sweden may have an alcohol shortage this weekend: If you're thinking of quitting the booze, now may be a good time, as Sweden may run low on alcohol in ...

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Sweden's railway company SJ opens ticket bookings for summer season: Planning a train journey in Sweden this summer? It's now possible to book train tickets ...

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President Michael D Higgins says he will be ‘recovered’ in weeks after mild stroke

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Almost 40 per cent of rural Irish manufactures only use green suppliers: Firms said they were under increasing pressure to be sustainable

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How to make friends in Sweden – seven things I wish someone had told me: Sweden is regularly ranked one of the hardest places to find new friends ...

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Supermarkets may be fined up to €10m for breaching supplier rules, new food regulator warns

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Ajax demonstrates capabilities in extreme cold weather: Ajax, the British Army’s newest but troubled armoured fighting vehicle, has successfully completed ...

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The demon dementia has made me uncertain about the net benefit of being around my mother

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Mural celebrating Frederick Douglass unveiled in Cork city: Regional reports from the Irish Examiner team

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Stardust State apology: ‘We failed you when you needed us the most’ - Taoiseach Simon Harris tells Dáil

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Local candidate Caio Benicio will ‘give a voice’ to immigrant workers if elected: News from the Irish Examiner's team of reporters

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Scope for budget tax cuts and cash for households is limited - this will be a difficult pre-election package to agree on

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Potential extension of Wild Atlantic Way into Northern Ireland being considered: News from the Irish Examiner's team of reporters

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Niall Boylan to come off air for duration of European election campaign: Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio is to make an on-air announcement at 9pm ...

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Apr 24

Commercial rate increases cause concern in Kenmare: Rates for one business in 2024 have shot up around 50% compared to the previous year to just under €5,000.

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Open-plan spaces, marble-tiled floors, chandeliers everywhere in lavish Foxrock four-bed on two acres for €5m

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Limerick snatch victory away from Clare with late turnaround : The All-Ireland champions’ smash and grab looked nigh on impossible when Mark Rodgers pushed a ...

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EU agrees to tackle Russia’s shadow oil fleet, Sweden says: The dark fleet camouflaged by Moscow “fuels the war chest of Russia,” Swedish foreign minister says.

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‘Catastrophic decline’ in numbers of wild salmon returning to Ireland : Inland Fisheries Ireland to spend €110 million on removing barriers to fish

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Neurodiverse festival: ‘This is all about making a more inclusive Dublin’: City council event to run over two sessions with Merrion Square Park divided into ...

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Pelosi: Netanyahu an obstacle in two-state solution and should resign: Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi claimed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is an ...

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‘People really care about beauty products’: James Dyson and the business of hair care

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D-Day veteran who flew into Normandy on a military glider dies aged 100: Bill Gladden, of Haverhill, Suffolk, was just 20 years old when he arrived on a Hamilcar ...

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Apr 23

Tributes paid to rugby coach (65) who died in motorbike crash on way home from match

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At the reception in Stockholm: What happened to Queen Silvia's eye?: It's a festive occasion: shortly after taking office, Finland's new President Alexander ...

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Career criminal killed in hit-and-run may have been struck by his own associates’ car

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Moscow Potentially Spying Through ‘Shadow Fleets’: Swedish Navy Chief: The official said Sweden is now closely monitoring the ships Russia has used to bypass oil ...

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Tributes paid as Sunderland and Ireland legend Charlie Hurley passes away : Cork native Hurley - regarded as one of Sunderland and Ireland's greatest ever ...

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Cork volunteer with Blood Bike South has motorbike stolen: As a member of the bike community in Ireland, Mr Peeters said there has been a noticeable uptick in ...

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Ystad, Kalmar, Malmö, Växjö, Gothenburg: The south of Sweden is good sightseeing terrain

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Woman (61) jailed after posing as cousin to steal €22k from her credit union account two days after she died

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More than a third of cigarettes smoked in Ireland have no duty or taxes paid on them, Revenue finds

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Bord na Móna to build walking and cycling trails on bogs: Bord na Móna is planning to build a new inter-county network of walking and cycling trails across bogs ...

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‘I’d like to return to university, but worry about fitting in’: Third-level institutions welcome people at all stages of life; they add to the richness and ...

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Fergus Finlay: Nip anti-democratic thugs in the bud; they cannot be ‘controlled’: We could wake up some morning and find the far right has planted a foothold in ...

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Revolut to boost global workforce by 40 per cent : The fintech expects to have 11,500 global employees by year end

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How the fine you get in Sweden might be based on your income: There are two main types of fines that you could be given in Sweden: fixed fines which have a set ...

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