3 h. ago Disney makes $1 billion deal that allows beloved characters to be used in short AI videos

The deal marks the first time a major entertainment company has embraced generative AI at this scale, licensing its fiercely protected characters.

Economics

3 h. ago Donegal’s Niall Mac Eachmharcaigh lends talent to landmark Christmas film

Rann na Feirste actor Niall Mac Eachmharcaigh has joined the cast of a mileston tri-nation animated festive short film. Nollaí… The post Donegal’s Niall Mac Eachmharcaigh lends talent to landmark Christmas film appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

6 h. ago Ukraine says US proposes ‘demilitarised zone’ in east as Nato claims Europe is Russia’s ‘next target’

Too many in military alliance do not feel the urgency of Russia’s threat in Europe, says Mark Rutte

Events

8 h. ago Cost of dealing with drug ship MV Matthew could rise to €20m

MV Matthew was seized along with Ireland’s largest drugs haul in 2023

Economics

9 h. ago Mercosur: Ireland’s opposition to deal may be contingent on having enough allies to form ‘blocking minority’

Fears of farmers’ protest ‘with 10,000 tractors in Dublin’ if Ireland backs EU deal with South American bloc

Politics

9 h. ago Mercosur: Ireland’s opposition to deal may depend on ‘blocking minority’, Tánaiste suggests

Fears of farmers’ protest ‘with 10,000 tractors in Dublin’ if Ireland backs EU deal with South American bloc

Politics

9 h. ago What Taoiseach and Tánaiste told pharma sector amid lobbying efforts on EU reforms

Documents show Government assured pharmaceutical companies Ireland had their back in Washington and Brussels

Politics

12 h. ago We must prepare for scale of war our grandparents faced, Nato chief warns allies

Too many in military alliance do not feel the urgency of Russia’s threat in Europe, says Mark Rutte

Events

12 h. ago Zelenskiy holds urgent talks with European allies as Trump pushes for Russia deal

US president says Ukrainian leader ‘has to be realistic’ about a peace plan that would cede Ukrainian territory to Russia

Politics

18 h. ago Video shows US forces seizing oil tanker off Venezuelan coast

Video shows US authorities landing on the tanker from a helicopter

Events

28 h. ago 2 Planes Abort Landings at Last Possible Moment amid Extreme Winds in Heart

2 Planes Abort Landings at Last Possible Moment amid Extreme Winds in Heart-Stopping Video  People.com

Politics

43 h. ago Severance deal of near €1m for DAA chief executive Kenny Jacobs off the table

Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien blocks payment as standoff at top of State airports group continues

Economics

50 h. ago Department of Housing deletes moving back in with parents video after ‘negative online commentary’

A Department spokesperson said it had removed the video aafter feedback from the young people themselves’.

Politics

51 h. ago Video | Onlookers survey extent of flooding in Clontarf, Co Dublin | RTÉ

Video | Onlookers survey extent of flooding in Clontarf, Co Dublin | RTÉ  RTE.ie

Events

55 h. ago ‘Extraordinary talent’: Fashion designer Paul Costelloe mourned at funeral

Internationally respected designer died at the age of 80 in London in November after a short illness

Culture

57 h. ago Minister admits it was 'misconceived' for department to post video with advice on moving back in with parents

Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty raised the video during Leaders’ Questions this afternoon, calling it “patronising”.

Politics

57 h. ago Housing Minister says it was 'misconceived' for department to repost video advising young people moving back in with parents

Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty raised the video during Leaders’ Questions this afternoon, calling the video “patronising”.

Politics

61 h. ago Young adult who moved back home: The government's 'how to cope' video shows they don't understand us

The government needs to fix housing, not tell us how to put up with a problem of their making, writes Killian Mangan.

Politics

61 h. ago Taoiseach defends 'tone deaf' housing video for young people moving back in with parents

The video features two young people offering tips such as setting house rules, paying rent, doing chores, and managing potential conflicts while living at home.

Politics

62 h. ago Video advising young people how to move back in with parents is ‘tone deaf’, TD says

Clip shared online by Department of Housing shows two young people offering advice to anyone moving back in with their parents

Politics