3 h. ago New Nepal prime minister vows to follow protesters' demands to 'end corruption'

Protests, sparked by a ban on social media and feeding into long-standing economic woes, began on Monday and quickly escalated.

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52 h. ago Dutch public broadcaster joins RTÉ in saying it will boycott Eurovision if Israel takes part

The broadcaster pointed to the ban on journalists entering Gaza and the many reporters killed there.

Politics

54 h. ago Uisce Éireann extends hosepipe ban for Milford Regional Supply

Uisce Éireann has announced an extension of the Water Conservation Order on the Milford Regional Public Water Supply.  The order… The post Uisce Éireann extends hosepipe ban for Milford Regional Supply appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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56 h. ago Hosepipe ban in parts of Donegal, Meath and Westmeath extended until mid

While a hosepipe ban is being lifted in some areas, it’s being extended elsewhere.

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57 h. ago Dublin Ready for Rescheduled Region Rivalry with East Laurens

Dublin Ready for Rescheduled Region Rivalry with East Laurens  41NBC News

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58 h. ago €3.3m for Galway canal turbines to supply free city electricity

GALWAY City Council has secured €3.3 million in EU funding to pilot a hydro turbine project on the city’s canals, the first initiative of its kind for a local authority in Ireland. The funding will support the installation of three small-scale hydropower systems to power electric vehicle (EV) charging points and streetlights, with a second […] The post €3.3m for Galway canal turbines to supply free city electricity appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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60 h. ago Hosepipe bans to be extended for four weeks in some areas after hottest summer on record

‘Stark situation’: Water levels in lakes supplying affected areas remain critically low despite recent rainfall

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3 d. ago South Africa ban on husbands taking wife’s family name ruled unconstitutional

The court decision was the outcome of a 2024 case brought by two couples who sued the Department of Home Affairs for gender discrimination.

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3 d. ago NTA plans major overhaul and expansion of Galway City bike rental fleet

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The National Transport Authority is planning a major overhaul and expansion of Galway City’s bike rental scheme. From next summer, it aims to increase the number of rental bikes to include e-bikes and to extend to more areas across the city. The NTA says recent technological advancements […] The post NTA plans major overhaul and expansion of Galway City bike rental fleet appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Move to block official’s reappointment a ‘terrible attack’ on Labour Court’s independence

Deputy chair Alan Haugh says he was twice told by different department his contract would be extended

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4 d. ago Obesity is now more prevalent than underweight amongst children, says UNICEF

Aside from sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, obesity now exceeds underweight in all regions of the world.

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4 d. ago One in five children in Ireland is overweight or obese, double the worldwide rate

Aside from sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, obesity now exceeds underweight in all regions of the world.

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5 d. ago Nepali prime minister quits after deadly protests, as government buildings set on fire

Outrage among young anti-corruption protestors sparked by social media ban

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5 d. ago Ireland’s Joyce Country and Western Lakes Geopark Gains UNESCO Status, Boosting Sustainable Tourism, Heritage and Regional Growth

Ireland’s Joyce Country and Western Lakes Geopark Gains UNESCO Status, Boosting Sustainable Tourism, Heritage and Regional Growth  Travel And Tour World

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5 d. ago ‘Professional driver’ caught doing 158kph in wife’s new car avoids road ban

A professional driver who was caught doing 158kph in a 100kph in his wife’s new car has avoided a driving… The post ‘Professional driver’ caught doing 158kph in wife’s new car avoids road ban appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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5 d. ago Bottoms Up: Dublin’s Tipple secures €4 million to fix the global booze supply chain

Bottoms Up: Dublin’s Tipple secures €4 million to fix the global booze supply chain  EU-Startups

Economics

5 d. ago New Zealand v Ireland | Rugby World Cup 2025 | Extended Highlights

New Zealand v Ireland | Rugby World Cup 2025 | Extended Highlights  Women's Rugby World Cup 2025

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5 d. ago Regional Cork car dealership becomes first Chinese EV brand ‘XPENG’ outlet outside of Dublin

Regional Cork car dealership becomes first Chinese EV brand ‘XPENG’ outlet outside of Dublin  The Irish Independent

Economics

5 d. ago Importance of railway link to Donegal emphasised at NWRDG meeting

Members of the North West Regional Development Group (NWRDG) have met with Northern Ireland’s Department for Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins… The post Importance of railway link to Donegal emphasised at NWRDG meeting appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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5 d. ago Budget 2026: Inheritance tax, no VAT cut for hotels and a childcare action plan

Harris says government has ‘no intention’ of extending VAT rate cut to hoteliers.

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