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Cork’s McGrath congratulates son and colleagues as Ireland into U17s World Cup Final

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EU commissioner Michael McGrath has congratulated Ireland’s U17s team on their qualification for the Fifa 2026 World Cup Final. The event will take place this November in Qatar and will see the Irish team join nations including Croatia, Denmark, France, Greece, Italy, Romania, and Serbia. In a post on social media, Mr McGrath said he … Read more

Easter Rail & Luas Disruptions: DART, Intercity & Line Closures

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Irish Rail has suspended Luas and DART services over the Easter weekend, disrupting Dublin’s critical transit infrastructure. This operational halt imposes immediate liquidity friction on Q2 logistics planning. Commuter-dependent enterprises face productivity losses while supply chain managers must activate contingency protocols. The event underscores the fragility of centralized transport networks in high-density economic zones. Market … Read more

Bodycam footage shows stunned Tiger Woods handcuffed after rollover crash

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Tiger Woods expressed astonishment as he was handcuffed after crashing his SUV last week in Florida, according to body camera footage released Thursday that also shows deputies removing two pills from the golfer’s pocket. “I do believe your normal faculties are impaired, and you’re under an unknown substance, so at this time you’re under arrest … Read more

European and Gulf clubs battle it out for World Cup prospect Wahbi

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Moroccan goalkeeper Yannis Benchaouch, who plays for Monaco in France, has attracted interest from numerous European and Gulf clubs. The website “Foot Mercato” reported that Benchaouch, aged 19, has refused to renew his contract with Monaco and is planning to leave the French league. Benchaouch is one of the discoveries of coach Mohamed Wahbi, who … Read more

Mexico’s Sheinbaum Faces Challenges to Democratic Foundations

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Mexico’s novel President, Claudia Sheinbaum, encountered an early and significant legislative defeat in March, signaling potential headwinds for her administration and raising questions about the sustainability of the economic policies championed by her predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The setback – a rejection of key elements of her proposed judicial reforms – is more than … Read more

RELEASE: Oilers sign forward Owen Michaels

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EDMONTON, AB – The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Owen Michaels to a one-year entry-level contract beginning in the 2025-26 season. The 23-year-old joins the Oilers following a three-year stay at Western Michigan University, where he skated in 119 games and recorded 33 goals and 33 assists for 66 points, along with 22 penalty minutes. The … Read more