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Disinformation is a 'global scourge', Ireland's Media Minister says

DUBLIN, Ireland: Disinformation poses a growing threat to democracy and must be addressed with urgency, Media Minister Patrick O'Donovan said this week as the government published a new national strategy to tackle the issue.

The Disinformation Strategy, released by the Department of Media, lays out a roadmap for improving media literacy, boosting regulation, and supporting the

University College Cork in Ireland sees 26% rise in high-earning staff

DUBLIN, Ireland: University College Cork (UCC) saw a 26 percent jump in staff earning over 100,000 euros last year, with the number rising to 644 amid national pay awards and new recruitment.

The increase comes as the university group posted a financial surplus for the year ending September 2024, reversing a deficit recorded the previous year.

Newly released accounts show UCC moved from a loss of 8.57 mil

One in three killed on Ireland's roads this year were under 30

DUBLIN, Ireland: One in three people killed or seriously injured on Irish roads in 2025 have been under the age of 30, according to new figures released ahead of the Easter bank holiday weekend.

An Garda Siochana and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) are urging road users to take extra care over the weekend. They warn that increased traffic and more pedestrians could heighten the risk of collisions.

Garda d

US says Google stifles competition, sues for $6 billion

LONDON - Google is facing a multibillion-pound legal challenge in the UK over allegations it misused its dominance in online search to inflate advertising prices and stifle competition.

A class action lawsuit seeking up to 5 billion pounds ($6.6 billion) in damages was filed at the Competition Appeal Tribunal on Tuesday. It claims that Google's practices gave it an unfair adva

Lyft to enter European market with $200 million FreeNow acquisition

Lyft is making its first move into Europe with the purchase of mobility platform FreeNow, a nearly $200 million deal that signals a major international expansion for the U.S.-based ride-hailing company.

The $198.40 million acquisition from German automakers BMW and Mercedes-Benz will give Lyft access to some of Europe's largest transportation markets, including London, Frankfu

Dublin councils working together to implement a tourist tax

DUBLIN, Ireland: Dublin's four local councils are joining forces to push for the introduction of a tourist tax, aiming to unlock a new revenue stream amid persistent funding pressures.

The coordinated effort marks a shift in strategy as Dublin City Council, Fingal, and South Dublin County councils commit to a new working group, with Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown expected to follow. The group will seek to build public a

Russia easier to deal with than Ukraine - Trump

The US president has previously accused Vladimir Zelensky of undermining his peace efforts

US President Donald Trump has said he expected Vladimir Zelensky to be much "easier to deal with" than Russian President Vladimir Putin, but indicated he still hopes Kiev will accept Washington's p

Milipol India 2025 kicks off in Delhi, MoS Nityanand Rai emphasises growing importance of Indo-French cooperation

New Delhi [India], April 24 (ANI): Milipol India 2025, an international platform for innovation, collaboration, and dialogue in homeland security, began on Wednesday at the Yashobhoomi (IICC) in New Delhi.

In his keynote address, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, emphasised the growing importance of Indo-French cooperation in the security sector, particularly in the co-production of advanced tech

Ukrainian youths throw Nazi salute at Holocaust memorial

Kharkov mayor and Jewish community urge police to punish those who desecrated the Drobitsky Yar site

Authorities in Ukraine have launched a criminal investigation after three young people were photographed performing Nazi salutes at a Holocaust memorial in Kharkov, sparking outrage from local officials and Jewish organizations.

The incident occurred at the Drobitsky Yar memorial site, where

EU fines Apple, Meta amid transatlantic trade strains

The decision drew criticism from U.S. tech giants but was welcomed by consumers.

BRUSSELS, April 23 (Xinhua) -- The European Union (EU) on Wednesday imposed fines total

TRKIYE-ANKARA-NATIONAL SOVEREIGNTY AND CHILDREN'S DAY-CELEBRATION

(250423) -- ANKARA, April 23, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Children visit Anitkabir, the mausoleum of the founder of Turkish Republic Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, to celebrate the National Sovereignty and Children's Day in Ankara, Trkiye, on April 23, 2025. (Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua)

White House accuses Zelensky of megaphone diplomacy

The US president is frustrated with the Ukrainian leader, whos moving in the wrong direction on peace talks, Trumps spokesperson has said

The White House has criticized Vladimir Zelensky for publicly discussing sensitive details of peace negotiations aimed at ending the Ukraine conflict.

On Tuesday, it was reported that Zelensky publicly rejected a US proposal for territorial concessions to

Russia isnt seeking Zelenskys removal Kremlin

Moscow considers the Ukrainian leader illegitimate, but will not make it an obstacle to negotiations

Ukrainian officials in the future could legally challenge any agreements signed by Vladimir Zelensky, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. Despite this, he said Russia is not demanding that Zelensky step down.

Moscow has repeatedly rejected Zelensky's legitimacy since his presidential t

Russia isn't seeking Zelensky's removal - Kremlin

Moscow considers the Ukrainian leader illegitimate, but will not make it an obstacle to negotiations

Ukrainian officials in the future could legally challenge any agreements signed by Vladimir Zelensky, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. Despite this, he said Russia is not demanding that Zelensky step down.

Trump calls Zelenskyy's Crimea statement "harmful to peace negotiations" with Russia

Washington, DC [US], April 24 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has criticised his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy over his recent statement on Crimea, calling his remarks 'harmful to the peace negotiations' with Russia. Trump said that Crimea was lost years ago when Barack Obama served as the US President.

In a post shared on his social media platform Truth Social on Wednesday, Trump wrote, 'Ukrainian

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