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Energy and transport techElectric vehicles 3Renewables 2
ScienceArchaeology & history 5Environment & nature 5Space & astronomy 4
TechCybersecurity & hacks 5Social media & platforms 9Telecoms & broadband 1
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Social media & platforms 9 More in Social media & platforms
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The mystery website claiming to belong to an Irish Muslim-only party that made international newsOur FactCheck editor details the internet trends seen by a thirtysomething-year-old man.
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Wexford taxi firm brings back weekend night-time transport after huge public demandTK Kabs has launched a trial weekend hackney service after more than 1,000 people backed the idea in…
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Irish-American scientist sues composer in Dublin over Instagram posts alleging Miss Universe ‘scandal’James Healy claims he was defamed by video posts…
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John and Tara McAreavey welcome third child with sweet nameJohn and Tara McAreavey have welcomed their third child together, sharing the news with a series of touching…
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Davina McCall shares photos from hospital after brain tumour surgeryDavina McCall has taken to Instagram to share new hospital photos from when she underwent brain tumour surgery…
Environment & nature 5 More in Environment & nature
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Tiny island in Lough Erne hoped to become home to one of Ireland’s most endangered speciesRSPB NI hopes people will hear the ‘sound of spring’ at Carr Island now it is part of…
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Good news stories about nature: it’s too easy to get stuck in tales of failureWhether Ireland gets these benefits in the future is a choice about proper funding, not fate…
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Public meeting planned in West Cork to discuss greenway concerns
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Cork council considering uses for landfill site that cost €43m
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Large, aggressive Asian ladybirds are invading Irish homes – and experts say they’re here to stayHarlequin was first introduced to Europe as a natural biocontrol method, but now it’s threatening our ecosystem…
Space & astronomy 4 More in Space & astronomy
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SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is caught by giant mechanical armsThe Mechzilla catch demonstrates the full reusability of Starship, intended for Moon and Mars travel, according to Space…
3 sources · The Irish News, Belfast Telegraph, Irish Independent
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SpaceX pulls off first-ever spaceship 'catch'Elon Musk's SpaceX pulled off the first-ever "catch" of a spaceship, a technical feat that shows the feasibility…
7 sources · RTÉ, Asharq Al-Awsat, Le Monde in English, Taipei Times +3
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Voyager 1, launched in 1977, to become humanity’s first object to reach one light-day from EarthThe Nasa spacecraft launched 49 years ago.
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Voyager 1 closes in on light-day milestone in interstellar spaceThe Nasa spacecraft launched 49 years ago.
Archaeology & history 4 More in Archaeology & history
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‘Thuggery and genius’: Europe’s violent brush with the Mongol empire of Genghis KhanA new exhibition explores how the Continent came much closer to becoming a colony of the biggest empire…
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Over 4,000 march in Dublin to demand end to fossil fuelsProtesters’ specific demands included a ban on LNG terminals (liquified natural gas), as well as the publication of…
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We need ‘immediate, drastic’ cut in fossil fuels, says UN chief Guterres as divisions grow at Cop31 summit‘Future of planet cannot be negotiated on terms of those profiting from its destruction,’ UN secretary general says…
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Roman statue dug up at Russborough House fetches almost €270,000 at Sotheby’s, despite An Taisce objectionsNational heritage body believes artwork, excavated and sold by two workers at the estate in the 1980s, may…
Microsoft 4 More in Microsoft
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Microsoft says service fully restored after major global outage
16 sources · Belfast Telegraph, Business Recorder, CGTN, Channels TV +12
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Were you affected by the disruption to Microsoft services?Microsoft confirmed that it was a technical issue, ruling out a cyberattack or the involvement of AI agents.
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Microsoft services fully restored after global outageMicrosoft has said that services have fully recovered across Teams, Outlook and its other products, ending a global…
6 sources · RTÉ, AP News, CNA, ITV News +2
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Microsoft ‘deeply sorry’ for disruption caused by global outage as Government finds no evidence of ‘malicious’ intent
10 sources · Irish Independent, CNA, Channel 4, Dawn +6
Electric vehicles 3 More in Electric vehicles
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Andersen Quartz review: We test an EV charger worth putting on showWith nearly 200 colour and finish combinations, the Andersen Quartz makes home charging a surprisingly personal affair. But…
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Macroom time capsule from 1996 predicted 'computers would be more or less controlling our lives'Former pupils of De La Salle College buried everything from VHS tapes to cassettes and foresaw the evolution…
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Honda Super N review: Why this funky little EV has completely won me overSmall, affordable and gloriously different, the Honda Super N brings a welcome dose of fun to electric motoring…
2 sources · Limerick Leader, News Letter
Cybersecurity & hacks 3 More in Cybersecurity & hacks
- The Star Health Ministry's main systems, services unaffected by cybersecurity incident
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US flights resume after communications issue as officials rule out cyberattackThe nationwide stop on Friday night marked only the second time such an alert had been issued in…
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The Irish Sun
UCD archaeology lecturer sent forward for trial on 150 charges of hacking students’ personal data & harassment
3 sources · The Irish Sun, Gript, Irish Independent
Apple 2 More in Apple
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iPhone users warned to delete specific apps following ‘biggest hack in history’iPhone users have been hit with an urgent warning to delete specific apps by the company that recently…
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Apple’s iPhone Duo review: a great folding phone – but priceyCrease is far less visible than anything I’ve seen on other foldable phones, but there are downsides…
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Applause as Limerick councillors vote to amend wind farm planning rulesThe motion will now be subject to a mayor’s report before the Limerick Development Plan can be amended…
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€100m solar farm back on track after settlement of aristocrat’s lawsuit over hunting rights
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Why Anthropic’s IPO is nothing like Google’sInvestors contemplated IPO worth $2tn only weeks ago: figures now range from $1.1tn-$1.5tn…
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The Irish Sun
Dangerous children’s toy sold on Amazon urgently recalled over ‘serious’ asphyxiation fears
2 sources · The Irish Sun, The Sun
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Starshield restrictions ‘threaten Ukraine’s energy defences’ ahead of winter
4 sources · Belfast Telegraph, AP News, ITV News, The Irish News