Ireland Plans Fuel Duty Cuts to Ease Rising Energy Costs

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The Irish government has announced plans to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel in an effort to ease pressure on motorists facing sharp fuel price increases linked to ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The temporary measures, expected to take effect from midnight Wednesday until the end of May, will lower diesel duty by […]

Vatican Approves Animal Organ Transplants

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Vatican has stated that Catholics may receive organ transplants from animals, endorsing the practice as medical science advances. The guidance supports the use of animal tissues, provided procedures follow ethical standards and avoid cruelty. The decision addresses xenotransplantation, a process involving the transfer of organs or tissues between species. Pope Leo XIV’s

Italian Voters Reject Meloni’s Judicial Reform

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Giorgia Meloni faced a major political setback after Italian voters rejected her proposed judicial reforms in a national referendum. Around 54% voted against the changes, dealing a blow to her right-wing coalition ahead of upcoming elections. Despite the defeat, Meloni said she would not resign, acknowledging the result while expressing regret over the missed opportunity

Pope Calls for Ban on Aerial Bombings

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Pope Leo XIV has strongly condemned aerial military strikes, calling them indiscriminate and urging that they be permanently banned. Speaking in Vatican City, he warned that no one should live in fear of destruction coming from the sky, especially in light of ongoing global conflicts. Although he did not directly reference the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war […]

Slovenia Implements Fuel Rationing Amid Price Surge

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Slovenia has become the first EU country to introduce fuel rationing in response to supply disruptions following US-Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent regional tensions. Private motorists are now limited to 50 litres per day, while businesses and farmers can purchase up to 200 litres. Petrol stations are tasked with enforcing the rules, and stricter […]

Barcelona Hold Narrow Edge Over Rayo

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Barcelona moved seven points clear at the top of La Liga with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano at Spotify Nou Camp. Ronald Araujo’s header from a Joao Cancelo corner in the 24th minute proved decisive, while Rayo’s early chance through Carlos Martin was brilliantly denied by Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia. The first half […]

SPD Urged to Prioritize Reforms After Election Setback

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Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) leadership said the party must focus on advancing promised tax and social welfare reforms following a heavy loss in the Rhineland-Palatinate state election. Co-leaders Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil and Labour Minister Baerbel Bas described the defeat as “catastrophic” but stressed that internal personnel debates

Tributes Pour In for Veteran Broadcaster Michael Lyster

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Veteran Irish sports broadcaster Michael Lyster has passed away at the age of 71, prompting widespread tributes. Best known for presenting The Sunday Game for over three decades, he became a familiar face in Irish homes. Lyster joined RTÉ in 1979 and went on to cover major sporting events, including the Olympics and Gaelic games, […]

Liberal and Populist Parties Neck-and-Neck in Slovenia’s Parliamentary Election

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Slovenia’s parliamentary election has resulted in a tight race between the liberal Freedom Movement (GS) led by Prime Minister Robert Golob and the right-leaning Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) headed by Janez Janša. Preliminary results show both camps nearly tied, with GS securing 29 seats and SDS close behind with 28 in the 90-seat parliament. Neither […]

Germany Turns to India to Tackle Skilled Worker Shortage

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Germany is increasingly looking to India to address its growing shortage of skilled workers, driven by an ageing population and a lack of young domestic talent. The shift began when German trade bodies, facing acute hiring challenges, responded to outreach from Indian recruitment firms offering a pool of trained and motivated youth. What started as […]