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The Irish Times view on the Ireland-UK summit: an ever-improving relationship The two countries share common interests on security, trade and other interests

The Irish Times view on the Ireland-UK summit: an ever-improving relationship.

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Also, Kaiser Wilhelm II in August 1914 allegedly told German troops heading off to fight the First Battle of the Marne in World War I that "You will be home before the leaves have fallen from the trees."

The Armistice was signed on 11 November 1918.

IEA plans historic release of oil reserves amid Iran crisis International Energy Agency reportedly may release as much as 400m barrells of oil to combat surge in prices

IEA plans historic release of oil reserves amid Iran crisis.

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Michael McDowell: Donald Trump is mad, bad and dangerous. Only the midterms can save the US now One Congress member is even apparently tabling a Bill to allow the US president to serve a third term

Donald Trump is mad, bad and dangerous. Only the midterms can save the US now.

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Ukraine sends experts to Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE amid Iranian drone strikes Kyiv hopes to acquire PAC-2 and PAC-3 interceptors for Patriot air defenses in exchange, Zelensky told journalists.

⚡️ Ukraine sends experts to Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE amid Iranian drone strikes.

Kyiv hopes to acquire PAC-2 and PAC-3 interceptors for Patriot air defenses in exchange, Zelensky told journalists.

Ireland ‘enthusiastic’ about second interconnector with France 'I’d like to have a discussion with the French government about us being even more ambitious, seeing if we could develop a second interconnector as well between Ireland and France,' says Simon Harris

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Energy supply and security will be improved with the commissioning of the first inconnector in 2028.

Drones: a strategic tool for defence and markets Tech groups such as Quantum are winning investor support in Europe, boosting the region’s venture capital industry

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Drones: a strategic tool for defence and markets.
As the battlefield changes, German government investment hopes to meet the challenge.

Oil prices rise above $100 a barrel amid Middle East war Oil prices have risen beyond $100 a barrel amid increasing concerns about supplies as a result of the escalating conflict in the Middle East, with Eurogroup finance ministers due to meet in Brussels t...

RTE news : Oil prices rise above $100 a barrel amid Middle East war.

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Pierburg Auto Parts Plant in Germany Switches to Artillery Shell Production The Pierburg plant in Berlin is halting the production of automotive components and will begin manufacturing casings for 155-mm artillery shells.The IG Metall Berlin reported on this.The plant’s owner...

The Pierburg plant in Berlin is halting the production of automotive components and will begin manufacturing casings for 155-mm artillery shells.

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Trump says Starmer seeking to join Iran war ‘after we’ve already won’ The criticism came as the U.S. and Israel continued to launch airstrikes on Iran and as Washington has started using an airbase in the U.K.

We should never have become involved in Gulf Oil War 1 let alone Gulf Oil War 2. Now our 'leaders', with the honourable exception of Pedro Sánchez, are edging towards involvement in Gulf Oil War 3. When the real enemy is Donald Trump and his pal Vladimir Putin.

UK faces growing calls from locals to remove Cyprus military bases Foreign minister, Constantinos Kombos, tells Guardian Iranian-made drone that hit airbase was launched from Lebanon

Britain is facing growing calls to withdraw its military bases from Cyprus as locals step up protests against facilities seen as a threat to their security after an unprecedented drone attack on RAF Akrotiri. (Guardian)

Donald Trump's war with Iran is going global - this is a chaotic and dangerous moment Reports are emerging of Russian forces providing intelligence to Tehran that could help the Islamic regime target US forces in the Gulf.

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Marion McKeone: Trump’s war with Iran reveals chaos inside the White House war room Trump’s chaotic leadership and conflicting advisers risk turning a volatile Iran conflict into a wider Middle East catastrophe

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French nuclear umbrella gives cover amid global upheaval On Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron declared France would not just increase its number of nuclear weapons, but also allow the deployment of nuclear-armed fighter jets to other parts of the con...

RTE news : French nuclear umbrella gives cover amid global upheaval.

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The globally economy is very unlikely to collapse. It didn't collapse under the strain of Covid.

However, the economic consequences will disproportionately affect the least well-off and most vulnerable. They always do.

That will result in political consequences. And that could be severe.

Stephen Collins: UUP leader might have point about Irish Government apology for conduct in Troubles Saying sorry may not be on the agenda, but some serious reflection about State’s behaviour is warranted

UUP leader might have point about an Irish Government apology for conduct in Troubles

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How shrinking weapons stockpiles could affect the Iran conflict US allies in region have burned through defensive munitions as they fend off Iranian barrages

How shrinking weapons stockpiles could affect the Iran conflict.

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What Dev did next: The lasting legacy of Ireland’s actions at the end of the second World War While Éamon de Valera emerged from his good war thanks to his political manoeuvring, he did make one ‘unforced error’

What Dev did next: The lasting legacy of Ireland’s actions at the end of the second World War.

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Partner of sitting Labour MP arrested on suspicion of spying for China British security minister warns of ‘severe consequences’ if proven that China attempted to interfere with UK sovereign affairs

Partner of sitting Labour MP arrested on suspicion of spying for China.

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How Iran could wage a new ‘tanker war’ Since the US and Israel attacked Iran, Iranian forces have warned vessels against passing through the Strait of Hormuz

How Iran could wage a new ‘tanker war’.

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3 ways Middle East conflict could affect Irish consumers Oil prices have surged on world markets since the conflict in the Middle East started on Saturday. While oil prices are up, the surge in gas has been even more dramatic.

RTE news : 3 ways Middle East conflict could affect Irish consumers.

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Why is France increasing its nuclear arsenal? Macron said talks have begun with eight European countries about co-operation

Why is France increasing its nuclear arsenal?

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Irish peacekeepers prepared for 'heightened intensity' Irish troops in southern Lebanon are well, accounted for and prepared for "this period of heightened intensity," a spokesman for the Defence Forces has said.

RTE news : Irish peacekeepers prepared for 'heightened intensity'.

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UK and France may boost Cyprus defences following Iranian drone strike France plans to send air defence systems, UK considers deploying warship after British base came under attack

UK and France may boost Cyprus defences following Iranian drone strike.

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Historic Irish newsreels digitised and made available for free online Gael Linn’s Amharc Éireann captured a snapshot of Irish life in the 1950s and 1960s

Historic Irish newsreels digitised and made available for free online

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Murphy’s law: A US Navy Seal, Iran and the Irish connection Lieut Michael P Murphy came under intense fire and was mortally wounded in Afghanistan in 2005

Murphy’s law: A US Navy Seal, Iran, and the Irish connection.

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Iran's Key Naval Base On Strait Of Hormuz Set Ablaze From Strikes President Donald Trump says that "annihilating" the Iranian Navy is a chief goal of Operation Epic Fury, and that 10 ships have already hit.

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War on Iran: Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon 'safe', minister says Defence Forces personnel are deployed in the region as part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil)

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Why is Ireland buying weapons from France? In the News podcast: One €600m deal is the biggest investment in Army equipment in the history of the State

Why is Ireland buying weapons from France?

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It's great to see the 'Emergency,' era marker sign undergoing restoration at Carnsore Point Co Wexford. History uncovered.