BBC continues to run rings around Trump in defence of defamation lawsuit
The BBC aren’t letting Trump off the hook. The BBC is continuing to run rings around Donald Trump as the broadcaster defends itself against his defamation lawsuit. Ever since Trump filed his ludicrous $10bn claim against the BBC over the edit of a Panorama documentary, the broadcaster has refused to cow down to the US […]
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Diesel prices Ireland hits €2.14 a litre amid global crisis
Irish drivers face another blow Filling up a diesel vehicle in Ireland has become significantly more expensive, with the average price reaching €2.14 per litre in September. Data from the AA shows costs have climbed by almost a quarter since February, leaving motorists and businesses facing mounting bills. The surge is being fuelled by a […]
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Trump’s new press secretary gives bizarre answer when asked if she’s a qualified lawyer
Trump aide faces questions over whether she is qualified to practise law Katie Zacharia’s first days as White House press secretary have been far from smooth, and now she is facing questions about whether she has the legal credentials she claims to hold. Her first press briefing lasted just 15 minutes and reportedly drew criticism […]
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Trump diesel ban threat eased after G7 agree oil release
Why Ireland is less exposed than the UK A Trump diesel ban threat prompted G7 leaders to release oil reserves on Friday, easing fears for Irish and European fuel prices amid Ireland’s EU presidency role. Ireland’s EU presidency called an emergency meeting of ambassadors on Friday after Donald Trump threatened to ban US diesel exports. […]
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Trump says he is scrapping all tariffs on Irish whiskey
Trump announces he will lift tariffs after two-day visit Donald Trump has announced he will be removing every tariff on Irish whiskey, delivering the news from his golf course in Co Clare. He spoke at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg before handing the Irish Open trophy to winner Shane Lowry, wrapping up a two-day […]
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Trump says he’d ‘love’ to see a united Ireland: ‘It may as well happen now’
What a united Ireland still needs Donald Trump has said he would “love” to see Ireland become unified, adding that he believes it could happen eventually, RTÉ reports. The US president made the comments during a news conference with Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Farmleigh House. His remarks became the biggest moment of his two-day visit, […]
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