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Hard-Right Allies at Odds: Meloni’s Diplomatic Tightrope Between Trump and the EU

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni faced a delicate diplomatic challenge during her White House visit as she attempted to balance her ideological alignment with President Trump against her responsibilities to the European Union. The relationship between the United States and the EU has grown increasingly strained under Trump's administration. Meloni, part of a newer generation of hard-right European leaders with connections to the Trump administration, has cultivated a personal rapport with the president, who has described her as "a real live wire" and a "fantastic woman." Her anti-immigration stance aligns with Trump's policies, earning her a reputation as someone who can effectively communicate with him. Meloni's visit comes amid widespread international concern over Trump's global tariff policies. Initially imposing a 20% tax on all EU goods entering the United States, Trump later reduced this to a 10% blanket rate following […]

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Young Adults Face Highest Risk on Irish Roads as Easter Weekend Approaches

One in three people killed or seriously injured on Irish roads were under the age of 30, according to recent data shared by authorities ahead of the Easter weekend. An Garda Sรญochรกna and the Road Safety Authority are urging drivers to prioritize road safety during the holiday period. Police are launching an enhanced roads policing operation from 7 a.m. Friday until 7 a.m. Tuesday. Every available Garda member on duty throughout the long weekend will conduct road traffic enforcement activities, though officials emphasize that they "need the public's help" to prevent tragedies. "Anyone who is intending to socialize and have drinks at any point over the long weekend needs to leave their car at home, arrange a designated driver among friends, pre-book a taxi, use public transport where possible or fix up a lift home from someone they trust who […]

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Golf Superstar’s Trophy Could Inspire Struggling Red Devils, Says Coach

Amorim Invites Masters Champion McIlroy to Bring Green Jacket to Old Trafford Manchester United manager Amorim has invited Rory McIlroy to bring his Masters Green Jacket to Old Trafford, hoping it might inspire his underperforming team. McIlroy, a United supporter who recently completed a career grand slam at Augusta National, had suggested he would take his Green Jacket to the stadium "if it can inspire some better play." Responding through Manchester United's official X account, Amorim welcomed the Northern Irishman: "Hi Rory. Congratulations for the Masters and I want to invite you to Old Trafford to show your trophy. It's really important for us in this moment. You achieved something that a lot of people thought would be impossible, and we want that feeling in our stadium. So I hope to see you soon at Old Trafford and to meet […]

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MAJOR DRUG BUST: Over โ‚ฌ149k of Narcotics Seized in Dublin Raid

Gardaรญ have arrested a man following a significant drug seizure worth approximately โ‚ฌ149,100 in Ballymun, Dublin. On Tuesday morning, the Ballymun Divisional Drugs Unit conducted a search of premises in the area with support from the Armed Support Unit, Ballymun Detective Unit, and Ballymun Community Response Team. During the operation, authorities seized approximately โ‚ฌ87,500 of suspected heroin and โ‚ฌ61,600 of suspected cocaine. A man in his 30s was arrested in connection with the search and is currently being detained at a Garda station in North Dublin. The operation was part of an ongoing initiative targeting the sale and supply of drugs in the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) North. A Garda spokesperson confirmed that investigations into the matter are continuing.

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Judge Threatens Criminal Contempt Charges Against Trump Officials Over Deportations

A federal judge has indicated that Trump administration officials could face criminal contempt charges for allegedly violating his order to halt deportations of Venezuelan migrants accused of gang membership. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg in Washington found "probable cause" for criminal contempt charges, stating the administration showed "willful disregard" for his March 15 order that prohibited deporting alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act. Attorneys and relatives of many deportees claim they aren't gang members and were denied opportunities to challenge the government's allegations. The ruling represents the most significant judicial suggestion of potential punishment since President Trump returned to office on January 20, intensifying tensions between the judicial and executive branches. "It's a very strong rebuke to the administration and opens the door for further proceedings to determine who, in fact, disregarded the […]

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McIlroy’s 2025 Season: What Could Surpass His Masters Triumph?

Even after the incredible drama of his career Grand Slam-completing Masters victory, Rory McIlroy's 2025 golf season still holds numerous possibilities that could potentially match that memorable achievement. McIlroy is scheduled to return to competition next week in New Orleans, where he and close friend Shane Lowry will defend their Zurich Classic title, an event that doesn't award world ranking points. The Northern Irishman's Augusta triumph significantly reduced Scottie Scheffler's world rankings lead from 4.18 to 2.81 points, though the world number one still maintains a comfortable advantage. The duo has established a considerable gap ahead of third-ranked Xander Schauffele, the reigning Open and US PGA champion, who trails McIlroy by 3.76 points. With McIlroy skipping this week's RBC Heritage in South Carolina, Scheffler, who finished just three strokes behind in fourth place at Augusta despite not being in serious […]

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Parent Arrested After Bringing Firearm to Elementary School and Sending Threatening Messages to Teacher

An Indiana mother faces charges after allegedly bringing a gun to her daughter's elementary school and sending threatening messages to the sixth-grade teacher following a disagreement over a classroom assignment. Carrie Rivers, 48, was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm on school property and harassment related to an incident at Valley Mills Elementary School in Indianapolis. According to the arrest affidavit, Rivers confronted her daughter's teacher about "a work assignment that had to do with same-sex relationships." When Decatur Township School Police officers responded to a call about an "irate parent," they noticed Rivers had what appeared to be a firearm on her waistband. Officer Tabetha Emenaker stated in the affidavit that upon removing the weapon, "Carrie Rivers stated that she did have a gun." The officer informed Rivers that having a firearm on school grounds was illegal, […]

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US Congressional Watchdog to Investigate Changes at the SEC

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) will examine recent changes at the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those potentially influenced by the White House or Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), according to a letter sent to Democratic lawmakers. The GAO, Congress's nonpartisan research arm, informed Senators Elizabeth Warren and Mark Warner that it will review the SEC's recent efforts to reduce staff, terminate leases, and consolidate operations, as detailed in an April 8 letter viewed by Reuters. The lawmakers requested the investigation last month following media reports about DOGE's involvement and other significant changes at the market regulator. A. Nicole Clowers, managing director of GAO's congressional relations office, confirmed in the letter that the request "is within the scope of (GAO's) authority" and that work would commence in approximately three months. Since President Donald Trump took office and […]

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Meta’s Landmark Antitrust Trial Begins Over Instagram and WhatsApp Acquisitions

A significant antitrust trial against Meta commenced Monday in Washington, where the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleges the social media giant engaged in anticompetitive practices by acquiring Instagram and WhatsApp. The FTC contends that Meta, which owned Facebook, purchased Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp in 2014 specifically to eliminate competition and establish a monopoly. Although the FTC initially reviewed and approved these acquisitions with a commitment to monitor outcomes, a victory in this case could force Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to divest both platforms. Meta has expressed confidence in winning the case. Experts suggest the company will likely argue that Instagram users have benefited from Meta's ownership. "The FTC's argument is that the acquisition of Instagram was a way of neutralizing this rising competitive threat to Facebook," explains Rebecca Haw Allensworth, a professor of antitrust at Vanderbilt Law School. Allensworth […]

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Hungary Prepares for Vote on Constitutional Amendment Restricting LGBTQ+ Rights and Assembly

Hungarian lawmakers are set to vote Monday on a constitutional amendment that critics view as restricting freedoms of assembly and expression while further limiting the rights of LGBTQ+ communities in the country. The amendment, almost certain to pass with the two-thirds majority held by Prime Minister Viktor Orbรกn's nationalist Fidesz party, would constitutionally prohibit public events held by LGBTQ+ communities, including Budapest's annual Pride celebration that draws thousands of participants. It would also provide a constitutional basis for denying gender identities or sexual characteristics of minority groups and allow for the suspension of citizenship for some Hungarians deemed to pose a threat to national security or sovereignty. The amendment, the 15th to Hungary's constitution since it was authored and approved by the ruling Fidesz-KDNP coalition in 2011, strengthens a law fast-tracked in March that criminalizes holding or attending events that […]

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