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News Reporter with @irishtimes | Former deputy editor with @breakingnewsie | Email: [email protected] | All opinions are my own.

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Donald Trump inspects the Defence Forces guard of honour.
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Bob Woodward spills his ‘Secrets’

In a new memoir, the legendary reporter names a parade of confidential sources who enabled monumental scoops in The Washington Post and his blockbuster books.

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If Manchester United don’t hire Antonio Conte, fear of being challenged is not an acceptable reason...

Conte's reputation precedes him. The decision-makers at Old Trafford have every right to make a sensible decision but not a cowardly one

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Live Updates: Brazil Re-Elects Lula, Rejecting Predecessor’s Son nytimes.com/live/2026/10/25/… via @NYTimes

Brazil Election Live Updates: Lula Wins Re-Election as Flávio Bolsonaro Rejects Result

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s win ended a string of conservative victories in Latin America. His opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, called for the election to be annulled.

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BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s strongman leader Aleksandar Vucic has conceded defeat to a student-led movement in a seismic political shift.
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My ranking of potential United managers: Conte — A Serial winner who’s proven himself at dysfunctional clubs. Would bring immediate improvement, but a short-term appointment who’s likely gone within ~2 years.
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growing expectation within the club is that Carrick will lose his job
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President Trump in Michigan: "By the way, I looked at one hell of a beautiful ass before: Nicki Minaj. That's hard to miss. Stand up. That's hard to miss."
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Manchester United board hold crisis talks over Carrick’s future and Howe approach

Michael Carrick’s job as manager is in the balance after Manchester United’s 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth, with Eddie Howe remaining the preferred candidate

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Breaking News: Barack Obama forcefully criticized President Trump at a midterm rally, accusing him of historic “incompetence” in Washington. nyti.ms/3VUal6r

Obama Issues Searing Attacks on Trump, Ramaswamy in Return to Campaign Trail

The 44th president appeared in Ohio on Saturday, kicking off a two-state swing with a rebuke of President Trump and Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for governor.

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The spectre of Antonio Conte looms over Manchester United. Should they press the button? (Gift...

Some people will say that they do not like Conte’s style but he makes things so much simpler. He is a safe bet, a guaranteed winner

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Ireland’s military is moving into the 21st century – some fear it is not ready irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/…

Ireland’s military is moving into the 21st century – some fear it is not ready

Purchasing gaffes, malfunctioning machine guns and planes too big for hangars show the Defence Forces has a lot to learn

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Hegseth’s staff tried to block troops’ participation in Paris NFL game

After the State Department intervened, a limited number of personnel will take part in a pregame ceremony, officials said. The Trump administration has seized on unrest in the French capital to...

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Iran in ‘Advanced Stages’ of Planning Attacks Against Americans, Officials Say nytimes.com/2026/10/23/us/po… via @NYTimes

Iran in ‘Advanced Stages’ of Planning Attacks Against Americans, Officials Say

The U.S. government has ordered diplomats and other federal employees to leave Saudi Arabia. It is also drawing down staff at other missions in the region.

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Minister for Justice’s intervention in hugging consent video is ‘unsettling’, ICCL says irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/…

Minister for Justice’s intervention in hugging consent video is ‘unsettling’, ICCL says

Jim O’Callaghan’s comments interfered with work of non-profit organisation, Irish Council for Civil Liberties says

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Irish man (62) detained in West Bank irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/…

Irish man (62) detained in West Bank

Ian Hutcheson travelled from Dublin to support Palestinian farmers with the olive harvest

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On Trump’s Order, Justice Dept. Seeks to Block Alaska Vote if Republican Loses nytimes.com/2026/10/23/us/po… via @NYTimes

Trump Officials Seek Block on Alaska Senate Race Results if the Republican Dan Sullivan Loses

The department, in a highly unusual lawsuit, argued that confusion over candidates with similar names could taint the election result.

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As Republicans brace for election losses, Musk prepares for war wapo.st/4smHJ1G

As Republicans brace for election losses, Musk prepares for war

A host of Democrats have said they are eager to wield the power of their office to investigate the tech titan and his ventures should they win either chamber in the midterms.

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People Before Profit Councillor Conor Reddy told The Irish Times that his constituent Ian Hutcheson was detained while supporting Palestinian farmers. irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/…

Irish man (62) detained in West Bank

Ian Hutcheson travelled from Dublin to support Palestinian farmers with the olive harvest

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Minister for Justice’s intervention in hugging consent video is ‘unsettling’, ICCL says irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/…

Minister for Justice’s intervention in hugging consent video is ‘unsettling’, ICCL says

Jim O’Callaghan’s comments interfered with work of non-profit organisation, Irish Council for Civil Liberties says

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Gardaí arrest two men and seize explosives, with assistance from army bomb squad irishtimes.com/crime-law/202…

Gardaí arrest two men and seize explosives, with assistance from army bomb squad

Both individuals detained at Garda stations in northeast of country after Co Louth search operation

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