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The number of over-80s is surging, testing the State’s capacity. A care home in Kilkenny shows one avenue for older people in the future

Mark Kilam is sporting a new look during Grey Cup week.

<p>This blog is now closed</p><p>On the Today programme this morning, the Labour MP <strong>Bell Ribeiro-Addy</strong>, a prominent leftwinger, indicated she might vote against legislation to implement the Alan Milburn proposals. She said she was concerned by the idea that the cuts would apply to people already getting sickness and disability benefits, and s

A new tool developed by Johns Hopkins researchers estimates that the 2025 measles outbreak in the U.S. carried an economic cost of more than $37 million.

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<p>UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council on Thursday adopted a presidential statement initiated by Pakistan, calling on countries to continue diplomatic engagement even after the outbreak of armed conflicts and urging sustained efforts to secure ceasefires, prevent escalation and achieve lasting political settlements.</p> <p>The statement, titled “The Role

Nutrition group Glanbia had the largest slice of the Iseq pie, up nearly 12 per cent

Celebrities posted photos and messages on their respective social media accounts ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Jennifer Lawrence encouraged her 8.7 million Instagram followers to vote on Election Day by channeling her iconic role of Katniss Everdeen from “The Hunter Games.” The Oscar winner posted a photo of herself on Instagram giving the franchise’s trademark three-finger salute along with the caption: “Midterms [baby]. Don’t forget who burns with us. Go vote.” […]

Local organisations and representatives say immigration raids have spread fear and uncertainty through communities.

Before Florida State's 36-24 loss to Clemson, a plane carrying a banner urging the school to fire Seminoles coach Mike Norvell hovered over Doak Campbell Stadium, a move Tigers coach Dabo Swinney called "embarrassing" and "shameful."

In a counterprotest, Netanyahu supporters demand that Israel should not have a government with 'terrorists'.

Across the country, there are reports of heightened ICE activity. Advocates worry about how close it is to midterms, but so far voter turnout is surging.

Options traders pounced on the closest publicly-traded play to the news.

Americans are stranded in Cambodia after a luxury cruise line said it ran out of money over surging fuel prices during its "endless" around-the-world voyage. Cristian Benavides reports.

A new Finnish study reveals that just 30 minutes in a sauna can temporarily flood the bloodstream with additional white blood cells, potentially helping the immune system patrol the body and detect threats. The surprising response resembles the immune boost seen during exercise and may help explain some of the health benefits linked to sauna bathing.

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The flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz has returned to something close to pre-war levels but prices continue to rise. Trump is a big reason why.

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Biotech stocks are rallying as clinical wins, M&A and new drug technologies revive the sector. Here are the ETFs and stocks analysts favor.

It's been more than a decade since Iowa has had a Democratic governor or senator. But this year, with the incumbents retiring, both races are competitive. As Peter Tubbs at Iowa PBS reports, record-high diesel prices have hit the state's agriculture industry particularly hard and could influence the midterm elections.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has sent a letter to the president o...

SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to send a letter to the president o...

SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to send a letter to the president o...

SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to send a letter to the president o...

President Donald Trump said "it's time" for Ukraine to agree to a deal with Russia on Tuesday.