US not powerful enough ‘to go it alone’, says Germany’s Merz at Munich conference – The Irish Times
German chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for Europe and the US to “revive and repair” the transatlantic relationship,…
China overhauls consumer price basket, with never-before-seen unveiling of its composition
Beijing has for the first time revealed the intricate composition of China’s consumer price index (CPI) basket, and…
Europe’s China shock worsens as trade deficit widens – POLITICO
France’s High Commission for Strategy and Planning estimates that a quarter of the country’s exports are “directly threatened”…
Dublin woman Gail Slater exits Trump administration less than a year after appointment – The Irish Times
Gail Slater, the Dublin woman whom US president Donald Trump appointed to head the anti-trust division in the…
Man found not guilty of murdering father at Ballyfin Demesne by reason of insanity – The Irish Times
A man who strangled his father at a five-star resort in the midlands has been found not guilty…
Man found not guilty of murdering father at Ballyfin Demesne by reason of insanity – The Irish Times
A man who strangled his father at a five-star resort in the midlands has been found not guilty…
Extinct Hawaiian Ibis Had Unusually Small Eyes and Limited Visual Capacity, Study Says
Apteribis, an extinct species of ibis that once inhabited the Hawaiian Islands, occupied a niche similar to that…
Struggling to get by: Behind the US underemployment crisis | Unemployment News
New York City, United States – For 14 years, BC Dodge built a career telling other people’s stories as…
Pecan Consumption Improves Cardiovascular Health and Diet Quality, New Review Shows
New research reviewing decades of nutritional studies suggests that pecans — rich in polyphenols, healthy fats, and fiber…
January jobs report has bulls excited, even if it means fewer rate cuts in 2026
A surprise blockbuster jobs report could support the broadening of the stock market rally, even as it keeps…
Japan’s wage squeeze undermines Takaichi’s ‘trickle down’ plans
Despite a decisive election victory built on promises to ease Japan’s cost-of-living crisis, fresh government data released this…
European chemical giants plot to weaken EU’s flagship climate policy – POLITICO
Chemical investments in Europe collapsed by more than 80 percent in 2025 from the year before, according to…