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Posted by The Analyst | June 16, 2019 | Breaking News
Saudi crown prince warns kingdom will confront security threats

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has said the kingdom is not seeking war in the region, but warned it will not hesitate to confront threats to its security.

Posted by The Analyst | June 16, 2019 | Breaking News
Tottenham Hotspur’s new stadium tops business rates league

Tottenham Hotspur's new £1 billion stadium will have the highest business rates bill of any football ground in the country, new data shows.

Posted by The Analyst | June 16, 2019 | Breaking News
Protesters march in Hong Kong, piling pressure on leader

Tens of thousands of Hong Kong residents have jammed the city's streets in a march protesting the government's handling of a proposed extradition bill.

Posted by The Analyst | June 16, 2019 | Breaking News
Hong Kong marchers gather as protester’s death mourned

Hong Kong residents are gathering for another protest over an unpopular extradition bill that has highlighted the territory's apprehension about relations with mainland China.

Posted by The Analyst | June 16, 2019 | Business
All decked out: Russia’s shipbuilding major unveils its plans for Arctic cruise liners

United Shipbuilding Corporation, a state-run Russian holding company, has revealed design-projects for several cruise ships, aimed at transporting travelers through the waters of the Russian Arctic. Read Full Article at...

Posted by The Analyst | June 16, 2019 | Farming
Storied 286ac Limerick stud farm back on the market for €5.5m

Now that President Trump has been and gone, he has trodden a path that's almost a rite of passage for American leaders - a visit to the Emerald Isle.

Posted by The Analyst | June 16, 2019 | Farming
Farmers being misled €50m beef fund must see production drop – McConalogue

Farmers misled by government that fund contingent on reducing production, according to Fianna Fail spokesperson on agriculture Charlie McConalogue.

Posted by The Analyst | June 16, 2019 | Breaking News
Hong Kong set for street march as protester death mourned

Hong Kong was bracing for another massive protest on Sunday over an unpopular extradition bill that has highlighted the territory's apprehension about relations with mainland China.

Posted by The Analyst | June 15, 2019 | Breaking News
Notre Dame Cathedral holds first Mass since devastating fire in April

The archbishop wore a hard hat, burnt wood debris was still visible and only about 30 people were let inside but Notre Dame Cathedral has held its first Mass since...

Posted by The Analyst | June 15, 2019 | Breaking News
Rare blue lobster discovered in seafood restaurant shipment

A rare bright blue lobster will be donated to an aquarium after being found in a shipment at a seafood restaurant in Massachusetts, US.

Posted by The Analyst | June 15, 2019 | Breaking News
Rick Astley: I never embraced rickrolling because I didn’t want to ruin the joke

Rick Astley has said he never embraced the rickrolling phenomenon because he did not want to ruin the joke.

Posted by The Analyst | June 15, 2019 | Breaking News
OJ Simpson says he has ‘a little getting even to do’ as he joins Twitter

OJ Simpson has launched a Twitter account with a video post in which the former American Football star says he has a “little getting even to do.”

Posted by The Analyst | June 15, 2019 | Science & Tech
The best Father's Day gifts that will still arrive tomorrow

You can actually still get Dad a gift in time without a trip to the store and without gouging your wallet.

Posted by The Analyst | June 15, 2019 | Breaking News
Oil tanker’s crew land in Dubai after Gulf of Oman attack

Crew members of the Norwegian-owned oil tanker that was attacked in the Gulf of Oman have landed in Dubai after two days in Iran.

Posted by The Analyst | June 15, 2019 | Science & Tech
20 amazing deals from Wayfair's massive weekend sale

Save up to 80% on everything from wall clocks to bedding to armchairs with this incredible furniture sale.

Posted by The Analyst | June 15, 2019 | Breaking News
Nasa makes Star Trek joke after finding ‘dune footprint’ on Mars

Nasa scientists tweeted a Star Trek joke after a photo was captured of a “dune footprint” on the surface of Mars that looks similar to the Starfleet insignia from the...

Posted by The Analyst | June 15, 2019 | Science & Tech
The 7 best deals you can find online this weekend

This weekend, save on everything from Sony headphones to AncestryDNA kits and more.

Posted by The Analyst | June 15, 2019 | Business
Foreign banks willing to join Russia’s alternative to SWIFT

Banks based in several states are planning to participate in the Russian-developed money transfer network that serves as an alternative to the traditional SWIFT system, according to the head of...

Posted by The Analyst | June 15, 2019 | Breaking News
500,000 sign petition demanding Government fund free TV licences

A petition opposing the BBC's decision to axe free TV licences for the over-75s has reached half a million signatures.

Posted by The Analyst | June 15, 2019 | Breaking News
Petition calling on BBC to reverse licence fee move reaches 500,000 signatures

A petition opposing the BBC's decision to axe free TV licences for the over-75s has reached half a million signatures.

Posted by The Analyst | June 15, 2019 | Science & Tech
Tired of #$%& passwords? Single Sign-on could be savior

Apple, Google & Facebook's instant sign-in is safer than tough passwords, says Google exec. If true, no more fiddling with #s, letters and symbols.

Posted by The Analyst | June 15, 2019 | Science & Tech
Drop everything—Wayfair is having a massive 72-hour clearance sale

Save up to 80% on everything from wall clocks to bedding to armchairs with this incredible furniture sale.

Posted by The Analyst | June 15, 2019 | Breaking News
Media built false story around me, Amanda Knox tells Italian conference

Amanda Knox has accused the media of building a false narrative around her during her murder trial and appeals process, depicting her as guilty even though she was eventually acquitted.

Posted by The Analyst | June 15, 2019 | Science & Tech
R.I.P. passwords?

Apple, Google & Facebook's instant sign-in is safer than tough passwords, says Google exec. If true, no more fiddling with #s, letters and symbols.

Posted by The Analyst | June 15, 2019 | Business
Spain rolls out 5G network using Huawei gear despite US blacklisting Chinese tech giant

Spain became one of the first European countries to roll out a 5G network as Vodafone Spain commercially launched the service in 15 cities, including Madrid and Barcelona, in cooperation...

Posted by The Analyst | June 15, 2019 | Breaking News
First mass to be held at Notre-Dame Cathedral since devastating fire

A SMALL congregation wearing hard hats will attend mass at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on Saturday, the first service to be held since fire devastated the Gothic landmark two months...

Posted by The Analyst | June 15, 2019 | Breaking News
KT Tunstall hails ‘spirit’ of Isle of Wight Festival

KT Tunstall has said it is “really special” to be performing at the Isle of Wight festival after more than a decade since she was last on the bill.

Posted by The Analyst | June 15, 2019 | Breaking News
‘I was portrayed as cunning, psychopath, drugged, whore, guilty’ – Amanda Knox accuses media of ‘false narrative’

AMANDA Knox has accused the media of depicting her as guilty over the murder of British student Meredith Kercher despite her proven innocence.

Posted by The Analyst | June 15, 2019 | Breaking News
Who are the six contenders left in the Tory leadership race?

JUST six hopefuls remain in the Tory leadership race after UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock withdrew.

Posted by The Analyst | June 15, 2019 | Breaking News
Romeo And Juliet director Franco Zeffirelli dies aged 96

Italian director Franco Zeffirelli, who was famed for productions including the 1968 movie adaptation of Romeo And Juliet, has died in Rome at the age of 96.

Posted by The Analyst | June 15, 2019 | Science & Tech
The games were the star of E3, but gaming PCs were center stage

Yes, smartphone gaming is growing rapidly, but for people who want the best possible visuals and the most compelling action, PCs are still the go-to.

Posted by The Analyst | June 15, 2019 | Breaking News
Amanda Knox accuses media of ‘false narrative’ over Meredith Kercher murder

Amanda Knox has accused the media of depicting her as guilty over the murder of British student Meredith Kercher despite her proven innocence.

Posted by The Analyst | June 15, 2019 | Business
Turning away from the dollar: Russia & EU keen on switching to national currencies for mutual trade

Moscow and Brussels are keen on quickly extending the use of the ruble and the euro to bilateral payments, the Russian Finance Minister said, after a meeting with the European...

Posted by The Analyst | June 15, 2019 | Breaking News
Hong Kong suspends China extradition bill following mass outrage

Hong Kong's pro-Beijing leader Carrie Lam has shelved plans to introduce a controversial extradition bill, caving to popular opposition that saw mass street protests and clashes with police. Read Full...

Posted by The Analyst | June 15, 2019 | Breaking News
‘Absolutely tragic’ – two teenagers killed and three men stabbed in separate attacks in London violence

A DAY of violence saw two teenagers killed within minutes of each other in different parts of London while three men were stabbed in a separate attack hours later.

Posted by The Analyst | June 15, 2019 | Breaking News
‘Absolutely tragic’ – two teenagers killed wand three men stabbed in separate attacks in London violence

A DAY of violence saw two teenagers killed within minutes of each other in different parts of London while three men were stabbed in a separate attack hours later.

Posted by The Analyst | June 15, 2019 | Breaking News
Hong Kong leader suspends controversial extradition bill indefinitely

HONG Kong's chief executive Carrie Lam has said she will suspend a proposed extradition bill indefinitely.

Posted by The Analyst | June 15, 2019 | Breaking News
Hong Kong leader suspends unpopular extradition bill indefinitely

Hong Kong's chief executive Carrie Lam has said she will suspend a proposed extradition bill indefinitely.

Posted by The Analyst | June 15, 2019 | Farming
Investigation underway after 100 sheep stolen in Meath

Kells gardai are investigating the theft of more than 100 sheep from land at Ross, Mountnugent, Oldcastle.