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Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
Parrot sings about Champions League-winning Liverpool forward Mo Salah

A football-loving parrot has gone viral after squawking one of Liverpool fans' favourite chants about Mohamed Salah.

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr aims to clean up the earth

After playing Iron Man for more than a decade, Robert Downey Jr. has found a real-life villain he wants to defeat: pollution.

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
EasyJet nosedives out of FTSE 100 after market reshuffle

Budget airline EasyJet has crashed out of the FTSE 100 as part of the latest market reshuffle.

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
Arcadia postpones knife-edge vote on store closure plans

Sir Philip Green's Arcadia group has delayed a crunch vote on its restructuring plans, as the retailer remains locked in negotiations with landlords.

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Science & Tech
Hacking diabetes: People break into insulin pumps as an alternative to delayed innovations

As people with diabetes continue to hack old medical devices, firms like Dexcom, Omnipod and Medtronic release innovative new products.

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Business
Dollar dump? Russia & China agree to bilateral trade in national currencies during Putin-Xi meeting

Russia and China took another step away from the US dollar after the two countries agreed to develop bilateral trade using the ruble and the yuan. Read Full Article at...

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
The talking points and highlights from Donald Trump’s three days in the UK

After landmark tours from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, meetings and dinners and a trademark surge in Twitter activity, US President Donald Trump travelled to Ireland on Wednesday afternoon as...

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
London markets close higher as housebuilders lead gains

The FTSE 100 closed marginally higher as it was buoyed by a stellar Wall Street performance and gains by housebuilders.

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
Trump ending foetal tissue research by federal scientists

The Trump administration is ending medical research by government scientists using human foetal tissue, in a victory for abortion opponents.

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Politics
The new D-Day? Donald Trump brings a delayed Second Front with UK visit

Donald Trump's visit to the UK coincides with the anniversary of D-Day, and while the two events may seem worlds apart, George Galloway examines the very real threat Great Britain...

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Science & Tech
Goodbye, potholes: GM to test airless, puncture-proof Michelin tire prototype

GM is teaming with Michelin to create a tire that doesn't need air and will not puncture. The tires will roll out to customers in 2024.

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Science & Tech
Grill dad's favorite grilling tools

It's finally grilling season so we asked our Resident Grill Dad what his essential tools are. Turn your dad into a grill master this summer!

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
Heinz releases special Ed Sheeran-themed bottles of tomato ketchup

Heinz has released a special edition Ed Sheeran-themed bottle of tomato ketchup.

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
Humanoid robot artist makes debut at University of Oxford

A humanoid AI android called Ai-Da has been unveiled as the world's first robot artist ahead of its debut exhibition at the University of Oxford.

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Science & Tech
Apple unveils $1,000 Pro Display stand. Twitter users say 'no thanks!'

Apple's $1,000 Pro Display stand isn't included with its new Mac monitor. iPhones, iPads and other Apple products are also getting more expensive.

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Business
Major Chinese automaker Great Wall launches full-scale assembly plant in Russia

One of China's top car manufacturers, Great Wall Motors (GWM), has opened a new plant for the full assembly of its Haval brand vehicles in Russia's western region of Tula....

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Farming
Cork dairy farm breaks the million mark

An 80ac residential farm in Cork sold at auction last week, making €1.205m or €15,000/ac.

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Farming
Mart prices reflect fall-off in quality

Barney O'Connell of Listowel and George Candler of Kilkenny both mention a drop in the quality of stock coming under their hammers in my mini mart reports this week.

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
#OnePlasticFreeDay: Social media users give up plastic for environment campaign

Social media users have been documenting their plastic usage as part of a campaign to create a “visual survey” of global plastic pollution.

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
Two million Somalis could die of starvation by the end of the summer, UN warns

More than two million Somalis could die of starvation by the end of the summer if international aid is not sent quickly to the drought-stricken African country, according to a...

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Business
Russian economic growth hit 6-year high in 2018 despite sanctions – World Bank

Tightening Western economic sanctions and market pressure did not stop the Russian economy from reaching record growth last year, according to the World Bank report on global economic prospects. Read...

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Science & Tech
The 8 best deals and sales you can get this Wednesday

Snag an incredible deal before Father's Day.

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
Sudan protesters reject military talks offer as ’40 bodies’ pulled from the Nile

Organisers of pro-democracy protests in Sudan say 40 bodies have been retrieved from the Nile River in the capital Khartoum.

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
“Alexa, give me a list of suspects.” Germany planning to access voice assistant data to tackle crime

German authorities are working on guidelines to allow them to access data held by voice assistants like Amazon's Alexa or smart fridges to help them fight crime, a spokesman for...

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Science & Tech
These 6 wearables help manage diabetes, track glucose levels

Diabetes requires treatment and everyday strategies to control it. These wearables by medical tech companies can help.

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
24,000lb of rubbish and four dead bodies removed in Everest clean-up

A clean-up expedition on Mount Everest has removed 24,200lb of rubbish and four dead bodies from the world's highest mountain, Nepalese officials said.

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
Spread the news: Production resumes at world’s biggest Nutella plant

Workers at the world's biggest Nutella factory have removed picket lines and are back at work after production was brought to a near-standstill in a dispute over salary negotiations.

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
Moscow in contact with US over Whelan case – Foreign Ministry

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Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
Sudan’s military council launches investigation into violence

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Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Politics
I desperately want to see an end to Israel’s abuse of Palestinians – Ken Livingstone

Just two months since Netanyahu's Likud party was re-elected with its biggest-ever number of seats, Israel has been thrown into chaos because he has failed to put together a coalition....

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Business
Are cryptocurrencies world’s new safe havens amid US-China trade war? Boom Bust has the answer…

The trade war between two economic giants, China and the United States, has benefited the cryptomarket as investors are increasingly seeking shelter for their cash. Read Full Article at RT.com

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
Veterans join world leaders to mark 75th anniversary of D-Day landings

World leaders including US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel were in Britain to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the largest seaborne invasion in history and a...

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
China launches first rocket from mobile platform in Yellow Sea

China has launched a rocket from a mobile platform at sea for the first time, sending five commercial satellites and two others containing experimental technology into space.

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Science & Tech
Ranch with my milkshake: Uber Eats sheds light on weirdest delivery requests

Uber Eats has collected the most popular and the weirdest delivery requests it received this year. Here are some of the best.

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
North Korea ‘to suspend mass games’ after Kim criticism

North Korea will temporarily suspend the latest edition of its famous mass games after the premiere drew strong criticism from leader Kim Jong Un, according to international travel agencies.

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
German nurse accused of killing 100 patients says sorry to families

A former nurse on trial over allegations that he killed 100 patients at two hospitals in Germany has apologised to his victims' relatives in a final statement to the court.

Posted by The Analyst | June 5, 2019 | Breaking News
Helicopter rescue goes wrong as injured woman, 74, sent spinning

Authorities say a 74-year-old hiker whose head and face were injured in a fall on a Phoenix mountain endured a wild ride in a stretcher as she was being hoisted...