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Posted by The Analyst | May 29, 2019 | Breaking News
Cyclists stranded for eight hours after avalanche hits Montana park

A rock-slide and avalanche stranded 13 cyclists for about eight hours at Glacier National Park in Montana on Monday.

Posted by The Analyst | May 29, 2019 | Breaking News
India PM Modi to host China’s Xi for informal summit – spokesman

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Posted by The Analyst | May 29, 2019 | Breaking News
Father arrested in Japan for using stun gun to discipline children

A Japanese man was arrested on Wednesday for using a stun gun to discipline his three children, police said, the latest in a series of child-abuse cases that have prompted...

Posted by The Analyst | May 29, 2019 | Breaking News
EasyHotel swings to half-year loss amid Brexit uncertainty

EasyHotel swung to a loss for the half-year, on the back of the temporary closure of a key site and dampened consumer confidence.

Posted by The Analyst | May 29, 2019 | Business
Beijing wants more Russian gas as Gazprom’s mega pipeline to China nears completion

China is interested in extra supplies of Russian gas through the Power of Siberia pipeline which is nearing completion, according to the Russian state-run energy giant, Gazprom, that is implementing...

Posted by The Analyst | May 29, 2019 | Breaking News
EU leaders split over top jobs in Brussels

European Union leaders are divided over who to appoint to the top jobs in Brussels, after elections shredded comfortable political alliances and raised troubling questions about the future of the...

Posted by The Analyst | May 29, 2019 | Farming
Land-buying spree by stud farms might be at an end as Tipp farms fail to hit asking prices

There are signs that the heat may be going out of the land market in south Tipperary.

Posted by The Analyst | May 29, 2019 | Farming
Speculation land-buying spree by stud farms over as Tipp farms fail to hit asking prices

There are signs that the heat may be going out of the land market in south Tipperary.

Posted by The Analyst | May 29, 2019 | Farming
‘We’d love to see farmers get better price from factories’ – Teagasc

Teagasc has said it that it would “love” to see beef farmers get a higher return from factories for their product but has no influence over price.

Posted by The Analyst | May 29, 2019 | Farming
FF Farm Safety Agency Bill progresses in Seanad

Fianna Fáil Senator Paul Daly has said it is imperative that farm safety is taken seriously and that a standalone agency take responsibility for farm safety.

Posted by The Analyst | May 29, 2019 | Breaking News
Competition watchdog studies Non-Standard Finance’s hostile bid for Provident

A review into Non-Standard Finance's £1.3 billion hostile takeover bid for doorstep lending rival Provident Financial has been launched by Britain's competition watchdog.

Posted by The Analyst | May 29, 2019 | Farming
Gender threat to Hogan’s EU job but McGuinness in line for key role

EU Commissioner Phil Hogan's position could be under threat due to a significant push to introduce more gender balance in European institutions.

Posted by The Analyst | May 29, 2019 | Breaking News
Trainline on track to raise £75m in stock market float

Rail app business Trainline has confirmed plans to raise £75 million in capital to fund its expansion plans when it floats on the London Stock Exchange next month.

Posted by The Analyst | May 29, 2019 | Breaking News
In Pictures: Tornadoes hit number of US states leaving areas ‘like a warzone’

A vicious storm has torn through the western outskirts of a US city, spawning one or more tornadoes that downed trees and power lines, damaged homes and injured at least...

Posted by The Analyst | May 29, 2019 | Breaking News
Southend Airport owner Stobart Group plunges to £42m loss

Southend Airport owner Stobart Group has plunged to a £42.6 million annual loss after it was hit by aviation costs and a £16 million write-down.

Posted by The Analyst | May 29, 2019 | Breaking News
Telford Homes sees profit fall and warns London market to remain ‘subdued’

Housebuilder Telford Homes has reported a 13% fall in annual profits as it shifted focus to the build to rent market and battled against a “subdued” London market.

Posted by The Analyst | May 29, 2019 | Farming
Department needs to carry costs of electronic tagging, warn sheep farmers

The full cost of electronic sheep tagging (EID) must be carried by the Department of Agriculture until the marts and factories are fully compliant with the new technology.

Posted by The Analyst | May 29, 2019 | Farming
‘€30,000 drove out the gate that night’ – Border farmer on cattle raid

One farmer in Monaghan, who asked to remain anonymous, had over 20 cattle stolen last month.

Posted by The Analyst | May 29, 2019 | Farming
‘I had to change – the way I was farming was simply not sustainable’

Five years ago Fergal Byrne reached a crossroads in his farming life.

Posted by The Analyst | May 29, 2019 | Farming
‘EU would be right to revoke Ireland’s nitrates derogation’ – An Taisce

An Taisce has said the EU would be right to revoke Ireland's nitrates derogation.

Posted by The Analyst | May 29, 2019 | Science & Tech
Huawei lawsuit: Chinese tech company asks court to deem US security law unconstitutional

Huawei filed a motion in U.S. court Wednesday challenging a a law limiting its sales of telecom equipment, the latest in the ongoing class.

Posted by The Analyst | May 29, 2019 | Breaking News
Tornadoes hit US states leaving areas ‘like a warzone’

A vicious storm has torn through the western outskirts of a US city, spawning one or more tornadoes that downed trees and power lines, damaged homes and injured at least...

Posted by The Analyst | May 29, 2019 | Breaking News
Amnesty accuses Burmese military of new abuses

Burma's military is committing war crimes and other atrocities as it engages in new military operations in the western state of Rakhine, Amnesty International has said.

Posted by The Analyst | May 29, 2019 | Breaking News
Huawei asks court to rule US security law is unconstitutional

Chinese tech giant Huawei has filed a motion in a US court challenging the constitutionality of a law that limits its sales of telecoms equipment, the latest action in an...

Posted by The Analyst | May 29, 2019 | Farming
Plea issued to farmers after weedkiller is discovered in water supply

A warning has been issued after an 'exceedance' for the herbicide glyphosate was detected in the public drinking water supply in Co Mayo.

Posted by The Analyst | May 29, 2019 | Farming
Plea issued to farmers after pesticide is discovered in water supply

A warning has been issued after an 'exceedance' for the pesticide glyphosate was detected in the public drinking water supply in Co Mayo.

Posted by The Analyst | May 29, 2019 | Breaking News
Rohingya ‘still being terrorised by military’

Burma's Rohingya Muslim minority is facing fresh atrocities and human rights violations at the hands of the military, according to a report by Amnesty International.

Posted by The Analyst | May 29, 2019 | Breaking News
Republican congressman takes advantage of Independence Day break to halt $19.1bn disaster aid

The US House of Representatives failed again to pass a $19.1bn (€17bn) disaster aid bill supported by President Donald Trump after a Republican politician objected to the measure.

Posted by The Analyst | May 29, 2019 | Breaking News
Pressure on Corbyn to back second referendum

Jeremy Corbyn is coming under pressure to make a new referendum a condition of Labour support for any Brexit deal, after an exodus of Remain voters consigned the party to...

Posted by The Analyst | May 29, 2019 | Breaking News
MacKenzie Bezos to give away half her $35bn

This year MacKenzie Bezos became one of the world's richest women through divorce, getting $35.6bn (€31.9bn) of her husband Jeff's Amazon fortune.

Posted by The Analyst | May 29, 2019 | Breaking News
Campbell thrown out of Labour for voting Lib Dem

Tony Blair's former spin doctor Alastair Campbell has been expelled from the British Labour Party after admitting that he voted for the Liberal Democrats in the European elections.

Posted by The Analyst | May 29, 2019 | Breaking News
American (61) latest climber to die on Everest

An American mountaineer has become the 11th person in two weeks to die on Mount Everest, as sherpas and tour operators alike blame an influx of inexperienced climbers and budget...

Posted by The Analyst | May 29, 2019 | Breaking News
Banker’s wife ‘spent £600,000 in one day in £16m Harrods spree’

Court documents reveal a woman suspected by British authorities of having ill-gotten wealth spent £600,000 (€680,000) in one day at upmarket department store Harrods and once forked out £30,000 on...

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Breaking News
Watch: Erin Cuthbert scores screamer for Scotland Women in World Cup warm-up

Scotland Women's Erin Cuthbert scored the pick of the goals as the side beat Jamaica 3-2 in their final friendly before this summer's World Cup in France.

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Science & Tech
Malware-infested computer sells for $1.3 million

The computer is called "The Persistence of Chaos."

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Science & Tech
Twitter is hiring a ‘Tweeter in Chief’ — here’s what the job listing calls for

Twitter is hiring a 'Tweeter in Chief' to run its @Twitter account, based on its careers page. Apply if you 'are a master in the art of Twitter.'

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Science & Tech
Apple releases first new iPod Touch in 4 years

It's the first new model since 2015, featuring larger storage options, group FaceTime and Augmented Reality apps. The new Touch starts at $199.

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Science & Tech
Why your next Jeep could be electric: What Fiat Chrysler-Renault merger means for you

Your next Jeep could be electric if a budding deal to combine Jeep maker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and French automaker Renault becomes a reality.

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Breaking News
Belgium’s former king agrees to DNA test in paternity case

Belgium's former king has agreed to a DNA test demanded by a woman who claims to be his daughter.

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Breaking News
Missouri’s last abortion clinic ‘could close by end of week’

Campaigners say Missouri's only abortion clinic could be closed by the end of the week because the state is threatening to not renew its licence.