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Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Breaking News
South Korean film Parasite claims Palme d’Or glory at Cannes

South Korean director Bong Joon-ho's social satire Parasite, about a poor family of hustlers who find jobs with a wealthy family, has won the Cannes Film Festival's top award, the...

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Breaking News
South Korean film Parasite claims Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival

South Korean director Bong Joon-ho's social satire Parasite, about a poor family of hustlers who find jobs with a wealthy family, has won the Cannes Film Festival's top award, the...

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Breaking News
Teacher behind LGBTQ-inclusive No Outsiders lessons leads Birmingham Pride

A teacher whose lesson programme covering LGBTQ+ relationships has been at the centre of recent protests is leading the Birmingham Pride parade.

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Breaking News
‘Disillusioned’ Cliff Richard has moved to the US for good, says Gloria Hunniford

Cliff Richard has moved to New York because he likes the "anonymity" of America, his friend Gloria Hunniford has said.

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Science & Tech
The 5 best deals you can find online this Saturday

Memorial Day weekend is rife with savings, and these are our favorite deals.

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Breaking News
Donald Trump to play golf and watch sumo wrestlers during Japan visit

President Donald Trump opened a state visit to Japan by needling the American ally over its trade imbalance with the United States.

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Breaking News
British climber dies on Everest as death toll of climbers in Nepal reaches 18

A British climber too weak to descend from Mount Everest died on Saturday, officials said, the eighth climber to die on the world's tallest mountain and the 18th in Nepal's...

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Breaking News
In Pictures: Cos players leap into action in colourful spectacle

Fans dressed as superheroes, video game characters and movie monsters have been descending on ExCel London in the capital for the second day of the MCM London Comic Con.

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Science & Tech
Cut the cord and one cool savings trick

Streamers give paid subscribers 30 days to watch even if you cancel on the first day. Cord cutting expert recommends doing just that and bingeing away

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Breaking News
Narendra Modi given another five-year term as India’s PM after poll triumph

India's president has appointed Narendra Modi as the prime minister soon after newly-elected politicians from the ruling alliance, led by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, elected him as their...

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Breaking News
India poll winner Narendra Modi wins backing from allies for new term as PM

Newly elected politicians from India's ruling alliance led by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party have elected Narendra Modi as their leader, paving the way for his second five-year term...

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Breaking News
Lewis Capaldi serves up treat for fans with undercover gig at Greggs

Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi has thrilled music fans by going undercover to serve in a Greggs bakers.

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Breaking News
Hero’s welcome for record-breaking Everest guide

Family, friends and supporters have welcomed a veteran Sherpa guide on his return to Nepal's capital, days after his 24th climb of Mount Everest extended his record.

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Breaking News
Pope compares abortion to ‘hiring a hitman’

Pope Francis has said abortion can never be condoned, even when the fetus is gravely sick or malformed.

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Business
Belt and Road to boost China’s growth over next four decades

China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) will likely provide significant business opportunities to global economies, according to participants of the 8th China Business Forum in London. Read Full Article at...

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Breaking News
Donald Trump arrives in Tokyo for state visit, golf and sumo

US President Donald Trump sought to tackle the US-Japan trade imbalance as he kicked off a state visit to the country.

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Breaking News
McDonald’s creates tiny beehive restaurant replica dubbed the ‘McHive’

McDonald's has created a tiny replica of one of its restaurants, too small for any human to eat there.

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Science & Tech
On Memorial Day weekend, return to video games you've put aside recently

Beyond remembering departed veterans, Memorial Day can also be a time to remember video games such as "Days Gone" and "Overwatch" set aside recently.

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Science & Tech
Bargain shopping for video games, gaming accessories can pay off at dollar stores

Video game junkies can find treasures at dollar stores. The bargains include headphones, batteries, chargers, other accessories and 'Titanfall 2.'

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Politics
Liberate Syria’s Idlib, precisely for the civilians that America fakes concern over

Western media and politicians are crying for Al-Qaeda in Syria again. It doesn't get much more absurd than this! Read Full Article at RT.com

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Breaking News
Wisconsin man (21) sentenced to life for kidnapping girl (13) and killing her parents

A Wisconsin man has been sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping a 13-year-old girl and killing her parents.

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Breaking News
Police hunt suspect after 13 injured in Lyon explosion

French police are hunting a suspect following an explosion that injured 13 people in a busy pedestrian street in Lyon.

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Breaking News
Police launch anti-terrorism investigation after seven people injured in Lyon blast

An anti-terrorism investigation has been launched after seven people were injured by a "low force" blast on a busy street in Lyon.

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Breaking News
Donald Trump touches down in Japan for state visit

US President Donald Trump has arrived in Japan for a state visit that will make him the first world leader to meet the country's new emperor.

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Breaking News
Donald Trump arrives in Japan for state visit, golf and sumo

US President Donald Trump has arrived in Japan for a state visit that will make him the first world leader to meet the country's new emperor.

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Politics
Zizek: Labeling BDS ‘anti-Semitic’ desecrates the Holocaust in order to legitimize apartheid

Israeli criticism of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) campaign is somewhat justified, but those who won't equally blast the apartheid politics of the state of Israel have no moral...

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Business
Till Trump do they part: Top tech firms cut ties with Huawei following US trade blacklisting

Last week, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at banning Chinese telecoms like Huawei from selling equipment to the US over an unacceptable risk to national security....

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Farming
It’s relief all round on tax for young farmers

Fears were raised after last year's budget that provisions in the 2019 Finance Bill could potentially see young farmers hit with massive tax bills.

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Breaking News
Judge blocks Trump from building sections of long-sought border wall

A federal judge has blocked US president Donald Trump from building sections of his long-sought border wall with money secured under his declaration of a national emergency.

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Farming
Supermac beefing up his targets for Irish producers

Sales of Irish produce at Supermacs' outlets will top €50m by 2021 on the back of continued expansion in the business.

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Farming
Prime Kilkenny ground sells for €12,000 per acre

A 72ac section of the Kilmurray Estate with a renovated gate lodge at Thomastown Co Kilkenny sold under the hammer last week, making €860,000, just short of €12,000 per acre.

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Farming
One hundred not out for country’s oldest bull sale

The tradition of voluntary service to their fellow farmers is being maintained by a dedicated group in the south- east who run what is believed to be the longest running...

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Farming
Mike Brady: Beware the pitfalls of farm partnerships

Ireland has a very fragmented pattern of land ownership. The country has a total land area of 6.9m hectares of which 4.5m are used for agriculture. There are 137,500 farmers...

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Farming
Mary Kinston: Whisper it, but we could do with a dash of rain

Breeding and grassland management have been the main topics of conversation at my discussion group in recent weeks.

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Breaking News
Judge blocks Trump from building sections of border wall

A federal judge has blocked US president Donald Trump from building sections of his long-sought border wall with money secured under his declaration of a national emergency.

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Breaking News
Weinstein’s $44m offer over claims of sex abuse

Harvey Weinstein has reached a tentative multi-million dollar settlement with women who accused him of sexual assault.

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Breaking News
Two children die, four hurt in ‘major incident’

Two boys have died following a major incident in Sheffield which has left four other children in hospital.

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Breaking News
Trump refuses to rule out the death penalty for FBI team

Donald Trump conspicuously failed to deny former FBI officials involved in probes into his presidential campaign should be put to death for what he describes as treason.

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Breaking News
President tries to weaponise his propensity for meltdowns

'I have a winning temperament. She has a bad temperament," Donald Trump said in 2016 on the campaign trail. But for someone with such a good temperament, he sure has...

Posted by The Analyst | May 25, 2019 | Breaking News
Four in 10 adults would struggle to pay $400 if hit by emergency

Four in 10 American adults would struggle to handle an emergency expense as small as $400 (€357), a new Federal Reserve survey reveals.