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Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Matthew McConaughey addresses pupils as he receives original high school diploma

Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey has finally received his high school diploma, more than 30 years after graduating.

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Australia’s conservative government on course for ‘miracle’ election victory

Australia's Liberal-led conservative government was headed for a remarkable win at the national election early on Sunday after uncovering a narrow path to victory that twisted through urban fringes and...

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Tyler, The Creator forced to cancel first UK gig after ban on entering country

US rapper Tyler, The Creator said a “rowdy” crowd forced him to cancel his first UK show since a ban on entering the country was lifted.

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Manchester City players pay for fans’ travel to FA Cup final

Manchester City's players have been praised for a “fantastic gesture” after paying for more than 50 coaches for fans to travel to the FA Cup final.

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Australia’s ruling coalition in shock election victory

Australia's ruling conservative coalition has won a surprise victory in the country's general election, defying opinion polls that had tipped the opposition party to oust it from power.

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Australian opposition leader concedes defeat in election

Australian opposition leader Bill Shorten has conceded defeat to Prime Minister Scott Morrison in the country's general election.

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Science & Tech
'Minecraft' Village & Pillage Launch Trailer

Video highlights from Village & Pillage, the latest update to popular video game 'Minecraft.'

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Breaking News
#DemocracySausage: Why Australians were tweeting about meat on election day

As Australians headed to the polls in a tightly contested election, many tucked into a meaty treat in what has become an unusual tradition.

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Breaking News
O’Dea-r: Retiring defender sees red in final match

Retiring Dundee defender Darren O'Dea was left with a red face when his final match ended after just 19 minutes as he was sent off against St Mirren.

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Science & Tech
The 9 best deals and sales you can get online this weekend

Get a great price on an incredible product from the comfort of your couch.

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Science & Tech
Tariffs and new streamers will cost you in 2019

Look for devices from China--laptops, notebooks, phones, televisions and the likes, to cost more, due to President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Counting in Australian election reveals close contest

The vote count in Australia's general election is proving closer than opinion polls had predicted, with the ruling conservative coalition appearing more likely to form a government than the favoured...

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Austrian leader calls for early election amid video scandal

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz called for an early election after his vice chancellor resigned on Saturday over a covertly shot video that showed him apparently promising government contracts to a...

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Breaking News
‘Stupid’ Austrian vice chancellor resigns amid video scandal

Austrian vice chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache has announced his resignation after two German newspapers published footage of him apparently offering lucrative government contracts to a potential Russian benefactor.

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Texas man cut off his mother’s head with hacksaw – police

A Texas man used a hacksaw to cut off his mother's head before fleeing and leading police on a chase into Oklahoma before they arrested him, authorities have said.

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Science & Tech
Microsoft and Sony team up for video games in the cloud, but what's it mean for gamers?

Microsoft and Sony battle it out console video game dominance. But they are teaming up to make cloud gaming services as good as video streaming.

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Business
Meet America’s newest $9 trillion climate change solution

Democratic Presidential hopeful and Washington Governor Jay Inslee unveiled a plan for combating climate change through an oft-before cited transition away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy. Read Full...

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Science & Tech
Latest 'Minecraft' update means new blocks, better villages, and pillagers with crossbows

Now a decade since its arrival, its 10th anniversary is this month, 'Minecraft' is still growing with the recent Villages & Pillage update.

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Breaking News
‘Heroic’ former American football player tackles armed student at US high school

A former college American Football player tackled an armed student at a US high school.

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Breaking News
‘Don’t think that you can be a double agent’ – ex-CIA agent who spied for China jailed

A former CIA officer has been sentenced to 20 years in prison on charges that he spied for China and sought to expose agents who were once his responsibility.

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Australian opposition ‘cautiously optimistic’ as counting starts in general election

VOTES are being counted in Australia's general election, with senior opposition legislators gaining confidence that they will form a centre-left government with a focus on slashing greenhouse gas emissions.

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Opposition confident as counting starts in Australian election

Votes are being counted in Australia's general election, with senior opposition legislators gaining confidence that they will form a centre-left government with a focus on slashing greenhouse gas emissions.

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Business
Russian vodka, chocolate & wine in demand … in Argentina?

Products made in Russia, such as wine, vodka and chocolate, could be in high demand on the shelves of Argentinean shops, said a member of the Chamber of Deputies of...

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Breaking News
US warns airlines flying over Persian Gulf amid Iran tensions

US diplomats have warned that commercial airliners flying over the Persian Gulf face a risk of being “misidentified” amid heightened tensions between the US and Iran.

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Ex-CIA officer handed 20 years for spying for China

A former CIA officer has been sentenced to 20 years in prison on charges that he spied for China and sought to expose agents who were once his responsibility.

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Farming
Mourinho set for transfer to Scotland after auction sale

Export interest in Irish Limousin genes boosted the trade at the Irish Limousin Cattle Society Premier Show and Sale at Central Auctions Mart in Roscrea on Saturday.

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Farming
John Large: How we shield lambs from surge in grass growth

When grass growth is high at this time of year the challenge of managing this grass is usually trying to get swards grazed out satisfactorily without any adverse effects on...

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Farming
Interview: Mark Goodman on why we can’t expect any Asian country to replace the UK beef market

Demand for beef is growing in Asia, but we can't expect China or any Asian country to replace the UK market, according to Mark Goodman of ABP.

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Farming
Hard-hit Northern beef farmers switching to dairy as outlook for milk improves, says bank

Northern Ireland's dairy farm industry is growing amid improving conditions for the sector, the head of agriculture at Ulster Bank has said.

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Farming
Analysis: Bayer bets on ‘silver bullet’ defense in Roundup litigation; experts see hurdles

Bayer AG plans to argue that a $2 billion jury award and thousands of U.S. lawsuits claiming its glyphosate-based weed killer Roundup causes cancer should be tossed because a U.S....

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Farming
123ac Tipp farm sale marks end of an era

The sale of a 123ac farm at Lisnagaul near Bansha in Tipperary will mark the end of an era in farming for the O'Brien family.

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Former American football star tackles armed student at US high school

A former college American Football player tackled an armed student at a US high school.

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Breaking News
‘He is a godsend’ – Doonbeg gears up for Trump visit – despite the doubts

US president Donald Trump may not have officially confirmed his expected visit to Ireland in June, but preparations continue apace in one corner of the west where he will be...

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Venice takes a stern line on tourist crowds

Tourists who misbehave in Venice will be hit with decrees banning them from the city in the latest effort to maintain decorum among the millions who annually descend on the...

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Trump’s proposed immigration plan favours skilled English speakers

Donald Trump has unveiled a new immigration plan which favours younger, "totally brilliant", highly skilled workers who speak English.

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Tories pressure May to quit

British Prime Minister Theresa May is facing growing clamour from within her own party to quit immediately as prime minister, after the collapse of Brexit talks with Labour sounded the...

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Sarkozy to face trial over alleged illegal financing of re-election bid

France's Constitutional Council cleared the way yesterday for former president Nicolas Sarkozy to be tried over alleged illegal financing of his failed re-election campaign in 2012.

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Prosecutors probe anaesthetist who allegedly poisoned patients so he could save their lives

A French doctor poisoned patients during surgery so he could show off his skills by saving their lives, according to prosecutors.

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Manning sent back to prison for contempt after refusing to testify on WikiLeaks before grand jury

Chelsea Manning is being sent back to jail just seven days after her release - after being found in contempt for refusing to testify about WikiLeaks before a grand jury.

Posted by The Analyst | May 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Louvre pyramid architect Pei dies aged 102

I. M. Pei, one of the great modernist architects of the 20th century, has died aged 102.