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June 25, 2020
Disney delays reopening of California theme parks

Disney has postponed the reopening of two theme parks until it receives guidelines from the state government in California.

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June 25, 2020
Qantas to cut 6,000 jobs as airline plots path to survival post-coronavirus

Qantas plans to cut at least 6,000 jobs and keep 15,000 more workers on extended furloughs as Australia's largest airline tries to survive the coronavirus pandemic.

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June 25, 2020
Most wanted: The hottest high street looks post-lockdown

Judging by the photos, it looked as though all of Ireland had turned out for the grand reopening of Penneys stores around the country this month. Footage showed long lines...

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June 25, 2020
Open Orphan aims to develop study model for Covid-19 vaccines

Dublin-listed Open Orphan is currently developing the world's first challenge study model to test the effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccines that are in development.

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June 25, 2020
Profound effects of Covid will change how companies operate long into the future

The Covid-19 pandemic is more than just a health issue - it is likely to have a profound effect on how we live and companies operate long into the future....

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June 25, 2020
Schoolbook firm raises €100,000

Kerry-based Schoolbooks.ie has received €100,000 in funding to increase its art, craft and school-book stock in order to cater for demand from parents home-schooling during the coronavirus pandemic. The funds...

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June 25, 2020
Some like this lot: Theatre saved as Marilyn handkerchief sells for €300,000 at auction

It is a happy ending not to be sneezed at. A handkerchief belonging to Marilyn Monroe has single-handedly saved a historic Paris theatre from bankruptcy after its owner sold it...

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June 25, 2020
The public’s observance of Covid-19 rules begins to tumble

People have been less obedient of the Government's Covid-19 rules the longer lockdown has gone on, new research has found.

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June 25, 2020
‘Drinking less but drinking better’ may give craft brewer a Covid lift

Craft brewer Rye River is to seek fresh investment to fund expansion at its Co Kildare plant, after completing a sale and leaseback to reduce debt earlier this year.

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June 25, 2020
‘There was a real scavenger hunt for PPE – it was hectic’ – Leslie Brett: Managing Director, Lennox

For almost 100 years Lennox, an Irish company that specialises in supplying scientific, industrial and laboratory goods, has sold products into "anywhere that has a lab".

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June 25, 2020
A desperate Boris will settle for a ‘virtual Brexit’ trade deal with EU

During the pandemic we have virtual conferences, virtual meetings, virtual fitness sessions and virtual pints with friends. A virtual Brexit may be next.

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June 25, 2020
‘Heavy pressure’ put on prosecutors to give president’s friend Stone ‘a break’

The House Judiciary Committee heard testimony yesterday from a federal prosecutor and another witness who have accused Attorney General William Barr and his top deputies of acting "based on political...

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June 25, 2020
Antibody tests giving false hope of immunity – scientists

The rapid roll-out of coronavirus antibody tests risks giving people false hope of immunity based on "untrustworthy" data, senior scientists including a World Health Organisation adviser have warned.

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June 25, 2020
Dark clouds hover over Irish rugby as long as pay cut dispute lingers in the air

If the return of glistening blue skies represents the more optimistic mood around the country's easing of lockdown restrictions, then the promise of thunderstorms to soon follow is a warning...

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June 25, 2020
FBD sets aside €22m for Covid claims and parks plans to pay out dividend

FBD has formally shelved plans to pay shareholders a dividend, bowing to pressure from European regulators.

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June 25, 2020
Hotels will struggle to fill third of rooms this year

Room rates will fall below €100 as soon-to-reopen hotels struggle to fill a third of rooms this year, according to the Irish Hotels Federation.

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June 25, 2020
Infection expert voted against health workers using masks as Covid shields

The HSE's leading infection control expert voted against a recommendation that healthcare workers should wear masks to protect against the spread of Covid-19, documents reveal.

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June 25, 2020
Long wait for contact-tracing app set to end soon, says HSE

The long-awaited app which alerts users when they have been in close contact with someone who has reported symptoms of Covid-19 is due to be launched next week.

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June 25, 2020
Slavery advocate’s statue pulled down in Charleston

A statue of former US vice president and slavery advocate John C Calhoun has been pulled down in Charleston.

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June 24, 2020
Coronavirus resurgence sends cases to new highs in south and west of the US

A coronavirus resurgence is wiping out two months of progress in the US and sending infections to new levels across the country's south and west.

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June 24, 2020
Wisconsin governor prepares to activate National Guard after crowds tear down statues and senator is assaulted

The governor of Wisconsin has said he is prepared to activate the National Guard after protesters tore down statues including one honouring an anti-slavery activist.

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June 24, 2020
Trio indicted on murder charges in killing of Ahmaud Arbery

A prosecutor has announced that three men have been indicted on murder charges in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia.

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June 24, 2020
Revealed: Air travel restrictions to be eased in July as face coverings set to be mandatory on public transport

Face coverings are set to be made compulsory for travel on public transport under new rules being considered by the Cabinet.

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June 24, 2020
‘One woman called the salon 425 times’ – Irish hairdressers overwhelmed by demand as reopening looms

IRISH hair salons are scrambling to meet a relentless demand for appointments ahead of their reopening on Monday.

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June 24, 2020
Twitter bans pro-Trump ‘racist baby’ meme maker for copyright violations

A conservative social media user whose far-right memes have been praised and retweeted by US President Donald Trump has been kicked off Twitter for repeated copyright violations.

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June 24, 2020
US attorney general William Barr to be grilled by Congress

US attorney general William Barr has said he will testify before Congress for the first time as it examines whether he has inappropriately politicised the Justice Department.

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June 24, 2020
Six new coronavirus cases confirmed as gardaí report high level of cooperation – despite continued spitting

The number of new cases has remained in single figures again today, as gardaí report a high level of cooperation.

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June 24, 2020
Kosovo president withdraws from White House trip after war crimes indictment

Kosovo's president has pulled out of a White House meeting with Serbian officials set for Saturday following his indictment on crimes against humanity and war crimes charges.

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June 24, 2020
Vladimir Putin says it was Red Army that vanquished Nazi Germany

Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed the defeat of Nazi Germany at the traditional massive Red Square military parade in Moscow, which was delayed by more than a month because of...

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June 24, 2020
Markets nervous over second wave fears and US-EU trade talks showdown

Warnings from the US over coronavirus and its future trading relations with Europe were enough to scare investors and send markets tumbling on Wednesday.

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June 24, 2020
Radio presenter raises seven ‘caterpillar children’ found in Tesco broccoli

A radio presenter found himself raising seven “caterpillar children” after discovering the green stowaways in several heads of Tesco broccoli.

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June 24, 2020
Social distancing rule may not apply to young pupils and children with special needs on return to school

There may be no social distancing rule for young pupils and some children with special educational needs when they return to school in September, according to Education Minister Joe McHugh.

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June 24, 2020
Social distancing rule may not apply to young pupils and children with special needs on return to school

There may be no social distancing rule for young pupils and some children with special educational needs when they return to school in September, according to Education Minister Joe McHugh.

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June 24, 2020
No charges after noose left in garage of black Nascar driver who appealed for ban on confederate flag

The noose found hanging in Bubba Wallace's garage stall at Talladega Superspeedway had been there since at least last October, federal authorities said while announcing there will be no charges...

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June 24, 2020
No charges after noose left in garage of black Nascar driver who appealed for ban on confederate flag

The noose found hanging in Bubba Wallace's garage stall at Talladega Superspeedway had been there since at least last October, federal authorities said while announcing there will be no charges...

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June 24, 2020
Singapore PM’s brother defects to opposition ahead of poll

Singapore prime minister Lee Hsien Loong's family feud has spilled into politics, with his estranged younger brother joining an opposition party ahead of general elections next month.

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June 24, 2020
British military staff show Americans how to make an ‘authentic’ cup of tea

British military staff in the United States have released a video showing their American counterparts how to make a proper cup of tea.

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June 24, 2020
Pilot, co-pilot and air traffic control blamed for Karachi plane crash

Pakistan's aviation minister said “human error” on the part of the pilot, the co-pilot and air traffic control caused last month's plane crash in the port city of Karachi that...

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June 24, 2020
Fishermen find boat carrying weak and hungry Rohingya off coast of Indonesia

Indonesian fishermen discovered 94 hungry, weak Rohingya Muslims on a wooden boat adrift off Indonesia's northernmost province of Aceh, an official said.

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June 24, 2020
Naked Wines sales soar 81% during lockdown as Britons hit the bottle

Soaring demand for online booze deliveries during the coronavirus lockdown has seen sales at Naked Wines rocket more than 80% higher in April and May.

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