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For more than a week, the Russian military has conducted intense missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and its immediate surroundings around the clock.  Between August 27 and September 3, at least 51 people were killed and nearly 100 injured in the Kyiv region.

How do we slow the spread of Ebola disease? “The community always needs to be involved. But on top of that, we need more resources... [When] there's no response, this builds time for rumors and myths to grow, for the community to be more at risk, and for more families to be affected and die.”

People need to know what the risks are. They need to know how to protect themselves, their families, and be able to work in a safe environment. Community engagement is pivotal ⬇️ Ebola latest via @theworld.org https://bit.ly/3TEqtI9

Responders in DRC hunt Ebola door to door as cases surpass 4,000 - The World from PRX

With more than 4,000 cases reported in Democratic Republic of Congo, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say responders need to shift focus to door-to-door disease tracking. The Worl...

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Help Jana and her family in Gaza

I am asking for your help for a family of seven in Gaza who my wife and I know personally. They have been living through terrible hardship for the past two years. They have lost everything. They now h...

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Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says he believes that Hungary is setting a “political trap” for the European Union in its attempts to ban Budapest’s Pride parade this weekend. Read more: jrnl.ie/6744346

Ships are fuelled by bunker oil. A fossil fuel so unrefined you could tar roads with it. Somehow the shipping industry has contrived to stay outside the Paris agreement. How do we clean up the 12,000 ships arriving in Irish ports every year? Listen: 👉 www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

Making America Great Again, again?

NEW: Multiple reports of Russian missiles pouring into Ukraine tonight, targeting civilians. The US has shut off the intelligence Ukraine needs to protect itself. This hotel in the southern city of Kryvyi Rih took a direct hit. Trump has the blood on his hands of every Ukrainian casualty tonight.

NEW: Something very important is happening tonight. Europe is rallying to Ukraine 🇪🇺🇺🇦 Public statements of support in the last 2 hours from leaders of: France🇫🇷 Holland🇳🇱 Czech Rep🇨🇿 Spain🇪🇸 Lithuania🇱🇹 Portugal🇵🇹 Sweden🇸🇪 Norway🇳🇴 Moldova🇲🇩 Latvia🇱🇻 Poland🇵🇱 And this from the incoming German Chancellor🇩🇪

How original. She is truly one of the great thinkers of our generation.

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Sharon Keogan has encouraged the new Seanad Cathaoirleach, Mark Daly, to use whatever power he has to encourage an executive order for the elimination of paper straws.

For those who thought there were no Brexit benefits I came across this excellent symbol of freedom and sovereignty.

Great news that a country with a fabulous footballing history, one of the top international leagues and a great inclusive culture that will help continue the growth of the women's game has been selected to host the World Cup. #worldcup #saudiarabia #fifa www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer...

Saudi Arabia confirmed as host for the 2034 World Cup

News confirms outcome expected for more than a year since Fifa expedited its bidding process for the 2034 event

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@donaldclarke.bsky.social "Well, I’m sure if they knew the future prince and princess of Wales had been there a day earlier they would have reconsidered." I LOLed as the young folk might say. #kneecap

Shocked that instant coffee is still for sale, maybe it’s just a British thing. #coffeesnob /s

I wonder who will be the new "Worst Minister of Health in the history of the State" because I think it is a rule that everyone in that godforsaken role is described as such. #ge24

Tesla taxi to Dublin Port this morning with Yuriy from Ukraine. He's driven 340,000 kilometres in the car in two years, and battery has degraded just 10%. Spends €10 a day on home charging, says he saves €6,000 in fuel costs each year. Seems clear to me: the future is electric.

Isn't this just absolutely glorious #GE24 A resounding Go Fuck Yourself

We are no better than the Americans. Across Europe it seems that self destruct mode is on. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Far-right candidate takes shock lead in Romania presidential election

Calin Georgescu, a critic of the EU and Nato, looks set to face the pro-Europe prime minister in the second round.

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The degree to which right-wing commentators and politicians in this country backed Conor McGregor to the hilt should not be forgotten. They are who they showed us they are.

Sad day for justice in America with Matt Gaetz withdrawing from the role. The woke mob destroy another good man with a flawless resumé.

Bit surprising to see the St Vincent de Paul buying a shopping centre in Blanch... www.rte.ie/news/busines...

SVP confirms purchase of Blanchardstown Centre in Dublin

US based global investment firm, Strategic Value Partners, has confirmed that funds that it manages are to acquire the Blanchardstown Centre in west Dublin.

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