US passes sanctions bill targeting Russia
The US House of Representatives has passed a sweeping sanctions and tariff bill intended to increase economic pressure on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
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Canada association plan 'not against anyone', EU says
US President Donald Trump has threatened to cut trade with the European Union after the bloc proposed to make Canada its first ever associate member.
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Wages expected to increase by 3.1% next year - Ibec
The average worker can expect a pay increase of about 3.1% in 2027, according to new research from business group Ibec.
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US raises interest rates for first time in three years
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates today for the first time since July 2023 and flagged further increases in borrowing costs in coming months.
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OpenAI's rogue agents tried hacking Hugging Face in May
Rogue AI agents from OpenAI hijacked Hugging Face user accounts and probed the site itself for vulnerabilities as early as May.
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US retail sales higher than expected on oil prices
Retail sales in the US surged past analyst expectations in August, government data showed today, as energy prices remained elevated amid war with Iran.
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Reach to close GalwayBeo website as part of broader cuts
Irish news and sports website GalwayBeo is set to close as part of job cuts announced by its publisher owner Reach.
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Pilot 'escorted out' of Aer Lingus HQ by gardaí
A sacked pilot has said he felt "like a criminal" when gardaí saw him out of Aer Lingus's headquarters after he vowed go on hunger strike, accusing the airline of failing to act on alleged fume leaks into the cabins of its jets.
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What can Ireland learn from Europe about investment accounts?
As Ireland prepares to launch a new State investment account, the question is not which country to copy but which ideas to borrow
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Value of exports up 12.5% to nearly €19 billion in July
New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the value of exports rose by 12.5% to €18.9 billion in July from €16.8 billion the same time last year.
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Warning over Dublin Zoo online scams offering free gifts
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has warned the public of online scams impersonating Dublin Zoo and offering free gifts.
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Annual house price growth slows to 5.5% in July - CSO
Annual house price inflation eased slightly to 5.5% in July from 5.6% in June, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show today.
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Two nursery stores in Limerick and Dublin to close
Customers of nursery stores in Limerick and Dublin who have pre-paid for goods are being advised to contact their banks about possible chargebacks after the company entered provisional liquidation.
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Entain may cut 20% of customer care roles
Ladbrokes owner Entain today said it could cut about 20% of its customer care roles and made public a letter it sent to British Prime Minister Andy Burnham voicing concerns over the impact of any further hikes in gambling taxes.
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EU proposes ban on social media access for under 13s
The European Commission has proposed a ban on social media access for under 13s, with "safe design" obligations for platforms for users between the ages of 15 and 18.
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Hugo Boss names Frasers CEO Murray as chairman of board
Hugo Boss has appointed Frasers CEO Michael Murray as the chairman of its supervisory board, the German fashion group said today.
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Oil slips as Saudi Arabia offers more crude via Oman
Oil prices fell today as reports that Saudi Arabia was offering additional crude cargoes via Oman eased concerns about the scale of Middle East supply disruptions, while European diesel prices hovered near a record high.
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WH Smith expects annual profit at lower end of forecast
UK retailer WH Smith said it expected annual profit at the lower end of its earlier forecast range, as inflation linked to the Middle East conflict squeezed margins and higher promotional activity weighed in.
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France would back Dutch veteran Knot to lead ECB: sources
France would back Dutchman Klaas Knot to succeed Christine Lagarde as head of the European Central Bank provided the powerful post of ECB chief economist went to a French candidate, people familiar with the matter have told Reuters.
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UK inflation hits 3.1%, data offers some relief for BoE
British inflation accelerated to a five-month high of 3.1% in August,but measures excluding surging energy prices held stable, official figures showed today, a day before the Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates on hold.
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