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How growing up in ‘Chemical Valley’ inspired lawyer to sue industry she used to work for

By Pippa Neill

Hélène Duguy is taking on companies accused of failing to stop Pfas pollution in the area of France she calls home The factories were just part of the landscape for Hélène Duguy growing up in the heart of an area known as France’s “Chemical Valley”. “Those factories are visible from my mother’s apartment,” says Duguy, 34, whose mother still lives in St-Genis-Laval, south of Lyon. Continue reading...

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German investor pays €31m for Dublin 7 student accommodation scheme

By Ronald Quinlan

Stoneybatter Place comprises 142 beds and is located within short walk of TUD’s Grangegorman campus

After 100 days of the deadliest Ebola outbreak, it can be stopped. Here’s how | Jean Kaseya and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

By Jean Kaseya and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Ebola is a disease that spreads through communities, so we need to listen to communities if we want to halt its spread Each time we travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), we go first to listen. In Bunia, we have met dozens of community representatives: survivors, women, young people, local organisations, health workers and leaders from affected areas. Their message was direct: involve us. We know our c

Hard to swallow? The future of snacking may be 3D-printed cookies made from upcycled plastic

By Hannah Devlin Science correspondent

Nasa-funded project uses yeasts to turn plastics and other waste into edible proteins, fats and flavourings Cookies produced from upcycled plastic may sound like something straight out of a dystopian sci-fi plot. But researchers say that they have succeeded in creating such a product as part of a Nasa-funded project aimed at feeding astronauts on future space missions. The technology uses specially designed yeasts to

Iran vows to retaliate against countries that cooperate with fresh US sanctions

By Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor

Test of US rhetoric will rest on whether nations such as India, China and Russia view economic threats as credible Tehran has vowed to retaliate against any country that cooperates with the US attempt to impose fresh sanctions against Iran in what the Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, has billed as “the single greatest financial offensive ever marshalled against an adversary”. In advance of the US announcement, the

London Zoo animals hop on scales for weigh-in

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Kiwi the Capybara is among animals getting their annual health check while data is gathered and shared.

Distracted Italian pedestrians who cross road while on phone could be fined under new code

By Angela Giuffrida in Rome

Updated draft highway code follows several court rulings assigning blame for road accidents to careless pedestrians Italy’s updated highway code will target pedestrians who stare at their mobile phones while crossing the road, as the country’s transport ministry strives to improve road safety by cracking down on perilous distractions. The offence, contained in a draft version of the highway code which is expected to

Credit unions create company to boost mortgage and business lending

By Joe Brennan

Laws enacted in 2023 allow for greater collaboration between lenders

Woman admits to publishing information that could identify victim in Jeffrey Donaldson case

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Donna Toman (55) could face maximum penalty of six months’ imprisonment for breaching order giving complainant lifetime anonymity, court hears

Amorim’s Milan live up to billing as teenage star Cissè upstages signings | Nicky Bandini

By Nicky Bandini

Rossoneri overcome fascinating first challenge at Torino as teams across Serie A give homegrown talent a chance “I love Cissè. I love Cissè.” Ruben Amorim had not yet taken charge of his first competitive game as Milan head coach but already he was furnishing journalists with soundbites and supporters with memes, clippable moments that you just knew we were destined to revisit. Alphadjo Cissè is a 19-year-old attacki

Jeremy O'Brien funeral hears 'families changed forever'

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Mourners at the funeral of a teenager who was one of five young people killed in the crash on the M9 have heard that "what the boys did was wrong", but that "tragedy" must not become the whole story.

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Mum 'super proud' of teen who passed GCSEs using eyes

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Patrick McCabe, 16, used eye-tracking technology to take his GCSEs over a five-month period.

Woman admits breaching anonymity of Donaldson victim

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A woman has admitted an offence of breaching a lifetime ban on publishing information likely to lead to the identification of a victim of former DUP leader Jeffery Donaldson.

Woman admits breaching anonymity of Donaldson victim

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A woman has admitted an offence of breaching a lifetime ban on publishing information likely to lead to the identification of a victim of former DUP leader Jeffery Donaldson.

Population of Ireland exceeds 5.5 million people - CSO

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New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the population of Ireland was estimated to stand at 5.526 million in the 12 months to April 2026, with more people aged 65 and over and fewer children under the age of 14 in the country.

Plea after pregnant hedgehog 'kicked to death'

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The hedgehog was injured after being "kicked around like a football" and later died, an animal charity says.

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Social media goes into overdrive with Lindsay Clancy conspiracy theories

By Sara Braun

Algorithms are responsible for fever pitch content surrounding trial, including misinformation, experts say As the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three children, starts to wind down, a now international discussion on social media about the case has hit a fever pitch as viewers examine details of the trial and question the state of maternal mental healthcare in the United Stat

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From homemade yoghurt to shaving bars: eco-friendly swaps that helped you spend less

By Lucy Pavia

Whether it’s crocheting kitchen cloths or buying in bulk, here are the hacks you’re using to cut costs and reduce your impact on the planet • Don’t get the Filter delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Saving money and the planet needn’t always be mutually exclusive: sometimes making small, eco-friendly swaps at home can help you spend less. Whether it’s knitting your own dishcloths or long-lasting soap bars, we asked

Edmund Van Esbeck was a giant of journalism whose influence transcended the rugby pages

By Brendan Fanning

As Irish Times rugby correspondent, he made valuable contributions to Irish society that sometimes went unnoticed

Arrest after woman dies following suspected burglary

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Rose Smith, 75, was "loving, fun, kind, sociable and full of life", her family says.

Dad's 'guilt' after passing on genetic cancer risk

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Harjit Singh Nijjer has Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition his son William has inherited.

EFL and Scottish league pushing to stop illegal broadcast of matches in Russia

By Exclusive by Matt Hughes

Leagues stopped rights packages in Russia in 2022 They are considering legal action against Football TV The English Football League and Scottish Professional Football League have launched investigations and are considering legal action after discovering that television coverage of their matches has been broadcast in Russia this season. Football TV, a Russian subscription and streaming service, has broadcast numerous

Mercedes’ Wolff wary that Norris and Hamilton are genuine F1 title contenders

By Giles Richards in Zandvoort

Mercedes team principal: ‘It could become tighter’ Title leader Antonelli will take grid penalties in Monza McLaren’s Lando Norris and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton are genuine contenders for the Formula One world championship, according to the Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, who watched Norris take a decisive win at the Dutch Grand Prix. With Mercedes’s early-season dominance looking to have been all but erased, Wol

Democrats critical of meeting between Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner

By Sam Levine

Private New York talks take place as Democrats grow increasingly confident of retaking the House in November

Ex-PC in court over rape and assault charges

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An ex-Cumbria PC accused of raping one woman and sexually assaulting another appears in court.

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