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1st November 2026 - 7th November 2026
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Lack of derogations for striking staff could lead to significant disruption during EU summit
The European Political Community (EPC) Summit will be held in Dublin on Thursday, 12 November.
The 42FM
To win just once: Ireland’s biggest Brewers fan goes home to experience World Series glory
Living in Ireland since 2007, Matt Steerman made a pilgrimage to Wisconsin to see his beloved Milwaukee Brewers play in baseball’s World Series for the first time in 44 years. Here, Matt tells Sinead and Niall about why his side’s victory resonated in so many ways.
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Final Stretch
Pulling an all-nighter or setting your alarm? When to expect key results from the US Midterms
A blue Texas? A blue Senate? Democrats are polling ahead in Republican territories, but when will we know if the blue wave materialises?
The Morning Lead
Demand for 'lower-skilled' migrant workers becoming greater than higher-skilled migrants
Recruitment from outside the EEA has doubled in the likes of construction, though remains highest in health and ICT.
London
'Acting like a crazy idiot' towards women is not a crime, Russell Brand's barrister tells jury
Reparations
‘Apology alone is not enough’: Caribbean leaders press Burnham and King Charles over slavery reparations
Caribbean leaders have asked for financial redress as well as an apology from the UK.
haley stevens
Michigan Democrat makes shock U-turn to back Republican as her party gets Senate poll boost
Must Readdown to the wire
Texas has voted Republican for decades. This 37-year-old may be about to change that - but it's close
At a Halloween rally in Houston, Democratic candidate James Talarico makes a final appeal to Republican voters: “Do right, and risk the consequences”.
wave of protests
In pictures: Protests sweep across Europe
People are angry at the cost of living and other issues, and have been taking to the streets in their thousands across mainland Europe.
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Beyond Visa-Free: Why China Is Becoming an Increasingly Attractive Destination for Irish Travelers
Embassy of China in Ireland
Nov 1
Violent Clashes
'Smells like dictatorship': Police clash with protesters in Portugal as 13 arrested and dozens injured
SeriesInternet Diaries
Elon Musk’s X turned an anti-immigrant activist's court case into a global free speech crusade
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Poll: How is your business planning to reward its employees this Christmas?
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Oct 31
Must ReadThe Morning Lead
Man to be deported to Sudan after Citywest sexual assault charge dropped
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) withdrew charges of sexual assault against the man in court last week – an agreement has been reached between Ireland and the Sudanese regime.
sexual assaults trial
Russell Brand felt 'disdain' towards women as he pursued goal of sleeping with 5,000, trial hears
Road Safety
Sensors to detect wrong-way driving on Irish motorways to be trialled
The pilot will see trials of sensors or CCTV set up at ‘up to 30 critical locations’, including motorway junctions and slip roads.
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