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Napa Valley Register | 2022-11-24, 02:58
EU split on Russian oil price cap level, talks to resume Thursday
BRUSSELS: European Union governments failed to reach a deal on Wednesday at what level to cap prices for Russian sea-borne oil under the Group of Seven nations (G7) scheme and will resume talks on Thursday evening or on Friday, EU diplomats said. Earlier on
Stop blocking new housing and consider first time buyers, Micheál Martin tells so-called Nimby objectors
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has urged homeowners to consider the plight of those seeking to get their foot on the property ladder before objecting to new developments. Speaking at a private event for Fianna Fáil councillors, Mr Martin spoke about the impact of
Windfall tax might only fund €600 electricity credit
The Government might only use a new windfall tax and solidarity contribution from energy companies to fund the existing €600 electricity credit and other cost-of-living supports announced in the Budget, it has emerged. Ministers were told earlier this week
Expert report criticises Trinity College over its governance and management structures
Trinity College Dublin has come in for criticism in a review carried out for the higher education standards watchdog. Governance and management structures in the 430-year-old university are among areas needing improvement, according to a report for Quality and
Tell Leo Varadkar the grass is definitely greener abroad, say expats in Dubai, Canada, Europe, US and Australia
With a housing and a cost-of-living crisis hitting young people left, right and centre, it’s little wonder so many have emigrated in recent years. We might have the world’s best pulled pints of Guinness, and Tayto, chicken fillet rolls,
Make cities car-free on Sundays, urges youth assembly on climate
Cities should be car-free on Sundays, the National Youth Assembly on Climate has told the Government in a report. The Government will consider the recommendations from the report, one of which includes car-free Sundays.However, senior government sources have
Irishman leads study into ‘cheek patch’ which could spell end for daily injections for diabetics
An Irish researcher will lead a €3.8m European effort to develop a ‘cheek patch’ for type 2 diabetes that could spell an end to the need for diabetics to take up to five injections daily. David Brayden, Professor of Advanced Drug Delivery
Call to relax laws on abortion in cases of fatal foetal illness
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) has come out in favour of the State relaxing its abortion laws for families who receive a diagnosis of a fatal foetal abnormality. At the moment, terminations for such reasons are only legal if two medics
Dr Gabriel Scally warns CervicalCheck change must come not just in letter, but in spirit
Dr Gabriel Scally’s final verdict was clear – CervicalCheck is is substantially better programme today than in 2018, and women can have confidence in it. But his report was never going to be just about ticking the boxes needed to restructure the
A notorious burglary gang and the Christmas operation that caught them stealing €200 and child’s runners
A brother of dead burglar Dean Maguire, whose funeral last year made internation- al headlines, was arrested with other gang members after targeting a family just days before Christmas. Getaway driver Noel Maguire and his gang even stole a pair of trainers
Retired judge James O’Connor will not be investigated over claims made in Dáil that he preyed on vulnerable woman
The judicial watchdog has said it will not investigate retired judge James O’Connor, despite claims made in the Dáil that he “abused his position” to pursue a vulnerable woman for a sexual relationship. In correspondence seen by
Boris Johnson accuses EU countries of ‘disastrous’ early approach to war
Germany accused Boris Johnson of spouting “utter nonsense” yesterday after he claimed Berlin wanted Ukraine to quickly fold to Russia to avoid a protracted conflict. The former British prime minister had accused the European
UK court ruling on Scottish independence vote stokes things up – and there’s huge Irish fallout
A large number of people in Scotland want out of the United Kingdom – the four composites of which include Northern Ireland. Many people in the North have inter-personal, cultural, and emotional links with their Caledonian cousins – and if the Scots leave, the
Inseparable friends Ireland and the United States have so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving
Today, like millions across America, I will celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends, with generous helpings of food and football. However, this year comes with a pleasant twist as I’ll be celebrating in Ireland. The United States may have just
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EU legislature declares Russia a state sponsor of terrorism
BRUSSELS: The European Parliament on Wednesday designated Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism, arguing Moscow’s military
UK’s top court quashes Scotland’s bid for new independence vote
Finger Lakes Times | 2022-11-24, 02:40
EDINBURGH, Scotland — The U.K.’s top judges threw out an attempt by the Scottish government to bypass Westminster and call a second independence referendum, thwarting nationalist leader Nicola Sturgeon’s plan for a vote next year. The Supreme Court was asked
Baker Hughes' acquisition of Altus Intervention raises UK competition red flag
The UK’s competition watchdog has raised concerns that US service company
Fugitive Nirav Modi seeks permission to appeal against extradition in UK top court
Fugitive Nirav Modi seeks permission to appeal against extradition in UK top court ...
Ireland government to publish landmark police reform bill
Irish Minister for Justice Helen McEntee Tuesday announced the government agreed to publish a new policing bill. The bill, called the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill, aims to strengthen accountability and independent oversight of the An Garda
Rehan Ahmed, 18, is close to becoming England’s youngest test cricketer
Rehan Ahmed is said to have ‘raw potential’ (Picture: England and Wales Cricket Board) Rehan Ahmed is in the frame to become England’s youngest men’s Test cricketer after the teenage leg-spinner was added to the squad for next month’s tour of Pakistan. The
Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho training with amateur club in Netherlands after England World Cup snub
Jadon Sancho training with Dutch amateur side OJC Rosmalen (Joost Blaauwhof) Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho took part in a private training session with Dutch amateur side OJC Rosmalen on Wednesday. Manchester United news, exclusives and analysis Sign
England star Jude Bellingham told to avoid Chelsea, Liverpool or Manchester United transfer
Jude Bellingham is valued at around £150m (Photo: Getty) England sensation Jude Bellingham should avoid moving to a Premier League club – at least not for a few more seasons. Chelsea news, exclusives and analysis Sign up Privacy Policy That is the advice that
UK sends helicopters to Ukraine to boost defences amid Russian invasion
A Royal Navy Sea King helicopter (Picture: A Oxley) Britain is sending helicopters to Ukraine for the first time, defence secretary Ben Wallace has announced. Three former military Sea Kings will be supplied – with one already in Ukraine – in an escalation of
England’s Kyle Walker was shaped by his tough upbringing: ‘You had to survive where I ...
Kyle Walker believes that growing up in a challenging place builds character (Picture: Reuters) Kyle Walker has revealed the life experiences that laid the foundations for his rise from Sheffield estate to the World Cup with England. The Three Lions defender,
Shell reviewing its UK investments in response to govt's windfall taxes
British multinational Shell said it is reconsidering plans to invest billions in the United Kingdom's future energy network after the government announced increased taxes for oil and gas producers. The company's UK chairman, David Bunch, said at the
EU proposes measures on gas price caps
The European Commission announced its long-awaited proposal on Tuesday on steps to limit excessive gas price spikes that have caused concerns among member states. The "market correction mechanism", as the new steps are called, aims to reduce volatility of
Police to text 70,000 victims in UK's biggest anti-fraud operation
Police will text 70,000 people to warn them they have been victims of a banking scam in the UK's biggest anti-fraud operation. The Metropolitan Police have arrested an east London man accused of running an international service enabling fake phone calls to
