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  • Elon Musk countersues Twitter in legal battle over takeover bid

    Elon Musk countersues Twitter in legal battle over takeover bid

    The legal battle between Musk and Twitter has escalated. Elon Musk has countersued Twitter amid a legal battle over the Tesla CEO’s attempts to end his $44 billion (€43 billion) bid to buy Twitter, according to reports. Multiple outlets state that Musk filed a lawsuit on Friday (29 July) and that a confidential 164-page document […]

    4 years ago

  • Squid Game creator working on new project that will be ‘more violent’

    Squid Game creator working on new project that will be ‘more violent’

    Based on the current working title, it sounds controversial Having created Netflix’s biggest ever series with Squid Game, filmmaker Hwang Dong-hyuk is working on a new movie that he says will be even “more violent” than his seminal streaming series. Dong-hyuk’s next project is reportedly a film with the working title “K.O. Club” which is apparently […]

    4 years ago

  • Ukraine Ambassador to Ireland fights back tears in emotional interview

    Ukraine Ambassador to Ireland fights back tears in emotional interview

    ‘Putin is testing the UN and the security architecture of the whole world’ Ukraine Ambassador to Ireland Larysa Gerasko has called on the international community to take action against Russia in an emotional interview. This comes after Ukraine Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba wrote on Twitter on Thursday morning that Russian President Vladimir Putin has […]

    4 years ago

  • Man arrested on suspicion of the murder of Ashling Murphy

    Man arrested on suspicion of the murder of Ashling Murphy

    The man arrested is in his 30s. Gardaí have arrested a man on suspicion of the murder of Ashling Murphy. The 23-year-old primary school teacher was attacked and killed while out jogging along the canal bank at Cappincur in Tullamore, Offaly at around 4pm last Wednesday. On Tuesday (18 January), a Garda spokesperson said the […]

    5 years ago

  • Musical theatre legend Stephen Sondheim dies aged 91

    Musical theatre legend Stephen Sondheim dies aged 91

    Many stars have paid tribute to the composer and lyricist. Musical theatre legend Stephen Sondheim has died at the age of 91. The American composer and lyricist passed away on Friday (26 November) at his home in Roxbury, Connecticut, his lawyer told the New York Times. Regarded as one of the most important figures in […]

    5 years ago

  • Nigel Farage tricked into saying “Up the Ra” in video birthday greeting

    Nigel Farage tricked into saying “Up the Ra” in video birthday greeting

    “I hope you enjoy a few pints with the lads tonight. Up the Ra!” Nigel Farage has said he was hoaxed into saying “Up the Ra” in a video birthday greeting which has gone viral. The former head of the UK Independence Party and current GB News host joined Cameo earlier in this year, a video-sharing […]

    5 years ago

  • Popular restaurant accused of paying employee with bucket of coins

    Popular restaurant accused of paying employee with bucket of coins

    The ex-employee alleges it happened after requesting his final pay packet for a number of weeks. Popular Dublin restaurant Alfie’s has been accused of paying an employee with a bucket of coins. A former employee of the South William Street restaurant, Rian Keogh, wrote on Twitter on Tuesday night that after requesting his final pay […]

    5 years ago

  • Superbad is among numerous brilliant films on TV tonight

    Superbad is among numerous brilliant films on TV tonight

    It’s a great day for a night in The weekend is among us. As such, why not kick back on the sofa with one of these fine films on TV this evening. Superbad – Dave – 9pm This now iconic Seth Rogen scripted coming-of-age comedy centres on two inseparable teens (Jonah Hill and Michael Cera) […]

    5 years ago

  • New Black Panther film officially titled Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

    New Black Panther film officially titled Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

    We also know now when we will be seeing the third installments of the Ant-Man and Guardians of the Galaxy films. Marvel has unveiled footage from their upcoming blockbuster Eternals for the first time, while also revealing the new full titles for the Black Panther and Captain Marvel sequels. In a video highlighting the upcoming […]

    5 years ago

  • Spain agrees to launch trial for four-day working week

    Spain agrees to launch trial for four-day working week

    Many see a four-day work week as the future The Spanish government has agreed to launch a pilot project for companies interested in the idea of a four-day working week, according to the Guardian. Earlier in the year, left-wing Spanish party Más País announced the government had accepted its proposal to test out the idea. […]

    5 years ago

  • Netflix test feature that could lead to password-sharing crackdown

    Netflix test feature that could lead to password-sharing crackdown

    Do you know anyone who this could affect? For anyone still using someone else’s Netflix account, your days might be numbered as the streaming service is currently testing a feature that could lead to a crackdown in password sharing. Some Netflix users have said they have been blocked from accessing the service, with a message […]

    5 years ago

  • Michael B. Jordan leads Jack Ryan spin-off Without Remorse

    Michael B. Jordan leads Jack Ryan spin-off Without Remorse

    The movie lands on Amazon Prime Video on 30 April While Amazon Prime Video already has a Jack Ryan TV show, they are set to welcome a spin-off of Tom Clancy’s popular franchise to the screen with new action flick Without Remorse. Based on Clancy’s 1993 novel of the same name, Michael B. Jordan of […]

    5 years ago

  • Pontins used list of Irish surnames to keep Traveller families out of parks

    Pontins used list of Irish surnames to keep Traveller families out of parks

    Names on the list included Boylan, Delaney, Murphy and O’Reilly Holiday park operator Pontins has committed to changing its working practices and culture after using a blacklist of Irish surnames to block bookings. In February last year, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) in Britain received information from a whistleblower who was employed by […]

    6 years ago