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Elon Musk has hinted at a potential de-escalation in his public feud with Donald Trump, following a recent and very public falling out.The Tesla CEO suggested he might reconsider his previously stated intention to decommission the Dragon spacecraft (a SpaceX creation) in a dialogue on his social media platform, X. He also responded favorably to a plea from fellow billionaire Bill Ackman urging him to “make peace” with the former US president.According to a report by Politico, the White House has scheduled a call with Musk on Friday, aiming to mediate a peaceful resolution after both men engaged in a…

The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) has announced the shortlist for its prestigious Export Industry Awards, featuring three businesses from Donegal. Atlanfish is a finalist in the Seafood Exporter of the Year category. McNutt of Donegal is shortlisted for the Sustainable Trade Exporter award, and Source Civil is in contention for the High Potential Exporter Category. The Export Industry Awards celebrate excellence and success within Ireland’s vibrant export sector. This year’s competition includes 12 distinct award categories, spanning manufacturing, life sciences, and focusing on crucial areas like sustainability and innovation. The winners in each category, and the overall 2025 Exporter of…

EU transport ministers have approved a significant update to airline passenger rights, including compensation of up to €500 for flight delays. The agreement includes more than 30 new or strengthened rights, revising regulations covering air passenger rights and airline liability from booking to meals, delays, and cancellations. These long-awaited changes mean airlines can no longer use “extraordinary circumstances” as a blanket excuse to deny compensation. They must now prove they took all reasonable steps to prevent the disruption. Passengers will also be entitled to compensation if informed of flight cancellations less than two weeks before departure. A controversial “no-show” policy,…

A private lunar lander from Japan crashed while attempting a touchdown on Friday, the latest casualty in the commercial rush to the Moon. Tokyo-based company ispace declared the mission a failure several hours after communication was lost with the lander. Flight controllers scrambled to gain contact, but were met with only silence and said they were concluding the mission. Communications ceased less than two minutes before the spacecraft’s scheduled landing on the Moon with a mini rover. Until then, the descent from lunar orbit seemed to be going well. People await the update on the private lunar lander’s attempt to…

Galway’s team announcement is also in. There are two alterations to the starting XV that triumphed over Dublin by five points in their last outing. News Source : Irish Examiner

Mark McAnaw, a convicted rapist and former resident of Donegal, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for threatening and harassing three female journalists from the Sunday World. McAnaw (53), previously residing in Letterkenny, declined to agree to a bond during proceedings at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Acceptance of the bond would have resulted in the suspension of the final 12 months of his 11-year sentence for harassing Nicola Tallant, Amanda Brunker, and Deirdre Reynolds. According to Rebecca Smith BL, McAnaw’s legal counsel, her client refused the bond after Judge Pauline Codd detailed the conditions attached to the suspended…

Desree Pether’s husband, Robert, has been imprisoned in Iraq since April 7, 2021. His arrest stemmed from fraud charges related to a contractual dispute involving his employer and the construction of a new Central Bank building in Iraq.Mr. Pether, an Australian citizen, resided in Elphin, Co Roscommon, with his wife and children before his detainment.He and an Egyptian colleague were arrested after being summoned to a meeting in Baghdad to discuss the ongoing project.Speaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, Desree recounted urging him not to return to Baghdad while the dispute remained unresolved.However, she explained he was concerned about his colleagues…

The young talents within the League of Ireland have become integral to Jim Crawford’s Republic of Ireland under-21 setup recently. A substantial portion of his current squad actively plays for or has progressed through domestic clubs, which remains true this time. The latest graduates to this level while still playing domestically are Cork City’s Cathal O’Sullivan, Shamrock Rovers’ Cory O’Sullivan, and Drogheda United’s Warren Davis. Like Spurs-bound Mason Melia (injured) and St Patrick’s Athletic’s players before him, they’ve not only fit into the under-21 international level but “belong” at this standard. Crawford confirms this after seeing the trio in Zagreb…

The mayor of Kyiv reported that a Russian missile and drone attack has resulted in at least four fatalities and 20 injuries in the capital city, part of a broader assault across Ukraine. Vitali Klitschko stated that search and rescue operations are currently underway at multiple locations throughout the city. Multiple explosions were reported in Kyiv. Falling debris has caused fires in several districts as air defense systems work to intercept incoming projectiles, according to Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv City Administration. The capital say several people killed in the strike (AP) “Our air defence crews are doing everything…

Record quantities of cocaine have been seized in Europe for the seventh year in a row, the EU’s drug agency has said. The EUDA said while cocaine cartels typically use commercial containers to ship multi-tonne consignments, they also employ other methods, such as their own cargo ships — and cited the example of the MV Matthew, caught off the Cork coast in September 2023. That vessel was boarded dramatically by elite Army Rangers and 2.25 tonnes of cocaine was seized, in an operation also involving gardaí, customs, the naval service, and the air corps. Gerry Harrahill of Revenue and Customs, …