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Catherine Connolly vows to be president for all after election win

Left-wing independent Catherine Connolly pledged to be a president for all after being elected as Ireland’s 10th president. The former barrister from Galway, who secured 63% of first preferences in a ...
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Kamala Harris leaves door open for 2028 US presidential run

In an interview with The Associated Press last week, Harris, 60, also made clear that running again in 2028 is still on the table. She said she sees herself as a leader of the party, including in ...
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Labour not ‘bold enough’ says Powell as she becomes deputy leader

Lucy Powell’s victory in the deputy leadership contest could add to Sir Keir Starmer’s headaches at the end of a bruising ...
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Catherine Connolly officially elected as Ireland’s 10th president

Left-wing independent Catherine Connolly pledged to be a president for all after being elected as Ireland’s 10th president.
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Catherine Connolly: Underdog Galway runner who won the race to the Aras

The left-wing independent candidate showed her political and physical stamina during the final months of the campaign.
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Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha help Man Utd beat Brighton for third win in a row

Bryan Mbeumo’s brace helped Manchester United secure a third win in a row as they survived a late scare to beat bogey team Brighton 4-2. The Seagulls had won six of their last seven Premier League ...
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Questions remain over Catherine Connolly’s ‘new republic’

Questions have been raised about the judgment of Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin and his deputy leader Jack Chambers in picking the political novice for the contest, and the shortcomings in the ...
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Newcastle lucky to have special player and person Bruno Guimaraes – Eddie Howe

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe saluted “special” player and person Bruno Guimaraes after seeing him fire his side to a hard-fought Premier League victory over Fulham. The Brazil international’s 90th-minute ...
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Boss Parkinson reflects on Wrexham's draw at Middlesbrough

PHIL PARKINSON was pleased with the performance as Wrexham picked up a 1-1 draw at Championship high-flyers Middlesbrough, but he was ...
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Swinney willing to meet with Sheku Bayoh family after inquiry chairman quits

John Swinney has said he would be happy to meet with the family of Sheku Bayoh, after the chairman of the inquiry into his death stood down. The First Minister’s comments come as the Scottish Greens ...
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Gary Bowyer delighted to see ‘crazy’ Burton boys beat AFC Wimbledon

Gary Bowyer hailed his “crazy” gang of players after Burton beat Sky Bet League One promotion hopefuls AFC Wimbledon 1-0 at the Cherry Red Records Stadium. The Dons could have been ahead at half-time ...
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Russian attacks kill four in Ukraine as Zelensky pleads for air defence

Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine overnight into Saturday killed at least four people and wounded 20, officials ...