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Irish government announces 505m euro in fuel cost measures after protestsFurther reductions of duties on fuel and a delay in a carbon tax increase have been announced by Irish premier Micheal Martin after an emergency cabinet meeting agreed on a response to the fuel crisis following major protests.
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Rorys lead evaporates at the MastersThe Northern Irishman remains the joint clubhouse leader, level with the USA's Cam Young
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No deal in US Iran peace talksLack of agreement after 21-hour Islamabad negotiations leaves fragile ceasefire in doubt
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Expert teams to be sent to worst corridor care offenders in bid to end practiceTeams of experts will be deployed to NHS trusts with the highest rates of corridor care in a bid to end the “unacceptable, undignified” practice, the Government has announced.
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Golden eagles could be reintroduced to England with new funding ministers sayBird lovers could see golden eagles return to England, the Government has said, as it announced new funding to explore their reintroduction.
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We will not tolerate this any longer Irish police to step up enforcementThe head of Ireland’s police service has vowed to step up enforcement against fuel-cost protesters blocking critical infrastructure.
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I Am Maximus storms to famous second win in the Grand NationalI Am Maximus became the first horse since Red Rum to regain his crown in the Randox Grand National, as Willie Mullins also became the first trainer since Vincent O’Brien in the 1950s to win three successive editions of the Aintree spectacular.
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Eamonn Holmes recovering in hospital after strokeGB News presenter Eamonn Holmes is recovering in hospital after a stroke, the broadcaster has said.