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Stripe and Advent Make $53 Billion Bid to Acquire PayPal

Payments technology company Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have submitted a joint offer to acquire PayPal Holdings...

China’s Economy Records Slowest Growth in More Than Three Years Despite AI-Driven Export Surge

China's economy expanded at its slowest pace in more than three years during the second quarter of 2026, falling...

Ireland’s Construction Activity Contracts as Inflation and Shipping Disruptions Weigh on Sector

Ireland's construction sector recorded a sharp slowdown in June as rising costs and shipping disruptions linked to the conflict...

Irish Trade Unions Urge Government to Prioritise Workers in Upcoming Budget

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has urged the Government to focus Budget 2027 on improving living standards...

Fuel Prices Fall Across Ireland in July as Petrol and Diesel Costs Ease

Motorists across Ireland received some relief in July as the average prices of both petrol and diesel declined after...

Oil Prices Climb Over 2% as US-Iran Strikes Renew Fears Over Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices rose by more than 2% on Monday after fresh military exchanges between the United States and Iran...
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France’s Expanding EV Charging Network Makes Long-Distance Road Trips Easier Despite Heatwave Challenges

A family road trip from northern France to the French Riviera has highlighted the country's extensive electric vehicle charging...

Spain Wildfire Nears Containment as Evacuated Residents Begin Returning Home

A deadly wildfire in southern Spain that has claimed at least 12 lives is close to being brought under...

UK Police Hunt Suspect After Death of Former MP Ann Widdecombe Treated as Suspicious

Police in southwest England have launched an intensive search for a suspect after the death of former British MP...

Ireland Issues Fresh Heat Warning as Rising Water Demand Puts Supplies Under Pressure

Ireland is set to experience another spell of intense summer heat after Met Éireann issued a new Status Yellow...

IMF Cuts 2026 Global Growth Forecast as Middle East Conflict and Trade Risks Weigh on Outlook

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its global growth forecast for 2026 to 3%, warning that the world...

Rising Customs Fees Reflect Growing Political Influence on Global Trade, Experts Say

A new €3 customs handling charge on low-value online purchases may appear to be a minor inconvenience for shoppers,...