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Tariffs: as new regime kicks in, what does it mean for Europe and for Ireland?
US president Donald Trump’s August 1st tariff deadline has been hanging over the global trading system and Europe’s transatlantic trade with the US for months. The deal struck by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and US President...

New U.S.-EU Deal: Redefining Power, Economics, and Global Dependency
The relation between the United States and the European Union has historically been characterized by a strong alliance, grounded in democratic values, economic and technological cooperation, and, especially, in matters of security and defense....

Air France Introduces Ambitious Culinary and Lifestyle Overhaul
Air France is redefining the in-flight experience by blending haute cuisine, luxury mixology, and curated French design. From new La Première and Business Class menus crafted by culinary luminaries to an exclusive line of Riviera-chic travel...

Dozens of state laws take aim at food dyes amid a wave of support for MAHA
As policy counsel for the Center for Science in the Public Interest, it's Jensen Jose's job to track food policy law. But this year it's been very hard to keep up. Lawmakers of all political stripes offered up proposals targeting food additives...
News Can stellar political career of Mairead McGuinness rise to the Irish Presidency? Former MEP and EU commissioner is Fine Gael's candidate-in-waiting 3 minutes ago John Donohoe
Former MEP and EU commissioner is Fine Gael's candidate-in-waiting It’s just over 20 years since Mairead McGuinness stepped onto the national political scene, as a candidate in the European Parliament elections for the then Ireland East...

Good news for travellers! Passengers will no longer have to take out their electronic devices from bags at the airport! The EU allows up to 100 ml of liquids
The European Commission has authorized the installation of advanced scanners at EU airports that will let passengers carry liquid containers exceeding 100 milliliters in their carry-on baggage, reports Agerpres. Additionally, travelers will no...

Nottingham’s VUE becomes the first in Europe to get this new feature
The cutting-edge technology will be a game changer for cinema fans Nottingham’s VUE cinema will become the first in Europe to benefit from a new feature over the coming weeks. EPIC by Vue, the brand-new, premium large format big screen experience...

Lancaster family business wins double at 'Oscars of the food world'
A Lancaster business has been awarded two prestigious awards for its ground breaking approach to extreme heat. Peppered Palette Co, the creator of Sweet Heat Fun! sauces, has received two Great Taste Awards from the Guild of Fine Food's expert...

How Yum Brands predicts the ‘it’ beverage of the future
Yum Brands knows, years ahead of time, which flavors it will pursue for beverage innovation. This strategic foresight is made possible by two factors, said Yum Brands Chief Marketing Officer Ken Muench. First, Muench said, fast food is near the...

Protests after Germany zoo culls 12 baboons, feeds them to predators
A zoo in Nuremberg, Germany, is facing mounting backlash after confirming that it had culled 12 healthy Guinea baboons due to overcrowding in their enclosure. The animals were subsequently fed to the zoo’s predators, sparking protests and legal...

Mars’ takeover of Kellanova hits another EU stumbling block
Mars’ takeover of Kellanova faces another stumbling block as the EU has suspended an October deadline to approve the $35.9bn transaction. Privately-owned US snacks and confectionery giant Mars announced the deal for the Pringles brand owner in...

RFK Jr. and MAHA want to change the US food industry. Will it work?
The US food industry continues to navigate a complex maze of challenges, including inflation, supply chain headaches, sluggish sales growth and evolving consumer tastes. But now there’s a new and very different kind of pressure – and it’s coming...

Donald Trump Says US Will Distribute Food in Gaza, Where He Says There Is...
Official portrait of President Donald J. Trump, Friday, October 6, 2017. (Official White House photo by Shealah Craighead) Saying he believes there is “real starvation” in Gaza, President Donald Trump said the United States would set up...

UK and France pledges won’t stop Netanyahu bombing Gaza – but Donald Trump or Israel’s military could
Keir Starmer says unless there’s a ceasefire and a peace process leading to a two-state solution, Britain will recognise the state of Palestine at the UN in September. The UK prime minister is following a similar, alebit unconditional, pledge from...

Explained: Driving offences and penalties in France
Penalties for driving offences in France are often fixed according to the category of the law which has been broken. The lowest level are contraventions, mid-level ones are délits, and the most serious are crimes. Contraventions are usually dealt...

'I tried pizza vending machine in France and was floored by how long it took'
Imagine craving a pizza and being able to go and get a hot one made by a machine at the side of the road? That's exactly what one woman did when she was on holiday in France and spotted a pizza vending machine. Hannah, who posts on TikTok as...

Saudi Arabia, France, and 15 Others Tell Hamas to Drop Their Guns and Give Up Gaza
A United Nations conference jointly hosted by Saudi Arabia and France has ended with a rare and significant joint declaration calling for the disarmament of Hamas, an end to its rule in Gaza, and renewed global support for the creation of a...

Mars debuts recyclable pet food pouches for WHISKAS
Mars has launched a recyclable mono-material pouch for its WHISKAS pet food brand in the UK and Germany, said to reduce the packaging’s carbon footprint by 46%. The company says the new WHISKAS pouches are designed to be compatible with ‘current...
UN body says over 1,000 have been killed seeking food in Gaza since May as hunger crisis worsens
WAFAA SHURAFA SAMY MAGDY TIA GOLDENBERG Associated Press Published: July 30, 2025 DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — More than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed since May while trying to get food in the Gaza Strip, mostly in the vicinity of aid...

The Waterfront Town in Maine Where You Can Experience a Slice of Europe in the U.S.
There is so much to love about Kennebunkport, Maine. First of all, the beaches and scenery are amazing. And then there are the wonderful shops, galleries, and museums. It is no wonder that the town is such a popular place to visit both in and off...