Dublin residents overturn permission for 299 housing units beside Clonkeen College – The Irish Times

Dua Lipa expressed gratitude for her album Radical Optimism despite not receiving any Grammy nominations this year, emphasizing her pride in the record and her accomplishments. Despite the perceived "snub," she remains positive and appreciative of the recognition of other female artists. The album, which featured successful singles and performances at Glastonbury and the Royal Albert Hall, showcased Dua's continued success and evolution as an artist. Full Article

Prince Andrew leaves Westminster Abbey following King Charles' coronation last year, while a Chinese businessman linked to him denies spying for Beijing and expresses his love for Britain. Yang Tengbo, banned from returning to the UK on national security grounds, insists he has not done anything wrong and blames political tensions between the UK and China for his situation. Despite the spying allegations, UK officials, including Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves, remain committed to...

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, will not be returning to the UK to live permanently, as she is described as "too much of an American girl" by a former royal staffer. Despite marrying into the Royal Family in 2018, Meghan and Prince Harry now reside in California with their two children. Speculation surrounds whether the couple will ever return to the UK permanently, with opinions divided on Meghan's likelihood of making a permanent return,...

The Central Bank recommends that the Government allocate almost all of this year's €15bn in corporation tax windfall receipts to its long-term savings funds, rather than using them for current spending. Currently, only one-third of the excess has been designated for the Future Ireland Fund and the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund, which were established in July. This move aims to ensure sustainable financial planning and investment in the future. Full Article

The British Heart Foundation reports that 7.6 million people in the UK have cardiovascular conditions, more than those with cancer and Alzheimer's disease combined. A TikTok video by surgeon Dr. Karan Rajan advised against using the Valsalva manoeuvre for a suspected heart attack, as it can worsen the situation. Instead, the NHS recommends calling 999 immediately if experiencing symptoms such as chest pain, arm pain, or difficulty breathing, and following specific steps until emergency responders...

In the UK Parliament, Labour minister Dan Jarvis criticized Tory frontbencher Chris Philp for his party's previous attempts to cozy up to Chinese president Xi Jinping. Philp had accused Keir Starmer of being "sycophantic" towards Xi, but Jarvis defended the PM's recent meeting with the Chinese leader. Despite concerns about China's actions, Starmer emphasized the UK's approach of engagement, cooperation, challenge, and competition in dealing with the country. Full Article