High Court halts further inquiry into Garda’s removal of bluetooth speaker from seized vehicle – The Irish Times

Keir Starmer is facing challenges as he navigates between the US and the EU, with pressure to prioritize trade with the EU over the US due to voter preferences and concerns about Trump's policies. Critics urge Starmer to focus on strengthening ties with the EU, as Labour's approach to the US may put the UK in a difficult position economically and politically. The complexity of the situation is heightened by Trump's unpredictability and the need...

The TCD Phil team secured the final spot in The Irish Times debate final, impressing judges with their ability to convey complex ideas effectively. The last semi-final, held at The Fitzgerald Chamber in UCD, featured the motion “This house believes that justice is better achieved outside the courts”. Trinity Phil will compete against UCD L&H Society and the Solicitors’ Apprentice Debating Society of Ireland in the final on February 28th at Queen’s University Belfast, debating...

Royal correspondent Rupert Bell criticized Meghan Markle's new Netflix show, With Love, Meghan, for being "fake" after viewers were surprised to find it was not a cooking show as initially believed. The series, set to be released on March 4, focuses on hosting instead of cooking, with Meghan showcasing how to entertain and master hosting skills. Despite being praised by Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria, Bell slammed the show as an "insult to the...

Steve Carell initially wavered as Michael Scott in The Office USNBC, despite competition from actors like Philip Seymour Hoffman and Paul Giamatti. Eventually, Carell's availability led to his casting, with James Gandolfini reportedly being paid not to replace him after his departure from the show. The Office's casting process involved considering various actors for the iconic role, but ultimately, Carell's portrayal became synonymous with the character of Michael Scott. Full Article

The Midlands Regional Hospital in Mullingar issued an apology at a sitting of Dublin District Coroner’s Court for “missed opportunities” in preventing the death of Ceire Foran's unusually large baby due to a ruptured uterus during labour five years ago. The coroner concluded that there were deficiencies in the care provided to the baby girl and her mother, Ceire Foran, leading to the hospital's acknowledgment of their shortcomings in the case. Full Article

Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged the challenging situation in Kursk as Ukrainian troops advanced further into Russian territory, expanding their incursion by three miles according to the Institute for the Study of War. Putin described the situation as "very difficult" during a meeting with the acting governor of Kursk, Alexander Khinshtein, attributing the struggles to infrastructure damage caused by the enemy. Despite losing support from North Korean forces, Moscow continues to advance steadily into Ukraine,...