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This week, a potential ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia was announced following US-mediated talks, with Kyiv accepting a 30-day truce proposal, waiting for Russia's response. The war has taken a catastrophic toll, with high military and civilian casualties, and significant infrastructure damage. While a ceasefire offers hope, long-term security guarantees and deterrence against future Russian aggression are essential to prevent further conflict and economic consequences globally. Full Article

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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer advocates for a significant overhaul of the civil service to address global instability, emphasizing the use of technology and artificial intelligence to enhance public service delivery and potentially save up to £45 billion. While critics raise concerns about potential job cuts, Starmer emphasizes the need for urgency in improving efficiency and productivity, aiming to reshape the state to better serve working people. Downing Street rejects claims of drastic cuts, focusing...

Two men were arrested after Gardai seized drugs worth €1.94 million following a vehicle stop and multiple searches in Drogheda. The National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau intercepted the vehicle, leading to the significant drug seizure. The operation resulted in the apprehension of the suspects and the removal of a substantial amount of cocaine and cannabis from circulation. Full Article

Tyson Fury and Wayne Rooney will co-manage the England team at Soccer Aid's charity match this summer, with Fury potentially coming out of retirement to lead the squad at Old Trafford in Manchester on June 15. The annual event, which has raised over £106 million for Unicef since 2006, will feature a star-studded lineup including Paddy McGuinness, Gary Neville, Tom Grennan, and Louis Tomlinson, with Rooney expressing his excitement to return to the pitch alongside...

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russia's top diplomat, Sergei Lavrov, have yet to formally respond to America's proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, with Putin insisting on a resolution for permanent peace and refusing to make concessions. Lavrov, on the other hand, has insulted Europe by calling European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen the "fuhrer" and accusing the continent of falling apart and re-militarizing. Despite Moscow's reluctance to respond, US officials like Marco Rubio and...