• Dublin Lord Mayor: Hazel Chu and her Chinese heritage
  
  The city's first Lord Mayor of Chinese heritage reveals the racism she and her family have faced.
  BBC News.  Mon, 28 Sep 2020 23:14:13 GMT.
• Sky News presenter Jacquie Beltrao thought lifestyle changes would stop her breast cancer returning
  
  Jacquie Beltrao, from Dublin, said on Lorraine it was a 'kick in the guts' to be diagnosed with breast cancer for a second time because she thought her lifestyle changes would prevent it from returning.
  Daily Mail.  Mon, 28 Sep 2020 11:42:39 +0100.
• Brexit: Mick Mulvaney says UK and EU can reach a trade deal
  
  US special envoy to Northern Ireland, Mick Mulvaney, urges optimism in relation to Brexit.
  BBC News.  Sun, 27 Sep 2020 20:12:15 GMT.
• Local jockeys to enjoy Irish cream
  
  With international riders unable to enter Australia, local hoops are set to cash in on some of the cream of the carnival crop, especially for Coolmore, the Irish conglomerate which has become such a major player here in recent years.
  Michael Lynch.  Sydney Morning Herald.  Sun, 27 Sep 2020 17:44:45 +1000.
• Micro-Powers - The Rise Of Small States
  
  A new phenomenon in the post globalized world order are micro-powers - the Emirates, Singapore, Switzerland, Israel and Ireland - that are resourceful, regionally dominant, influential geopolitical players.
  By Mike O'sullivan, Senior Contributor.  Forbes.  Sat, 26 Sep 2020 12:14:37 -0400.
• EU Commission appeals after losing Apple $15B tax case
  
  LONDON (AP) - The European Commission said Friday it is appealing a court decision that Apple doesn't have to repay 13 billion euros ($15 billion) in back taxes to Ireland. The appeal comes after the U.S. ...
  Washington Times.  Fri, 25 Sep 2020 07:00:54 -0400.
• Endo Announces Fill-Finish Manufacturing and Services Agreement for Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate
  
  DUBLIN, Sept. 25, 2020 /CNW/ -- Endo International plc (NASDAQ: ENDP) today announced that its subsidiary, Par Sterile Products, LLC (Par Sterile) has entered into a non-exclusive agreement with Novavax, Inc.
  Yahoo.  Fri, 25 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0400.
• Sourdough Bread Oven, 'Air Freshener' Found at Medieval Irish Monastery
  
  During the 13th century, French monks created a Cistercian community at Beamore in County Meath
  Smithsonian.  Wed, 23 Sep 2020 16:10:54 +0000.
• Tighter coronavirus restrictions to be imposed across all of Northern Ireland
  
  Tougher coronavirus restrictions are being extended to the whole of Northern Ireland, First Minister Arlene Foster has announced.
  Sky News.  Mon, 21 Sep 2020 17:04:00 +0100.
• Fresh curbs in Europe as global COVID cases top 30 million: Live
  
  European cities and regions including Athens, Madrid, Nice and Dublin see tighter coronavirus-related restrictions.
  Al Jazeera.  Fri, 18 Sep 2020 20:14:31 GMT.
• EU proposes Valdis Dombrovskis of Latvia as its new trade chief following resignation of Ireland's P
  
  BRUSSELS (AP) - EU proposes Valdis Dombrovskis of Latvia as its new trade chief following resignation of Ireland's Phil Hogan.
  Washington Times.  Tue, 08 Sep 2020 04:03:23 -0400.
• EU warns UK on commitments ahead of more Brexit trade talks
  
  The European Union has warned the British Government that any attempt to renege on commitments made ahead of its departure from the bloc earlier this year could put at risk the hard-won peace in Northern Ireland.The comments ...
  New Zealand Herald.  Tue, 08 Sep 2020 09:19:01 +1200.
• British man pleads guilty to killing 39 Vietnamese immigrants found in back of refrigerated truck
  
  A truck driver from Northern Ireland pleaded guilty to manslaughter Friday in the deaths of 39 Vietnamese immigrants who were discovered in the back of a container truck last year in southeastern England.
  Vandana Rambaran.  Fox News.  Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:06:00 GMT.
• Executive Admits Manslaughter in U.K. Trafficking Case Involving Vietnamese
  
  A second man from Northern Ireland has pleaded guilty in a case that shocked Britons when the bodies of 39 Vietnamese were found in a truck trailer.
  Stephen Castle.  New York Times.  Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:48:49 +0000.
• Irish man pleads guilty to 39 counts of manslaughter over Vietnamese lorry deaths
  
  Irishman Ronan Hughes pleaded guilty on Friday to the manslaughter of 39 Vietnamese men, women and boys found in the back of a refrigerated truck near London last year.
  France 24.  France 24.  Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:16:00 GMT.
• EU trade commissioner Phil Hogan resigns after breaching coronavirus rules
  
  Influential official travelled around Ireland and attended golf dinner instead of self-isolating after arriving in country
  Michael Mchugh.  The Independent.  Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:48:00 GMT.
• Ten People Charged in New IRA Investigation - Northern Ireland Police
  
  The 10 people, eight men and two women - were charged with a total of 39 offenses as a result of a coordinated investigation with police in Scotland.
  Voice of America.  Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:43:26 -0400.
• Liberty Global (LBTYA) Incurs Loss in Q2, Revenues Fall Y/Y
  
  Liberty Global's (LBTYA) second-quarter 2020 results reflect weakness in U.K./Ireland, Belgium and Switzerland markets despite subscriber gain.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Wed, 05 Aug 2020 17:07:00 GMT.
• Here's what happens to oxygen levels when you wear a mask
  
  A doctor based in Dublin, Ireland, was getting this question a lot from his patients, so he decided to test it out by piling on six face masks.
  Wls.  ABC News.  Mon, 20 Jul 2020 02:31:34 +0000.
• New research highlights increased loneliness in over-70s during COVID-19 pandemic
  
  A new report highlights effects of COVID-19 government measures on Ireland's older population. ...
  Science Daily.  Wed, 15 Jul 2020 11:14:51 EDT.

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