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Britain -- John Swinney sworn in as Scotland's First Minister

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Max Boot: Gaza protests in US colleges are a victory for self-regarding student radicals, not Palestinians

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Legal Advice -- Legal advice: 'I think my dad's drugs conviction is hindering my career. Has he the right to be forgotten?'

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Fertiliser sales fall by 18% for second year running in 2023

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Exciting Work Exchange Scheme announced for young dairy farmers from New Zealand and Ireland

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Irish News -- Hottest April for the world continues global temperature record streak

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Crime -- Gardaí raid several homes in Joshua Itseli murder investigation as three arrested are released without charge

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Editorial: As death toll climbs, message on road safety is not getting through anywhere

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Daniel Hannan: Irish refusal to work with the UK cuts off its best bet – joining the Rwanda scheme

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Letters: Kingdom can be so proud of warm welcome given to those fleeing persecution

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Sinéad Ryan: Breasts, bookies and bitcoin – how I'm winning the battle against bewildering X ads

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David W Higgins: Who is to blame if it suits landlords to leave homes empty?

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Editorial: Trinity College Dublin students and authorities sort out differences over pro-Palestine protest

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Fionnán Sheahan: Lack of a powerful mayor is costing Dublin as tent city saga shows

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Eavan Murray: Tetchy MEP exchanges, eyerolls and one lone clapper as candidates vie for farmers' votes in fiery debate

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Michael McNamara: How did sex offender seeking asylum fly under the radar?

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Editorial: Public tolerance of immigration is waning

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World Business -- Von Der Leyen says Europe should defend its economies against subsidised Chinese products

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Premier League -- Erik ten Hag is sinking at Manchester United but any replacement is set up to fail

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Premier League -- David Moyes gave West Ham their greatest night but leaves them with one concern

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United Rugby Championship -- 'I've learned the luck of the Irish is reserved for the Irish' – RG Snyman on his misfortune at Munster

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Gaelic Football -- Kildare's Tailteann Cup opener against Longford limited to 1,200 fans as the venue is their training ground

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League of Ireland -- Ian Baraclough and Stephen Kenny in mix to be St Pat's boss after Jon Daly axing

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