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September 20, 2019 No Responses

Facebook Suspends ‘Tens of Thousands’ as Cambridge Analytica Investigation Continues

Facebook has said it has suspended “tens of thousands” of apps made by about 400 developers as part of an investigation following the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Starting in March 2018, Facebook began looking into the apps that have access to...

September 20, 2019 No Responses

Bournemouth Secure First Ever Away Win in Southampton

Bournemouth recorded a first away win over Southampton as goals from Nathan Ake, Harry Wilson and Callum Wilson earned a 3-1 success at St Mary’s. Holland defender Ake headed home the 10th-minute opener from a Diego Rico corner, before winger...

September 20, 2019 No Responses

Irish Ferries Among Eight Companies Selected to Import Vital Medicines After Brexit

Eight ferry, aviation and rail firms have been approved to bid for British Government contracts to import vital medicines into the UK after Brexit. Britain’s Transport Secretary Grant Shapps described the group as “high-quality and experienced” as he...

September 20, 2019 No Responses

EU Insists on ‘Fully Workable and Legally Operational’ Solution for Brexit Deal

The European Union insisted that a “fully workable and legally operational” solution to the Irish border issue must be included in any Brexit deal, after suggestions from the UK that the details could be worked out after October 31. Brussels’...

September 20, 2019 No Responses

World Cup Hosts Japan Defeat Russia in Tournament Opener

Japan launched Asia’s first Rugby World Cup with a victory the host nation craved as they beat Russia 30-10 at Tokyo Stadium. Four years after causing the World Cup’s biggest shock by beating South Africa, Japan again took center stage,...

September 20, 2019 No Responses

Coveney Says There Are Still ‘Serious Problems’ Over UK Effort to Remove Backstop

Ireland has played down the prospect of a Brexit breakthrough, pointing to a “wide gap” between Boris Johnson’s position and that of the European Union. Simon Coveney said there were still “serious problems” over the UK’s efforts to remove the...

September 20, 2019 No Responses

Dana White Dismisses Talk of a 2019 Dublin Comeback for McGregor

UFC president Dana White has poured cold water on Conor McGregor’s hopes of fighting in Dublin before the end of the year. McGregor cryptically tweeted “Dublin, December 14th” earlier this week, leading many to conclude the former two-weight UFC champion...

September 19, 2019 No Responses

Rangers Remember Fernando Ricksen on Victorious Night at Ibrox

Sheyi Ojo produced a moment of magic as Rangers beat Feyenoord 1-0 in a pulsating Europa League Group G opener at Ibrox. The death of the Gers’ former captain Fernando Ricksen on Wednesday at the age of 43 following a...

September 19, 2019 No Responses

Taoiseach Condemns Attack on Quinn Executive as ‘Cowardly and Brutal’

The Taoiseach has branded the abduction and beating of businessman Kevin Lunney as “cowardly and brutal”. Leo Varadkar said he was horrified by the attack on the Quinn Industrial Holdings (QIH) executive. His comments came after Tánaiste Simon Coveney com...

September 19, 2019 No Responses

Greenwood’s First Goal Saves United’s Blushes

Mason Greenwood opened his Manchester United account in style as the 17-year-old secured Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men an unconvincing win against Astana in their Europa League opener. Back in the competition for the first time since lifting the trophy two...

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