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Billionaire Elon Musk has plunged into the congressional debate over US President Donald Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill, calling it a "disgusting abomination" that will increase the federal deficit.

Shannon Airport is expecting to increase passenger numbers by 100,000 this winter, as a result of a new investment by Ryanair.

As artificial intelligence threatens to upend entire sectors of the economy, American labour unions are scrambling to protect workers, demand corporate transparency, and rally political support - an uphill battle in a rapidly changing world.

Euro zone business activity barely expanded in May as the dominant services industry contracted for the first time since November, weighed down by falling demand that has plagued the bloc for a year, a survey has shown.

EU trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic and U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer are meeting in Paris today to accelerate the pace of trade talks between the EU and Washington.

Norway's government today said it had sold its remaining shares in Norwegian Air for 892 million crowns (€77.26m), divesting a stake stemming from the airline's pandemic-era restructuring.

Alarm over China's stranglehold on critical minerals has grown as global automakers joined their US counterparts to complain that restrictions by China on exports of rare earth alloys, mixtures and magnets could cause production delays and outages without a quick solution.

Ryanair carried 19.6 million passengers in May - up 4% year-on-year.

Both Dublin and Cork airports had their busiest ever May, according to figures from operator daa.

Chemical waste management company Chemishield has announced plans to create 50 new jobs over the next 18 months.

From banks to insurance, companies punish loyal consumers with higher prices, while new customers are rewarded with better deals

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has denounced US President Donald Trump's doubling of tariffs on steel and aluminum to 50% in a heightening of trade tensions between the neighboring nations.

US President Donald Trump has said Chinese President Xi Jinping is tough and "extremely hard to make a deal with," days after he accused China of violating an agreement to roll back tariffs and trade restrictions.

Disruption and damage to Ireland's energy system and built environment from extreme wind events are among 115 risks the country faces due to climate change, according to the EPA.

Disruption and damage to Ireland's energy system and built environment from extreme wind events are among 115 risks the country faces due to climate change, according to the EPA.

Workers across Ireland have participated in a moment of reflection amid the ongoing violence in Gaza.

Workers across Ireland are expected to participate in a moment of reflection this afternoon amid the ongoing violence in Gaza.

Workers across Ireland are expected to participate in a moment of reflection at lunchtime today amid the going violence in Gaza.

Attic conversions and extensions for the purpose of housing elderly relatives could be exempt from planning before the end of the year, Minister for Housing James Browne will tell the Cabinet.

US President Donald Trump will sign an executive order making official his vow to double tariffs on steel and aluminium, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt has told reporters in a briefing.