Over 2.3 million passengers travelled through Shannon Airport last year, the highest number in 16 years and a 9% increase on 2024. Passenger growth last year was boosted by new…
The UK's media regulator Ofcom has launched an investigation into social media platform X over the creation of deepfake sexual images using its AI tool. An Ofcom statement said: "There…
The Sentix index measuring investor morale in the euro zone rose more than expected at the start of the year, hitting its highest level since July 2025 due to improved…
Sameer HashmiBusiness reporter, DubaiBinghatti PropertiesThe Bugatti Residences building in Dubai is currently under constructionBugatti is synonymous with high-performance, ultra-expensive supercars. But now the luxury French brand is entering a very…
Drivers in England will be able to see how local authorities are tackling roads riddled with potholes via a new mapping tool and traffic light rating system.Thirteen local authorities -…
Google employee made redundant after reporting manager who showed nude of wife, court hearsRianna CroxfordInvestigations correspondent BBCVictoria Woodall has taken Google to an employment tribunalA senior Google employee has claimed…
Episode detailsWorld Service,08 Jan 2026,23 minsAvailable for over a yearKenya is facing rising public discontent over allegations of political corruption, economic stagnation and a shortage of good quality jobs, particularly…
A pensions dispute involving school secretaries and caretakers will be heard by the Labour Court today. Talks at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) aimed at resolving the row broke down…
The Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris has begun an official visit to California aimed at strengthening Ireland's economic partnership with the United States. The programme of events during…
As devices from toys to cars get smarter at the CES gathering, gadget makers are grappling with a shortage of memory and storage needed for them to work. Dwindling supplies…
European Union member states have approved the EU-Mercosur trade agreement through a weighted majority vote. Ireland was one of five countries, including France, Austria, Hungary and Poland, to vote against…
Rio Tinto is in early talks to buy Glencore, the companies said, in what could create the world's largest mining company with a combined market value of nearly $207 billion.…