Donald Trump has confirmed he will be the next US President. Flanked by his family, he's addressing his supporters at the West Palm Beach Convention Centre in Florida. He says ''this is a movement like nobody has ever seen before'' and he has made history and overcame obstacles.
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The Finance Bill was passed last night in the Dáil. Passing the bill had been seen as a priority before an election could be called.
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Cork Simon says the high cost of rent is proving to be a key route into homelessness. The charity’s new “Home Truths” report showed 1 in 4 new households turned to emergency accommodation in Cork and Kerry because their landlord chose to sell the property.
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It's thought social media now has more influence on the Christmas gifts younger generations buy - compared to multi-million euro advertising campaigns. Almost three quarters of 16-24 year olds polled by Gumtree say they were "very" or "quite likely" to purchase a present for someone, based on what they see on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.