Via Euronews: Trump attacks Spain calling it a 'wasted cause' and orders trade to stop www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...

If countries kept growing the share of clean power at the same rate as in the past 6 years, when would they have 100% non-fossil power? By this simple measure, 13 developed countries are on track to clean power by 2035, and 7 developing countries by 2050. Others need to speed up.

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Rather than introducing a mandatory tourist tax, the Canary Islands are enlisting travellers to contribute to local projects aimed at restoring nature and supporting communities to make tourism sustainable.

Typhoon Bavi is expected to affect Taiwan this weekend. This map shows the typical typhoon paths affecting Taiwan based on the CWA classification, with the share of typhoons following each path. #Taiwan #Typhoon #Weather

Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions down for fourth consecutive year www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

RTE news: US military launch series of 'powerful' strikes on Iran www.rte.ie/news/middle-...

“There is no doubt that oil, gas and coal companies already bear a disproportionate share of the blame yet have a financial incentive to further disrupt the climate. These perverse incentives will continue unless their generous government subsidies are replaced with windfall taxes.” #ClimateCrisis

RTE news: Reform leader Nigel Farage resigns as MP, says will fight upcoming by-election www.rte.ie/news/uk/2026...

You don't have to be a lunatic to be US President, but if you are, it helps

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RTE news: Monaco bomb suspect found dead in Ukraine www.rte.ie/news/world/2...

European Parliament voted by a landslide (542 for, 37 against, 79 abstentions) to bolster EU ties with East Asia "Growing influence of authoritarian governance models in the region requires closer cooperation with democratic partners such as Japan, South Korea and Taiwan."

RTE news: How many years of salary buys a home in Ireland v Europe? www.rte.ie/news/busines...

RTE news: Data centres accounted for 23% of electricity usage last year - CSO www.rte.ie/news/busines...

Café in Daan District, Taipei 🇹🇼

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Ukraine has hit the Omsk Oil Refinery, Russia’s largest. It produces gasoline, diesel, aviation kerosene and other petroleum products, including fuel used by the Russian military. Omsk is more than 2,500km from the border and was considered out of reach for Ukraine.

Wonder what other computer manufacturers think of this

One of my all time favorites! This #infographic helps you to visualize geologic time. Earth came into being at the shoulder, single cell organisms started at the forearm, humans only rocked up at the tip of the finger nail. Source: buff.ly/2J6011c

Summer in the City Looking east from Dongmen, Taipei 🇹🇼

Cocaine-drenched plywood smuggled into Ireland destined for midlands ‘processing lab’

Nigel Farage faces new allegations about his finances. Here are the key details www.irishtimes.com/world/uk/202...

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Like the Germans, Trump is betting that he can just drive through Belgium and no one will care.

If any team beats the US, will the result be overturned if the orange felon wants? www.nytimes.com/2026/07/05/u...

Number of 40°C days recorded across France’s main weather station network over the past 75 years.

Peace from Taipei 🇹🇼 Exhibition by Tzu Chi Buddhist Foundation Huashan Culture Park en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tzu_Chi

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The start of Ireland’s presidency of the EU Council was meant to be a proud moment for the country to showcase its prosperity and diplomatic clout. But instead, the special occasion was overshadowed by a devastating scandal over alumina sales to Russia. My analysis on Ireland’s hard reckoning.

Germany summoned China’s ambassador for urgent talks on Friday, July 3, following reports that Chinese military facilities secretly trained Russian soldiers last year

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As if a country that walked out of the EU, hoping that Brexit would lead to a collapse of the EU as other countries followed it out, which, of course, did not happen, is going to be given a decision-making role in the EU. The UK needs to get real. www.ft.com/content/c5b0...

Particularly funny given that the Vatican is one of the few countries that doesn't recognise the Beijing government and has full diplomatic relations with Taiwan.

Wicklow hotel cancels ‘secretive’ Peter Thiel conference www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...

How would it be possible to damage the reputation of X or of the illegal South African immigrant? Musk's X accuses Ireland's media watchdog of reputational damage jrnl.ie/7089345

Is the Pope a Commie?

Michael O’Leary: ‘In 10 years’ time, Ryanair fares will be €45-€50 and I’ll be in a home for the bewildered’ www.irishtimes.com/business/202...

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Hot and sunny in Wenguang Park, Taipei 🇹🇼 The only question is will there be a deluge this afternoon. Forecast says probably not but I wouldn't bet on it