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<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">US president Donald Trump at the 'Make America Wealthy Again' trade announcement event in the Rose Garden at the White House. Picture: Chip Somodevilla/Getty</p>

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LIVE: Simon Harris calls for negotiation as Donald Trump lashes 20% tariffs on EU imports

Donald Trump has lashed 20% tariffs on all goods that come into the US from the EU. Pharmaceuticals will not be included in this for now

<p>The Topps factory in Ballincollig ceased operations in 1998. Picture: Eddie O"Hare</p>

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Cork sweet factory site to become home to housing development

<p>Regin Parithapara Rajan denies murdering his wife Deepa Paruthiyezhuth Dinamani. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

court and crime

Wilton murder-accused describes slashing of wife's throat as a tragic accident

Cork event centre developer seeks five-year planning extension as delays continue

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Cork event centre developer seeks five-year planning extension as delays continue

Limerick racecourse rape trial told accused could not be found guilty beyond reasonable doubt

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Limerick racecourse rape trial told accused could not be found guilty beyond reasonable doubt

Hungary says it is withdrawing from ICC as Israeli leader visits

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Hungary says it is withdrawing from ICC as Israeli leader visits

United States NATO

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Rubio arrives for Nato talks as allies wait to learn of US security plans

Loftus Hall: ‘Ireland’s most haunted house’ up for sale with offers expected to exceed €4m

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Loftus Hall: ‘Ireland’s most haunted house’ up for sale with offers expected to exceed €4m

Israel Palestinians

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Israeli strikes on Gaza leave more than 50 Palestinians dead – officials

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Michael Moynihan

S Michael Moynihan: Stranded at the bus stop — why Cork’s transport crisis is more than just an inconvenience

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Sarah Harte: Useless automated systems make every transaction a struggle

S Fergus Finlay: Keir Starmer's plans risk losing the dressing room even before half-time

S Terry Prone: Being an Age Friendly ambassador might just be useful — and fun

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Trump shows chart unveiling global reciprocal tariffs

U. S. President Donald Trump showed a chart unveiling global reciprocal tariffs during an event at the White House on Wednesday (April 2).

Myanmar Earthquake

Watch: Firefighters burst into applause as Myanmar earthquake survivor is rescued from collapsed hotel

Donald Trump

As it happened: Donald Trump announces 20% tariffs on EU imports to US as part of 'Liberation Day'

Happy family on train station

Government spent €80m more on homelessness services in 2024 than 2023

munster

Tap and go payment coming to Cork City buses by October to speed up boarding times

Tap and go payment coming to Cork City buses by October to speed up boarding times

Cork City’s bus network is set for a major upgrade as tap and go technology promises to speed up journeys

Plans for over 360 new homes in Carrigaline resubmitted to Cork County Council

Plans for over 360 new homes in Carrigaline resubmitted to Cork County Council

Historic Cork building may be used for new city centre public library

Historic Cork building may be used for new city centre public library

UCC launches ‘Great Irish Fossil Hunt’ to map Ireland’s fossil heritage

UCC launches ‘Great Irish Fossil Hunt’ to map Ireland’s fossil heritage

world

Netherlands Tulips

Flower lovers flock to spring tulip vistas at famous Dutch park

Nestled among tulip fields not far from Amsterdam, the world-famous Keukenhof garden has opened for the spring, welcoming camera-wielding visitors to its increasingly selfie-friendly grounds.

South Korea Martial Law

What to expect as South Korean court to rule on impeachment of President Yoon

Lithuania US Soldiers

Lithuanians bid farewell to US soldiers who died during training exercise

Myanmar Southeast Asia Earthquake

Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,085 as more bodies found

politics

Opposition TDs stage walkout during first Other Members’ Questions

Opposition TDs stage walkout during first Other Members’ Questions

After the eight-minute question slot was completed, a number of TDs returned to their seats

US tariffs the 'most serious issue' faced by Irish economy in a long time, warns Taoiseach

US tariffs the 'most serious issue' faced by Irish economy in a long time, warns Taoiseach

Dail row over speaking time resolved

Michael Lowry says opposition behaved in 'juvenile and despicable manner'

New Taoiseach appointed

Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy survives motion of confidence

court & crime

Accused threw white powder down toilet in Cork garda station

Accused threw white powder down toilet in Cork garda station

Judge Colm Roberts told the man: 'I’m seeing you too much — I don’t want to see you, you don’t want to see me'

Toddler died after choking on a pea in creche, inquest hears

Toddler died after choking on a pea in creche, inquest hears

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Boy who lost front teeth in slide fall awarded €56k

FILE PHOTO The High Court has seen four cases brought against the State from women sent to give birth in Mother and Baby homes.

Cork woman wins bid to temporarily restrain HSE from terminating her contract

Spotlight

Cork's water woes: Residents buy bottled water as Uisce Éireann struggles to repair network

Cork's water woes: Residents buy bottled water as Uisce Éireann struggles to repair network

Recent years have seen significant investment, but more is needed, writes Eoin English

The data centre, the bat, and the High Court decision

The data centre, the bat, and the High Court decision

Flying high: How Ireland’s only female aerobatic pilot is breaking barriers and defying gravity

Flying high: How Ireland’s only female aerobatic pilot is breaking barriers and defying gravity

A selection of images chosen by the Irish Examiner picture desk

A selection of images chosen by the Irish Examiner picture desk