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- Trump's teleprompter operator suspended over placing bets July 16, 2026US President Donald Trump has suspended a teleprompter operator over allegations he placed bets with a prediction market on the content of Mr Trump's speeches, the White House said.
- Turbulence ahead as Aer Lingus to explain cuts to unions July 16, 2026The announcement came in the heat of the busy summer season and acted as a reminder of some of the cold realities currently facing the airline industry.
- EU visas must be reduced for Russians, commissioner says July 16, 2026The EU needs to do more on reducing the number of visas to Russian citizens, the bloc's internal affairs commissioner has said.
- O'Callaghan 'standing over' decision on legal aid fees July 16, 2026The Minister for Justice has said that he is "standing over" his decision to reduce solicitors' free legal aid fees.
- President signs law to lift Dublin Airport passenger cap July 16, 2026Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien has moved to lift the cap on passenger numbers at Dublin Airport after President Catherine Connolly signed new legislation into law.
- Man sought over murder to be held in Jordan for 15 days July 16, 2026The Jordanian government has confirmed that a man who gardaí wish to speak to in connection with the murder of Jamey Carney is being detained in Jordan and an investigation is under way there.
- Call for ban on disposable barbecues amid hot weather July 16, 2026The Social Democrats are calling for a ban on the sale of disposable barbecues, saying the Government's recommendation for shops not to sell them falls short of what is needed.
- Ebola spreading in DRC 'faster than any earlier outbreak' July 16, 2026The World Health Organization has warned that Ebola is spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo at a faster pace than during any previous outbreak of the deadly virus.
- Single currency would benefit a united Ireland - Tánaiste July 16, 2026Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris has said a united Ireland operating within a single currency would bring a number of benefits to the island.
