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- Ebola outbreak could be contained within 3 months - WHO August 18, 2026Hope remains that it will be possible to bring under control an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that is outpacing containment efforts, a World Health Organization official has said.
- Major Meta trial begins as lawyers argue over damages August 18, 2026Facebook-parent Meta will defend itself in a landmark social media trial that begins today in California, where attorneys have argued over witnesses and financial penalties.
- Over 1,100 asylum applications processed under new Act August 18, 20261,106 asylum applications were processed through the new screening system introduced under the International Protection Act in its first two months of operation.
- Women's Hockey World Cup: Ireland v New Zealand updates August 18, 2026After a 3-2 loss to Spain, Ireland need a positive result in their second pool game against the Black Sticks.
- Food prices to be main driver of inflation in 2027 - ECB August 18, 2026Chief Economist with the European Central Bank Philip Lane said food inflation is going to be one of the main drivers of overall inflation into next year.
- Coimisiún na Meán liaising with TikTok over social posts August 18, 2026Coimisiún na Meán has confirmed that it is in contact with the social media platform TikTok, in a bid to obtain more information about its response to content related to risky and reckless driving.
- White House attacks CNN reporter over Trump aide question August 18, 2026The White House has lashed out at a CNN reporter after she asked a question about President Donald Trump's relationship with an aide, in the latest in a series of attacks on female journalists.
- If deadlines are ruining your life, here's how to fix that August 18, 2026There are some steps to take to make deadlines your friend rather than your enemy
- Young Louth butcher: 'Apprenticeship was best for me' August 18, 2026Thousands of students will get their Leaving Cert results on Friday and many of them will be wondering what their futures hold.
