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# global - Tuesday 16 June, 2020

Final decision on Test windows in 2020 to be confirmed by World Rugby on 30 June

# Calendar

From The42

# Calendar

Final decision on Test windows in 2020 to be confirmed by World Rugby on 30 June

Jun 16th 2020, 9:10 AM 3,316 Views 5 Comments

A World Rugby meeting yesterday failed to find consensus on the long-term global calendar.

# global - Monday 8 June, 2020

SA Rugby confirm Lions tour shifting to autumn 2021 is being considered

# Calendar

From The42

# Calendar

SA Rugby confirm Lions tour shifting to autumn 2021 is being considered

Jun 8th 2020, 6:31 PM 6,697 Views 4 Comments

South Africa hope to have their professional teams back in action by August.

# global - Thursday 2 April, 2020

# Covid19

UK coronavirus figures show 569 more people have died bringing total deaths to 2,921

Apr 2nd 2020, 2:51 PM 31,007 Views 28 Comments

Six more people have died in Northern Ireland.

# global - Monday 17 February, 2020

Rugby players announce minimum conditions for future global competition

# Player Power

From The42

# Player Power

Rugby players announce minimum conditions for future global competition

Feb 17th 2020, 10:17 AM 10,453 Views 5 Comments

‘Players are actually in favour of a proper global season that works for everyone’

# global - Sunday 6 October, 2019

# Protests

Paris climate activists barricade themselves into shopping centre ahead of Extinction Rebellion protests

Oct 6th 2019, 7:44 AM 11,103 Views 33 Comments

Meanwhile in London, police raiding a storage warehouse used by protesters.

# global - Wednesday 6 March, 2019

# Day Of Action

Leo says he supports school students going on strike next week as part of global action on climate change

Mar 6th 2019, 7:17 AM 30,456 Views 117 Comments

Friday, 15 March has been named as an international day of action on climate change.

# global - Thursday 23 November, 2017

# Goodnight To Night

Losing darkness at night: LED lights are boosting light pollution worldwide

Nov 23rd 2017, 11:11 AM 21,460 Views 25 Comments

Nighttime lights disrupt our body clocks and raise the risks of cancer, diabetes and depression.

# global - Friday 20 October, 2017

# The Lancet

Pollution linked to nine million deaths around the world in 2015 (and close to 1,800 of those were in Ireland)

Oct 20th 2017, 6:25 AM 9,728 Views 17 Comments

A major study in The Lancet looked at the effect pollution has on countries around the world.

# global - Wednesday 23 November, 2016

Muff is Ireland’s only representative on this world map of 'magnificently rude place names'

# Representing

From The Daily Edge

# Representing

Muff is Ireland’s only representative on this world map of 'magnificently rude place names'

Nov 23rd 2016, 9:31 AM 6,078 Views 5 Comments

Well deserved.

# global - Friday 1 January, 2016

# Celebrations

Happy New Year! This is how the world celebrated 2016's arrival

Jan 1st 2016, 10:37 AM 19,143 Views 15 Comments

Cities and countries across the world took part in the celebrations.

# global - Tuesday 18 August, 2015

# Top 500

These six Irish destinations have been listed on Lonely Planet’s must-see sights of all time

Aug 18th 2015, 10:09 AM 36,368 Views 54 Comments

Sites in Meath, Clare, Tipperary and Antrim all got on the list.

# global - Saturday 11 July, 2015

10 reasons why Conor McGregor is an Irish sporting phenomenon

# Legend

From The42

# Legend

10 reasons why Conor McGregor is an Irish sporting phenomenon

Jul 11th 2015, 8:30 AM 11,008 Views 24 Comments

The Dublin-born fighter takes on Chad Mendes at UFC 189 tonight.

# global - Thursday 30 October, 2014

# Brittney Maynard

A 29-year-old woman has postponed her death to continue to fight against brain cancer

Oct 30th 2014, 7:27 PM 31,488 Views 47 Comments

Brittney Maynard had previously planned her death to take place on Saturday.

# global - Saturday 18 October, 2014

# Risk

Ebola could be the 'humanitarian disaster of our generation'

Oct 18th 2014, 7:17 PM 12,380 Views 37 Comments

That’s according to Oxfam, which works in Liberia and Sierra Leone.

# global - Friday 3 October, 2014

# Global

In from the cold: international ideas for dealing with homelessness

Oct 3rd 2014, 3:30 PM 11,787 Views 19 Comments

Utah has a very simple idea – give homeless people homes.

# global - Tuesday 16 September, 2014

# Special Delivery

Google wants to test drones that could bring internet access to remote areas

Sep 16th 2014, 11:36 AM 4,280 Views 10 Comments

The company is looking for permission to test out drones in New Mexico for 180 days as it tries to bring internet access to the world.

# global - Saturday 6 September, 2014

# San Francisco

Irish students' bacteria discovery could help feed the world

Sep 6th 2014, 7:45 AM 13,329 Views 17 Comments

Now they’re on their way to San Francisco, where they will compete for a global award.

# global - Saturday 30 August, 2014

# Ashya King

Missing boy latest: Police issue European arrest warrant for parents

Aug 30th 2014, 4:56 PM 19,946 Views 66 Comments

Ashya King, who has a brain tumour, was taken from hospital by his father, Brett King. He is now believed to be with his family in Spain.

# global - Friday 27 June, 2014

# Change Of Tack

Does focusing on exam results have a negative impact on education?

Jun 27th 2014, 4:23 PM 6,123 Views 9 Comments

That’s what an Australian expert told Irish education professionals at a lecture today.

# global - Tuesday 13 May, 2014

# Campaign

Torture is a 'global crisis' - but more than a third of people think it can be justified

May 13th 2014, 6:45 AM 4,765 Views 14 Comments

Amnesty International launches its global anti-torture campaign today.

# global - Wednesday 26 March, 2014

# One World Youth

Youth leaders to debate global problems with Geldof and Huffington in Dublin

Mar 26th 2014, 1:50 PM 5,255 Views 15 Comments

More than 1,200 delegates from 190 countries will attend the ‘One Young World’ conference.

# global - Wednesday 19 February, 2014

# We Built This City

Hey Dubs, are you happy? You should be, you're in the 34th best city in the world

Feb 19th 2014, 4:22 PM 30,288 Views 161 Comments

According to business consultants Mercer anyway.

# global - Wednesday 18 December, 2013

# Zietgeist

Here's what the world searched for in 2013

Dec 18th 2013, 4:48 PM 11,260 Views 14 Comments

Google has put together a short video featuring the major news stories and events that dominated 2013.

# Business

Forbes names Irish business 'hot global startup'

Dec 18th 2013, 7:43 AM 12,289 Views 19 Comments

Trustev was set up in 2012 and helps to prevent online fraud.

# global - Monday 2 December, 2013

# Technology

How can we make Ireland a global technology hub?

Dec 2nd 2013, 3:15 PM 8,348 Views 57 Comments

A new strategy aims to harness Ireland’s strengths when it comes to the technology sector.

# global - Thursday 10 October, 2013

# Sponsored By VSO

Have you got what it takes to volunteer abroad?

Oct 10th 2013, 6:03 PM 10,184 Views 33 Comments

You could surprise yourself – and make a real difference.

# global - Monday 30 September, 2013

# Inflationistas

There's an incredible lack of inflation in eurozone... and the world right now

Sep 30th 2013, 1:42 PM 5,518 Views 15 Comments

Despite the perception that central banks are pumping money frantically, inflation rate debunks this.

# global - Sunday 22 September, 2013

Why are people saying 'Down with Arthur's Day'?

Sep 22nd 2013, 8:45 AM 26,917 Views 156 Comments

The event has gathered a lot of critics, as well as supporters – but why do people dislike it?

# global - Thursday 12 September, 2013

7 maps that will make you see the world in a new way

# Whole Wide World

From The Daily Edge

# Whole Wide World

7 maps that will make you see the world in a new way

Sep 12th 2013, 9:30 PM 39,622 Views 57 Comments

Skewed maps provide for some interesting insight.

# global - Tuesday 30 July, 2013

# Monopoly

Is this the most capitalist board game ever?

Jul 30th 2013, 2:04 PM 9,900 Views 19 Comments

Monopoly is no longer about buying properties – its latest version is all about the global brands.

# global - Tuesday 14 May, 2013

# All Of The Internetz

Watch the entire internet at work in the world

May 14th 2013, 7:30 PM 23,886 Views 19 Comments

A hacker broke into 420,000 computers to create this stunning GIF.

# global - Thursday 28 March, 2013

How an embarrassing photo of a Tallafornia star went global

# Going Viral

From The Daily Edge

# Going Viral

How an embarrassing photo of a Tallafornia star went global

Mar 28th 2013, 11:48 AM 13,338 Views 3 Comments

It’s the exact opposite of what Phil Penny wanted to happen.

# global - Saturday 16 February, 2013

# Employment

Employment in US companies in Ireland up 15% in five years

Feb 16th 2013, 8:40 AM 6,525 Views 17 Comments

The American Chamber of Ireland said that Ireland “cannot be complacent” as other countries are improving their competitiveness all the time.

# global - Wednesday 13 February, 2013

# One Billion Rising

Ireland to join global dance to end violence against women

Feb 13th 2013, 7:30 AM 7,709 Views 93 Comments

One Billion Rising was created by Eve Ensler of the Vagina Monologues. A number of events will take place around the country tomorrow to raise awareness around rape and violence against women.

# global - Thursday 13 December, 2012

# Health

People are living longer - but spending more time ill or injured

Dec 13th 2012, 6:00 PM 4,460 Views 11 Comments

That is according to the largest ever study on global disease, which also shows that fewer children are dying every year from diseases such as malnutrition.

# global - Thursday 6 December, 2012

# Happiness

So, exactly how happy is Ireland?

Dec 6th 2012, 6:00 PM 11,989 Views 33 Comments

The Happiness Experiment says it has found the answer…

# global - Wednesday 5 December, 2012

# Climate Change

Ban Ki-Moon: Rich countries 'to blame' for climate change

Dec 5th 2012, 3:43 PM 1,627 Views 4 Comments

The UN Secretary-General said that it was only fair that the developed world should bear most of the responsibility in fighting global warming.

# Jobs

Citigroup to cut 11,000 jobs and scale back global operations

Dec 5th 2012, 2:51 PM 3,057 Views 2 Comments

The jobs will be cut in a move to boost efficiency, as Citi focuses on 150 cities worldwide that have the highest growth potential in consumer banking.

# Your Say

Poll: How corrupt do you believe Ireland to be?

Dec 5th 2012, 10:12 AM 9,251 Views 115 Comments

A new international index has given us our lowest rating ever – and could hit our credit rating. What do you think?

# Corruption

Ireland gets worst ever global corruption ranking

Dec 5th 2012, 9:35 AM 26,114 Views 70 Comments

Ireland is 25 out of an index of 176 countries, which Transparency Ireland says could have a harmful effect on its economic recovery.

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