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European officials are developing proposals to create a special defense fund to increase military investment. They are considering a “rearmament bank” and a special targeted instrument with a budget of 500 billion euros.

The President of Ukraine held a series of talks with the leaders of European countries and Côte d'Ivoire. They discussed issues of regional security, cooperation and support for Ukraine in the international arena.

The romantic comedy Bridget Jones: In Love with a Boy” grossed $14. 9 million in the first three days of release in the UK. The film set a record for the genre and surpassed Oppenheimer in terms of opening receipts.

Singer Emmi will represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song “Laika Party”. One of the authors of the song about the Soviet space dog is Larisa Tormi, a Russian woman living in Ireland.

Israel's defense minister ordered the preparation of a plan to allow residents to “voluntarily leave” Gaza after supporting Trump's idea of turning the Strip into a “Riviera. ” The plan drew international condemnation and criticism from Hamas.

Storm Eowyn, with wind gusts of up to 183 km/h, left about a million properties in Ireland and Britain without power. The storm claimed at least two lives, damaged infrastructure, and caused widespread disruption to transportation.

Netflix, HBO, and other streaming services are preparing large-scale series premieres in 2025. Among them are the sequels to Venzday, White Lotus, and Stranger Things, as well as new projects with Robert De Niro and the DC universe.

A study has shown an increased risk of autism in children whose mothers had COVID-19 during pregnancy. UCLA found that 11% of such children show signs of autism spectrum disorders.

The Israeli Foreign Ministry announced the closure of its embassy in Dublin due to Ireland's “anti-Semitic actions. ” The decision was made after Ireland recognized Palestine and supported the claim of “genocide” in Gaza.

Presidential Advisor Daria Gerasymchuk held meetings with the Irish government on the return of deported children. The delegation presented the film “Stolen Childhood” and held a panel discussion on the reintegration of returned children.

Sarah Jessica Parker has joined the jury for the Man Booker Prize 2025. The actress has experience in the book industry as an editorial director and founder of her own publishing division.

Powerful storm Darr covered the UK and Ireland, leaving more than 400 thousand consumers without electricity. Mass events and football matches were canceled due to dangerous wind gusts of up to 130 km/h.

In the summer of 2025, Warner Bros Studios Leavesden will begin filming the new HBO series about Harry Potter. 7 seasons are planned with a full adaptation of the books and a new cast chosen from 32,000 children.

Ireland is holding early parliamentary elections with a record turnout of 3. 7 million voters. According to exit polls, the opposition Sinn Fein is in the lead with 21.1%, ahead of the ruling parties by a fraction of a percent.

In Narathiwat province, a student was killed due to three days of heavy rains. More than 2,700 local residents were evacuated, and meteorologists warn of continued precipitation until December.

Storm Bert brought 80% of the monthly rainfall to Britain and winds of up to 132 km/h. The disaster caused flooding, 5 deaths, flight cancelations, and left thousands of homes without electricity.

The powerful storm Bert brought a month's worth of rainfall to the British Isles in 48 hours. The storm caused flooding, loss of life and left 60,000 customers in Ireland without power.

UFC fighter Conor McGregor has been found guilty of sexual assault in a civil suit in Dublin. The victim will receive compensation of €250,000 for the 2018 incident.

The first group of Ukrainian Legion volunteers signed contracts in Lublin and began 35 days of basic training. The recruitment center received about 700 applications from Ukrainians from all over Europe.

Empa researchers visualized the process of amyloid β protein accumulation in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease. The observation lasted 250 hours and showed how second-generation fibrils are formed.

Eurozone GDP grew by 0. 4% from July to September, exceeding forecasts. Ireland led the way with growth of 2%, while Spain and France showed strong growth thanks to tourism and the Olympics.

In the occupied Crimea, 34-year-old lawyer Lyudmyla Kolesnikova was detained for purchasing Ukrposhta's NFT for 25 euros. The woman was accused of espionage and providing financial assistance to Ukraine.

President Zelenskyy met with the ambassadors of Finland, Brazil, Ireland, Montenegro, Lithuania and Iceland, who had arrived to work in Ukraine. They had separate meetings and presented their credentials.

The Ukrainian veterans' team won 188 medals at the Strong Spirit's Games in Madrid. The Ukrainians competed with teams from the United States, Estonia, Ireland, and the Netherlands in 5 disciplines.

12 EU countries have called on the European Commission to support the creation of energy associations to reduce energy prices. They presented a joint document at a meeting of EU energy ministers, emphasizing the importance of cross-border cooperation.

Apple has announced the updated 7th generation iPad mini with the A17 Pro chip and support for Apple Intelligence. The tablet has improved performance, support for Apple Pencil Pro, and new AI features.

Game of Thrones star Aidan Gillen stars in the historical thriller Duel, co-produced by Serhiy Lavrenyuk. The film also features Ukrainian actors and specialists and is scheduled to premiere in 2025.

The first evacuation flight from Lebanon landed in Eindhoven with more than 100 Dutch people. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received about 500 evacuation requests, and another flight is planned for October 5.

President Zelenskyy has announced that he is preparing to sign the 27th security agreement for Ukraine. The country has already signed 26 such agreements, the most recent being with Ireland in September of this year.

The Irish Data Protection Commission imposed a fine on Meta for storing user passwords in an unprotected form. The investigation lasted 5 years after the company self-reported the incident.