The Latest Breaking News from IRA

America was the world’s largest producer of primary aluminum until recently. Now companies are warning the 2% U.S. market share puts the energy transition at risk

In 2000, the U.S. was the largest producer of primary aluminum. The six remaining smelters in the U.S. now make up a small percentage of global capacity.

Fortune · Oct 17, 2023

Zombie: Why Ireland’s rugby anthem is causing controversy

The Cranberries’ protest song ‘Zombie’ has become a celebratory anthem for Ireland, first at the Rugby World Cup and now at the Six Nations, but some are unhappy with the lyrics

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023

Ireland’s embrace of Zombie song at Rugby World Cup stirs debate over lyrics

Fans seen singing the Cranberries’ hit in stadiums but some Irish republicans are unhappy at revival

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2023

SIMPLE IRA: What It Is and How It Works

A SIMPLE IRA allows self-employed and small business owners to contribute funds toward their employees' and their own retirement savings.

Kiplinger · Oct 1, 2023

Anthony Albanese to accelerate transition to low emissions after voice referendum

Exclusive: PM says ‘right decisions’ are needed to ensure Australia emerges a winner in the global race to renewable energy

The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2023

Family of dead para launch legal challenge to Northern Ireland legacy legislation

The law, which is preventing an investigation into the murder of Pte Tony Harrison in 1991, is a breach of the ECHR, his family argue

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2023

Inherited an IRA? Key Distribution Rules to Know

Inherited IRA distribution rules have changed in ways that can significantly impact your taxes and tax strategy.

Kiplinger · Sep 26, 2023

A far-right rabble won’t overthrow Ireland’s democracy – but we shouldn’t be complacent

The assortment of conspiracists who blockaded parliament was laughably incoherent. Yet change is coming that could awaken dark forces, says the Irish author Fintan O’Toole

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2023

Sinn Fein’s ‘grip on PSNI leadership must be broken’ – Donaldson

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has told his party members that Sinn Fein’s word ‘should carry no more weight’ with the chief constable than others.

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023

From ISIS fighter to Japan cult: India advisory points to an old tightrope between headlines, ethics

The Indian government’s advisory asking news channels to “refrain” from giving a platform to individuals facing “charges of serious crimes, including terrorism” and those belonging to banned organisations, has reopened an old debate.

Newslaundry · Sep 22, 2023