EU officials say they are not expecting to receive a letter featuring Donald Trump's tariff demands today. On Tuesday, the US President said he would send a letter confirming his plans to impose taxes on European goods "in two days".
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A ceasefire in Gaza is inching closer with US President Donald Trump saying it could be agreed this week. Palestinian officials have told the BBC the talks have now stalled over issues around aid distribution.
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The Taoiseach wants to bring back town councils within three years, saying they would have helped respond faster to recent flooding in Midleton. Micheál Martin told the Irish Examiner that 80 councils were scrapped during austerity-era cuts but population growth now calls for change.
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We could see temperatures hit 30° C over the weekend. Sunny spells are set to continue for the next few days as the country is being hit with the Azores High phenomenon.
