It sought to warn European powers off adventures in the US’s back yard, Latin America and the Caribbean. In return, positioning the US as a protector of the newly independent nations in Latin America, the US promised not to meddle in European affairs. The US was involved, by one historian’s estimate, in at least 41 successful interventions to change governments in Latin America and the Caribbean between 1898 and 1994. While the incursion into Venezuela was “in line” with many past operations, it is only “shocking because nothing like this has happened since 1989”, says Alan McPherson, author of A Short History of US Interventions in Latin America and the Caribbean. But the sham pretence that the US is a protector of the independence of the nations of Latin America is again exposed as a lie.

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow wind warning for 11 counties today as the forecaster warned of strong gusts, and gales near coastal areas. A separate Status Yellow wind warning will come into place at 4pm for counties Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo, remaining in place until midnight. Moving into next week, Met Éireann has said conditions will be “generally unsettled”, with more rain expected. Tuesday night will be another cold one and it will be dry with long clear spells, bringing frost and possibly some ice. For the latter part of the coming week, Met Éireann has said the weather will continue to be “changeable” and unsettled.

In Ireland, a spouse can inherit everything tax free and child can inherit up to €400,000 from their parents free of tax under current inheritance tax exemptions. All inheritances and gifts in a particular category are totted up to see if the person has hit their tax free threshold or not. Small gift exemptionThat brings us to the small gift exemption – the €3,000 annual gift you mention. This is a very valuable tax relief and possibly the most flexible of the exceptions to general inheritance tax rules I mentioned above. This might be a way of leaving a very substantial benefit tax free to a favoured relative or a friend.

One of Liam Cullinane’s toughest tests after joining the French Foreign Legion in 1985 was a gruelling night march near Marseille. Cullinane had been demobilised from the French Foreign Legion and led a carefree, peripatetic year, enjoying a physical, outdoorsy life. From the age of 15, his only ambition was to join the French Foreign Legion. Liam Cullinane joined the French Foreign at age 18He was to stay with “the Legion” for seven years as an elite soldier, as a mountaineer and a paratrooper with the Special Forces skydiving section. “I lived one life until I was 26 years and then life changed.

“But it can be difficult to find schools in Ireland that still teach German.”The numbers reveal just how hard. Almost a third of Junior Certificate German students fail to continue to the Leaving Certificate. And, as head of the German teachers’ Association (GDI), she sees school exchanges as key to addressing reservations in monolingual Irish minds about language-learning. The EU have the money for this, I just don’t think Irish schools are aware this is there.”Back in Roth, local secondary school English teachers say any Irish schools considering an exchange are pushing at an open door in Germany. Back on the home stage, interesting things are happening in Irish schools, with the phased introduction of primary language teaching.

Runaway Road (First Ink, May) by Sue Divin is a story of family and belonging set in contemporary Northern Ireland. Told through the perspectives of three very different women, it unfolds the story of Niamh Ryan and the Foleys, a complicated Irish family she grew up alongside. All Them Dogs (John Murray, March) by Djamel White is a literary crime novel set in west Dublin gangland. Dirtpickers (Manilla, May) by Edie May Hand is a novel of love, trauma and found family, set around a failing silver mine in 1980s Idaho. Country People (John Murray, July) by Daniel Mason is a joyous, absurd exploration of marriage, family, friendship, storytelling and how people find connection in an increasingly fragmented world.

Parents are being warned not to let their toddlers stay glued to screens, as researchers find children who use the devices for five or more hours say fewer words. The government is to give parents guidance on how long under-fives should spend watching TV or looking at computer screens. The children with the highest screen time - around five hours a day - could say significantly fewer words than those at the other end of the scale who watched for around 44 minutes. We use them for hours every day, and maybe wish we didn't, but what about our children? Parents, children and early years practitioners will all be involved in the process.

49 mins Try Toulon. 💪 pic.twitter.com/nzkAyCQ1Gg — Premier Sports Ireland (@PremSportsIRL) January 11, 202646 mins Try Munster! 43 mins Try Toulon. BIG ENTRANCE: Jack Crowley warms-up before the Investec Champions Cup match between RC Toulon and Munster at Stade Felix Mayol. TRUE COLOURS: RC Toulon supporter Chantelle Thierry before the Investec Champions Cup match between RC Toulon and Munster at Stade Felix Mayol in Toulon, France.

Google has removed some of its artificial intelligence health summaries after an investigation found people were being put at risk of harm by false and misleading information. The company has said its AI Overviews, which use generative AI to provide snapshots of essential information about a topic or question, are “helpful” and “reliable”. However, some of the summaries, which appear at the top of search results, provided inaccurate health information, putting users at risk of harm. What Google’s AI Overviews said was normal may vary drastically from what was actually considered normal, experts said. AI Overviews still pop up for other examples that the Guardian originally highlighted to Google.

But from drag queens to Catholic nuns, her opposite numbers across the 30-odd iterations of the show worldwide have made the cape their own. USAChannelling imperious Bond villain in a kilt, suave Scottish actor Alan Cumming hosts the US version of The Traitors. He is perhaps best known across the pond for roles in superhero films and, yes, as a Bond villain in Goldeneye. Paul Henry presented the show as more of a Mob boss in a black fedoraGermanyTaking the controls of the German version Die Varrater is former first officer of Lufthansa airlines Sonja Zietlow. The Strictly judge, 44, made her name on the German version of the ballroom show before she was pinched by the BBC.

A visiting ban remains in place at Tipperary University Hospital in Clonmel due to a large outbreak of the flu. The move is to protect vulnerable patients and limit the spread of infection with high numbers of flu cases and respiratory illnesses. Flu figures across the country remain high, with 2,049 cases recorded in the week to last Saturday. More than 600 patients with respiratory illnesses in hospitalsHSE chief clinical officer Dr Colm Henry said 632 patients are sick with respiratory illnesses in hospitals nationwide. Mr Henry added that many more people are presenting to GPs and medical out-of-hours services and that the impact of respiratory illnesses has been significant, including on hospital emergency departments.

Infrared yoga, sound baths, cryotherapy and a vegetarian Michelin-starred restaurant – my wellness trip to DubaiGlitz and glamour were expected in the UAE metropolis, but its spa culture is similarly five starA view of the Burj Al Arab from the newly opened Jumeirah Marsa Al ArabElle Gordon Today at 06:30I’ll admit it, Dubai wasn’t the first place that came to mind when I thought about wellness destinations. Known for gloss, glamour and a skyline built for spectacle, the city has long been synonymous with extravagance. However, what I found was something more considered, a Dubai that has positioned itself as a world-class sanctuary for well-being.

‘I’m getting married in 2027. So that’s a great come around’ – Eoin McGee on the injury that changed his life, finding new love and his latest financial advice bookEight years on from the health scare that changed his life, the columnist, broadcaster and finance consultant is starting a new chapter – beginning with his latest book, How to Achieve Financial FreedomEoin McGee on Financial FreedomLiadán Hynes Today at 06:30Eoin McGee arrives and spots my copy of his new book immediately. It’s the first time he has seen it. “Can I have a look?” the Irish Independent personal finance columnist and host of RTÉ’s How to be Good with Money says, excitedly thumbing through my copy of How to Achieve Financial Freedom.

‌The report suggests Fernandes could look for a fresh challenge after the World Cup this summer. Last summer, Fernandes was linked with a switch to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, with a £100million transfer fee reportedly on offer. Last month, Fernandes claimed United bosses wanted to offload him but didn't have the nerve to go against Ruben Amorim, reports the Manchester Evening News. ‌View 2 Images Bruno Fernandes was close to a move away from Manchester United in the summer (Image: Getty Images)He continued: "The club wanted me to go [away]. Article continues belowJoin our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

Darren Fletcher hints at Man Utd job twist after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer talksOle Gunnar Solskjaer is in talks to return to Manchester United as the Red Devils’ interim boss but current caretaker coach Darren Fletcher remains an option for the rest of the seasonView 2 Images Darren Fletcher is currently in caretaker charge (Image: Getty Images)Darren Fletcher reckons he's ready to become the full-time Manchester United boss should the opportunity arise. That game could represent Fletcher’s final match, with United chiefs holding talks with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer regarding a second spell as interim on Saturday. Roy Keane's management return stance as pleas for Man Utd comeback grow deafening READ MORE :Man Utd 'block' January transfer as theory emerges after Ruben Amorim sack READ MORE :"It's not something I'm saying I'm desperate to do. View 2 Images Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is in talks to return to Manchester United (Image: Getty Images)Who would be the best appointment for Man United? "They need to know what their plan is going forward for the success of Manchester United and I'm sure they'll do that."