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As seen in: RTÉ, Upfront with Katie Hannon, Newstalk, EIN News, 98FM, Today FM, Waste & Recycling, Bauer Media Audio Ireland, At Large with Toby Manhire, Behind the Ballot, Behind the Story
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Behind the Story: Canada goes 'elbows up' over Lake Ontario

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By Jack Quann Verified
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged that Lake Ontario will continue to be called by that name, after US President Donald Trump said he was renaming it as 'Lake America'. It comes amid a spiralling trade war between the world's largest economy and its northern neighbour. US-Canada trade talks collapsed last week - with the US hitting Canada with tariffs and Canada responding in kind.
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Behind the Story: New rules on repairs and 'Economic Fury'

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By Jack Quann Verified
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New EU rules mean Irish consumers have a 'right to repair' rather than replace products that break. The move is aimed at tackling the estimated 35 million tonnes of waste that premature disposal of consumer goods generates across the bloc. Work and Technology Correspondent Brian O'Donovan told Behind the Story the repairs must be done for free or at a reasonable price, within a reasonable timeframe. "It can vary by product; it can vary by manufacturer," he explained.
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'Hard hats and high heels' - Irish construction worker wins Miss Galaxy title

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By Jack Quann Verified
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Updated / Thursday, 13 Aug 2026 12:17 Rachel Foley is the first Irish woman to take home the Miss Galaxy International title An Irish woman working in construction has been crowned Miss Galaxy International. Rachel Foley travelled from Wicklow to the Bahamas earlier this month to represent Ireland at the Galaxy International finals. On Sunday, that journey ended with the 26-year-old being crowned Miss Galaxy International 2026.
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