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The city is set to host the world's most expansive St. Patrick's Day Parade on Monday. Come March 17, the Fifth Avenue will showcase a vibrant green spectacle, featuring over 150,000 participants marching alongside musical performances and traditional bagpipes. Established in 1762, this parade stands as the oldest and most extensive celebration globally. Run by dedicated volunteers, the event consistently attracts millions of onlookers, serving as a significant cultural celebration of Irish heritage.

Celebrated on March 17, St. Patrick’s Day marks the feast day of Ireland’s patron saint, St. Patrick, and has long been a day for revelry and feasting, with a history stretching back more than a thousand years.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Alcohol has landed on the front lines of a global trade war, throwing French wines, Irish whiskeys, Kentucky bourbon, Japanese beer and Mexican tequila into the crossfire between the U.S. and its biggest trading partners.

While the consumption of «green beer» and several popular Irish beverages is one of the most common traditions associated with the festival, there's no harm in throwing a bucket of fried chicken and some great sporting fixtures in the mix.

White House took a lighthearted turn when President Trump became distracted by JD Vance.

Cheltenham Gold Cup, the major highlight of the Cheltenham Festival, will see Irish jockey Paul Townend and Galopin Des Champs attempting to win the major horse racing tournament for the third year in a row. If all goes as planned, Galopin Des Champs will become the first to mark a Gold Cup hat-trick ever since Arkle did the same in 1966. Till now, four horses have been able to win the Gold Cups three times, including Arkle and Best Mate, BBC reported.

Donald Trump during a meeting in the Oval Office with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin. It was a light-hearted moment at the Oval Office when Trump ribbed Vance about the green-and-white shamrock socks he wore during a meeting with Ireland Prime Minister Michael Martin. Trump couldn't help but laugh as he was momentarily distracted by Vance's crazy-patterned socks.

US arms deliveries to Ukraine resumed Wednesday, officials said, a day after the Trump administration lifted its suspension of military aid for Kyiv in its fight against Russia's invasion, and Ukrainian officials signalled that they were open to a 30-day ceasefire backed by Washington. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday that it's important not to «get ahead» of the question of responding to the ceasefire proposal. He told reporters that Moscow is awaiting «detailed information» about it from the US and suggested that Russia must get that first before it can take a position. Arms deliveries to Ukraine have already resumed through a Polish logistics centre, the foreign ministers of Ukraine and Poland announced Wednesday. The deliveries go through a NATO and US hub in the eastern Polish city of Rzeszow that's has been used to ferry Western weapons into neighboring Ukraine about 70 km away. The American military help is vital for Ukraine's shorthanded and weary army, which is having a tough time keeping Russia's bigger military force at bay. But for Moscow, more American aid spells potentially more difficulty in achieving its war aims and likely will be a tough sell in Moscow for Washington's peace efforts. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that Washington will pursue «multiple points of contacts» with Russia to see if President Vladimir Putin is ready to negotiate an end to the war. He declined to give details. «The ball is truly in their court,» Rubio said at a refueling stopover in Shannon, Ireland on his way to talks in Canada with other Group of Seven leading industrialised nations.

Sean Duffy, a former congressman and Fox News host, was confirmed as the 21st US Secretary of Transportation under President Donald Trump on 28 January 2025. At 53, he takes charge of a sprawling federal agency responsible for the nation’s highways, railways, and aviation systems. The Senate confirmed him with a 77-22 vote, reflecting bipartisan backing despite political tensions. During his confirmation, Duffy pledged to prioritise infrastructure reform, air traffic safety, and regulatory rollbacks in line with Trump’s agenda.

NATO member states’ troops being deployed and have stated that such a move will result in catastrophic losses for European forces.

Gene Hackman, the prolific Oscar-winning actor and industry's most respected and honoured performers, was found dead along with his wife and dog at their multi-million New Mexico home last week. He was 95. The two-time Oscar winner had retreated from the public eye in 2009 after experiencing ongoing heart and stress problems, and he had taken up several hobbies since then, reports The Irish Star.

Donald Trump's Congress address, tech billionaire and one of his closest aides Elon Musk provided insight into his job security. The Tesla CEO was in attendance at Trump's address to Congress at Capitol Hill in Washington DC on Tuesday. In his speech, Trump heaped praises on Musk and lauded him for or his leadership of the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). He remarked that even Democrats appreciate Musk's efforts but are unwilling to admit it. «Everybody here — even this side — appreciates it, I believe,» Trump said about Elon as he referred to Democrats in the room. Democrats have been calling for Elon to be fired.

Jamie McGrath has been confirmed as Hibernian’s latest summer signing, agreeing to a four-year contract following the expiry of his deal with Aberdeen.

Venue : Harare Sports Club, Harare Zimbabwe squad - Dion Myers, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brian Bennett, Johnathan Campbell, Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza, Tony Munyonga, Wessly Madhevere, Nyasha Mayavo, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri, Richard Ngarava, Tinotenda Maposa, Trevor Gwandu, Wellington Masakadza Ireland squad - Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Tim Tector, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Lorcan Tucker, Neil Rock, Barry McCarthy, Ben White, Craig Young, Fionn Hand, Graham Hume, Josh Little, Matthew Humphreys Zimbabwe vs Ireland Match Details 1st T20I of Ireland tour of Zimbabwe, 2025 between Zimbabwe and Ireland to be held at Harare Sports Club, Harare at 05:00 PM.

Donald Trump threatens to abandon the continent’s existing security arrangements – which it spent the best part of a century leading – and Vladimir Putin presses his advantage in Ukraine ceasefire talks where Europeans have no seat.

Six Nations. The Irish side will be looking to take home their third consecutive title this season.

Milan prosecutors said Wednesday, as they recommended criminal proceedings be dropped.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In 1809, a British official took great umbrage at the conduct of an Indian prince. The ruler of Gwalior, the man reported, had “bestowed his affections" on a woman called Rus Kufoor.

Barron Trump, youngest son of Donald Trump and Melania Trump, was spotted Tuesday strolling through New York University’s campus for the first time since his father's inauguration ceremony on January 20. Barron, 18, sported a cream-colored sweater over a white polo shirt that he paired with black jeans and a pair of sneakers.