The European Union and the Mercosur group of South American nations have officially ratified a significant free trade pact after more than 25 years of challenging negotiations aimed at fortifying economic relations amidst escalating protectionism and global trade tensions. The signing event in Asunción, the capital of Paraguay, represents a major strategic win for the EU amid trade conflicts with the U.S. and China, expanding the bloc's presence in a region abundant in natural resources that is increasingly contested by major powers. The agreement underscores South America's commitment to diversified trade and diplomacy, countering U.S. President Donald Trump's assertions of dominance in the Western Hemisphere. European Commission...

Odhran McLaughlin faced a challenging task of corralling 15,000 crabs that escaped from an overturned truck on a highway in Burnfoot, Ireland. McLaughlin, the owner of McLaughlin's Car Dismantlers and Recovery, initially unaware of the live cargo, was surprised when he arrived at the scene to find the crabs scurrying all over the place. The transport truck, carrying $97,000 worth of brown crabs destined for Portugal, veered off the road, causing the container to open and release the crabs. With the help of local volunteers, crab fishermen, a veterinarian, and residents from nearby villages like Burnfoot, Greencastle, and Moville, McLaughlin led a massive effort that lasted 18...

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