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The Russian oligarch believed to control Aughinish Alumina; supermarket turf war

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A confidential report by Swedish authorities claims the Russian billionaire, Oleg Deripaska, still controls the metals giant Rusal, which owns the Aughinish Alumina plant in County Limerick, despite sanctions meant to limit his power.Researchers at Maynooth University say the record for the hottest day ever in the month of May was smashed by more than 2 degrees, and it wouldn’t have happened without manmade global warming.The European Commission says peat cutting is taking place across parts of Ireland without planning permission, environmental assessments, or enforcement.A turf war is brewing between supermarket chains Lidl and Supervalue over planning permission for new stores.It’s day three of the state exams and The Irish Times speaks to one Leaving Certificate student and a careers consultant.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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