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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

TRUMP’S NOBEL PEACE PRIZE OBSESSION Trump claims he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for ending eight conflicts. Yet Ukraine remains at war, violence continues elsewhere, and tensions with Iran persist. The irony of campaigning for a peace prize is hard to ignore.

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Quirky is closing in on 4,000 TikTok followers, with one video already topping 95,000 views. Money, power, racing, scandals and strange true stories. Follow Quirky on TikTok 👇 tiktok.com/@quirkydocs

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

UEFA is investigating an allegation that an Israeli player spat at a member of Ireland’s backroom staff during Sunday’s match. After all the controversy surrounding Ireland v Israel, this one may have a bit more running yet.

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Mary Lou McDonald is pressing ahead with her defamation case against RTÉ. A Sunday Independent analysis previously found Sinn Féin politicians and activists had been involved in at least 18 legal actions in little over a decade. Quite a record when dealing with scrutiny.

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Irish journalists covering Ireland v Israel say they were being filmed and watched while simply doing their jobs. Reporters described an atmosphere where they felt more like part of the story than observers. This was no ordinary football assignment.

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

MUHAMMAD ALI’S FIGHTS OUTSIDE THE RING Everyone knows Ali the boxer. But in 1981, Muhammad Ali climbed onto a Los Angeles building and talked a suicidal man back from the edge. What happened next was even stranger. 🎬 Watch the full documentary on YouTube: youtu.be/zQpLDGzrZH8?...

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

BAKING BAD 🇫🇯 Nearly 40kg of cocaine held as court evidence in Fiji has reportedly vanished, with some packages replaced by flour. Seven bars disappeared; the rest tested negative. Authorities say no one will be spared. Time to check who’s suddenly baking bread.

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

PART 2 IS NOW LIVE 🇮🇪 John Magnier. JP McManus. Dermot Desmond. Three of Ireland’s most powerful businessmen — and a network stretching from horse racing and football to finance, property and billion-euro deals. The Irish Billionaire Network: Part 2 is now on YouTube. youtu.be/e3xSOu5OAqU?...

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

This is what professionalism looks like

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Amazing result from the boys and green so far especially how they have been treated by the media etc all week, would of loved to off heard the RTE panels opinion at half time.RTE are a public broadcaster and should be impartial.

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The White House has barred CNN from travelling on Air Force One for Trump’s Tennessee trip, escalating its fight with the media. Whatever you think of CNN, presidents choosing which reporters get access is a row with implications far beyond one network.

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Austerity could be heading back to Britain and France. 30-year borrowing costs hit ~5.9% in Britain and 5.3% in France this week. France’s 2008 crisis peak was ~5.07%; UK 30-year yields were around 4% in 2008. The cheap-money era is over.

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The story isn’t finished. This Saturday: Part 2 of our deep dive into JP McManus, John Magnier & Dermot Desmond — horse racing, football, finance, property and billions in deals. The Irish Trio — Part 2. Coming Saturday on Quirky Docs. youtube.com/@quirkydocs1...

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

You have to laugh at FIFA. Infantino spends years beside Trump, even gives him FIFA’s first Peace Prize. Now US politicians are asking questions about the relationship and suddenly the answers dry up. Funny how quiet people get when the paperwork is requested.

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Trump waves the sanctions. Putin takes the factory. Russia has placed Aptar Vladimir, the Russian plant owned by Illinois-based packaging giant AptarGroup, under state control. The Art of the Deal meets The Art of Just Taking the Deal.

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

A new documentary is now live on Quirky Media. If you enjoy the strange stories behind horse racing, business, crime, history and the people behind the headlines, check out the channel. Every story goes a little deeper than the headline. Watch the full documentary here: youtu.be/LfLCW5-dtJU?...

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Ed Sheeran has spoken out after controversy over Macklemore’s removal from his Loop Tour, calling the situation in Gaza “unjustifiable.” Sheeran says the decision to remove Macklemore was made by promoters, not him, as several supporting acts withdraw in solidarity.

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

🇮🇸🇺🇸 Iceland has summoned the US ambassador after Donald Trump posted a map showing Iceland, Canada, Greenland, Mexico and parts of the Caribbean under the American flag. Just trolling — or is Trump sending a serious message about US ambitions?

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🇺🇸 TRUMP IS COMING TO IRELAND 🇮🇪 Donald Trump is expected in Dublin on September 12, with a visit to President Catherine Connolly at the Áras before talks with Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Then it’s off to Doonbeg — with protests and a huge security operation expected.

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Trump’s massive Venezuela oil deal is raising serious questions. The US could gain control over 65 BILLION barrels of oil, but lawyers and energy experts are demanding transparency over how the deal was struck, who benefits and whether it will stand up legally.

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Rest in peace, Dolly Parton. A true legend whose music, kindness and incredible spirit touched millions around the world. Thank you for the memories, the laughter and the songs that will live forever. From all of us at The Quirky Team. ❤️

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Gordon Brown says he believes Ireland will eventually be united, arguing that Northern Ireland will ultimately leave the UK. His comments are likely to reignite the debate over Irish unity. Is it inevitable, or is Northern Ireland’s future still far from decided?

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

🇺🇸🇻🇪 Trump announces a major US push into Venezuela’s oil industry, claiming majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of proven reserves. The deal could bring $100bn in investment, boost US oil supplies and reshape the global energy market.

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Terrifying scenes in Ukraine as civilians flee a burning building following a Russian drone strike. People were seen clinging to shattered windows and jumping to safety as flames engulfed the building. At least 10 people were reportedly injured.

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🚀 Elon Musk is planning a staggering $100bn SpaceX rocket base in Louisiana. The 125,000-acre Starbase Louisiana could support thousands of Starship launches, with missions targeting Earth orbit, the Moon and eventually Mars. Ambitious? Absolutely. 🚀

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Trump says there are no talks with Iran and none are scheduled, while appearing to label the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz as “new US territory”. The comments come amid heightened tensions across the Middle East.

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Zuckerberg’s $300M yacht Launchpad faces backlash after a nearby boat ran out of fuel off Alaska. Crew didn’t respond due to radio channel mismatch; another ship towed it safely. Coast Guard says no distress. No one aboard Zuckerberg. Miscommunication or missed duty?

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ has issued its first building contract — for a military base capable of housing around 150 Moroccan troops. The move raises questions over whether Gaza’s future is being shaped more around security and military presence than civilian reconstruction.

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

A coalition of 25 US states is suing the Trump administration over its latest tariffs, arguing the import taxes are unlawful and will raise costs for businesses and consumers. Another major legal battle over US trade policy is now underway.

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Boy George has withdrawn from his role in Jesus Christ Superstar after backlash over his pro-Israel song. The decision follows fierce online criticism, reigniting the debate over whether artists should face professional consequences for expressing political views.

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

For almost 20 years, tourists paid to visit what they believed was an ancient Roman amphitheatre in Italy. It was actually built by a con artist using modern materials. The elaborate fake fooled visitors and guidebooks before the fraud was finally exposed. Now he's been jailed.

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Jeff Bezos could be set for a move into English football. Reports suggest he's backing a consortium with Amit Bhatia to buy a strategic minority stake in Liverpool FC. Is this the start of a new era at Anfield, or simply a smart investment? #LFC

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Dialog is suing Powerscourt Hotel after its planned conference in Enniskerry was cancelled following public backlash and planned protests. The High Court case could test where the balance lies between contractual obligations and public pressure. Your thoughts?

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Zohran Mamdani says New York City has no legal power to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits, but argues the US federal government should enforce the ICC arrest warrant. The comments have sparked fresh debate over international law and Gaza. #Netanyahu #ICC

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

The plan to rename Palm Beach International Airport after Donald Trump is facing legal challenges, public backlash, and questions over a reported $5.5 million rebranding cost. Honouring a president—or wasting taxpayer money? The debate is heating up.

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Trump says he expects Elon Musk to donate SpaceX stock to the new "Trump Accounts" programme for American children, despite their recent public clashes. Musk has yet to confirm any such donation. Is Trump confident... or getting ahead of himself?

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

CIA Director John Ratcliffe says new Russian recruits on parts of the Ukraine front are surviving just 20–30 minutes before being killed or wounded, thanks to Ukraine’s low-cost AI drones. A grim sign of how fast warfare is changing.

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

A significant moment in US politics: 104 House Democrats backed an amendment to end $3.3bn in annual military aid to Israel. It failed 314-104, but the vote highlights growing divisions over US policy toward Israel and the war in Gaza. Debate is intensifying.

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Meta is facing a federal lawsuit from 26 current and former employees who claim AI was used to help identify staff for mass layoffs, allegedly impacting workers on maternity leave, medical leave and those with disabilities. Meta denies the claims.

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

A former NATO official says Vladimir Putin was talked out of using a nuclear weapon against Ukraine, underscoring how close the war may have come to a catastrophic escalation. A sobering reminder of the vital role of diplomacy and deterrence.

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

President Trump marked the first trading day of the new "Trump Accounts" by ringing the opening bell at the NYSE. The programme gives eligible newborns a $1,000 government-funded investment account, aiming to build long-term wealth. Smart policy or political branding? #Trump

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Luke "Sky" Christopher Duffy spent years building a career in Ireland's film industry while allegedly hiding from the FBI over his past involvement in a major US drug-smuggling operation. Stranger than fiction. One of the most remarkable stories you'll read this week.

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Happy Father’s Day from Quirky Media Here's to the dads who teach us, support us, inspire us, and occasionally embarrass us. We hope you have a brilliant day surrounded by the people who matter most. 💙 Happy Father’s Day!

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

🚀 SpaceX is buying AI coding startup Anysphere, creator of Cursor, in a staggering $60 billion deal. The acquisition gives SpaceX a major foothold in the AI software race and could reshape how developers build software in the years ahead. #AI #SpaceX

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

A London council has seized a social housing flat rented by Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Jabbe-Bio, after ruling it was no longer her principal residence. The property will now be reassigned to a family on the waiting list. Fair decision or political controversy? #HousingCrisis

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The 2026 World Cup is already facing controversy. Iran says visa restrictions forced its team to base itself in Mexico, while Iraqi players and media have reportedly faced entry hurdles. Is politics overshadowing football's biggest tournament before it even begins?

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

🇺🇦 Zelensky has revealed that former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich acted as a messenger between Kyiv and Moscow during peace talks. Abramovich reportedly carried messages between the two sides as efforts to end the war continue. #Ukraine #Russia

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

"Albania is not for sale." Thousands protested in Tirana against a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner near a protected wetland home to flamingos and sea turtles. Critics say the development puts profits before nature and local interests.

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Quirky Media @slingshotm.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Over 80% of Ireland’s alumina exports went to Russia in the first quarter of 2026, according to an RTÉ Prime Time investigation. The Ukrainian Embassy has raised concerns, while the Government says sanctions could harm Irish jobs and EU industry. Should these exports continue?

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