Playdates in Dublin's Mansion House. The USA want a deal with Ukraine for critical minerals. And a doggy street party in Brazil!
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Playdates under giant portraits and sleepovers in rooms that are more than 300 years old are just some of the experiences enjoyed by two primary schools students since their mother became Lord Mayor of Dublin last year.
Hunter and Tilly Macken, who are aged 11 and nine, moved to the Mansion House last December after their mother Emma Blain was elected the 357th Lord Mayor of Dublin. She is only the 12th woman ever to hold the office. Samantha Libreri has the report.
The USA want to do a deal with Ukraine that would allow them access to their critical minerals or rare Earth minerals. Donald Trump wants these resurces tied in with economic deal and a poitential peace deal to end the war there.
Confirmation of the agreement is considered key to US support for ending Russia's three-year war in Ukraine.
About 100 dogs have had their day in Rio de Janeiro. Ahead of the city's massive carnival, dog owners brought their pups to party on Copacabana beach.
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