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Explosive devices thrown at Russian consulate in France but no injuries reported
Explosive devices thrown at Russian consulate in France but no injuries reported
Tánaiste says it would be 'irresponsible' for Ireland to rule out peacekeepers in Ukraine
Tánaiste says it would be 'irresponsible' for Ireland to rule out peacekeepers in Ukraine
The 9 at 9 Three years since invasion of Ukraine, German election result and rents keep rising…
Germany's Friedrich Merz says Europe should seek 'independence' from US after election win
Germany's Friedrich Merz says Europe should seek 'independence' from US after election win
Zelensky tells EU leaders he wants peace 'this year' on third anniversary of Russian invasion
Zelensky tells EU leaders he wants peace 'this year' on third anniversary of Russian invasion
Russia said it would only halt the invasion if a deal can be reached that “suits” its interests and accused Europe of wanting to prolong the fighting.
The Ukrainian president met 13 leaders in Kyiv today, with another 24 joining a special meeting online, including Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
The EU has imposed fresh sanctions on Moscow, targeting its shadow fleet ships and banning Russian aluminum imports.
Sunday
23 Feb 2025
Pope Francis's condition 'remains critical', Vatican says
Pope Francis's condition 'remains critical', Vatican says
The update comes after the Vatican said the 88-year-old pontiff was in a critical condition last night.
Ukrainians gather in Dublin for third anniversary of Russian invasion
Ukrainians gather in Dublin for third anniversary of Russian invasion
Zelenskyy says he would resign from Ukrainian presidency 'immediately' for NATO membership
Zelenskyy says he would resign from Ukrainian presidency 'immediately' for NATO membership
French authorities detain four after fatal stabbing linked to Islamic extremism
French authorities detain four after fatal stabbing linked to Islamic extremism
Germany goes to the polls: What to know about today's pivotal election
Germany goes to the polls: What to know about today's pivotal election
A change of government in one of the EU’s most important countries is expected in today’s vote.
Hamas says Israel 'gravely endangering' ceasefire after release of Palestinian prisoners delayed
Hamas says Israel 'gravely endangering' ceasefire after release of Palestinian prisoners delayed
Elon Musk tells US federal workers to justify their work in an email or lose their jobs
Elon Musk tells US federal workers to justify their work in an email or lose their jobs
Zelenskyy calls for 'unity' between the US and Europe on eve of third anniversary of war
Zelenskyy calls for 'unity' between the US and Europe on eve of third anniversary of war
Why is the US cosying up to Russia?
Why is the US cosying up to Russia?
Avoiding the pensions timebomb may mean making retirement older - but exactly how old?
Avoiding the pensions timebomb may mean making retirement older - but exactly how old?
Saturday
22 Feb 2025
Pope Francis's condition 'continues to be critical', Vatican says
Pope Francis's condition 'continues to be critical', Vatican says
One dead and several police officers wounded in 'Islamist' knife attack in France
One dead and several police officers wounded in 'Islamist' knife attack in France
EU's Bulgaria office attacked by anti-euro militants
EU's Bulgaria office attacked by anti-euro militants
Struggling Man United survive late drama to snatch 2-2 draw at Everton
Struggling Man United survive late drama to snatch 2-2 draw at Everton
Israel has not provided any details on killing of Shiri Bibas and her two sons, family says
Israel has not provided any details on killing of Shiri Bibas and her two sons, family says
Preparations underway for face-to-face meeting between Trump and Putin, Russia says
Preparations underway for face-to-face meeting between Trump and Putin, Russia says
Hamas hands over six Israeli hostages in latest exchange under fragile ceasefire
Hamas hands over six Israeli hostages in latest exchange under fragile ceasefire
The Palestinian prisoner’s media office said more than 600 Palestinians jailed in Israel will be freed in exchange for the six hostages.
Israel accused of 'Gazafication' of West Bank as 40,000 Palestinians displaced in matter of weeks
Israel accused of 'Gazafication' of West Bank as 40,000 Palestinians displaced in matter of weeks
One NGO said Israel is using the ceasefire in Gaza as an opportunity to ramp up attacks in the rest of Palestine.
Associated Press sues Trump administration officials for denying access over Gulf of Mexico row
Associated Press sues Trump administration officials for denying access over Gulf of Mexico row
Family of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas confirm her remains have been returned
Family of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas confirm her remains have been returned
Hamas has said Shiri Bibas’ remains were likely “mistakenly mixed” with those of others buried under rubble in Gaza.
Friday
21 Feb 2025
Suspect arrested after man seriously injured in attack at Holocaust memorial in Berlin
Suspect arrested after man seriously injured in attack at Holocaust memorial in Berlin
Far-right French leader cancels US conference appearance after 'Nazi' gesture by Steve Bannon
Far-right French leader cancels US conference appearance after 'Nazi' gesture by Steve Bannon
Woman who has claimed to be missing Madeleine McCann is charged with stalking McCann family
Woman who has claimed to be missing Madeleine McCann is charged with stalking McCann family
Pope Francis to remain in hospital all next week, doctors say
Pope Francis to remain in hospital all next week, doctors say
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Larry Donnelly
Larry Donnelly: Trump is on a rampage. Where is the resistance? Where are the Democrats?
Larry Donnelly
Explainer: Here's why elections have not been held in Ukraine since Russia's 2022 invasion
Explainer: Here's why elections have not been held in Ukraine since Russia's 2022 invasion
First Minister not going to White House but says Taoiseach should as 'this is Ireland’s day'
First Minister not going to White House but says Taoiseach should as 'this is Ireland’s day'
Sweden investigating new Baltic Sea cable damage as EU vows to 'bolster security'
Sweden investigating new Baltic Sea cable damage as EU vows to 'bolster security'
Luigi Mangione due in court today over murder of UnitedHealthcare boss in New York
Luigi Mangione due in court today over murder of UnitedHealthcare boss in New York
Australian soap Neighbours cancelled for a second time following an Amazon revival
Australian soap Neighbours cancelled for a second time following an Amazon revival
Thursday
20 Feb 2025
Veteran US lawmaker Mitch McConnell announces his retirement
Veteran US lawmaker Mitch McConnell announces his retirement
Israel's defence minister orders West Bank raids to intensify following bomb attack
Israel's defence minister orders West Bank raids to intensify following bomb attack
EU diplomat says it's Putin, not Zelenskyy, who is a dictator amid Ukraine talks with US
EU diplomat says it's Putin, not Zelenskyy, who is a dictator amid Ukraine talks with US
These are the moves Pope Francis has been making to cement his legacy
These are the moves Pope Francis has been making to cement his legacy