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Spain
Ex-football chief Rubiales convicted of sexual assault over forced kiss
He has been fined €10,800.
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not so deep impact
Good news! Nasa dramatically reduces the chances that 'city killer' asteroid will hit Earth
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Washington
Trump says Russia 'have the cards' in Ukraine peace negotiations as Kremlin 'absolutely' agrees
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Catholic Church
Pope Francis 'up and in his armchair' as he continues to be hospitalised with pneumonia
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Bibas family
Bodies of mother and young sons who became symbols of the Gaza hostage crisis returned to Israel
Hamas also released the body of a fourth slain hostage, Oded Lifshitz.
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LA Confidential
Kevin Spacey tells Guy Pearce to 'grow up' and rejects claims he ‘targeted’ him on film set
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ballymacombs more woman
Ancient remains found in Co Derry bog ‘likely to belong to young woman’ who lived 2,000 years ago
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Debt
Opinion: Rich countries need to pay their fair share if Africa is to become debt-free
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Ukraine War
'A monkey with a grenade': Ukrainians in Ireland on Trump's negotiations with Putin
Ukrainians living here have expressed anxiety and frustration over the “shocking and frightening” events of recent days.
Wednesday
19 Feb 2025
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iPhone 16e
Apple is releasing a new 'affordable' phone (for €729) - how does it compare to other iPhones?
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Scam
Fraudster Samantha Cookes apologises for lying about illness to obtain €60,000 in social welfare
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Holy Family Church
Pope Francis continues to stay in touch with Catholic parish in Gaza despite hospitalisation
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Russia
Trump baselessly accuses Ukraine of starting the war and claims Zelenskyy is a dictator
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FactCheck
Debunked: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy has a 57% approval rating, not 4% as Trump said
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Micheál Martin
Taoiseach to push for Ukrainian EU membership in online meeting convened by President Macron
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FactCheck
Debunked: No, US Vice-President JD Vance did not make a security conference chairman cry on stage
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assault trial
Rapper ASAP Rocky found not guilty of firing gun at former friend in Los Angeles
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scam ads
Irish Independent publisher takes legal action against X over ads that look like articles
Tuesday
18 Feb 2025
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Riyadh
US-Russia talks: Trump 'disappointed' with Ukraine's strong rebuke over its exclusion
The US President also said he was left feeling confident that a peace deal would be reached.
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Catholic Church
Vatican cancels Pope Francis's weekend events as he continues to receive hospital treatment
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Gaza
Israel confirms planned handover of six living hostages, as well as bodies of four deceased
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Cabinet Meeting
Could Irish peacekeepers be deployed to Ukraine? Harris says 'we're simply not at that point yet'
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say something
'Free Palestine' and 'gutless politicians': Lola Petticrew's rousing IFTAs acceptance speech
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Pump and dump
Argentine President Javier Milei called 'crypto-scammer' for promoting currency before crash
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air fryer fires
British insurer warns air fryers are causing tens of thousands of pounds worth of damage
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Polar Vortex
Fourteen killed in US winter storms as weather service warns of 'life-threatening cold'
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Donald Trump
North Korea slams 'absurd' plans by US and Asian neighbours to denuclearise the country
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germany election
From a 'welcoming culture' to a 'wall of suspicion': What's behind the rise of Germany's AFD?
Germans go to the polls this week – and the AFD is on everyone’s lips.
Monday
17 Feb 2025
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Israel and Hezbollah ceasefire
Israeli military begins withdrawing from Lebanon hours before ceasefire deadline
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ukraine latest
European leaders hold Ukraine crisis talks as von der Leyen calls for 'surge' on defence spending
‘Europe’s security is at a turning point,’ EU commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said ahead of the informal meeting.
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Gulf of Mexico
Mexico has threatened to sue Google for changing the Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' on Maps
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new poll
Cost of living and social protection among the top political priorities for young Irish people
