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Pope's hospital stay extended due to 'complex clinical picture'
Pope's hospital stay extended due to 'complex clinical picture'
As world leaders debate Ukraine, what's the state of play of the war and its possible end?
As world leaders debate Ukraine, what's the state of play of the war and its possible end?
Russian and US officials to meet in Saudi Arabia as prelude to Trump-Putin summit
Russian and US officials to meet in Saudi Arabia as prelude to Trump-Putin summit
Man jailed for life for the rape and murder of Danielle McLaughlin in India
Man jailed for life for the rape and murder of Danielle McLaughlin in India
Israel security cabinet to discuss new phase of Gaza truce after US Secretary of State visit
Israel security cabinet to discuss new phase of Gaza truce after US Secretary of State visit
Here’s the full list of winners from this year’s Baftas, where Conclave scooped the top prize
Here’s the full list of winners from this year’s Baftas, where Conclave scooped the top prize
After being named in twelve categories, the acclaimed film won best film and outstanding British film.
Sunday
16 Feb 2025
Mikey Madison takes leading actress Bafta in pre-Oscars surprise
Mikey Madison takes leading actress Bafta in pre-Oscars surprise
Baftas 2025: Some of the best looks from the red carpet
Baftas 2025: Some of the best looks from the red carpet
'It's more than a film': Kneecap director Rich Peppiatt wins ‘outstanding debut’ Bafta
'It's more than a film': Kneecap director Rich Peppiatt wins ‘outstanding debut’ Bafta
In his acceptance speech, Peppiatt dedicated the award to “everyone who is out there fighting” to have their language respected.
Will you watch the BAFTAs this evening?
Will you watch the BAFTAs this evening?
At least four dead as parts of the US are hit by severe weather
At least four dead as parts of the US are hit by severe weather
France to host leaders from key EU countries to discuss continent's security
France to host leaders from key EU countries to discuss continent's security
Stabbing that killed teenager and wounded five others in Austria was 'Islamist attack', says minister
Stabbing that killed teenager and wounded five others in Austria was 'Islamist attack', says minister
Sitdown Sunday: A couple waited years to get into Disneyland's secret club - then they got kicked out
Sitdown Sunday: A couple waited years to get into Disneyland's secret club - then they got kicked out
The 9 at 9 Assault in Cavan Town, young jockey dies, and EU and US at odds over Ukraine negotiations.
At least 18 people (mostly women and children) die in stampede at railway station
At least 18 people (mostly women and children) die in stampede at railway station
Saturday
15 Feb 2025
Boy (14) killed in 'random' knife attack in Austria
Boy (14) killed in 'random' knife attack in Austria
Tánaiste: 'Significant increase' in defence spending will not compromise neutrality
Tánaiste: 'Significant increase' in defence spending will not compromise neutrality
Mother and young daughter die from injuries suffered in Munich car-ramming attack
Mother and young daughter die from injuries suffered in Munich car-ramming attack
Hamas hands over three Israeli hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza
Hamas hands over three Israeli hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza
Lebanese president vows to punish those who carried out attack on UN convoy
Lebanese president vows to punish those who carried out attack on UN convoy
What are the chances of Kneecap and other Irish hopefuls winning a Bafta on Sunday?
What are the chances of Kneecap and other Irish hopefuls winning a Bafta on Sunday?
Industry insiders say Kneecap won’t sweep the board – but it’s unlikely to leave empty handed.
Irish-produced The Apprentice, about Donald Trump, could also take home a gong.
Saoirse Ronan is nominated for best actress in a leading role, a tough category this year.
Friday
14 Feb 2025
Zelenskyy tells JD Vance Ukraine wants ‘security guarantees’ before talks to end war
Zelenskyy tells JD Vance Ukraine wants ‘security guarantees’ before talks to end war
Danielle McLaughlin's family say they can 'now start grieving her loss' after guilty verdict
Danielle McLaughlin's family say they can 'now start grieving her loss' after guilty verdict
US agency erases trans people from Stonewall website - a movement with trans people at its heart
US agency erases trans people from Stonewall website - a movement with trans people at its heart
'There's a new sheriff in town': JD Vance aims verbal broadside at Europe in fiery Munich speech
'There's a new sheriff in town': JD Vance aims verbal broadside at Europe in fiery Munich speech
American and European politicians are together in Germany for the Munich Security Conference.
Suspect in Munich car ramming may have had Islamist extremist motives, police say
Suspect in Munich car ramming may have had Islamist extremist motives, police say
Hamas says it will release 3 hostages tomorrow as planned after major dispute
Hamas says it will release 3 hostages tomorrow as planned after major dispute
The mammoth structure entombing Chernobyl has been damaged — but what impact could that have?
The mammoth structure entombing Chernobyl has been damaged — but what impact could that have?
Pope Francis admitted to hospital for tests and treatment for bronchitis
Pope Francis admitted to hospital for tests and treatment for bronchitis
Irish-based pharma firms in the firing line as Trump takes aim at imports from EU countries
Irish-based pharma firms in the firing line as Trump takes aim at imports from EU countries
The 9 at 9 Taoiseach and Tánaiste travel to Munich, Trump signals more tariffs, and Government to charter deportation flights.
Russian drone strikes Chernobyl nuclear shelter but radiation levels normal, Zelenskyy says
Russian drone strikes Chernobyl nuclear shelter but radiation levels normal, Zelenskyy says
Caught on film: Chilean kayaker survives after being briefly swallowed by humpback whale
Caught on film: Chilean kayaker survives after being briefly swallowed by humpback whale
Emmanuel Macron says 'capitulation' in Russia-Ukraine war would be 'bad news for everyone'
Emmanuel Macron says 'capitulation' in Russia-Ukraine war would be 'bad news for everyone'
Thursday
13 Feb 2025
Trump claims EU 'brutal' on trade as he unveils 'reciprocal' tariffs on US trading partners
Trump claims EU 'brutal' on trade as he unveils 'reciprocal' tariffs on US trading partners
Afghan asylum seeker arrested after suspected car ramming attack injures at least 30 in Munich
Afghan asylum seeker arrested after suspected car ramming attack injures at least 30 in Munich
The driver of the car was apprehended and ‘poses no further danger’, German police said on social media.
Vaccine sceptic Robert F Kennedy Jr confirmed as Trump's new health secretary
Vaccine sceptic Robert F Kennedy Jr confirmed as Trump's new health secretary
The 9 at 9 Trump shocks world with Putin phone call, argument in the Dáil over ‘bréaga’ comment, and questions over €6 million Arts Council spend on failed IT system.
EU and UK demand to be part of Ukraine peace talks as Trump shocks world with Putin phone call
EU and UK demand to be part of Ukraine peace talks as Trump shocks world with Putin phone call
The US President said yesterday that he and Putin are ready for talks that would end the war in Ukraine.
The US president said he and Putin had agreed to "work together very closely".
Trump later called Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who was not included on the call with Putin.
In an evening address to his nation, Zelenskyy said the call with Trump was "very substantive".