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Son of Kinahan crime boss to walk free from jail after admitting arms cache plot
Son of Kinahan crime boss to walk free from jail after admitting arms cache plot
Ireland, Israel and the Netherlands among 38 countries confirmed for next year’s Eurovision
Ireland, Israel and the Netherlands among 38 countries confirmed for next year’s Eurovision
In October, the Netherlands confirmed it would take part in the song contest despite the controversial exit of its 2024 entrant Joost Klein.
Time Magazine names Donald Trump as person of the year for the second time
Time Magazine names Donald Trump as person of the year for the second time
Biden grants clemency to nearly 1,500 criminals
Biden grants clemency to nearly 1,500 criminals
The 9 at 9 Mortgage spending, Gaza ceasefire vote and fossil fuel warnings
New Syrian PM pledges religious rights for minority groups as US urges 'inclusive' transition
New Syrian PM pledges religious rights for minority groups as US urges 'inclusive' transition
The Biden administration said it will recognise and support a new Syrian government that renounces terrorism, destroys chemical weapons stocks and protects the rights of minorities and women.
Gun found on suspect in killing of insurance boss matches shell casings, police say
Gun found on suspect in killing of insurance boss matches shell casings, police say
US announces first Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon under ceasefire deal
US announces first Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon under ceasefire deal
Wednesday
11 Dec 2024
Man City suffer seventh defeat in 10 matches in Champions League loss to Juventus
Man City suffer seventh defeat in 10 matches in Champions League loss to Juventus
New Syria PM says he will 'not pardon' former officials involved in torturing detainees
New Syria PM says he will 'not pardon' former officials involved in torturing detainees
The new interim prime minister for Syria has urged calm following a lightning offensive that toppled the government.
The new ruling party have pledged justice for the victims of Assad's iron-fisted rule
The Baath party of the deposed president announced is suspending its work and handing over assets to the new authorities.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor says the rebels set fire to the mausoleum, located in the Latakia heartland of Assad's Alawite community.
Palestinian footballer (20) who played in Ireland as a child killed in an Israeli airstrike
Palestinian footballer (20) who played in Ireland as a child killed in an Israeli airstrike
Debunked: False claims the World Health Organisation will undo human rights have spread online
Debunked: False claims the World Health Organisation will undo human rights have spread online
Serving prisoner admits part in plot to amass Kinahan gang arms cache
Serving prisoner admits part in plot to amass Kinahan gang arms cache
Why is Israel accusing Amnesty International of inventing its own definition of genocide?
Why is Israel accusing Amnesty International of inventing its own definition of genocide?
Eoin Hayes made €199k from his Palantir shares - but what is the company and what does it do?
Eoin Hayes made €199k from his Palantir shares - but what is the company and what does it do?
Sole bidders Saudi Arabia confirmed as hosts of 2034 men’s World Cup
Sole bidders Saudi Arabia confirmed as hosts of 2034 men’s World Cup
Tánaiste secures approval for Ireland to intervene in South Africa’s case against Israel
Tánaiste secures approval for Ireland to intervene in South Africa’s case against Israel
Alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO gunman found with manifesto slamming health insurance industry
Alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO gunman found with manifesto slamming health insurance industry
The 9 at 9 Woman arrested in Kyran Durnin case, Syrian prime minister appointed and more homes at risk of coastal erosion
Aston Villa score late winner in Leipzig, while Liverpool maintain 100% Champions League record
Aston Villa score late winner in Leipzig, while Liverpool maintain 100% Champions League record
Thousands evacuated as US wildfire destroys Malibu homes
Thousands evacuated as US wildfire destroys Malibu homes
Police raid South Korean president’s office as new impeachment vote looms
Police raid South Korean president’s office as new impeachment vote looms
Tuesday
10 Dec 2024
Prosecutor fights Trump bid to throw out hush money conviction ahead of inauguration
Prosecutor fights Trump bid to throw out hush money conviction ahead of inauguration
'I'm trying not to lose hope': Irish man's parents stuck in Aleppo amid uprising
'I'm trying not to lose hope': Irish man's parents stuck in Aleppo amid uprising
A Longford GP and his wife went back to Aleppo to check on their house only to find themselves in the throes of an unexpected uprising.
Mo Salah strikes to maintain Liverpool's 100% record in Champions League
Mo Salah strikes to maintain Liverpool's 100% record in Champions League
Head of transitional Syrian government calls for 'calm' as UN urges Israel to halt attacks
Head of transitional Syrian government calls for 'calm' as UN urges Israel to halt attacks
The group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, is proscribed by many Western governments as a terrorist organisation, though it has sought to moderate its rhetoric.
Netanyahu vows to challenge ‘absurd’ corruption charges as he gives evidence
Netanyahu vows to challenge ‘absurd’ corruption charges as he gives evidence
'We could've used our elbows a bit more': Ciarán Cuffe on the Greens' demise and new EU role
'We could've used our elbows a bit more': Ciarán Cuffe on the Greens' demise and new EU role
Man (26) charged with murdering US health insurance executive in New York city last week
Man (26) charged with murdering US health insurance executive in New York city last week
Are you a Syrian living in Ireland? We want to hear your thoughts on the fall of the Assad regime
Are you a Syrian living in Ireland? We want to hear your thoughts on the fall of the Assad regime
Rupert Murdoch loses real-life 'Succession' bid to overhaul family trust for eldest son
Rupert Murdoch loses real-life 'Succession' bid to overhaul family trust for eldest son
The 9 at 9 Government formation talks, man charged for health insurance CEO shooting and Netanyahu faces corruption trial
New Zealand to ban greyhound racing over animal welfare
New Zealand to ban greyhound racing over animal welfare
Monday
9 Dec 2024
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Storm Darragh: Crew from France called in to assist as 20,000 people still without power
Storm Darragh: Crew from France called in to assist as 20,000 people still without power
Man arrested over murder of American health insurance executive
Man arrested over murder of American health insurance executive
Thousands break free from brutal military prisons in Syria after flight of Assad
Thousands break free from brutal military prisons in Syria after flight of Assad
Premier League official David Coote sacked by UK referees' group after Jurgen Klopp comments
Premier League official David Coote sacked by UK referees' group after Jurgen Klopp comments
'Pragmatic radical': Who is Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the leader of the rebels that overthrew Assad?
'Pragmatic radical': Who is Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the leader of the rebels that overthrew Assad?
McConalogue says Ireland will scrutinise Mercosur deal and insist on standards safeguards
McConalogue says Ireland will scrutinise Mercosur deal and insist on standards safeguards