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The 9 at 9 Three arrests over toddler murder, Liam Payne dies and Israel continues bombing Lebanon
Kamala Harris seeks to distance herself from Biden in testy Fox News interview
Kamala Harris seeks to distance herself from Biden in testy Fox News interview
Israel continues bombardment of southern Lebanon amid famine risk in northern Gaza
Israel continues bombardment of southern Lebanon amid famine risk in northern Gaza
Wednesday
16 Oct 2024
Former One Direction singer Liam Payne has died in Argentina aged 31
Former One Direction singer Liam Payne has died in Argentina aged 31
Police in Buenos Aires said he fell from the third floor of a hotel in the city.
Former US president Jimmy Carter casts vote in election two weeks after turning 100
Former US president Jimmy Carter casts vote in election two weeks after turning 100
Mayor of Lebanon's Nabatiyeh among 16 killed in Israeli strikes on municipality buildings
Mayor of Lebanon's Nabatiyeh among 16 killed in Israeli strikes on municipality buildings
The attacks on Nabatiyeh city and its surroundings created “a kind of belt of fire” in the area, the local official said.
The attacks on Nabatiyeh city and its surroundings created "a kind of belt of fire" in the area, the local official said.
The UNIFIL peacekeepeing force accused Israeli forces of "firing at their watchtower" in a "direct and apparently deliberate" manner.
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees today warned that there was "a real risk" of famine in Gaza.
Trump claims to be 'father of IVF' at all-female campaign stop
Trump claims to be 'father of IVF' at all-female campaign stop
Taoiseach 'not here for confrontation' but indicates Ireland will act on Israeli trade without EU
Taoiseach 'not here for confrontation' but indicates Ireland will act on Israeli trade without EU
Nicola Coughlan named as one of Time Magazine’s ‘Next Generation Leaders’
Nicola Coughlan named as one of Time Magazine’s ‘Next Generation Leaders’
'A vision of hell': What we know about Israel's strike that sparked fire and burned people alive
'A vision of hell': What we know about Israel's strike that sparked fire and burned people alive
The Gaza health ministry said it was the seventh time this year that Israel has attacked the hospital.
Bloody Sunday Trust says 'there will be no grieving' for former British Army head Mike Jackson
Bloody Sunday Trust says 'there will be no grieving' for former British Army head Mike Jackson
Tuesday
15 Oct 2024
US warns Israel that it could withhold assistance if it continues to block aid to Palestinians
US warns Israel that it could withhold assistance if it continues to block aid to Palestinians
Hezbollah has voiced support for a ceasefire but said it will continue to defend itself if Israel doesn’t stop its bombardments.
The US "made clear" to the Israeli government that there are changes that they need to make to increase aid deliveries from the current "very, very low levels”.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the idea of a "unilateral ceasefire" in Lebanon during a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron.
World Conker Championships probing cheating claims after winner found with steel chestnut
World Conker Championships probing cheating claims after winner found with steel chestnut
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Under what circumstances can Irish soldiers in Lebanon use force to defend themselves?
Under what circumstances can Irish soldiers in Lebanon use force to defend themselves?
We take a look at the rules governing how Irish soldiers use force while deployed on UN peacekeeping missions.
First group of asylum seekers sent from Italy to centres in Albania today under new deal
First group of asylum seekers sent from Italy to centres in Albania today under new deal
Alex Ferguson to leave Man Utd ambassador role amid club cost cutting
Alex Ferguson to leave Man Utd ambassador role amid club cost cutting
The 9 at 9 Sinn Féiners ‘pissed off’, more Diddy accusations and Un Security Council concerns over Lebanon
UN Security Council voices ‘strong concern’ over Israel attacks on peacekeepers in south Lebanon
UN Security Council voices ‘strong concern’ over Israel attacks on peacekeepers in south Lebanon
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of sexual assault against six people, including minor
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of sexual assault against six people, including minor
South Korea says North Korea has blown up roads near border
South Korea says North Korea has blown up roads near border
Monday
14 Oct 2024
At least 21 killed in Israeli strike on north Lebanon, health ministry says
At least 21 killed in Israeli strike on north Lebanon, health ministry says
Earlier today, Hezbollah said its fighters fired artillery rounds at Israeli troops attempting an “infiltration” into south Lebanon.
Tánaiste says Israel 'undermining' UNIFIL, Spanish PM says there'll be 'no withdrawal'
Tánaiste says Israel 'undermining' UNIFIL, Spanish PM says there'll be 'no withdrawal'
Five children killed by Israeli drone strike on refugee camp in northern Gaza
Five children killed by Israeli drone strike on refugee camp in northern Gaza
Man with shotgun, loaded handgun and ammunition arrested near California Trump rally
Man with shotgun, loaded handgun and ammunition arrested near California Trump rally
Tour of cannabis factory in Canada shows glimpse of road ahead for Ireland
Tour of cannabis factory in Canada shows glimpse of road ahead for Ireland
“These are the walls you’d see in an operating theatre.”
Sunday
13 Oct 2024
Greece punish Ireland in familiar fashion on emotional night
Greece punish Ireland in familiar fashion on emotional night
Unifil says Israeli tanks 'destroyed' camp entrance in Lebanon before 'forcibly' entering
Unifil says Israeli tanks 'destroyed' camp entrance in Lebanon before 'forcibly' entering
The Irish Defence Forces have confirmed that none of their soldiers were harmed.
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Biden arrives in Florida to survey damage caused by Hurricane Milton
Biden arrives in Florida to survey damage caused by Hurricane Milton
Mechanical SpaceX arms catch returning Starship rocket booster at launch pad
Mechanical SpaceX arms catch returning Starship rocket booster at launch pad
Tánaiste says Israeli forces are committing a war crime in northern Gaza
Tánaiste says Israeli forces are committing a war crime in northern Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today called on the UN chief to remove peacekeepers deployed in southern Lebanon out of “harm’s way”.
The 9 at 9 Everything you need to know as you start your Sunday.
An apple costs $2.50 where Harris visited this week. High costs are big issue both sides of the pond
An apple costs $2.50 where Harris visited this week. High costs are big issue both sides of the pond
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Opinion: 'Be warned - the Camino gets into your brain and can be hard to shake off'
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'They control weather': Trump supporters have been brewing up a storm of hurricane misinformation
'They control weather': Trump supporters have been brewing up a storm of hurricane misinformation
The topic has become a big political issue as US voters get set to go to the polls.
Saturday
12 Oct 2024
'A titan of independence': Alex Salmond, former First Minister of Scotland, has died aged 69
'A titan of independence': Alex Salmond, former First Minister of Scotland, has died aged 69
He served as First Minister of Scotland between 2007 and 2014.
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Leinster power to bonus-point defeat of Munster in Croke Park URC clash
Leinster power to bonus-point defeat of Munster in Croke Park URC clash
Two people arrested at protest against use of Shannon Airport by US military
Two people arrested at protest against use of Shannon Airport by US military