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All Irish troops unharmed in Lebanon, but Taoiseach is 'extraordinarily concerned' amid unrest
All Irish troops unharmed in Lebanon, but Taoiseach is 'extraordinarily concerned' amid unrest
Unifil confirmed that a UN peacekeeper underwent surgery after being shot in Lebanon overnight.
At least 16 dead as Hurricane Milton clean up begins for Florida
At least 16 dead as Hurricane Milton clean up begins for Florida
Friday
11 Oct 2024
Sean 'Diddy' Combs to remain in jail while he makes third bail bid in sex trafficking case
Sean 'Diddy' Combs to remain in jail while he makes third bail bid in sex trafficking case
Second round of campaign to vaccinate children in Gaza against polio will be 'more complicated'
Second round of campaign to vaccinate children in Gaza against polio will be 'more complicated'
Hurricane Milton: Death toll rises to 16 as Biden says storm caused estimated $50bn of damage
Hurricane Milton: Death toll rises to 16 as Biden says storm caused estimated $50bn of damage
The storm downed power lines, shredded the roof of the Tampa baseball stadium and inundated homes.
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Irish Defence Forces chief: Israeli attack on UN peacekeeping tower in Lebanon 'not an accidental act'
Irish Defence Forces chief: Israeli attack on UN peacekeeping tower in Lebanon 'not an accidental act'
Interpol: Ireland's 'most wanted' fugitive Sean McGovern to be held in UAE pending extradition
Interpol: Ireland's 'most wanted' fugitive Sean McGovern to be held in UAE pending extradition
Irish soldiers unharmed as two Sri Lankan peacekeepers injured in IDF fire on UNIFIL main base
Irish soldiers unharmed as two Sri Lankan peacekeepers injured in IDF fire on UNIFIL main base
Reports from South Lebanon have said two people have been injured at least one of them seriously injured – it is the second such attack in the last 24 hours.
Obama chides Black men who 'just aren't feeling the idea of having a woman as president'
Obama chides Black men who 'just aren't feeling the idea of having a woman as president'
Thursday
10 Oct 2024
Former PSNI officer jailed for attempting to murder ex-partner and her mother
Former PSNI officer jailed for attempting to murder ex-partner and her mother
At least 22 killed and 117 injured in Israeli strikes on central Beirut
At least 22 killed and 117 injured in Israeli strikes on central Beirut
A Lebanese security source, without giving further details, said a “Hezbollah figure” was targeted.
Tánaiste tells Dáil he was 'never briefed' about alleged Russia-linked politician in Oireachtas
Tánaiste tells Dáil he was 'never briefed' about alleged Russia-linked politician in Oireachtas
What does the Strictly scandal teach for the future of British TV?
What does the Strictly scandal teach for the future of British TV?
Leading Kinahan cartel figure Sean McGovern arrested in Dubai in connection with Dublin murder
Leading Kinahan cartel figure Sean McGovern arrested in Dubai in connection with Dublin murder
Ethel Kennedy, human rights activist and widow of Robert F Kennedy, dies aged 96
Ethel Kennedy, human rights activist and widow of Robert F Kennedy, dies aged 96
BBC apologises after weather app forecasts winds of 22,000 kph and temperatures of 404C
BBC apologises after weather app forecasts winds of 22,000 kph and temperatures of 404C
'It was like 100 banshees screaming': Irish woman describes surviving Hurricane Milton
'It was like 100 banshees screaming': Irish woman describes surviving Hurricane Milton
Aisling Kane, who lives in Florida with her family, said it was the “longest night of my life”.
Robert Jenrick V Kemi Badenoch: What do they stand for and what have they said about Ireland?
Robert Jenrick V Kemi Badenoch: What do they stand for and what have they said about Ireland?
Badenoch served as Business and Trade Minister under the Tory government and had a legal run-in with Irish language rap group Kneecap.
Macron says he 'will fight hard' for Emily in Paris to remain in French capital after Rome move
Macron says he 'will fight hard' for Emily in Paris to remain in French capital after Rome move
Hurricane Milton rips roof off stadium that was being used as shelter for emergency workers
Hurricane Milton rips roof off stadium that was being used as shelter for emergency workers
Rafael Nadal announces retirement from professional tennis
Rafael Nadal announces retirement from professional tennis
Obama to hit the campaign trail for Harris as Trump rallies in Biden’s hometown
Obama to hit the campaign trail for Harris as Trump rallies in Biden’s hometown
The 9 at 9 Hurricane Milton makes landfall, Simon Harris in Washington and the Occupied Territories Bill
Further 65 women contact BBC with allegations of abuse by former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed
Further 65 women contact BBC with allegations of abuse by former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed
Taoiseach meets Joe Biden who briefed him on 'substantial' call with Benjamin Netanyahu
Taoiseach meets Joe Biden who briefed him on 'substantial' call with Benjamin Netanyahu
Harris is in Washington DC to mark 100 years of Irish-US diplomatic relations.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to make first appearance before a judge later today
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to make first appearance before a judge later today
Wednesday
9 Oct 2024
Hurricane Milton: Biden urges those who have not evacuated to seek shelter as storm approaches Florida
Hurricane Milton: Biden urges those who have not evacuated to seek shelter as storm approaches Florida
Officials have repeatedly warned those in danger zones to seek safe shelter.
'I am not a spy': Senators use speaking time to declare they are not Russia-linked politician
'I am not a spy': Senators use speaking time to declare they are not Russia-linked politician
Son of Kinahan crime group member extradited to UK accused of firearms offences
Son of Kinahan crime group member extradited to UK accused of firearms offences
The Spark, viral hit from young Irish rappers, longlisted for Grammy Awards
The Spark, viral hit from young Irish rappers, longlisted for Grammy Awards
Kemi Badenoch or Robert Jenrick will be next Tory leader as James Cleverly is knocked out of race
Kemi Badenoch or Robert Jenrick will be next Tory leader as James Cleverly is knocked out of race
Ex-Trump administration advisor said Israel should 'drop napalm' over Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon
Ex-Trump administration advisor said Israel should 'drop napalm' over Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon
Hezbollah repells two more incursion attempts as Israeli soldiers raise flag in town near Irish troops
Hezbollah repells two more incursion attempts as Israeli soldiers raise flag in town near Irish troops
Also this morning, the Israeli military said it intercepted two projectiles fired from Lebanon.
Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp lands new role as Red Bull’s global head of soccer
Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp lands new role as Red Bull’s global head of soccer
The Nobel Peace Prize will be awarded on Friday, who are the favourites?
The Nobel Peace Prize will be awarded on Friday, who are the favourites?
The 9 at 9 Hurricane Milton, Taoiseach to meet Biden and Israel’s invasion of Lebanon
Kamala Harris shares a beer with Stephen Colbert as part of media blitz ahead of US Election
Kamala Harris shares a beer with Stephen Colbert as part of media blitz ahead of US Election
US weighing up ordering 'structural' changes at Google after search engine monopoly verdict
US weighing up ordering 'structural' changes at Google after search engine monopoly verdict
'This is the first time I've evacuated in 60 years': Irish-Americans among those fleeing Florida
'This is the first time I've evacuated in 60 years': Irish-Americans among those fleeing Florida
Milton could be the worst storm to hit Florida in over a century, US President Joe Biden said.
Near-record winds of up to 165 miles per hour (270 km/h) are expected
"When you get something historical like this, you don't want to be on the wrong side of fate," one resident told us