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Donald Trump says 2024 presidential run will be his last if he loses
Donald Trump says 2024 presidential run will be his last if he loses
Safety concerns raised as mega American SUVs and pick-ups imported to Ireland and EU
Safety concerns raised as mega American SUVs and pick-ups imported to Ireland and EU
Higgins accuses Israel of leaking his letter of congratulations to President of Iran
Higgins accuses Israel of leaking his letter of congratulations to President of Iran
Sunday
22 Sep 2024
Netanyahu admits 'series of blows' on Hezbollah but says Israel will 'not tolerate' attacks in return
Netanyahu admits 'series of blows' on Hezbollah but says Israel will 'not tolerate' attacks in return
The world is watching as the two sides exchange attacks despite calls from leaders around the world to de-escalate.
Israel is threatening to send Hezbollah a 'message'.
The deputy chief of Hezbollah has said it is ready for 'all military possibilities'.
The EU's top foreign affairs diplomat has expressed 'extreme concern' over the escalating situation.
More than 50 workers killed in coal mine in Iran after gas leak
More than 50 workers killed in coal mine in Iran after gas leak
Four people killed and dozens injured in mass shooting in Alabama by multiple attackers
Four people killed and dozens injured in mass shooting in Alabama by multiple attackers
Sitdown Sunday: The TV producers who created Donald Trump's persona
Sitdown Sunday: The TV producers who created Donald Trump's persona
Saturday
21 Sep 2024
No permission from US and UK for Ukraine to use long-range missiles
No permission from US and UK for Ukraine to use long-range missiles
UN denounces device explosions in Lebanon as violation of international law
UN denounces device explosions in Lebanon as violation of international law
Japan issues severe flood warning for earthquake-hit region
Japan issues severe flood warning for earthquake-hit region
'The fabric of the country is fraying': How swing states like Georgia will decide the US election
'The fabric of the country is fraying': How swing states like Georgia will decide the US election
Gun control, reproductive rights and Gaza are all on people’s minds in Atlanta.
Atlanta is quite liberal, but the wider Georgia state typically votes Republican
Nationwide polls place Kamala Harris and Donald Trump neck-and-neck
Kamala Harris calls Trump a 'hypocrite' on abortion as early voting starts in US
Kamala Harris calls Trump a 'hypocrite' on abortion as early voting starts in US
Harris and Martin are off to the UN - so what are Ireland's priorities at the General Assembly?
Harris and Martin are off to the UN - so what are Ireland's priorities at the General Assembly?
Friday
20 Sep 2024
Leinster secure bonus-point win over Edinburgh in URC opener
Leinster secure bonus-point win over Edinburgh in URC opener
Secret Service admits to communication failures with local police before Trump assassination attempt
Secret Service admits to communication failures with local police before Trump assassination attempt
Israel says top Hezbollah commander among 12 people killed in strike on Beirut
Israel says top Hezbollah commander among 12 people killed in strike on Beirut
A source close to Hezbollah said the strike killed the group’s elite Radwan unit chief.
Israeli soldier filmed pushing body off roof during raid in West Bank
Israeli soldier filmed pushing body off roof during raid in West Bank
Israel files legal challenges to ICC warrant request for the arrest of Benjamin Netanyahu
Israel files legal challenges to ICC warrant request for the arrest of Benjamin Netanyahu
The 9 at 9 Budget hopes, exploding pagers and a NATO naval exercise.
Arsenal secure draw in tough Champions League opener thanks to David Raya's goalkeeping heroics
Arsenal secure draw in tough Champions League opener thanks to David Raya's goalkeeping heroics
NATO warships and an Irish Navy ship to conduct exercise off Irish coast in coming days
NATO warships and an Irish Navy ship to conduct exercise off Irish coast in coming days
Thursday
19 Sep 2024
Titan’s scientific director says sub malfunctioned just prior to fatal dive to Titanic site
Titan’s scientific director says sub malfunctioned just prior to fatal dive to Titanic site
Vatican recognises Medjugorje shrine but not alleged 'messages' of the Virgin Mary
Vatican recognises Medjugorje shrine but not alleged 'messages' of the Virgin Mary
Hezbollah leader says Israel will face 'tough retribution' following device blasts
Hezbollah leader says Israel will face 'tough retribution' following device blasts
The Prime Minister of Lebanon has called on the United Nations to oppose what he called Israel’s “technological war”.
The death toll from the explosions has risen to 37 people.
Lebanon's Prime Minister said a UN Security Council meeting tomorrow should "take a firm stance to stop the Israeli aggression".
The Israeli military confirmed today that it struck seven Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon overnight.
Qatar Airways bans pagers and walkie-talkies on Lebanon flights after device explosions
Qatar Airways bans pagers and walkie-talkies on Lebanon flights after device explosions
Starmer not ruling out UK government helping to fund Casement Park rebuild
Starmer not ruling out UK government helping to fund Casement Park rebuild
Keir Starmer insists he is ‘completely in control’ despite salary leak of top advisor Sue Gray
Keir Starmer insists he is ‘completely in control’ despite salary leak of top advisor Sue Gray
Long, frequent heatwaves could be Dublin's new norm if climate change isn't stopped
Long, frequent heatwaves could be Dublin's new norm if climate change isn't stopped
Suspect in France's mass rape trial tells court he 'didn't ask myself too many questions'
Suspect in France's mass rape trial tells court he 'didn't ask myself too many questions'
Former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed accused of sexually assaulting employees
Former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed accused of sexually assaulting employees
FBI claims Iranian hackers tried to interest Biden campaign with stolen information on Trump
FBI claims Iranian hackers tried to interest Biden campaign with stolen information on Trump
Von der Leyen to meet with leaders of four countries hit by flooding in central Europe
Von der Leyen to meet with leaders of four countries hit by flooding in central Europe
Irish pair score for Celtic in Champions League win, but Man City are left frustrated by Inter
Irish pair score for Celtic in Champions League win, but Man City are left frustrated by Inter
Liquified gas cargo ship allegedly breaching Russian sanctions spotted off Galway coast
Liquified gas cargo ship allegedly breaching Russian sanctions spotted off Galway coast
The ship, named New Energy, is a Palau registered craft and has been named in a list of US State Department sanctions.
Wednesday
18 Sep 2024
Tom Clonan
Tom Clonan: Israel's pager attack was a mass casualty event and in effect, a terrorist attack
Tom Clonan
US Judge denies rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs bail, ruling he could tamper with witnesses
US Judge denies rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs bail, ruling he could tamper with witnesses
At least 20 dead and hundreds wounded in new wave of hand-held device explosions in Lebanon
At least 20 dead and hundreds wounded in new wave of hand-held device explosions in Lebanon
The UN Security Council is to meet on Friday to discuss the attacks.
The explosions come a day after pagers held by members of Hezbollah exploded simultaneously, killing 12 people and injuring thousands.
Some of today's blasts took place during funerals of those killed yesterday.
Meanwhile, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution today demanding Israel end its occupation of Palestine within 12 months.
Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to new sexual assault charge
Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to new sexual assault charge
Tánaiste welcomes UN resolution demanding Israel end occupation of Palestine within a year
Tánaiste welcomes UN resolution demanding Israel end occupation of Palestine within a year
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday