International
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My eyes see Oppenheimer
Al Pacino says Oscars producers told him not to read nominees after awkward award announcement
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bird's eye view
From Stardust to 'Love Ulster' and tracking down David Drumm: Charlie Bird's life in news
The journalist and broadcaster has died aged 74.
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appeal
Ghislaine Maxwell to appear in New York court to appeal against sex trafficking conviction
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Ariel Henry
Haitian prime minister steps down after regional pressure amid ongoing security crisis
Monday
11 Mar 2024
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Caribbean summit
American foreign minister Blinken pledges $133 million in aid to Haiti as crisis worsening
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Biodiversity
Countries urged to ratify UN ocean protection treaty to preserve Galapagos Islands
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Pingin Rua
Hungary prime minister claims Trump said he won't 'give a penny' to Ukraine
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International Monetary Fund
Paschal Donohoe appears to rule himself out for the top IMF job
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Ceasefire
President Michael D Higgins issues strongly worded statement calling for a ceasefire in Gaza
The President said the “world has been warned” of the consequences of inaction in Gaza.
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Portugal Elections
Portugal set for political uncertainty as no party wins majority but far-right make gains
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Hurricane
Lyrics for Israel's re-written Eurovision song revealed after row over first submission
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A Royal Mess
Kate Middleton apologises for photo 'confusion', saying she was 'experimenting with editing'
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War in Ukraine
Zelenskyy hits back at Pope Francis over 'white flag' comments about Ukraine war negotiations
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class acting
'Glad the auld acting worked out for him': Praise and delight as Cillian Murphy claims Oscar
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Artists4Ceasefire
Oscars ceremony delayed by Gaza protest as stars wear red pins supporting immediate ceasefire
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Red Eye To LA
'Do I look like a Batman?' - Cillian Murphy's journey from jazz musician to Best Actor
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Valais
Five of six missing skiers found dead in Swiss Alps after storm delayed search party
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Oscars 2024
Tuxes, trips and one very good border collie: The looks from last night's Oscars
Dog at the Oscars alert.
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Cillian Wins
'Go raibh míle maith agaibh': Cillian Murphy won the Oscar
Despite last summer’s ‘Barbenheimer’ rivalry, Barbie claimed just one award.
"I’m a very proud Irishman standing here tonight," Murphy declared in his acceptance speech
Oppenheimer went on to win Best Picture - completing a major sweep of the night’s accolades
It was also a big night for Irish production company Element Pictures as Poor Things picked up four awards
Sunday
10 Mar 2024
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Royal Family
Major photo agencies issue 'kill notice' for Kate Middleton photo over 'manipulation' concerns
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early hours
Who's nominated? How do I watch? Everything you need to know about tonight's Oscars
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Gaza
Hamas chief says still open to truce talks as Ramadan begins and US vessel sets sail with aid
The Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan begins tomorrow.
American officials said it is likely to be weeks before the pier is operational.
Meanwhile, Biden said he believes Netanyahu is “hurting Israel more than helping Israel”.
The health ministry in Gaza today said the number of deaths in Israel's bombardment and ground offensive in Gaza had risen to 31,045.
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Ireland South
Seán Kelly and John Mullins, former Bord Gáis CEO, to run for Fine Gael in European elections
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in the spotlight
International coverage of referendums focuses on 'shambolic' campaign and 'women in the home'
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Russia
Ukraine vows to 'never' surrender after Pope says it should have 'courage to raise white flag'
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2024 Election
Trump and Biden trade barbs in competing rallies in battleground state of Georgia
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factcheck
Arrested, disgraced, injured: Cryptocurrency scams promote hoax stories about Irish celebrities
Have you seen spam ads appear on your social feeds?
One scam recently came about after a hacking of an Indian politician's Meta account.
The Journal understands the account was compromised by hackers who launched more than 50 ad campaigns.
Celebrity scam ads appear on Facebook and X.com after less than a minute of scrolling through main feeds.
Saturday
9 Mar 2024
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Gaza
Aid ship from Cyprus 'ready' to sail for Gaza through maritime corridor
The head of the European Commission expressed hope that a maritime corridor could open tomorrow, although details remained unclear.
US President Joe Biden said on Thursday that the US military would build a "temporary pier" off Gaza's coast to bring in aid.
A humanitarian aid airdrop in the north of Gaza killed five people and wounded 10 yesterday.
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tensions rising
Biden caught on hot mic saying he and Netanyahu will need to have a 'come to Jesus meeting'
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departing the golan
As Irish soldiers depart, peace looks as remote as ever in the violence-ravaged Golan
The Journal recently travelled to Syria to visit Irish troops peacekeeping on the contested Golan.
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Texas
Three people killed after helicopter carrying National Guard members crashes along US-Mexico border
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left behind
'Thank god I made it out with my kids': Wife of Irish man stuck in Gaza pleads with govt for help
Since Israel scaled-up its war on Palestinians more than 70 Irish citizens have fled Gaza, but a small number remain.
Friday
8 Mar 2024
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Starvation
Humanitarian aid airdrop kills five people and injures 10 in northern Gaza
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CCPC
Competition watchdog pays surprise visit to Ryanair's Dublin office as part of Italian probe
