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Government parties' MEPs pick opposing sides in Brussels row with big pharma over drug costs
Government parties' MEPs pick opposing sides in Brussels row with big pharma over drug costs
President Higgins warns of 'moment of global crisis' as Israel strikes refugee-dense southern Gaza
President Higgins warns of 'moment of global crisis' as Israel strikes refugee-dense southern Gaza
Three people injured in knife attack at Gare de Lyon station in Paris
Three people injured in knife attack at Gare de Lyon station in Paris
Damascus says US occupation 'cannot continue' after strikes hit Syria and Iraq, killing civilians
Damascus says US occupation 'cannot continue' after strikes hit Syria and Iraq, killing civilians
Friday
2 Feb 2024
Carl Weathers, who starred as Apollo Creed in the Rocky films, dies aged 76
Carl Weathers, who starred as Apollo Creed in the Rocky films, dies aged 76
Killers of UK teen Brianna Ghey to serve minimum of 22 and 20 years sentences
Killers of UK teen Brianna Ghey to serve minimum of 22 and 20 years sentences
ICJ says it has jurisdiction to rule on part of Ukraine's genocide case against Russia
ICJ says it has jurisdiction to rule on part of Ukraine's genocide case against Russia
Why can Brianna Ghey’s teenage killers be named by the UK courts?
Why can Brianna Ghey’s teenage killers be named by the UK courts?
Early spring predicted at Pennsylvania's Groundhog Day ceremony
Early spring predicted at Pennsylvania's Groundhog Day ceremony
FactCheck: The government is not offering tens of thousands to coax Indians to Irish islands
FactCheck: The government is not offering tens of thousands to coax Indians to Irish islands
Ireland may recognise the State of Palestine if joined by other EU countries
Ireland may recognise the State of Palestine if joined by other EU countries
At least three people dead and 280 others injured in huge fire in Kenyan capital
At least three people dead and 280 others injured in huge fire in Kenyan capital
French farmers lift roadblocks after tense week of protests
French farmers lift roadblocks after tense week of protests
North Korea tests more missiles as Kim Jong Un vows to increase navy strength
North Korea tests more missiles as Kim Jong Un vows to increase navy strength
More than 16,500 sheep and cows stuck on board ship off Australia after Red Sea sailing cancelled
More than 16,500 sheep and cows stuck on board ship off Australia after Red Sea sailing cancelled
105 people killed in Gaza overnight as talks move towards deal on hostage-prisoner exchange
105 people killed in Gaza overnight as talks move towards deal on hostage-prisoner exchange
€120 million spent by Ireland to help developing countries deal with climate change in 2022
€120 million spent by Ireland to help developing countries deal with climate change in 2022
Thursday
1 Feb 2024
Kobbie Mainoo's 97th-minute goal seals Man United win against Wolves in a seven-goal thriller
Kobbie Mainoo's 97th-minute goal seals Man United win against Wolves in a seven-goal thriller
SF calls on Govt to boost Palestine agency support, amid fears it will close after funding cuts
SF calls on Govt to boost Palestine agency support, amid fears it will close after funding cuts
London police release latest image of corrosive substance attack suspect
London police release latest image of corrosive substance attack suspect
DUP green lights Stormont return after UK Parliament fast-tracks legislation to restore devolution
DUP green lights Stormont return after UK Parliament fast-tracks legislation to restore devolution
'A good day for Europe': European Council agrees €50b financial aid package for Ukraine
'A good day for Europe': European Council agrees €50b financial aid package for Ukraine
Greta Thunberg to appear in court over climate protest outside London hotel last year
Greta Thunberg to appear in court over climate protest outside London hotel last year
Actor Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty to manslaughter over shooting on film set
Actor Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty to manslaughter over shooting on film set
Wednesday
31 Jan 2024
Woman and her two young children hospitalised after acid attack in London
Woman and her two young children hospitalised after acid attack in London
Mark Zuckerberg apologises to parents during heated Senate hearing on online child safety
Mark Zuckerberg apologises to parents during heated Senate hearing on online child safety
Hamas reviewing six-week truce proposal, as UN says half of Gaza's buildings have been damaged
Hamas reviewing six-week truce proposal, as UN says half of Gaza's buildings have been damaged
Taylor Swift, U2 and The Weeknd among artists whose music is set to be pulled from TikTok
Taylor Swift, U2 and The Weeknd among artists whose music is set to be pulled from TikTok
UN's top court rejects most of Ukraine’s 'terrorism financing' case against Russia
UN's top court rejects most of Ukraine’s 'terrorism financing' case against Russia
‘Elmo is glad he asked!’: Sesame Street character’s post on X results in outpouring of dread
‘Elmo is glad he asked!’: Sesame Street character’s post on X results in outpouring of dread
What does UNRWA do and why are countries pulling their support for the Palestinian aid agency?
What does UNRWA do and why are countries pulling their support for the Palestinian aid agency?
Ireland has been among UNRWA’s main defenders since allegations of staff involvement in the 7 October attacks surfaced.
UK government to replace 'green lane' on goods travelling to NI under new Stormont deal
UK government to replace 'green lane' on goods travelling to NI under new Stormont deal
The DUP has been using a veto power to block Stormont’s devolved institutions for almost two years.
It was announced earlier this week that the DUP was prepared to return to Stormont, dependent on the UK Government implementing certain legislative assurances.
The return will see Michelle O’Neill become the region’s first ever nationalist first minister.
FactFind: What is a ‘safe country of origin’ and how many asylum seekers come from one?
FactFind: What is a ‘safe country of origin’ and how many asylum seekers come from one?
EU food and drink bound for Britain to face extra barriers from today
EU food and drink bound for Britain to face extra barriers from today
'Macron, move your ass': French farmers talk to us at the scene of the Paris blockade
'Macron, move your ass': French farmers talk to us at the scene of the Paris blockade
Blockades on motorways around Paris have only intensified following concessions, with thousands turning out each day to disrupt traffic.
Integrity investigation finds 25% of Europe’s MEPs were involved in a scandal
Integrity investigation finds 25% of Europe’s MEPs were involved in a scandal
In December 2022, police found €900,000 in alleged bribe cash stuffed in bags at the EU Parliament’s Vice President Eva Kaili’s home. How could corruption of such scale happen at the heart of the EU? Was this just one isolated incident or the tip of the iceberg?
Data collected by The Journal, Noteworthy and other European media partners reveals 3% of MEPs have been convicted by a court.
The months-long investigation unearthed 253 previously reported blemishes.
The most serious cases related to 45 corruption incidents and 44 events relating to fraud and theft.
Tuesday
30 Jan 2024
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Ireland's Bambie Thug to compete in first Eurovision semi-final in May
Ireland's Bambie Thug to compete in first Eurovision semi-final in May
ICJ Gaza genocide case: Ireland expects to decide on intervention within next six months
ICJ Gaza genocide case: Ireland expects to decide on intervention within next six months
Joe Biden says he has decided how to respond to drone attack that killed US troops
Joe Biden says he has decided how to respond to drone attack that killed US troops