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South Korea's ex-president jailed for five years over failed martial law bid
South Korea's ex-president jailed for five years over failed martial law bid
Thursday
15 Jan
Social media sites block 4.7 million accounts as part of Australia's under-16s ban
Social media sites block 4.7 million accounts as part of Australia's under-16s ban
Venezuela's Machado says she presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medal
Venezuela's Machado says she presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medal
Elon Musk's X to block Grok from 'undressing' people as AI minister to meet representatives
Elon Musk's X to block Grok from 'undressing' people as AI minister to meet representatives
Questions have been raised about how effective the measure will be.
Gaza ceasefire enters phase two despite unresolved ceasefire violation allegations
Gaza ceasefire enters phase two despite unresolved ceasefire violation allegations
European troops in Greenland have no impact on Trump's plans 'at all' - White House
European troops in Greenland have no impact on Trump's plans 'at all' - White House
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt added that troops in Europe do not impact Trump’s “decision-making process”.
Trump ramps up threats against Minnesota protestors and mulls invoking centuries-old Insurrection Act
Trump ramps up threats against Minnesota protestors and mulls invoking centuries-old Insurrection Act
Man allegedly showed body of dead ex-girlfriend to friends on FaceTime call, court hears
Man allegedly showed body of dead ex-girlfriend to friends on FaceTime call, court hears
Robert Jenrick officially defects to Reform after being sacked by Tory leader
Robert Jenrick officially defects to Reform after being sacked by Tory leader
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This Jordanian warehouse is holding tonnes of aid for Gaza but Israel won't let it through
This Jordanian warehouse is holding tonnes of aid for Gaza but Israel won't let it through
Aid workers at the Al-Ghabawi facility called it ‘death by bureaucracy’ as the vital aid supplies sit gathering dust.
Iran says no executions imminent as US sanctions security chiefs over protest crackdown
Iran says no executions imminent as US sanctions security chiefs over protest crackdown
Elon Musk has now gotten into a little spat with Michael O'Leary
Elon Musk has now gotten into a little spat with Michael O'Leary
Laurence McKeown
Ex-IRA hunger striker on Palestine Action protest: 'British Government starves the truth again'
Laurence McKeown
Four astronauts splash down to Earth after Nasa’s first medical evacuation from space station
Four astronauts splash down to Earth after Nasa’s first medical evacuation from space station
Their SpaceX Dragon capsule landed off the coast of California at 8.41am Irish time.
Anger in Minneapolis after ICE agents shoot man one week after killing of Renee Good
Anger in Minneapolis after ICE agents shoot man one week after killing of Renee Good
Immigration agents shot the man in the leg after a struggle, the city police chief said.
Wednesday
14 Jan
Larry Donnelly
Trump wants Greenland: A crisis averted, for now…
Larry Donnelly
Murder investigation launched following death of man in Co Derry
Murder investigation launched following death of man in Co Derry
Execution of protestor postponed as Iran accused of mass killings on 'unprecedented scale'
Execution of protestor postponed as Iran accused of mass killings on 'unprecedented scale'
France bans 10 UK 'far-right activists' over destruction of small boats
France bans 10 UK 'far-right activists' over destruction of small boats
Three Palestine Action members in UK prison end hunger strike action after over 70 days
Three Palestine Action members in UK prison end hunger strike action after over 70 days
Here's what happened today: Wednesday
Here's what happened today: Wednesday
Denmark says White House talks failed to alter US plans to 'conquer' Greenland
Denmark says White House talks failed to alter US plans to 'conquer' Greenland
Irish presence at Iran embassy 'under review' as UK shuts consulate and US pull staff from Qatar
Irish presence at Iran embassy 'under review' as UK shuts consulate and US pull staff from Qatar
The news comes as the US and the UK pull some staff from the region.
Gaza truce plan entering phase two as governance body formed, US says
Gaza truce plan entering phase two as governance body formed, US says
UK's West Midlands Police admits ‘mistakes made’ over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban
UK's West Midlands Police admits ‘mistakes made’ over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban
Is this the end of the Islamic Republic?
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Is this the end of the Islamic Republic?
It began with anger over soaring prices, but it has spiralled into what may be the most serious challenge to the Iranian regime since the 1979 revolution.
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US indefinitely pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 nations
US indefinitely pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 nations
Murder accused filmed ex dancing with man hours before her death, court told
Murder accused filmed ex dancing with man hours before her death, court told
Irish MEPs among group hoping to get Mercosur deal referred to top EU court
Irish MEPs among group hoping to get Mercosur deal referred to top EU court
Kneecap thank supporters outside court as appeal against decision to dismiss terror case ends
Kneecap thank supporters outside court as appeal against decision to dismiss terror case ends
In a statement on social media this evening, the group dismissed the appeal as “a waste of public time and public money”.
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US security guard arrested after seizure of €280k of cannabis at Dublin Airport
US security guard arrested after seizure of €280k of cannabis at Dublin Airport
Julio Iglesias faces inquiry into sexual assault and human trafficking allegations
Julio Iglesias faces inquiry into sexual assault and human trafficking allegations
Senator says police thought sexual imagery harassment was 'quite funny' in mid-90s
Senator says police thought sexual imagery harassment was 'quite funny' in mid-90s
Amateur wins $1 million at Australian Open in one-point competition against 24 professionals
Amateur wins $1 million at Australian Open in one-point competition against 24 professionals
Ulster Banner to remain NI flag for Commonwealth Games following guidance from DUP minister
Ulster Banner to remain NI flag for Commonwealth Games following guidance from DUP minister
West Wing actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in over child sex abuse claims
West Wing actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in over child sex abuse claims
Iran protests: Death toll passes 2,500 as Trump warns Tehran against executing demonstrators
Iran protests: Death toll passes 2,500 as Trump warns Tehran against executing demonstrators
In an interview with CBS News, the US President threatened “very strong action” if Iranian authorities go ahead with hangings of some protesters.
Kiefer Sutherland arrested in LA on suspicion of assaulting ride-share driver
Kiefer Sutherland arrested in LA on suspicion of assaulting ride-share driver