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09/12/2024

The mother of one of three men who died in a head-on crash while travelling the wrong way down the N7 to evade gardaí has sued the Garda Commissioner and various other parties in the High Court.

The mother of one of three men who died in a head-on crash while travelling the wrong way down the N7 to evade gardaí has sued the Garda Commissioner and various other parties in the High Court

09/12/2024

Taoiseach Simon Harris was given a briefing on how his favourite childhood book from Roald Dahl had been sanitised since he first read it as he prepared for an interview with Ryan Tubridy.

Taoiseach Simon Harris was given a briefing on how his favourite childhood book from Roald Dahl had been sanitised since he first read it as he prepared for an interview with Ryan Tubridy

09/12/2024

Here, we have a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come.

Here, we have a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come

09/12/2024

Lara Trump, US president-elect Donald Trump's daughter-in-law, said she would step down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) and would consider a US Senate vacancy if Marco Rubio is confirmed as secretary of state.

Lara Trump, US president-elect Donald Trump's daughter-in-law, said she would step down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) and would consider a US Senate vacancy

09/12/2024

A soccer coach who engaged in inappropriate and illegal sexual activity with a teenage female player has been given a six year sentence with the final two years suspended.

A soccer coach who engaged in inappropriate and illegal sexual activity with a teenage female player has been given a six year sentence with the final two years suspended

09/12/2024

Jarrod Bowen dedicated his winning goal to Michail Antonio as West Ham beat Wolves 2-1.

The England winger held Antonio’s number nine shirt aloft in support of the Hammers striker, who is recovering in hospital after a horror car crash.

09/12/2024

A Nevada commissioner has rejected Rupert Murdoch's bid to change his family trust to consolidate control of his media empire in the hands of his son Lachlan, The New York Times reported on Monday, citing a sealed court document.

Rupert Murdoch fails in bid to change family trust, New York Times reports

09/12/2024

Damascus stirred back to life on Monday at the start of a hopeful but uncertain era after rebels seized the capital and president Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia, following 13 years of civil war and more than 50 years of his family's brutal rule.

With Assad gone, new era starts in Syria as the world watches

09/12/2024

Reports have indicated Fianna Fáil will push for a longer spell for Mr Martin as leader in any rotating taoiseach arrangement, possibly three years to two.

09/12/2024

Fine Gael has indicated they will seek "parity", mentioning the word in a number of press statements.

Here, we have a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come

09/12/2024

Donald Trump has said Britain's King Charles “is fighting very hard” as the monarch continues to receive cancer treatment, describing the situation as “sad”.

The US president-elect met the Prince of Wales in Paris on Saturday and said they spoke about Charles’ health.

09/12/2024

Police have arrested a 26-year-old man with a weapon consistent with the gun used to kill the head of the largest US health insurer, New York’s police commissioner said Monday.

The man was taken into custody after he was spotted at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania.

09/12/2024

Colin Farrell has been nominated for a Golden Globe award for his starring role in The Penguin, here's our review of the show.

Colin Farrell's transformation as 'Oz' is a sight to behold in itself, as the Irish actor is unrecognisable as the scheming gangster

09/12/2024

O’Gara has named-checked Ireland and England among attractive roles to him, but Wales do not feature on his radar.

The former Ireland fly-half has made his mark with La Rochelle.

09/12/2024

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and goalkeeper Alisson Becker were both involved in full training ahead of their Champions League trip to Girona.

Jota has not played since sustaining a chest injury against Chelsea on October 20th

09/12/2024

Steve McQueen’s film Blitz, starring Saoirse Ronan, was notably absent from the Golden Globe nominations, while Paul Mescal was not recognised in the best actor category for Gladiator II.

Many hit projects and stars were overlooked in the shortlist, and others were unexpectedly recognised.

09/12/2024

"The Greens lost their seats because of their policies, Labour did the same because of their water charge policies and not listening to the people. I think it's a very cynical view to take that if you're the junior partner you always get screwed."

Being "afraid of what happened to Labour or the Greens" in government is a "cop out" for smaller parties, according to a newly-elected Independent Ireland TD

09/12/2024

A convicted ra**st who fathered a son with his estranged daughter has been granted permission to pursue his High Court action against the governor of the Midlands Prison and the Minister for Justice over a temporary release refusal.

In January 2023, the man, who suffers ill health, was sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment with the final year suspended