The Justice Minister says Gardaí are making good progress in identifying those involved in a violent street brawl in Dublin that left a 34-year-old Nigerian man dead and another injured. Jim O’Callaghan has condemned the attack as “disgusting and reckless”.
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A Dublin family has been rescued following an arson attack at their home in Cherry Orchard in the early hours of Saturday morning. Gardaí have launched an investigation into the blaze, which caused significant damage. No injuries have been reported.
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European leaders are set to hold an emergency summit tomorrow following concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's push for quick peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The move has raised fears the EU could be sidelined in negotiations over the Ukraine war.
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Cork jockey Michael O'Sullivan has died at the age of 24. He passed away in the early hours of this morning at Cork University Hospital after sustaining injuries in a fall at Thurles earlier this month. Tributes are being paid across the racing community.
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Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan has vowed to find those responsible for a fatal stabbing on Dublin’s South Anne Street, following a public order incident early Saturday morning. A man in his 30s died, and a second man was injured. O'Callaghan also acknowledged that certain parts of the capital are unsafe at times of the day.
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Hundreds have gathered at Moscow's Borisovsky Cemetery to honour opposition leader Alexei Navalny, marking the first anniversary of his death in an Arctic prison. His grave was covered with flowers as supporters mourned the man who fought for change in Russia.
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At least 18 people, including 9 women and 5 children, have been killed in a stampede at a railway station in India’s capital, New Delhi. Many of the victims were Hindu pilgrims on their way to the world’s largest religious gathering.
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European leaders will hold an emergency summit as the US pushes ahead with ceasefire talks with Russia, excluding Europe. France is convening crisis talks with NATO. Ukraine’s President Zelensky insists Trump and Putin cannot negotiate Ukraine’s future without him.
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Efforts are underway in Ennis to retain a mural created in response to the conflict in Gaza. Completed last October, the artwork now faces planning permission issues after a complaint was made to the local authority.
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Twin panda cubs made their first public appearance in Hong Kong today. Born in August to Ying Ying, the oldest recorded giant panda to give birth, the duo are delighting visitors.
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There’s frustration in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, as the local Men's Shed announces it can no longer afford to keep its doors open. The group, which provides a vital community service, says the closure is due to financial difficulties.
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