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STEVEN SPIELBERG’S LATEST film, The Fabelmans, is hitting Irish cinemas today.

The coming-of-age drama is loosely based on the veteran director’s own youth.

Spielberg’s lengthy list of films includes everything from war dramas like Saving Private Ryan to blockbuster classics such as Jurassic Park and Jaws.

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Friday 27 January

Today's Top Stories

# Troubles

Former British soldier convicted of killing Aidan McAnespie to be sentenced next week

The Department of Integration confirmed this week that the Citywest Transit Hub will no longer be able to accommodate International Protection Seekers due to capacity issues.

# IHREC

Fears closure of Citywest to new International Protection arrivals 'clear breach' of human rights obligations

# Enoch Burke

Enoch Burke returns to former school again after High Court rules he can be fined daily

Palestinians burn tyres and wave the national flag during a protest against a Israeli military raid in the West Bank city of Jenin, along the border fence with Israel, east of Gaza City (Fatima Shbair/AP)

# Palestine

Israel and Gaza fighters trade fire after deadly West Bank raid

# inside the newsroom

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British teenager who made far-right hate videos is jailed for 11 and a half years

His videos were shared by the gunmen of two recent mass shootings in the United States.

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Updated 28 minutes ago

# Technical Difficulties

AIB says technical issue resolved after customers report difficulties accessing online banking

The bank had said some customers were “experiencing intermittent technical issues with our mobile app and internet banking”.

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Updated 1 hour ago

# Troubles

Former British soldier convicted of killing Aidan McAnespie to be sentenced next week

He will serve a maximum of two years in jail regardless of the sentence, under a clause in the Good Friday Agreement.

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Updated 1 hour ago

# Syria

Watchdog blames Syria’s air force for deadly 2018 chlorine attack

The report was published by a team from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.

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1 hour ago

# Talking Points

Dublin and Derry favourites, Cork's next step and aim for new managers

The second tier action commences tomorrow.

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Updated 1 hour ago

# Remembrance

Holocaust Remembrance Day marked as peace in Europe again shattered by war

The is marked annually on 27 January, the day the Auschwitz camp was liberated.

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3 hours ago

SPOTLIGHT

Redacted Lives

The Journal’s podcast series explores the impact of the mother and baby home system

Pregnant from Ireland

'Who paid for my flight from England?'

Redress

'Five grand can't give me my son back'

Tuam

Gardaí investigating 20 alleged crimes related to homes

Church and State

'We were a pure Catholic nation'

# Expenses

Ó Broin insists his party doesn't 'owe Donohoe apology' in wake of SF expenses revelations

Speaking to RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, Ó Broin said there is a “world of a difference” between Sinn Féin’s situation and Donohoe’s.

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3 hours ago

# Clampdown

Clarendon Steet remains Dublin's worst blackspot for illegal parking

Clamping rates in the capital rose by 10% last year.

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3 hours ago

# Enoch Burke

Enoch Burke returns to former school again after High Court rules he can be fined daily

Burke was driven in the gates of Wilson’s Hospital school in Multyfarnham this morning.

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4 hours ago

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# Your Say

Poll: What's your favourite Steven Spielberg film?

The Hollywood veteran’s latest film is hitting Irish cinemas today.

16.2k

4 hours ago

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Citywest closes to new arrivals, a Troubles conviction and a near miss with an asteroid.

4.9k

Updated 4 hours ago

# hive mind

US shuts down global ransomware group Hive after international operation

An Garda Síochána assisted with the operation.

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5 hours ago

# Fatal Crash

Man (30s) killed after car crashes into wall in Kilkenny

Gardaí believe the driver was fatally injured when his car collided with a wall.

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5 hours ago

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Voices

A wide mix of viewpoints, analysis and first-hand experiences

Leopard tanks

How these tanks could give Ukrainian forces a 'dramatic advantage'

Tom Clonan

CAMHS report

The report came as no surprise to anyone caring for children in turmoil

John Church

Child mental health

CAMHS is not working – we need to act urgently to reform how it operates

Mary Lou McDonald

Trauma

The law on pregnancy concealment is outdated and cruel to women

Lorraine Clifford-Lee

# Asteroid 2023 BU

Truck-sized asteroid misses Earth in one of the closest approaches to the planet ever recorded

Despite its proximity, it sailed harmlessly past us last night according to scientists.

12.7k

5 hours ago

# matt hancock

Matt Hancock was paid £320,000 to appear on I’m A Celeb

The former UK health secretary’s fee was listed on the MP’s register of financial interests.

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5 hours ago

# tyre nichols

Biden calls for calm after five police officers charged with beating black man to death

Tyre Nichols died in hospital after he was stopped on 7 January for what the Memphis Police Department said was reckless driving.

29-year-old Tyre Nichols died in hospital after he was stopped for what the Memphis Police Department said was reckless driving.

Family lawyers said police 'brutalised him to the point of being unrecognisable'.

Video footage of the arrest is to be published today

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6 hours ago

# Palestine

Israel and Gaza fighters trade fire after deadly West Bank raid

The Israeli strike killed nine Palestinians, including at least seven militants and a 61-year-old woman.

3.8k

6 hours ago

Voices

ISPCC chief: The CAMHS report came as no surprise to anyone caring for children in turmoil

John Church says the recent CAMHS shows just how many young people in Ireland are suffering.

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6 hours ago

# On the box

TV Wrap: Joe Canning's Laochra Gael shows the tension between great talent and constant pressure

The Galway great was featured on TG4′s returning series last night.

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6 hours ago

# IHREC

Fears closure of Citywest to new International Protection arrivals 'clear breach' of human rights obligations

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission has called on Integration Minister Roderic O’Gorman to reverse the decision.

The Citywest closed to new arrivals earlier this week, though it will remain open for all other matters.

Over 20 International Protection applicants have been left without accommodation since the closure.

The IHREC has called on Integration Minister Roderic O'Gorman to reverse the decision.

12.4k

13 hours ago

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A look behind the news, exploring how we bring you the stories that matter to you.

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# Clondalkin

Man (40s) in serious condition following Clondalkin crash

The crash happened at around 7.20am.

17.0k

15 hours ago

# Lebanon

Govt doing all it can to accommodate refugees but numbers are unprecedented, says Martin

Tánaiste says the conflict in Ukraine is different to what is happening elsewhere in the world.

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15 hours ago

# Charged

Five US officers charged with murder over beating of black man following traffic stop

The five officers, who are also black, were fired after an internal police investigation.

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15 hours ago

# north earl street

Man (20s) suffers serious stab wounds in Dublin city centre

No arrests have yet been made.

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15 hours ago

# business time

Ireland get to work in Portugal as the marginal Six Nations favourites

Andy Farrell’s squad will spend the next week at The Campus preparing for Wales.

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Updated 16 hours ago

# Ukraine

Russian missiles kill 11 in Ukraine as Moscow says tank deliveries 'direct involvement' in war

Ukraine’s Western allies, including Germany and the US, yesterday promised to provide Kyiv with modern tanks.

Ukraine earlier said it shot down more than a dozen Russian missiles launched towards Kyiv.

Ukraine's Western allies, including Germany and the US, yesterday promised to provide Kyiv with modern tanks.

The Kremlin said today that the decision by Western countries to supply Ukraine with modern tanks meant that they were party to the conflict.

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Updated 16 hours ago

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# Clare

Man allegedly attacked his cousin with slash-hook in Ennis, court hears

Peter Molloy is charged with the assault causing harm of Eamon Quinn on 23 January.

17.0k

16 hours ago

# evening fix

Here's What Happened Today: Thursday

Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.

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16 hours ago

# Cinema

Trailer Watch: Which film will you watch this weekend?

Here are a few options for weekend watching.

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17 hours ago

# Controversy

Djokovic father filmed with fans holding Russian flags at Australian Open

The Serbian star had just booked his place in the tournament semi-final with a straight-sets thumping of Russia’s Andrey Rublev.

46.0k

Updated 18 hours ago

# Lebanon

Tánaiste promises to ensure Women Of Honour report recommendations 'are fulfilled'

The Women of Honour report is due go to the minister within the next week to ten days.

5.5k

Updated 18 hours ago

# Peace Process

No party or group should put North's peace in peril, John Major tells Oireachtas committee

The former UK prime minister was speaking as he gave evidence to a government committee today.

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18 hours ago

# West Bank

10 Palestinians killed as Israel launches deadliest West Bank raid in years

The Palestinian officials also accused the forces of using tear gas inside a hospital children’s ward.

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Updated 19 hours ago

# Mental Health

'We're letting children drop off a cliff edge at age 18': Opposition hits out at CAMHS issues

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson for mental health said it is “downright scandalous” that some young people are not receiving follow-up care such as essential blood tests.

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19 hours ago