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A protest at Finglas garda station on Wednesday.

Sunday 5 February

Today's Top Stories

# the morning lead

Far right protesters aren't just in it for the cause - there's also money to be made

# 9 at 9

The 9 at 9: Sunday

# Trussonomics

Liz Truss: I was never given a chance to implement my tax-cutting agenda

Rescuers respond to a Russian missile attack on a residential building in the Donetsk region

# Ukraine

Ukraine says latest Russian assault on Bakhmut beaten back

# andy farrell

Keenan a beacon of calm amidst some of the chaos in Cardiff

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# France

Macron compromises on raising pension age after protests

People who began work at 20 and 21 will be able to retire at 63, halfway between the current retirement age and Macron’s proposal of 64.

791

15 minutes ago

RTE's Liveline was the most complained-about show last year

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland received 91 complaints in 2022.

2.8k

34 minutes ago

# gats

Gatland would give Porter 'kick up the backside' if he was his coach

The Ireland prop was penalised for a late tackle on Wales fullback Liam Williams.

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55 minutes ago

# Ohio

Derailed cargo train in US leaking hazardous gas

50 cars of the 140-car train came off the tracks late Friday, causing a massive fire.

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1 hour ago

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Allianz and Women's Aid are asking the people of Ireland to come together to help combat domestic abuse

It’s time to take a stand and show anyone subjected to domestic abuse that they’re not alone.

# Reparations

British family descended from slave owners to apologise and pay £100,000 in reparations

The Trevelyan family had more than 1,000 slaves there in the 19th century and owned six sugar plantations.

8.8k

1 hour ago

# pope francis

Pope Francis urges end to ethnic hatred at open-air mass in South Sudan

It was the pontiff’s first visit to the largely Christian country since it achieved independence from mainly Muslim Sudan in 2011.

1.2k

2 hours ago

SPOTLIGHT

Island Nation

Investigation reveals islanders waiting 25 years for policies to thrive and not just survive

PODCAST

Is the State ignoring island depopulation?

HOUSING CONSTRAINTS

'Serious risk’ for islanders trying to sustain populations

'FRAGMENTED & UNPREDICTABLE'

Healthcare services failing island communities

'ON ITS KNEES'

Future of island fishers on a knife edge

# it's on

'More than a dream come true' - Taylor-Serrano II set for 20 May in Dublin

The highly-anticipated rematch was confirmed after Serrano became the undisputed featherweight champion last night.

11.5k

2 hours ago

# Your Say

Poll: Do you like Beyoncé?

Queen Bey could make music history tonight and become the most-awarded artist in Grammy history.

14.0k

3 hours ago

# Ukraine

Ukraine says latest Russian assault on Bakhmut beaten back

Russia unleashed a fresh wave of bombardment across the eastern front lines yesterday morning.

5.2k

3 hours ago

DAFT.IE PROPERTY MAGAZINE

Town and country: The best of both worlds in Co Limerick for €1 million

# Trussonomics

Liz Truss: I was never given a chance to implement my tax-cutting agenda

In her first detailed comments since she was forced out of No 10, Truss said she had not anticipated the resistance she would face to her plans.

9.7k

3 hours ago

# 7 great reads

Sitdown Sunday: The spaceport at the edge of the world

Settle down in a comfy chair and sit back with some of the week’s best longreads.

5.6k

4 hours ago

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Far-right protesters, Chinese balloons and Liz Truss.

3.1k

4 hours ago

# andy farrell

Keenan a beacon of calm amidst some of the chaos in Cardiff

The Ireland fullback covered well and won some big aerial battles.

18.5k

5 hours ago

SPOTLIGHT

Voices

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

Magic of music

Music can unlock memories and evoke emotions for people with dementia

Lisa Kelly

Economics

Why news headlines about Irish GDP are still irritatingly misleading

Ciarán Casey

E-scooters

Please legislate to keep e-scooters off footpaths

Anne Marie Kearney

Sultans of Ping

It was a crazy sight to behold – every gig was exciting

Paul McDermott

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# Pakistan

Pakistan’s former military ruler Pervez Musharraf dies aged 79

The general became president through the last of a string of military coups in Pakistan.

3.7k

5 hours ago

# balloongate

China threatens ‘further actions’ after US shoots down suspected spying balloon

President Joe Biden ordered the craft shot down yesterday off the coast of South Carolina.

21.5k

5 hours ago

THE MORNING LEAD

Far right protesters aren't just in it for the cause - there's also money to be made

A report by

Eimer McAuley

One agitator asks his followers for support to cover travel and other expenses related to the protests.

Anti-immigration activists monetise their YouTube accounts and ask for donations, reports Eimer McAuley.

Experts say the tactics are imported from abroad but the levels of profit are small at present.

37.3k

13 hours ago

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4th February 2023

# Up and Running

Farrell gets the chaos he craves in Cardiff as Ireland pass first test of a huge year

The visitors played some superb rugby despite the absence of key players.

32.5k

Updated

14 hours ago

# nothing forever

Quiz: How much do you know about Seinfeld?

Are you a master of your domain?

16.9k

15 hours ago

# spying claims

US downs Chinese balloon over ocean and moves to recover debris

President Joe Biden had told reporters earlier that “we’re going to take care of it”.

53.1k

Updated

16 hours ago

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5 great things to do in Dublin to make the most of the February Bank Holiday

Not sure what to do this weekend? We’ve teamed up with Absolut Vodka to bring you some bank holiday ideas.

# News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

Here’s your roundup of what made the headlines today.

9.2k

16 hours ago

# Collapse

Klopp laments 'horrible' start against Wolves as Liverpool's season hits new low

His Liverpool side slumped to a 3-0 loss away from home today.

20.3k

17 hours ago

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# Simon Harris

Harris says decision-making process for those seeking asylum will be accelerated

People seeking asylum will have decisions on their application made more quickly, the justice minister said.

16.0k

Updated

17 hours ago

# alpine resort

Five dead after avalanches in Austria and Switzerland

One victim was a 17-year-old New Zealander who was skiing when the avalanche struck.

20.8k

17 hours ago

# Breeding

Gardaí seize six dogs in Sligo in joint operation with ISPCA

A German Shepard Malamute, four American Staffordshire Terriers and one mixed-breed dog are now in the care of the ISPCA.

17.8k

18 hours ago

# Dublin Airport

Ryanair calls for government intervention as flights diverted from Dublin due to drones

Flights were also diverted yesterday for a short time due to a drone sighting.

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Updated

19 hours ago

# war effort

Western allies pledge precision rockets and missile systems to help Ukrainian war effort

Kyiv is also asking for fighter jets.

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Updated

19 hours ago

# Job Done

Farrell's Ireland get Six Nations tilt rolling with bonus-point win in Cardiff

The visitors played some stunning rugby in the first half but had a wobble after the break.

37.8k

20 hours ago

# freezing cold

Temperatures to drop as low as -51 degrees Celsius as US and Canada experience 'Arctic blast'

Frostbite to exposed skin can occur within five minutes in such conditions.

35.9k

22 hours ago

# Derailed

Residents evacuated as train derailment causes large fire in Ohio

The train was carrying a variety of freight from Madison, Illinois, to Conway, Pennsylvania, rail operator Norfolk Southern said.

9.8k

22 hours ago

# Perth

Shark kills teenage girl in Western Australia

The girl was pulled from the water but pronounced dead at the scene after efforts to revive her failed.

37.2k

23 hours ago

# sport ireland campus

Planning permission granted for Ireland's first indoor velodrome

The facility will include 12 badminton courts and the new headquarters for Cycling Ireland and Badminton Ireland.

48.0k

Sat 12:20 PM

# Refugees

Minister asks sports bodies to help provide refugee accommodation during 'time of extreme need'

Sports Minister Catherine Martin has written to over 70 sporting bodies and organisations to seek assistance.

31.8k

Sat 11:01 AM

# partnership

A very Irish love story behind Hull's Premier League ambitions

Music, GAA and childhood sweetheart form bedrock of Sean McLoughlin’s rise under guidance of Liam Rosenior.

19.1k

Sat 10:00 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Are you going away this Bank Holiday weekend?

Let us know.

27.0k

Sat 9:31 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Defence Forces issues, cocaine seizure and Ireand’s Eurovision entry.

6.5k

Sat 8:56 AM

# Explainer

Explainer: What is the difference between ‘economic migrants’, ‘refugees’ and 'asylum-seekers'?

False claims about asylum seekers often use terms in confusing and contradictory ways

15.5k

Sat 8:30 AM

# memphis

Sixth officer fired after beating death of Tyre Nichols

Five Memphis officers have already been fired and charged with second-degree murder in Mr Nichols’ death.

11.7k

Sat 8:27 AM

# operation tara

Organised crime gardaí seize €700k of cocaine in Dublin

A man in his 30s was also arrested.

18.9k

Sat 7:57 AM

# impasse

Nobody really to blame for Taylor's Croke Park night falling through

Sometimes, things don’t work out. It’s just a pity that we had gotten our hopes up.

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Sat 7:30 AM