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Today’s News

'Challenging winter ahead' for health service, says IMO president
# Coronavirus
# Coronavirus

'Challenging winter ahead' for health service, says IMO president

15 minutes ago 1,356 Views 1 Comment

Rising cases of Covid-19 and other respiratory viruses pose difficulties for an “exhaused” health system.

Poll: Do you support carbon tax increases?
# Your Say
# Your Say

Poll: Do you support carbon tax increases?

31 minutes ago 5,679 Views 19 Comments

The finance minister has reaffirmed that an increase will take place next year.

Bríd Smith: At least Nero fiddled while Rome burned - some in government here just hide
# Ipcc Climate Report
# Ipcc Climate Report

Bríd Smith: At least Nero fiddled while Rome burned - some in government here just hide

1 hour ago 6,648 Views 25 Comments

The People Before Profit TD says the fact it took the country’s leading politicians 24 hours to react to the IPCC report is telling.

Spotlight

The climate crisis: Where we stand

A major new climate report has pointed to ‘unprecedented’ changes – but says it’s not too late for us to make a difference.
Instagram to release new tools to help protect users from abuse on the platform
# Social Media
# Social Media

Instagram to release new tools to help protect users from abuse on the platform

1 hour ago 2,533 Views 2 Comments

The tool will allow users to hide comments and direct message requests from those who only recently started following them.

Andrew’s legal team ‘stonewalling’ lawyers of his accuser
# Court
# Court

Andrew’s legal team ‘stonewalling’ lawyers of his accuser

1 hour ago 12,441 Views 9 Comments

Lawyer David Boies said his client Virginia Giuffre ultimately wanted “vindication” from her civil suit for damages against Andrew.

Appeal against decision not to extradite Julian Assange reaches UK High Court
# Wikileaks
# Wikileaks

Appeal against decision not to extradite Julian Assange reaches UK High Court

1 hour ago 3,908 Views 3 Comments

Assange has been held in Belmarsh Prison since 2019.

Canadian jailed for 11 years in China for spying
# Michael Spavor
# Michael Spavor

Canadian jailed for 11 years in China for spying

2 hours ago 10,645 Views 1 Comment

Ottawa says the charges are politically orchestrated after Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Canada on a US extradition warrant.

Clear spells to give Irish stargazers a glimpse of Perseids as annual meteor shower peaks
# Shooting Stars
# Shooting Stars

Clear spells to give Irish stargazers a glimpse of Perseids as annual meteor shower peaks

2 hours ago 11,298 Views 2 Comments

There will be 20 times more shooting stars than on a normal night.

Debunked: No, the media has not been told when future Covid-19 variants will be 'released'
# Debunked
# Debunked

Debunked: No, the media has not been told when future Covid-19 variants will be 'released'

3 hours ago 11,084 Views 0 Comments

The list of Covid variant ‘launch dates’ contained in the Instagram post is also inaccurate.

'Even if Kellie hadn't won gold, we would have done this. It's because of who she is'
# Gold In Portland Row
# Gold In Portland Row

'Even if Kellie hadn't won gold, we would have done this. It's because of who she is'

8 hours ago 11,542 Views 2 Comments

Portland Row and the whole north inner city flocked the streets to welcome their Olympic champion, Kellie Harrington, back home.

Department to look at 'extent and nature' of conversion therapy in Ireland before moving to ban
# Conversion Therapy
# Conversion Therapy

Department to look at 'extent and nature' of conversion therapy in Ireland before moving to ban

9 hours ago 20,887 Views 29 Comments
  • It is expected that this research will not be completed for several months.
  • Work on drafting legislation is due to commence in 2022, reports Cónal Thomas.
  • The Psychological Society of Ireland this week reiterated its position that conversion therapy "has no place in any modern society".

Yesterday’s News

25-year-old man dies after stabbing in Dublin
# Tallaght
# Tallaght

25-year-old man dies after stabbing in Dublin

Updated 10 hours ago 78,708 Views 40 Comments

The incident happened at Mac Uilliam Road in Tallaght at around 7.15pm.

Facebook shuts down disinformation operation seeking to spread Covid-19 hoaxes
# Disinformation Laundromat
# Disinformation Laundromat

Facebook shuts down disinformation operation seeking to spread Covid-19 hoaxes

10 hours ago 12,571 Views 22 Comments

The operation targeted primarily India and Latin America.

Man due to appear in court over Limerick city shooting
# Moyross
# Moyross

Man due to appear in court over Limerick city shooting

11 hours ago 10,713 Views 0 Comments

The shooting incident took place on 11 June in Moyross.

Germany to end free Covid-19 tests in bid to incentivise more people to get vaccinated
# Germany
# Germany

Germany to end free Covid-19 tests in bid to incentivise more people to get vaccinated

11 hours ago 18,839 Views 28 Comments

Covid-19 tests or proof of vaccination or recovery will be required to access a range of facilities.

Paris Saint-Germain confirm signing of Lionel Messi
# Free Agent
From The42
# Free Agent

Paris Saint-Germain confirm signing of Lionel Messi

Updated 11 hours ago 71,429 Views 75 Comments

The Argentine superstar has signed a two-year deal.

Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
# News Fix
# News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday

12 hours ago 9,671 Views 0 Comments

Here’s a rundown of today’s news headlines.

Hundreds of Greek firefighters battle to protect town from ferocious blaze
# Greek Fires
# Greek Fires

Hundreds of Greek firefighters battle to protect town from ferocious blaze

12 hours ago 10,014 Views 3 Comments

Almost 900 firefighters, backed up by international reinforcements, are battling the blaze.

In pictures: Kellie Harrington's triumphant homecoming
# Golden Day
From The42
# Golden Day

In pictures: Kellie Harrington's triumphant homecoming

12 hours ago 24,310 Views 3 Comments

Soak in the scenes of a glorious day in Dublin.

Explainer: Here's what you need to know about the Ebola-like Marburg virus
# Disease
# Disease

Explainer: Here's what you need to know about the Ebola-like Marburg virus

13 hours ago 30,318 Views 11 Comments

Guinea has recorded its first known case of the disease.

Irish officers play critical role in Spanish capture of €400m worth of drugs
# Organised Crime
# Organised Crime

Irish officers play critical role in Spanish capture of €400m worth of drugs

14 hours ago 35,618 Views 24 Comments

The drugs were found onboard the Natalia off the coast of Fuerteventura, Spain.

John Gibbons: We cannot fall prey to lobbyists as they set about picking the IPCC report apart
# Climate Emergency
# Climate Emergency

John Gibbons: We cannot fall prey to lobbyists as they set about picking the IPCC report apart

Updated 14 hours ago 20,674 Views 96 Comments

John Gibbons says we no longer have the luxury of hitting the ‘snooze’ button after yesterday’s climate report.

Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo to resign in wake of sexual harassment accusations
# Me Too
# Me Too

Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo to resign in wake of sexual harassment accusations

Updated 14 hours ago 38,247 Views 49 Comments

Cuomo told a live broadcast that his resignation would take effect in 14 days.

Gardaí receiving 'daily reports' of accommodation scams in which renters lose hundreds of Euro
# Fraud
# Fraud

Gardaí receiving 'daily reports' of accommodation scams in which renters lose hundreds of Euro

15 hours ago 22,695 Views 11 Comments

Gardaí are advising students to be cautious of scams ahead of the new academic year.

Taoiseach hails 'hugely important' IPCC climate report following criticism of his 'silence' yesterday
# Co2 Levels
# Co2 Levels

Taoiseach hails 'hugely important' IPCC climate report following criticism of his 'silence' yesterday

Updated 15 hours ago 16,723 Views 67 Comments

A UN report on climate change has found “deep reductions” in emissions are crucial to limit global warming.

Cheers on the streets of north Dublin city as Olympic star Kellie Harrington arrives home
# Kellie's Coming Home
# Kellie's Coming Home

Cheers on the streets of north Dublin city as Olympic star Kellie Harrington arrives home

Updated 15 hours ago 91,217 Views 63 Comments
  • Olympic champion received hero's welcome in Dublin this evening.
  • Dublin City Council approves lighting up Five Lamps landmark to acknowledge Harrington’s achievement.
  • "I'm delighted to be bringing the gold back to the north inner city," Harrington said today.
Coronavirus: 1,508 new cases confirmed in Ireland
# Latest Figures
# Latest Figures

Coronavirus: 1,508 new cases confirmed in Ireland

15 hours ago 54,050 Views 119 Comments

The latest figures were announced by the Department of Health today.

Kellie Harrington just wants a cup of tea and a scone
# Home Sweet Home
From The42
# Home Sweet Home

Kellie Harrington just wants a cup of tea and a scone

16 hours ago 28,536 Views 4 Comments

‘Everyone is saying, ‘Ah, you’ve a great community. Your community is fantastic.’ Sure I’m saying that forever, like!’

Debunked: No, the World Economic Forum did not suggest reducing the age of consent to 13
# Debunked
# Debunked

Debunked: No, the World Economic Forum did not suggest reducing the age of consent to 13

16 hours ago 11,161 Views 0 Comments

Some social media users suggested that the satirical post was legitimate.

Two men charged with the alleged rape of a man in Dublin city centre
# Dublin District Court
# Dublin District Court

Two men charged with the alleged rape of a man in Dublin city centre

17 hours ago 47,441 Views 0 Comments

The men were arrested by gardaí in the early hours of Monday morning.

Over 700 pharmacies will be administering Pfizer vaccines from this week
# Vaccines
# Vaccines

Over 700 pharmacies will be administering Pfizer vaccines from this week

17 hours ago 24,547 Views 32 Comments

Some 320 pharmacies have already been administering Pfizer vaccines.

'One of our greatest Gaels' - tributes paid after death of Armagh All-Star and Ulster-winning captain
# RIP
From The42
# RIP

'One of our greatest Gaels' - tributes paid after death of Armagh All-Star and Ulster-winning captain

Updated 18 hours ago 23,695 Views 4 Comments

Colm McKinstry was on the 1977 All-Ireland final team, a 1980 All-Star and Armagh captain in 1982.

Body of British hiker found in Pyrenees following search
# Pyrenees
# Pyrenees

Body of British hiker found in Pyrenees following search

18 hours ago 42,535 Views 10 Comments

Esther Dingley, 37, had been walking solo in the mountains near the Spanish and French border and was last seen on 22 November.

Teacher goes on trial in Germany in alleged cannibalism case
# Germany
# Germany

Teacher goes on trial in Germany in alleged cannibalism case

18 hours ago 28,709 Views 0 Comments

The 41-year-old is accused of meeting a 43-year-old mechanic on an online dating site a few hours before the killing in Berlin.

Paschal Donohoe says he 'absolutely accepts' Leo Varadkar's explanations about 'Merrion Gate'
# Taxation Report
# Taxation Report

Paschal Donohoe says he 'absolutely accepts' Leo Varadkar's explanations about 'Merrion Gate'

19 hours ago 22,519 Views 66 Comments

Donohoe also said today that he was invited to the event but was out of the country when it took place.

UN warns of possible war crimes as Taliban hold tightens around north of Afghanistan
# Offensive
# Offensive

UN warns of possible war crimes as Taliban hold tightens around north of Afghanistan

Updated 19 hours ago 15,701 Views 43 Comments

The UN says at least 241,000 people have been displaced since May.

Waterford businesses threatened with legal action by anti-mask group using fraudulent letters
# Misinformation
# Misinformation

Waterford businesses threatened with legal action by anti-mask group using fraudulent letters

19 hours ago 29,519 Views 27 Comments

A solicitor whose name appears on the letters has clarified that he is not involved with the group.

Two women appear in court charged in connection with alleged stabbing in Limerick
# Limerick
# Limerick

Two women appear in court charged in connection with alleged stabbing in Limerick

19 hours ago 9,997 Views 0 Comments

The injured man is in a serious but stable condition in hospital.

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