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Sunday 14 August 2022
Do you know your Marc Jacobs from your Mugler?
The Man Utd goalkeeper requested a post-match interview with Sky Sports.
Brendan McNamara says we cannot turn a blind eye while minorities are persecuted for their faith.
Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.
The Red Devils plumbed new defensive depths to find themselves four down at half-time.
24-year-old Hadi Matar rushed the stage where Rushdie was about to deliver a lecture and stabbed him in the neck and abdomen.
Larisa Serban died at the house she rented at Rathmore, near Athboy, at around 5 am on Friday.
They defeated South Africa 35-23 at Ellis Park.
The RMT union boss has been a voice for workers’ rights and increased wages amid a cost-of-living crisis.
Appearing at a panel event at the Edinburgh Fringe on Saturday, Ms Sturgeon tackled a number of issues.
Big, heavy ships cannot pass if the level falls below 40cm (15.7 inches).
Donning blue-and-white striped jerseys and carrying signs, people chanted ‘Justice for Noah’ and ‘tell the truth’ at Belfast City Hall.
The Russian defence ministry claimed Saturday its forces had taken control of Pisky, a village on the outskirts of the city of Donetsk.
The Harry Potter author shared screenshots of the potential threat to Twitter.
The incident occurred this morning at Church Street, Athlone.
Stephen Corbally is accused of stealing four cars advertised for sale online on three dates this year and on May 31, 2020.
He will appear before Trim District Court at 4.30pm today in connection with the death of a 27-year-old woman.
Met Éireann has said today will be hot and sunny with highest temperatures of 26 to 31 degrees.
The van was crammed with some 20 people, including children, when it overturned as the driver sought to escape a police control.
Budget Day is just over six weeks away, but with inflation rising, it can’t come quick enough for many.
A 40-year-old man has been arrested and remains in police custody.
Social media users suggest that climate change has been exaggerated in recent weather reports.
The water temperature at the key tourist attraction has reached levels approaching the average in the Caribbean Sea.
About 40 women — chanting “bread, work and freedom” — marched in front of the education ministry building in Kabul.
There have been calls for a comprehensive compulsory water safety module to be introduced in schools.
The fire has two firefighters dead and 14 people missing.
The Irish women’s pair missed out on a medal in their final.
Heavy winds are believed to have brought the stage down in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Is it morally wrong to award the World Cup to Qatar? John McManus, author of a new book titled Inside Qatar, talks to The42 about the most controversial World Cup ever.
Iarnród Éireann has apologised for any inconvenience caused and has advised customers to check times before travel.
Three of the top four cars are SUVs.
Irish diplomats are involved in the month-long talks on the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Financial supports may available to those who contract the virus.
The shooter is believed to have been killed by a local resident.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland said health effects are not expected from using the plates.
The actor was hospitalised after the crash in Los Angeles last week.
Rushdie has spent several years under heavily armed guard following death threats from Iran.
WITH THE HOT WEATHER here for another couple of days, at least, there have been calls for water safety training to be made compulsory in our schools.
Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway says it is time to introduce a compulsory water safety module into our education curriculum as young people need to have knowledge on swimming safely.
He says students should be taught about the risks associated with open water, the dangers of currents, rip currents, undertows, high tides and rip tides.
As Ireland is an island nation and many people live near the sea, there needs to be a greater understanding of the tide cycle and respect among young people for the water in general, he said.
So, what do you think?
Should a comprehensive water safety training programme be a compulsory part of the curriculum in schools?
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Brendan McNamara says we cannot turn a blind eye while minorities are persecuted for their faith.
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Warm with partial sunshine
Max: 26 °C
Min: 15 °C
Clouds and sun, a t-storm; not as warm
Max: 20 °C
Min: 13 °C
Mostly cloudy with showers
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Min: 10 °C
