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Yesterday
15th July 2025
Planned health warning labels on alcohol bottles to be deferred until 2029
Bill allowing cohabitants to claim widows and widowers’ pensions passes all stages in Dáil
Case of Irish tourist detained in US after outstaying visa by three days 'disgraceful'
This week
13th July 2025 - 16th July 2025
Students shouldn't be 'deprived' of J1 visas for expressing their views, Tánaiste says
Investigation launched after more than 1,000 fish found dead in Co Cavan
Trump threatens Putin with 'severe' secondary tariffs if no Ukraine ceasefire within 50 days
Trump said he was "very disappointed" with Putin as he announced plans to send "top-of-the-line weapons" to Ukraine via Nato.
He did not provide specifics on how the potential secondary tariffs would be implemented.
"I don't want to say he's an assassin, but he's a tough guy," the US president said of his Russian counterpart.
Sitdown Sunday: She turned her life story into a bestselling memoir - but was it all a lie?
Last week
6th July 2025 - 12th July 2025
The telling three-word answer that indicated how George Gibney plans to plead
A US judge ordered his extradition to Ireland to face sexual abuse charges during an 11-minute court hearing in downtown Orlando on Friday.
George Gibney tells Florida court he intends to challenge the case against him in Ireland
The 77-year-old former Olympic swimming coach appeared in a wheelchair and prison-issued clothing to confirm that he agreed to be extradited.
George Gibney agrees to be extradited to Ireland 'as soon as possible' to face 79 charges
The former Irish National swimming coach is facing 79 charges in connection with the alleged abuse of four girls.
Uncertainty remains over whether George Gibney will appear in Florida court today
The former Irish National swimming coach has agreed to be extradited to Ireland to face 79 charges in connection with the alleged abuse of four girls.
Proposed gaming machine arcade for Ballymun refused planning permission
In pictures: Scale of damage from floods in Texas as more than 160 people still unaccounted for
The death toll from the devastating flash floods stands at 109 people, with search and rescue efforts continuing.
Motorcyclist (20s) killed in single-vehicle crash on N77 in Co Laois
Reports of 'self-generated' child sexual abuse material online up 166% last year
Commission to investigate historical sexual abuse allegations in schools
Minister for Education Helen McEntee announced the move this afternoon.
McEntee said schools where incidents of abuse took place "must" fund any future redress scheme for surviviors.
A five-year deadline has been set for the commission by the Government.
The commission will seek expressions of interest from people who wish to provide information soon.
Sitdown Sunday: Virginia Giuffre's family share what happened in her final days
This month
July 2025
'If I turn off my phone, no-one would miss me': Our readers on being lonely
Russia launches over 500 drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight
Diogo Jota: Mourners to gather for Liverpool footballer's wake in Portugal
Trump to start informing countries of US tariff rates as EU yet to reach deal
Withdrawal of 'fresh evidence' meant Nikita Hand never got to address claims against her in court
The Court of Appeal confirmed today that it would refer the withdrawal of the new evidence to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Court of Appeal to refer Conor McGregor's withdrawal of 'fresh evidence' to DPP
Conor McGregor withdraws bid to bring new evidence at last minute as civil appeal gets underway
Last month
June 2025
'Slaughter masquerading as aid': MSF calls for US-backed Gaza relief scheme to be dismantled
Decision to reverse €1,000 reduction in third-level fees will 'really hurt' students
The skies turned silver over Ireland last night due to some rare clouds
Noctilucent clouds are made up of dust and ice particles extremely high up in the atmosphere, resulting in wispy white or blue streaks in the night sky.
Motorcyclist and driver hospitalised after serious collision in Co Cork
Sitdown Sunday: The disappearance of a Texas student, and the online sleuths trying to solve it
Good to go: Eurovision boss to step down after overseeing recent controversial contests
'Wash your hands': Joe Duffy revives Covid-era sign-off as he hangs up mic for final time
The veteran broadcaster signed off from RTÉ for the final time after 37 years on air.
Netanyahu thanks Trump for weighing in on his 'witch hunt' corruption trial
Trump says 'progress' being made in Gaza, raising hopes for ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
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