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2025
7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: The spying scandal with an Irish twist that's gripping Silicon Valley
15 Jun 2025
15.0k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Overcrowding sees prisoners with serious convictions released, Israel and Iran launch fresh strikes and mass anti-Trump protests in the US.
15 Jun 2025
4.4k
children's health ireland
Redacted version of CHI report could be published this week, Health Minister says
Updated 14 Jun 2025
11.4k
missile strikes
Israel warns 'Tehran will burn' if Iran continues strikes after intense exchange of fire overnight
The Israeli military said its air forces targeted Iran's air defences with a wave of strikes in Tehran overnight.
Iran hit back with a barrage of missiles that lit up the night sky over Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, killing three people and wounding dozens.
78 people were killed and 320 wounded in the first wave of strikes by Israel, Iran's ambassador to the UN said.
14 Jun 2025
19.1k
Global March to Gaza
Paul Murphy calls on Harris to 'put pressure' on Egyptian authorities after release from detention
14 Jun 2025
14.1k
Thunder and Lightning
Status Yellow rain and thunderstorm warnings in place for 10 counties
14 Jun 2025
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The Daily Poll
What is your favourite Beach Boys song?
14 Jun 2025
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do you remember the first time?
Pulp have topped the UK album chart for the first time in 27 years
14 Jun 2025
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Shankill
Four charged over aggravated burglary in which couple (60s) were threatened with gun
14 Jun 2025
16.1k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Israel and Iran exchange fire overnight, US cities prepare for ‘No Kings’ protests and a week of riots in Northern Ireland.
14 Jun 2025
4.3k
Listowel
Cocaine and cannabis worth €170k seized after gardaí intercept car in Co Kerry
14 Jun 2025
12.1k
Protests
Trump to preside over military parade as US cities prepare for 'No Kings' demonstrations
14 Jun 2025
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US Senator forced out of news conference after asking Trump official about targeting immigrants
12 Jun 2025
US anti-deportation protests continue and spread beyond 'test case' Los Angeles
12 Jun 2025
Trump says he won't allow 'mob rule' as protests break out across US
11 Jun 2025
Dublin
Search at house in Clondalkin after man detained on suspicion of Annie McCarrick murder
The 26-year-old American disappeared from her home in Sandymount, Dublin in 1993.
Updated 12 Jun 2025
75.3k
Ballymena Riots
PSNI condemn 'shameful arson attack' on leisure centre in Larne after third night of violence
Nine officers were injured and six people were arrested last night.
A DUP minister is to be referred to the standards commissioner after he posted on social media that the leisure centre was being used as emergency shelter.
Three teenagers have been charged and are due to appear in court.
12 Jun 2025
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O'Neill says DUP minister should resign for 'reckless' post about Larne Leisure Centre
12 Jun 2025
PSNI seeks reinforcements from Britain as Starmer condemns ‘mindless’ Ballymena violence
11 Jun 2025
I went to talk to people in Ballymena, and was told to make myself 'scarce' or there'd be trouble
11 Jun 2025
PSNI use water cannon on protesters on second night of unrest in Ballymena
10 Jun 2025
‘Racist thuggery’: How a peaceful vigil in Ballymena turned into anti-immigration violence
10 Jun 2025
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Minister concedes EV target will be missed, Netanyahu’s government survives dissolution vote and third night of violence in Ballymena.
Updated 12 Jun 2025
4.0k
Air Travel
Ryanair introduces €500 fine for 'disruptive' passengers who have to be removed from plane
12 Jun 2025
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Blanchardstown
Woman (30s) charged in connection with St Stephen's Day hit-and-run that killed couple
12 Jun 2025
29.6k
Antrim
PSNI seeks reinforcements from Britain as Starmer condemns ‘mindless’ Ballymena violence
Multiple cars and properties were set on fire while rioters hurled petrol bombs, fireworks and masonry at police officers.
Updated 11 Jun 2025
25.7k
Up In The Air
Drones in Dublin 'delivering burgers and lattes for profit', as Dáil hears of 'dystopian future'
11 Jun 2025
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Dublin
Man and woman arrested over St Stephen's Day hit-and-run that killed couple in Blanchardstown
11 Jun 2025
19.1k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Second night of unrest in Ballymena, nighttime curfew imposed amid Los Angeles protests and Minister dismisses data centres comments.
Updated 11 Jun 2025
4.2k
Climate Change
Last month was the second warmest May on record
11 Jun 2025
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Ballymena Rioting
PSNI use water cannon on protesters on second night of unrest in Ballymena
Police say that attacks on four properties yesterday are being investigated as racially-motivated hate attacks.
'Racially motivated' occurred in the town yesterday, following an alleged sexual assault on Saturday.
A 29-year-old man has been charged this evening in connection with the investigation into the unrest.
Riot police are currently on scene as unrest has broken out for a second night.
Updated 10 Jun 2025
49.3k
Graz
Eleven dead, including suspected gunman, after shooting at school in Austria
Police said the gunman was a 21-year-old Austrian man who had two weapons, which he appeared to have owned legally.
Updated 10 Jun 2025
42.2k
Child Protection
'Significant increase' in allegations of abuse against Catholic Church members, report says
10 Jun 2025
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Commission of Inquiry
Israel committing war crimes by attacking Gaza schools and religious sites, UN experts say
10 Jun 2025
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RELATED
Four killed by Israeli fire near aid point, Palestinians say
8 Jun 2025
Israeli forces kill at least 36 Palestinians, says Gaza civil defence agency
7 Jun 2025
Gaza's health system 'collapsing' as Israel plans to block access to two major hospitals
5 Jun 2025
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 IFAC criticises Government spending plans, Trump orders more troops to LA and new rental regulations going to Cabinet.
Updated 10 Jun 2025
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California
Trump orders 700 US Marines and more National Guard troops to Los Angeles as unrest continues
10 Jun 2025
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Trump deploys 500 US Marines to Los Angeles as clashes continue with state officials
9 Jun 2025
What's happening in LA, where Trump has deployed the National Guard?
9 Jun 2025
rent pressure zones
Plans to tie rents for new build apartments to inflation rate being brought to Cabinet
Under the proposal, the 2% rent cap will not apply to apartments built after a certain date.
It is understood that landlords will be allowed to reset rent between tenancies.
Sinn Féin's Eoin Ó Broin described the plan as "utter madness" and said it will introduce a four-tier rental market.
Updated 8 Jun 2025
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freedom flotilla
Israel's defence minister orders military to prevent activist aid ship from reaching Gaza
8 Jun 2025
19.3k
UN Ocean Conference
Taoiseach among world leaders attending United Nations ocean summit in Nice
8 Jun 2025
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7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: A Route 66 town, a missing man and a detective who thinks he's cracked the case
8 Jun 2025
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Land review shows shift towards dairy farming, Trump deploys National Guard to LA and the OPW’s vacant properties.
8 Jun 2025
5.3k
big beautiful bust-up
Elon Musk will face 'serious consequences' if he funds Democratic rivals, Trump warns
8 Jun 2025
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Trump says Musk has 'lost his mind' as he considers ditching his Tesla amid public bust-up
6 Jun 2025
That escalated quickly: How the Trump-Musk bromance went up in flames in a matter of days
6 Jun 2025
Over $100b wiped off Tesla's value after spectacular war of words between Trump and Musk
6 Jun 2025
'Ingratitude'; 'Very disappointed': Trump and Musk exchange insults in public falling-out
5 Jun 2025
'I can't take it anymore': Elon Musk slams Trump-backed US public spending plan
3 Jun 2025
Elon Musk leaves role at the White House after criticising Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
29 May 2025
War in Ukraine
At least five killed as Russia launches major attack on Ukraine
Updated 7 Jun 2025
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At least four dead and 20 wounded in overnight Russian drone strikes on Kyiv
6 Jun 2025
Trump-Putin phone call will not lead to 'immediate peace in Ukraine', US President says
4 Jun 2025
Ukraine attacks bridge connecting Crimea to Russia with over a thousand kilos of explosives
3 Jun 2025
Ukraine says it destroyed more than 40 military planes in drone attack in Russia
1 Jun 2025
Kenmare
Michael Gaine remembered as 'proud Kerry man' who 'loved life' at funeral
Updated 7 Jun 2025
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magheralin
Five hospitalised after 'chemical incident' at factory in Co Down
7 Jun 2025
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Education
Threat of industrial action in secondary schools as ASTI rejects Leaving Cert reform package
7 Jun 2025
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Inquiry into epilepsy drug yet to begin, Housing Minister pulls plug on nearly 500 social homes and Nama’s redundancy payouts.
7 Jun 2025
4.7k
sodium valproate
Campaigners seek to meet Minister as inquiry into drug that causes birth defects yet to begin
It has been almost a year since a chairperson was appointed to lead the inquiry into the historical licensing and use of the drug.
The Department of Health said that data regulations must be put in place before the probe can commence.
A woman whose three sons have been affected by exposure to the drug said that waiting for the inquiry has been "pure mental torture".
7 Jun 2025
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Chairperson appointed to probe into drug that causes birth defects after almost a year's delay
26 Jun 2024
Six months on, chairperson yet to be appointed to inquiry into drug that causes birth defects
28 Jan 2024
Non-statutory inquiry into prescribing of drug that causes birth defects approved by Cabinet
11 Jul 2023
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