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All 41 workers trapped in collapsed tunnel in India for 17 days have been rescued
They got trapped on 12 November and all 41 have been freed, according to an Indian minister.
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Why has a diplomatic row erupted between Britain and Greece over the Parthenon Marbles?
Rishi Sunak unexpectedly cancelled a meeting with his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis after he called for the sculptures to be returned to Greece.
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More hostages to be released as extended truce between Israel and Hamas enters fifth day
The news of the extension came as 11 more hostages were freed from Gaza overnight, along with the release of 33 Palestinian prisoners.
50 Israeli hostages have been released under the truce, in exchange for 150 Palestinian prisoners, with another 19 hostages freed under separate agreements.
While Israel views the truce as temporary, it is facing increasing pressure for a more lasting ceasefire and the ramp-up of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit the Middle East this week, where he will stress the need to secure the release of all hostages.
Hamas releases 17 more hostages as 39 Palestinian prisoners freed
'Broken but in one piece': Father of freed hostage Emily Hand is reunited with his daughter
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How have last week's riots in Dublin affected you? We want to hear your stories
We want to hear your reaction to the disturbing scenes on the streets of the capital last week, and how you have been affected.
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Israel and Hamas agree two-day extension to Gaza truce as 11 more Israeli hostages freed
The pause that began Friday has seen dozens of hostages freed, including Irish-Israeli nine-year-old Emily Hand.
Israel had faced enormous pressure from the families of hostages, as well as allies, to extend the truce to secure more releases.
13 hostages were freed under the terms of the truce yesterday, with 11 more freed today.
Including the 11 hostages set to return home today, a total of 50 civilian hostages have been freed by Hamas during the initial truce.
Hamas releases 17 more hostages as 39 Palestinian prisoners freed
'Broken but in one piece': Father of freed hostage Emily Hand is reunited with his daughter
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Elon Musk visits Israel amid growing accusations of antisemitism on his social media platform X
Musk today met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he toured a kibbutz that was attacked by Hamas on 7 October.
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Irish ambassador 'surprised' at Israel's criticism over Taoiseach's Emily Hand statement
Ireland’s Ambassador to Israel Sonya McGuinness was summoned by Foreign Minister Eli Cohen after he condemned Leo Varadkar’s use of the word “lost” in relation to Emily.
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Mon 1:17 PM
Pope Francis receiving antibiotics intravenously for lung problem, Vatican says
Francis will scale back his appointments, but does not have pneumonia or fever, officials said.
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New Zealand to scrap world-leading anti-smoking laws, new Prime Minister announces
The anti-smoking legislation was designed to almost immediately reduce the number of people using tobacco products.
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Mon 11:14 AM
Paul Lynch: From film critic to Booker Prize-winning writer
His fifth novel, Prophet Song, about a tyrannical government won the 2023 prize last night.
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Two teenagers to go on trial in UK today accused of murder of Brianna Ghey
A girl and a boy, both 16, deny Brianna’s murder in February this year.
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Mon 7:07 AM
'I think it's not going to be an easy COP' - world prepares for UN summit
A report by
Lauren Boland and Jane Moore
Here’s everything you need to know about the COP28 conference starting in Dubai this week.
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Hamas releases 17 more hostages as 39 Palestinian prisoners freed
Today is day three of the planned 4-day ceasefire, which may be extended.
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Former England manager Terry Venables dies, aged 80
“We are totally devastated by the loss of a wonderful husband and father who passed away peacefully yesterday after a long illness,” read a family statement.
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US Navy investigating flight data of military plane that overshot runway in Hawaii
The flight data was recovered yesterday during clean up operations.
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'Broken but in one piece': Father of freed hostage Emily Hand is reunited with his daughter
President Michael D Higgins said he hopes Emily can now “enjoy a happy and fulfilling life”.
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Emily Hand - the 9-year-old Irish-Israeli girl held hostage by Hamas - has been released
The 9-year-old Irish-Israeli girl was originally believed to have died in the 7 October attacks.
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Sat 9:32 PM
13 Israeli hostages to be freed 'tonight' for 39 Palestinians, mediator says
The statement comes after Hamas said it would delay the release of hostages.
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Six teenagers to go on trial in Paris for their role in the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty
The 47-year-old history and geography teacher was stabbed and then beheaded in 2020.
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Sat 5:33 PM
Ex-police officer convicted of killing George Floyd stabbed in prison
Derek Chauvin’s appeal against the murder conviction was rejected last week.
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Two more women accuse Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of sexual abuse
The filings detail acts of sexual assault, beatings and forced drugging allegedly committed in the early 1990s.
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New delay in rescue of 41 workers from collapsed tunnel in India
The rescue operation in Uttarakhand state has stretched into a 13th day.
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Fri 9:13 PM
Hamas frees first group of hostages as Gaza truce takes hold
Qatar confirmed Hamas released a total of 24 hostages and that Israel had freed 39 women and children from its prisons.
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Fri 8:49 PM
Oscar Pistorius to be released from jail after almost 10 years for murder of Reeva Steenkamp
The 37-year-old runner was convicted of murdering his girlfriend at his home in South Africa.
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The 9 at 9 Aftermath of Dublin Riots, Man who intervened in Parnell Square attack, ceasefire underway in Gaza
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'It was pure instinct': Brazilian Deliveroo driver tells of moment he stopped Parnell Street attacker
The 43-year-old dad of two saw the incident unfolding, got off his bike, and used his helmet to stop the attack.
Caio Benicio talks to The Journal reporter Eimer McAuley about the horrific incident.
The 43-year-old Brazilian says he is praying for the young girl who is in a serious condition in hospital.
"It looks like they hate immigrants. Well I am an immigrant, and I did what I could to try and save that little girl," he said when asked about tonight's riots.
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‘Dutch Donald Trump’: Firebrand Geert Wilders lands massive election victory in the Netherlands
Wilders is in pole position to form the next governing coalition, and possibly become the Netherlands’ next prime minister.
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Thu 4:50 PM
Israel-Hamas ceasefire to begin tomorrow morning, Qatar says
It is not clear if Irish-Israeli nine-year-old Emily Hand will be among the hostages released tomorrow.
It is not clear if Irish-Israeli nine-year-old Emily Hand will be among the hostages released tomorrow
Families of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and of Palestinians detained by Israel were forced to wait an extra day
The truce had been put back over "the names of the Israeli hostages and the modalities of their release", according to a Palestinian official
Varadkar: 'I’m not sure if the Israeli government listens to anyone anymore'
From the West Bank: 'Settler violence and military restrictions strangle Palestinian life'
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WHO makes official request to China for information on rise in illnesses and pneumonia clusters
Both Sars and Covid-19 were first reported as unusual types of pneumonia.
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Thu 3:57 PM
Police raid homes of 20 alleged supporters of far-right Reich Citizens
About 280 officers raided properties in eight german states.
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Thu 12:48 PM
Far-right Wilders attempts to woo rivals after 'monster' Dutch vote win
Geert Wilders is looking to form a coalition government after a shock win.
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Thu 9:00 AM
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Gas and oil industry faces ‘moment of truth’ ahead of COP28, report states
The report says the industry’s emissions need to drop by 60% by 2030 to keep global warning to an increase of 1.5 degrees “within reach”.
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Thu 7:22 AM
Israel-Hamas ceasefire expected tomorrow, but release of 50 hostages won't begin before Friday
Hamas will free 50 of its roughly 240 hostages under the ceasefire agreement.
It is believed Irish-Israeli, 9-year-old Emily Hand is among the hostages in Gaza.
Hamas welcomed the "humanitarian truce" and said it would see 150 Palestinians released from Israeli jails.
The Israel national security adviser tonight said that there will be no hostage releases before Friday.
From the West Bank: 'Settler violence and military restrictions strangle Palestinian life'
Negotiations for truce agreement 'at final stage' as Israel PM says deal is 'right decision'
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Exit poll in Dutch election shows Geert Wilders’ far-right party looks set to win most seats
If confirmed in the final results, Wilders’ victory marks a sharp lurch to the right.
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Nov 22nd 2023, 8:33 PM
Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose accused of sexual assault, according to court filing
The civil case was submitted today and calls for Rose, whose real name is William Bruce Rose, to face a jury trial.
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Nov 22nd 2023, 7:50 PM
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The 9 at 9 Ceasefire in Gaza, Inhumane conditions in Direct Provision, OpenAI’s CEO returns, Tax cuts in the UK
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Nov 22nd 2023, 8:50 AM
Jeremy Hunt to announce UK tax cuts aimed at reviving stagnant economy
Hunt’s statement is expected to contain 110 different growth measures as he also seeks to revive the Tories’ election chances.
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Nov 22nd 2023, 8:30 AM
North Korea claims successful launch of spy satellite after previous failures
The US condemned the launch as a “brazen violation” of UN sanctions while South Korea has partially suspended a military deal with Pyongyang.
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Nov 22nd 2023, 7:37 AM
Founder of Binance crypto exchange admits failing to prevent money laundering
Changpeng Zhao pleaded guilty to one count of failure to maintain an effective anti-money-laundering programme.
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Nov 22nd 2023, 7:24 AM
Sam Altman to return as CEO of OpenAI less than a week after being sacked
The board of the ChatGPT-maker had pushed its former boss out after disagreements.
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