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'I used to cut the girls, sometimes I would cut the wrong part and they would bleed terribly' FGM

'I used to cut the girls, sometimes I would cut the wrong part and they would bleed terribly'

9 hours ago 33,687 Views 20 Comments

Women in Kenya are fighting back against FGM, child marriage and gender-based violence.

Here's What Happened Today: Sunday Evening Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Sunday

10 hours ago 11,246 Views 4 Comments

Here’s what made the headlines today.

Donald Trump calls on four congresswomen at centre of racism row to 'apologise to America' The Squad

Donald Trump calls on four congresswomen at centre of racism row to 'apologise to America'

14 hours ago 41,866 Views 95 Comments

Trump continued to take aim at the four women in another tweet today.

'Something strange is going on': 1,300 firefighters battle blazes in Portugal Castelo Branco

'Something strange is going on': 1,300 firefighters battle blazes in Portugal

15 hours ago 37,608 Views 16 Comments

Authorities are looking into whether the fires were started deliberately.

Tens of thousands march in another huge anti-government rally in Hong Kong Protest

Tens of thousands march in another huge anti-government rally in Hong Kong

16 hours ago 8,428 Views 16 Comments

The protests have been sparked by years of rising anger over Beijing’s influence.

'Alter your course immediately': Recording emerges of standoff before Iran captures UK oil tanker Stena Impero

'Alter your course immediately': Recording emerges of standoff before Iran captures UK oil tanker

17 hours ago 23,708 Views 49 Comments

The Stena Impero was seized in international waters on Friday.

Coveney says no-deal Brexit will be 'a disaster for us all' Backstop This post contains videos

Coveney says no-deal Brexit will be 'a disaster for us all'

Updated 19 hours ago 20,816 Views 96 Comments

The Tánaiste says he and others have worked for three years to avoid such a scenario.

Woman in Sydney 'decapitates her mother in front of four-year-old boy' Australia

Woman in Sydney 'decapitates her mother in front of four-year-old boy'

19 hours ago 47,586 Views No Comments

Police described the crime scene as one of the “most horrific” they had ever seen.

Sitdown Sunday: The mysterious death of the boxer Sonny Liston 7 Deadly Reads

Sitdown Sunday: The mysterious death of the boxer Sonny Liston

21 hours ago 25,933 Views 2 Comments

Settle back in a comfy chair and sit back with some of the week’s best longreads.

International - Saturday 20 July, 2019

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday Evening Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

Sat 8:02 PM 11,438 Views No Comments

Here’s what made the headlines today.

London's Met Police apologise after Twitter and email accounts are hacked Scotland Yard

London's Met Police apologise after Twitter and email accounts are hacked

Sat 5:15 PM 8,718 Views 1 Comment

A number of unauthorised posts were also made on the force’s website last night.

Ireland's ambassador to the UK says a Northern Ireland border poll would 'degrade' attempts to resolve Brexit Adrian O'Neill

Ireland's ambassador to the UK says a Northern Ireland border poll would 'degrade' attempts to resolve Brexit

Sat 3:34 PM 18,390 Views 94 Comments

There has been speculation that Brexit could eventually lead to a united Ireland.

Iran ignores calls to release British oil tanker despite being warned of 'serious consequences' Persian Gulf

Iran ignores calls to release British oil tanker despite being warned of 'serious consequences'

Updated Sat 3:30 PM 44,584 Views 29 Comments

The seizure has been labelled a “dangerous further aggravation of an already tense situation”.

Vatican opens burial chambers in hunt for princesses and missing teen Dna Tests

Vatican opens burial chambers in hunt for princesses and missing teen

Sat 2:18 PM 22,590 Views 16 Comments

Emanuela Orlandi was last seen leaving a music class in Rome in 1983.

British police hunt for two men after gas release on London Tube carriage Oxford Circus

British police hunt for two men after gas release on London Tube carriage

Sat 1:34 PM 46,346 Views 33 Comments

The incident happened at around 9.15am.

Poll: Will Brexit happen by 31 October? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Will Brexit happen by 31 October?

Sat 9:51 AM 26,634 Views 59 Comments

A new British prime minister is set to be sworn in next week.

FactCheck: Are Trump's recent claims about Congresswoman Ilhan Omar correct? Factcheck

FactCheck: Are Trump's recent claims about Congresswoman Ilhan Omar correct?

Sat 8:30 AM 51,397 Views 150 Comments

Donald Trump has made several claims about Omar recently.

What can the new British prime minister expect in the coming days? Deal Or No Deal

What can the new British prime minister expect in the coming days?

Sat 8:15 AM 25,185 Views 17 Comments

Boris Johnson is likely to become the Conservative Party leader next week.

International - Friday 19 July, 2019

Athens settles for uneasy night after 5.1-magnitude quake Earthquake

Athens settles for uneasy night after 5.1-magnitude quake

Fri 10:00 PM 17,540 Views 7 Comments

A government spokesman later Friday said “life in Athens is back to normal”.

Here's What Happened Today: Friday News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Friday

Fri 8:55 PM 8,847 Views No Comments

Here’s what made the headlines today.

Ireland trying to make arrangements to bring Lisa Smith home Islamic State

Ireland trying to make arrangements to bring Lisa Smith home

Fri 5:07 PM 29,673 Views 48 Comments

The Dundalk woman and her young daughter are currently in Syria.

From The42 Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz Test

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

Fri 5:00 PM 27,469 Views 5 Comments

How closely have you been paying attention to this week’s headlines?

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Andrew Adonis: 'Don't panic - Boris Johnson is the last throw of the Brexit dice' Last Gamble

Andrew Adonis: 'Don't panic - Boris Johnson is the last throw of the Brexit dice'

Fri 1:30 PM 35,451 Views 42 Comments

The former adviser to Tony Blair is speaking about Brexit at the IIEA in Dublin today.

The 9 at 9: Friday Nine At Nine

The 9 at 9: Friday

Fri 8:45 AM 9,012 Views 1 Comment

Here’s all the news you need to know this morning.

Boeing takes $5 billion hit over 737 MAX grounding Big Costs

Boeing takes $5 billion hit over 737 MAX grounding

Fri 8:25 AM 11,107 Views 21 Comments

The $4.9 billion is the latest financial toll the company has taken over the 737 MAX crisis.

Last month was the hottest June on record worldwide, according to US agency Hotting Up

Last month was the hottest June on record worldwide, according to US agency

Fri 8:13 AM 8,940 Views 48 Comments

The period between January and June 2019 as a whole, seen the second highest average temperatures ever recorded, according to the agency.

A no-deal Brexit poses a 'fundamental' risk to the UK economy, warns House of Commons committee No Deal

A no-deal Brexit poses a 'fundamental' risk to the UK economy, warns House of Commons committee

Fri 7:48 AM 13,840 Views 43 Comments

The Committee on Exiting the EU said no-deal would put jobs at risk in the UK.

International - Thursday 18 July, 2019

Boris Johnson accused of spreading 'fake news' after using fish as prop to rail against EU regulations Finding Tory

Boris Johnson accused of spreading 'fake news' after using fish as prop to rail against EU regulations

Thu 9:35 PM 28,058 Views 45 Comments

Johnson held the fish aloft at a Conservative Party rally on Wednesday.

US warship shoots down Iranian drone near Persian Gulf Strait Of Homuz

US warship shoots down Iranian drone near Persian Gulf

Thu 8:43 PM 21,553 Views 72 Comments

It comes a number of weeks after Iranian forces shot down a US drone.

Ilhan Omar brands Trump a 'fascist' as the US president tries to distance himself from 'send her back' chant Ilhan Omar

Ilhan Omar brands Trump a 'fascist' as the US president tries to distance himself from 'send her back' chant

Thu 7:21 PM 30,215 Views 91 Comments

Omar today branded Trump a “fascist” as he sought to distance himself from mocking chants.

Wife of Irish man facing deportation from US says her husband is being given 'no choice' but to leave Keith Byrne

Wife of Irish man facing deportation from US says her husband is being given 'no choice' but to leave

Thu 6:56 PM 35,419 Views 75 Comments

Keith Byrne was detained by customs officials on 10 July.

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Islamic State supporters sentenced to death for beheading two Scandinavian women in Morocco Rabat

Islamic State supporters sentenced to death for beheading two Scandinavian women in Morocco

Thu 5:47 PM 34,490 Views 59 Comments

The murders shocked the North African country when they happened last December.

From The42 McIlroy's Open hopes in tatters after disastrous first round at Portrush 79 This post contains videos

McIlroy's Open hopes in tatters after disastrous first round at Portrush

Updated Thu 4:01 PM 64,475 Views 124 Comments

The home favourite’s dream day quickly turned into a nightmare.

MPs in London back move to prevent the next prime minister from suspending parliament Westminster

MPs in London back move to prevent the next prime minister from suspending parliament

Thu 3:14 PM 16,522 Views 31 Comments

Boris Johnson had not ruled out suspending parliament if he become prime minister.

24 people killed in suspected arson attack at Japanese animation studio Kyoto

24 people killed in suspected arson attack at Japanese animation studio

Updated Thu 10:17 AM 15,187 Views 20 Comments

Dozens of other people have been injured in the fire at the studio in the city of Kyoto.

Trump rally chants 'send her back' as US President attacks congresswoman Ilhan Omar Trump Rally

Trump rally chants 'send her back' as US President attacks congresswoman Ilhan Omar

Thu 7:27 AM 38,762 Views 156 Comments

The US House of Representatives has already described attacks on four Democratic congresswomen as racist.

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EU expected 'Harry Potter tricks' but UK Brexit negotiators were 'running around like idiots' No Magic

EU expected 'Harry Potter tricks' but UK Brexit negotiators were 'running around like idiots'

Thu 7:25 AM 45,825 Views 40 Comments

Frans Timmermans doesn’t mince his words in an interview about the ongoing Brexit saga.

International - Wednesday 17 July, 2019

WHO says Congo Ebola outbreak 'health emergency' of international concern Health Emergency

WHO says Congo Ebola outbreak 'health emergency' of international concern

Wed 8:10 PM 11,571 Views 15 Comments

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said it “welcomed” the decision.

Drug kingpin Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman sentenced to life in US prison Joaquin Guzman

Drug kingpin Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman sentenced to life in US prison

Wed 4:23 PM 19,916 Views 25 Comments

Guzman, the 62-year-old former co-leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa drug cartel, was convicted in February.

Brother of Manchester Arena bomber extradited from Libya to UK Manchester

Brother of Manchester Arena bomber extradited from Libya to UK

Wed 2:46 PM 8,080 Views No Comments

There were 22 people killed in the bombing at the arena where Ariane Grande was performing.

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