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Fri, 16 Sep 2022 03:14:56 +0000
Ukraine says mass grave found in recaptured Izium
Ukrainian authorities have found a mass grave in the recaptured city of Izium, the country's President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 06:10:08 +0000
French Embassy warns of Irish 'severe housing crisis'
The French Embassy in Ireland is warning those who are relocating here from France that Ireland is currently experiencing "a severe housing crisis" and that new arrivals face significant difficulties in finding accommodation.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0000
IFAC: Govt faces 'delicate balancing act' in Budget
"Better targeting" of measures to support households in the upcoming Budget would avoid adding to inflation, according to Chairman of the Fiscal Advisory Council Sebastian Barnes.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:19:23 +0000
Scientists say fireball was 'definitely a meteor'
A fireball seen shooting through the skies above parts of Northern Ireland was a meteor, experts have said.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:07:10 +0000
ESB Group reports surge in first half profit
ESB Group has reported a significant rise in profits for the first half of the year against the backdrop of surging energy prices on international markets and soaring bills for consumers.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 22:04:47 +0000
Why this former Irish soldier is fighting in Ukraine
Brian Meagher was a member of the Irish Defence Forces for 15 years. Last week, he was badly injured in a Ukrainian offensive against the Russians, reports Barry O'Kelly.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 06:22:57 +0000
Ryanair, Aer Lingus cancel flights over French strike
Ryanair has announced that it is cancelling 420 flights today due to a strike by French air traffic controllers.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Average rebuild costs rise by a fifth - SCSI
The national average cost of rebuilding a home in Ireland rose by just over a fifth last year, the Society of Chartered Surveyors calculates.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:46:34 +0000
Seven dead as 'water bomb' storm hits central Italy
At least seven people were killed as heavy rains and floods hit the central Italian region of Marche overnight, while three others were still missing, Italian media reported.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:16:53 +0000
'Massive effort' to clean Irish beaches this weekend
There will be a "massive effort" under way this weekend as part of Ireland's Big Beach Clean, according to An Taisce's Communities Manager.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Louth teen to speak about mental health on global stage
A teenager from Co Louth is preparing to deliver a speech on mental health in schools at a major event taking place during UN General Assembly week in New York.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 02:41:12 +0000
Review of records seized from Trump home blocked
A US judge has refused to let the Justice Department immediately resume reviewing classified records seized by the FBI from Donald Trump's Florida estate in an ongoing criminal investigation, siding with the former president.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 04:22:08 +0000
Biden says hate speech given 'too much oxygen' online
US President Joe Biden said he would ask Congress to do more to hold social media companies accountable for spreading hate and asked Americans to speak out against racism and extremism.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:39:10 +0000
Coveney hopeful of 'real dialogue' on NI Protocol soon
The Minister for Foreign Affairs has indicated there could soon be a "more real round of dialogue" on the Northern Ireland Protocol between the European Union and the UK.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 02:58:52 +0000
Britain's King Charles to visit Wales ahead of vigil
King Charles III travels to Wales today for the last of his UK visits as preparations for Queen Elizabeth's state funeral gather pace.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 03:57:27 +0000
WHO renders two Covid-19 antibody therapies 'obsolete'
Two Covid-19 antibody therapies are no longer recommended by the World Health Organization, on the basis that Omicron and the variant's latest offshoots have likely rendered them obsolete.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Cost-of-living crisis adds to competitiveness challenge
The global cost-of-living crisis has added to the urgency for the Government to address Ireland's competitiveness and productivity position.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:34:08 +0000
Baby in critical condition after incident in Co Louth
An investigation is under way after a baby from Co Louth was admitted to hospital with serious injuries.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:41:45 +0000
Suspect in shooting attempt on Argentine VP charged
A man armed with a gun who tried to shoot Argentina's Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner has been charged with attempted homicide.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 19:48:10 +0000
'I'm scared' - Students struggle to find accommodation
Demand for accommodation in Ireland is far outstripping supply. Some landlords are taking advantage of vulnerable students that have come to Ireland to study, explains Philip Gallagher.



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