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International
Corporation Tax
Enterprise Minister says Ireland 'absolutely not' a tax scam after US Commerce Secretary claim
the vatican
'Thank you, everyone': Pope Francis greets crowds after release from hospital
The Pope’s doctor, Luigi Carbone, said the Pope is improving and hopes he can resume activities soon.
brussels bound
Defence now Europe's 'number one focus' says Irish officer taking up military role in Brussels
A team from Ireland takes over at the head of the European Union Military Committee in June.
Saturday
22 Mar 2025
In Pictures
'Fear on top of fear': Photos capture trauma and devastation caused by renewed Gaza attacks
The breakdown of the ceasefire that took effect in January comes as the population is already dramatically weakened.
In THe money
Germany's historic spending plan has passed - so what is the money going to be spent on?
cleared for takeoff
Heathrow Airport 'fully operational' after day of disruption caused by power outage
Around 200,000 passengers were impacted yesterday when a fire at a nearby substation left the airport without power, forcing it to close.
More than 1,300 flights were cancelled yesterday when a fire at a nearby substation left the airport without power, forcing it to close.
Any passengers due to travel today have been advised to check with their airline for the latest information about their flight.
Palestine
'This can't be the world we're living in': Doctors describe the toll on children from Israel's strikes on Gaza
Friday
21 Mar 2025
Heathrow
Heathrow closure: Limited flights resume this evening as fire thought to be 'non-suspicious'
Over 1,300 flights were cancelled today after a power outage caused by a fire at a nearby electrical substation.
Turkey
Dozens arrested in Turkey as protests continue against the detainment of Istanbul's city mayor
Palestine
Israel threatens to annex parts of Gaza if hostages are not returned
In Israel, the supreme court froze Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to sack the head of the domestic intelligence agency.
f-47
'Most lethal aircraft ever built': Trump awards contract for new secretive fighter jet to Boeing
Russia and North Korea
Russian military officer meets Kim Jong Un after North Korea sent troops to fight Ukraine
Mariah Carey
US judge rules Mariah Carey didn’t steal All I Want For Christmas from other songwriters
Thursday
20 Mar 2025
Brussels
Zelenskyy pushes for 'crucial' EU support as Macron announces new Ukraine 'coalition' summit in Paris
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Mar 20
tesla protests
Three charged in US for 'violent destruction' of Tesla cars and dealership with Molotov cocktails
pages and pages
'We have a lot of work to do': No huge revelations so far as historians pore over JFK files
RIP
'True legend': Tributes paid to former F1 boss Eddie Jordan after his death aged 76
His family said he passed away peacefully in the early hours of this morning.
SNP
Former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon cleared of wrongdoing in police probe into party finances
EU summit
Taoiseach rejects claims that Ireland will spend €1bn on Ukraine aid, as EU yet to agree plan
Micheál Martin is in Brussels for a EU leaders’ summit at a time of increasing uncertainty.
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