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International
star of the screen
Gene Hackman: The roles defining an actor who thought himself not handsome enough for Hollywood
ceasefire deal
Hostage handover and hundreds of Palestinians released as eyes turn to next phase of ceasefire
Hamas handed over coffins believed to contain the bodies of four hostages.
false narratives
Conspiracy theories are fuelling attacks on NGOs and aid workers, expert warns
There’s been a surge in online disinformation around aid agencies and other non-governmental organisations.
Wednesday
26 Feb 2025
Vatican
Pope Francis's 'clinical conditions show slight improvement' and kidney issues have 'resolved'
Catholic Church
Catholic parish in Gaza thanks Pope Francis for his support and sends him their best wishes
Explainer
Trump wants 'anything we can get' from Ukraine, but what rare earth minerals are there?
Ukraine has reached an agreement with the US that would include American access to the country’s rare earth minerals.
Tuesday
25 Feb 2025
Press Freedom
White House to 'decide’ which news outlets cover Trump, in a break with a century of tradition
Catholic Church
Pope Francis remains in critical condition but is 'stable', Vatican says
The Vatican said the 88-year-old pontiff approved the canonisation of two new saints, following a “slight improvement” in his condition”.
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Irish savers lost €2.7bn to inflation in 2024 – here’s how to protect your money
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Feb 25
Joel Le Scouarnec
French former surgeon accused of sexually abusing 299 patients admits committing ‘odious acts’
Monday
24 Feb 2025
Catholic Church
Pope Francis remains in 'critical condition' but showing 'slight improvement', Vatican says
Yesterday, the Holy See said blood tests had shown that the 88-year-old had a ‘mild renal insufficiency, which is currently under control’.
Breakdown
German election: Huge turnout, young voters turn left and former Soviet east backs the far right
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Allianz
Feb 24
Germany
Who is Friedrich Merz, the conservative millionaire poised to become Germany's next chancellor?
He was a corporate lawyer for years, he lost out as CDU leader to Angela Merkel after a power struggle – and he reportedly owns two private jets.
Anniversary
Tánaiste says it would be 'irresponsible' for Ireland to rule out peacekeepers in Ukraine
german election
Germany's Friedrich Merz says Europe should seek 'independence' from US after election win
Kyiv
Zelensky tells EU leaders he wants peace 'this year' on third anniversary of Russian invasion
Russia said it would only halt the invasion if a deal can be reached that “suits” its interests and accused Europe of wanting to prolong the fighting.
The Ukrainian president met 13 leaders in Kyiv today, with another 24 joining a special meeting online, including Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
The EU has imposed fresh sanctions on Moscow, targeting its shadow fleet ships and banning Russian aluminum imports.
Sunday
23 Feb 2025
Catholic Church
Pope Francis's condition 'remains critical', Vatican says
The update comes after the Vatican said the 88-year-old pontiff was in a critical condition last night.
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