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Ukraine War
'A monkey with a grenade': Ukrainians in Ireland on Trump's negotiations with Putin
Ukrainians living here have expressed anxiety and frustration over the “shocking and frightening” events of recent days.
Wednesday
19 Feb 2025
iPhone 16e
Apple is releasing a new 'affordable' phone (for €729) - how does it compare to other iPhones?
Scam
Fraudster Samantha Cookes apologises for lying about illness to obtain €60,000 in social welfare
2400W Pressure Washer
Save up to 86% more water with this powerful, durable and highly corrosion-resistant aluminium high-pressure pump
€89.99
2-in-1 Raised Planter
Get the garden ready for springtime with this weather- and UV-resistant planter box
€19.99
30L Gardening Bucket
You’ll get plenty of use out of this multi-purpose flexible and durable gardening bucket
€3.99
Pipe Cleaning Set
Unblock pipes and drains without using any chemicals or detergents with a kink-free hose and high-quality brass nozzle
€19.99
10L Tall Planter
Decide how you want to decorate your garden with this versatile planter box
€16.99
2-in-1 Sharpening Stone
Stay sharp with this sharpening stone, which comes with a non-slip silicone base
€7.99
Paintbrush Set
Get creative with these paintbrushes suitable for a range of different materials and styles
€7.99
Surface Cleaner
Ideal for patios, paths, walls or garage doors — it comes with adjustable water pressure for gentle or higher intensity cleaning
€24.99
Holy Family Church
Pope Francis continues to stay in touch with Catholic parish in Gaza despite hospitalisation
Micheál Martin
Taoiseach to push for Ukrainian EU membership in online meeting convened by President Macron
FactCheck
Debunked: No, US Vice-President JD Vance did not make a security conference chairman cry on stage
Tuesday
18 Feb 2025
Riyadh
US-Russia talks: Trump 'disappointed' with Ukraine's strong rebuke over its exclusion
The US President also said he was left feeling confident that a peace deal would be reached.
Catholic Church
Vatican cancels Pope Francis's weekend events as he continues to receive hospital treatment
Cabinet Meeting
Could Irish peacekeepers be deployed to Ukraine? Harris says 'we're simply not at that point yet'
say something
'Free Palestine' and 'gutless politicians': Lola Petticrew's rousing IFTAs acceptance speech
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Pump and dump
Argentine President Javier Milei called 'crypto-scammer' for promoting currency before crash
air fryer fires
British insurer warns air fryers are causing tens of thousands of pounds worth of damage
Polar Vortex
Fourteen killed in US winter storms as weather service warns of 'life-threatening cold'
Donald Trump
North Korea slams 'absurd' plans by US and Asian neighbours to denuclearise the country
germany election
From a 'welcoming culture' to a 'wall of suspicion': What's behind the rise of Germany's AFD?
Germans go to the polls this week – and the AFD is on everyone’s lips.
Monday
17 Feb 2025
Israel and Hezbollah ceasefire
Israeli military begins withdrawing from Lebanon hours before ceasefire deadline
ukraine latest
European leaders hold Ukraine crisis talks as von der Leyen calls for 'surge' on defence spending
‘Europe’s security is at a turning point,’ EU commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said ahead of the informal meeting.
Gulf of Mexico
Mexico has threatened to sue Google for changing the Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' on Maps
new poll
Cost of living and social protection among the top political priorities for young Irish people
Awards Season
What can the Bafta results tell us about who might win at the Oscars?
Last night’s ceremony saw Conclave beat Anora and The Brutalist to take home the main prize of the night.
Ukraine War
As world leaders debate Ukraine, what's the state of play of the war and its possible end?
Gaza ceasefire
Israel security cabinet to discuss new phase of Gaza truce after US Secretary of State visit
And The Winner Is...
Here’s the full list of winners from this year’s Baftas, where Conclave scooped the top prize
After being named in twelve categories, the acclaimed film won best film and outstanding British film.
Sunday
16 Feb 2025
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