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Scottish First Minister defends country's hate crime laws following criticism from JK Rowling
Scottish First Minister defends country's hate crime laws following criticism from JK Rowling
Donald Trump posts €163 million bond to avoid the seizure of his assets
Donald Trump posts €163 million bond to avoid the seizure of his assets
Monday
1 Apr 2024
Eight reported killed after Israel strikes Iranian embassy in Syria
Eight reported killed after Israel strikes Iranian embassy in Syria
Russia says it arrested four more Moscow attack plotters
Russia says it arrested four more Moscow attack plotters
Longford ‘in state of shock’ after expat stabbed to death in New York
Longford ‘in state of shock’ after expat stabbed to death in New York
Germany legalises cannabis for recreational use despite opposition
Germany legalises cannabis for recreational use despite opposition
Turks deliver blow to Erdogan as opposition retain cities and make big gains in elections
Turks deliver blow to Erdogan as opposition retain cities and make big gains in elections
Israeli forces withdraw from Gaza hospital after two weeks of fighting, leaving bodies behind
Israeli forces withdraw from Gaza hospital after two weeks of fighting, leaving bodies behind
Sunday
31 Mar 2024
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Israeli strike kills 'senior Hezbollah commander' in Lebanon as cross-border fighting ramps up
Israeli strike kills 'senior Hezbollah commander' in Lebanon as cross-border fighting ramps up
Russian strikes kill two people overnight as Ukraine's energy infrastructure targeted again
Russian strikes kill two people overnight as Ukraine's energy infrastructure targeted again
Liverpool come from behind to secure vital win against Brighton
Liverpool come from behind to secure vital win against Brighton
Israeli strike on Gaza refugee camp kills four people as Hamas casts doubt on new truce talks
Israeli strike on Gaza refugee camp kills four people as Hamas casts doubt on new truce talks
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to undergo surgery for a hernia today.
Ireland v Italy, Women's Six Nations
Ireland v Italy, Women's Six Nations
Romania and Bulgaria join Schengen area for air and sea border crossings in 'historic' EU move
Romania and Bulgaria join Schengen area for air and sea border crossings in 'historic' EU move
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Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming European elections
Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming European elections
Between the four days of 6-9 June voters across the EU will go to the polls to elect a new parliament.
Work starts to cut and lift first section of collapsed Baltimore bridge
Work starts to cut and lift first section of collapsed Baltimore bridge
Saturday
30 Mar 2024
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Pope Francis leads Easter vigil in the Vatican after pulling out of earlier event last minute
Pope Francis leads Easter vigil in the Vatican after pulling out of earlier event last minute
Four UN peacekeepers injured after explosion in southern Lebanon
Four UN peacekeepers injured after explosion in southern Lebanon
Five killed and dozens wounded in Gaza stampede during aid delivery
Five killed and dozens wounded in Gaza stampede during aid delivery
All people held captive safely released after hostage situation in Dutch town, one arrested
All people held captive safely released after hostage situation in Dutch town, one arrested
Emergency power blackouts hit regions of Ukraine after Russian air attack
Emergency power blackouts hit regions of Ukraine after Russian air attack
Romania and Bulgaria set to join the EU's visa-free zone tomorrow
Romania and Bulgaria set to join the EU's visa-free zone tomorrow
Concerns over Pope’s health as he misses Good Friday procession in Rome
Concerns over Pope’s health as he misses Good Friday procession in Rome
Friday
29 Mar 2024
Gardaí considering heading to France for Paris Olympics to assist in mammoth security operation
Gardaí considering heading to France for Paris Olympics to assist in mammoth security operation
Poland’s defence minister said his country will be sending soldiers to the Paris Games.
Wall Street Journal leaves front page blank to mark anniversary of journalist's imprisonment
Wall Street Journal leaves front page blank to mark anniversary of journalist's imprisonment
'More than 40 dead' after Israeli air strike in Syria
'More than 40 dead' after Israeli air strike in Syria
Bambie Thug among Eurovision contestants calling for 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza conflict
Bambie Thug among Eurovision contestants calling for 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza conflict
Largest crane on US east coast to be used to clear Baltimore bridge collapse wreckage
Largest crane on US east coast to be used to clear Baltimore bridge collapse wreckage
Thursday
28 Mar 2024
Bus plunges off bridge in South Africa, kills 45 passengers
Bus plunges off bridge in South Africa, kills 45 passengers
Cover of Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’ among songs on Beyoncé’s new country-inspired album
Cover of Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’ among songs on Beyoncé’s new country-inspired album
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison for cryptocurrency fraud
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison for cryptocurrency fraud
US prosecutors were seeking a prison term of 40-50 years after a New York jury found Bankman-Fried guilty.
Poland raids Russian spy network targeting EU with propaganda and disinformation
Poland raids Russian spy network targeting EU with propaganda and disinformation
US attempts to distance itself from Israel but decisive test to come over Rafah assault
US attempts to distance itself from Israel but decisive test to come over Rafah assault
Wednesday
27 Mar 2024
Baltimore bridge collapse: Two bodies recovered in search for missing workers
Baltimore bridge collapse: Two bodies recovered in search for missing workers
Sonar scans indicate that the debris of the bridge has “encased” some of the missing vehicles which were on the crossing as it collapsed.
The US National Transportation Safety Board chairperson said interviews with crew members will begin later today.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore said this incident will have a "huge economic impact" on the US.
UN: 'Delivering aid to Gaza is like navigating a brutal obstacle course'
UN: 'Delivering aid to Gaza is like navigating a brutal obstacle course'
'It has to stop': Ireland will intervene in South Africa's genocide case against Israel
'It has to stop': Ireland will intervene in South Africa's genocide case against Israel
Israel carries out overnight strikes on southern Gaza while pleas ring out for more aid
Israel carries out overnight strikes on southern Gaza while pleas ring out for more aid