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International
Tuesday
12 Mar 2024
Appealing Conviction
‘Weird’ deal should have stopped Ghislaine Maxwell prosecution, her lawyers claim in appeal
Sponsored
"It surpassed all of our dreams" - This Donegal home is a heavenly retreat into nature
Allianz
Mar 12
DFA
Culture Minister has 'utmost respect for freedom of expression' as more acts pull out of SXSW festival
No Show
'I'm not their mammy': Taoiseach addresses Fine Gael Senators who went to rugby instead of voting
tate brothers
Andrew Tate and brother Tristan to be extradited to UK on rape and human trafficking allegations
My eyes see Oppenheimer
Al Pacino says Oscars producers told him not to read nominees after awkward award announcement
bird's eye view
From Stardust to 'Love Ulster' and tracking down David Drumm: Charlie Bird's life in news
The journalist and broadcaster has died aged 74.
Monday
11 Mar 2024
Caribbean summit
American foreign minister Blinken pledges $133 million in aid to Haiti as crisis worsening
Ceasefire
President Michael D Higgins issues strongly worded statement calling for a ceasefire in Gaza
The President said the “world has been warned” of the consequences of inaction in Gaza.
Portugal Elections
Portugal set for political uncertainty as no party wins majority but far-right make gains
A Royal Mess
Kate Middleton apologises for photo 'confusion', saying she was 'experimenting with editing'
War in Ukraine
Zelenskyy hits back at Pope Francis over 'white flag' comments about Ukraine war negotiations
class acting
'Glad the auld acting worked out for him': Praise and delight as Cillian Murphy claims Oscar
Artists4Ceasefire
Oscars ceremony delayed by Gaza protest as stars wear red pins supporting immediate ceasefire
Red Eye To LA
'Do I look like a Batman?' - Cillian Murphy's journey from jazz musician to Best Actor
Oscars 2024
Tuxes, trips and one very good border collie: The looks from last night's Oscars
Dog at the Oscars alert.
Cillian Wins
'Go raibh míle maith agaibh': Cillian Murphy won the Oscar
Despite last summer’s ‘Barbenheimer’ rivalry, Barbie claimed just one award.
"I’m a very proud Irishman standing here tonight," Murphy declared in his acceptance speech
Oppenheimer went on to win Best Picture - completing a major sweep of the night’s accolades
It was also a big night for Irish production company Element Pictures as Poor Things picked up four awards
Sunday
10 Mar 2024
Royal Family
Major photo agencies issue 'kill notice' for Kate Middleton photo over 'manipulation' concerns
Gaza
Hamas chief says still open to truce talks as Ramadan begins and US vessel sets sail with aid
The Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan begins tomorrow.
American officials said it is likely to be weeks before the pier is operational.
Meanwhile, Biden said he believes Netanyahu is “hurting Israel more than helping Israel”.
The health ministry in Gaza today said the number of deaths in Israel's bombardment and ground offensive in Gaza had risen to 31,045.
Ireland South
Seán Kelly and John Mullins, former Bord Gáis CEO, to run for Fine Gael in European elections
in the spotlight
International coverage of referendums focuses on 'shambolic' campaign and 'women in the home'
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