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Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens ‘should never have been a police officer’, inquiry finds
Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens ‘should never have been a police officer’, inquiry finds
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
'I hated every second of my civilian job': Irish troops on what it's like to work on the Golan
'I hated every second of my civilian job': Irish troops on what it's like to work on the Golan
Niall O’Connor reports from the Golan Heights, where Irish troops have been receiving their service medals today.
One of the most chaotic by-elections in recent British history is happening today
One of the most chaotic by-elections in recent British history is happening today
Paul Pogba banned from football for four years for doping
Paul Pogba banned from football for four years for doping
Debunked: Audio of Gordon Ramsay praising Irish protestors is fabricated, likely by AI
Debunked: Audio of Gordon Ramsay praising Irish protestors is fabricated, likely by AI
US Moon lander to be 'put to sleep' soon but company hoping to 'wake it up' in three weeks
US Moon lander to be 'put to sleep' soon but company hoping to 'wake it up' in three weeks
Surely they can't be serious? Turns out Liam Neeson is the new Leslie Nielsen
Surely they can't be serious? Turns out Liam Neeson is the new Leslie Nielsen
Illinois judge orders Donald Trump stricken off ballot for state's Republican primary contest
Illinois judge orders Donald Trump stricken off ballot for state's Republican primary contest
More than 30,000 people have been killed in Gaza since 7 October, health ministry says
More than 30,000 people have been killed in Gaza since 7 October, health ministry says
Mediators say a truce deal between Israel and Hamas could be just days away.
Aid agencies have raised serious concerns of a looming famine in Gaza's north.
Negotiators are hoping a truce can begin by the start of Ramadan in March.
However, a senior Hamas official told Al Jazeera that there is still a long way to go because an agreement could be reached.
'My son is not there anymore': How young people with psychosis are falling through the cracks
'My son is not there anymore': How young people with psychosis are falling through the cracks
The earlier a person’s symptoms are treated, the better the outcome – but many people with psychosis or schizophrenia struggle to get access to care.
Karin Kenny believes her son Kielan's life would be very different if he had received early intervention for psychosis
He was previously in school but now needs full-time care and experiences weeks-long psychotic episodes
A new series by The Journal and Noteworthy will explore access to services for young people who experience psychosis
Wednesday
28 Feb 2024
US Supreme Court to rule if Trump can be prosecuted in 2020 election interference case
US Supreme Court to rule if Trump can be prosecuted in 2020 election interference case
Richard Lewis, comedian and Curb Your Enthusiasm star, dies aged 76
Richard Lewis, comedian and Curb Your Enthusiasm star, dies aged 76
UN warns famine 'imminent' in northern Gaza as death toll nears 30,000
UN warns famine 'imminent' in northern Gaza as death toll nears 30,000
Mitch McConnell to step down as US Senate Republican leader in November
Mitch McConnell to step down as US Senate Republican leader in November
Breakaway Moldovan region's call for Russian 'protection' prompts fears of new Ukraine war front
Breakaway Moldovan region's call for Russian 'protection' prompts fears of new Ukraine war front
Quick Reaction Force: On patrol with Irish soldiers across Syria's contested Golan Heights
Quick Reaction Force: On patrol with Irish soldiers across Syria's contested Golan Heights
News Correspondent Niall O’Connor is in Syria visiting Irish troops keeping the peace on the contested Golan.
'Take a look at the other guy': Biden takes aim at Trump in defence against age concerns
'Take a look at the other guy': Biden takes aim at Trump in defence against age concerns
'Journalism is not a crime': Belfast journalists seek truth at hearing on state spying claims
'Journalism is not a crime': Belfast journalists seek truth at hearing on state spying claims
Tuesday
27 Feb 2024
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Bulgarian man becomes sixth person charged for allegedly spying on UK for Russia
Bulgarian man becomes sixth person charged for allegedly spying on UK for Russia
Irish Army Major General begins week-long visit to troops in Syria as Ireland ends UN mission
Irish Army Major General begins week-long visit to troops in Syria as Ireland ends UN mission
The activities of Israel and Hamas have had “huge implications” for UNDOF peacekeepers in the region since 7 October.
Irish anti-corruption activist and father-of-three detained in Iraq, family call for release
Irish anti-corruption activist and father-of-three detained in Iraq, family call for release
Debunked: The Irish Muslim Council has not put up stickers advocating for ‘Sharia Law’
Debunked: The Irish Muslim Council has not put up stickers advocating for ‘Sharia Law’
Sinn Féin accused of hypocrisy after voting against landmark EU nature restoration law
Sinn Féin accused of hypocrisy after voting against landmark EU nature restoration law
Nato has no plans to send troops to Ukraine, amid reports some countries are considering doing so
Nato has no plans to send troops to Ukraine, amid reports some countries are considering doing so
Australian police find bodies of missing TV presenter and his boyfriend after high-profile search
Australian police find bodies of missing TV presenter and his boyfriend after high-profile search
Israel prepared to pause attacks during Ramadan if hostage deal reached, says Biden
Israel prepared to pause attacks during Ramadan if hostage deal reached, says Biden
Negotiators from the US, Egypt and Qatar are working on a framework deal under which Hamas would free some of the dozens of hostages it holds.
Monday
26 Feb 2024
Alec Baldwin set to stand trial over fatal film set shooting in July
Alec Baldwin set to stand trial over fatal film set shooting in July
US airman dies after setting himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in Washington
US airman dies after setting himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in Washington
President Higgins urges countries to 'think again' and reinstate funding to UN Palestinian agency
President Higgins urges countries to 'think again' and reinstate funding to UN Palestinian agency
'The Irish deserve it': Israeli ex-spy turned election candidate wants Gazans 'moved' to Ireland
'The Irish deserve it': Israeli ex-spy turned election candidate wants Gazans 'moved' to Ireland
Hungary approves Sweden's bid to join Nato following months of delays
Hungary approves Sweden's bid to join Nato following months of delays
Donald Trump appeals €419 million judgment made against him in New York fraud lawsuit
Donald Trump appeals €419 million judgment made against him in New York fraud lawsuit
Navalny was about to be freed in prisoner swap when he died, team says
Navalny was about to be freed in prisoner swap when he died, team says
Israeli military proposes 'plan for evacuating' Gaza civilians ahead of feared Rafah invasion
Israeli military proposes 'plan for evacuating' Gaza civilians ahead of feared Rafah invasion
Question to Andrew Scott about Barry Keoghan naked scene in Saltburn was 'misjudged', says BBC
Question to Andrew Scott about Barry Keoghan naked scene in Saltburn was 'misjudged', says BBC
Sunday
25 Feb 2024
Israel threatens to pull out of Eurovision if 'October rain' entry is vetoed
Israel threatens to pull out of Eurovision if 'October rain' entry is vetoed
Ukraine says half of promised Western arms are being delivered late and it's costing lives
Ukraine says half of promised Western arms are being delivered late and it's costing lives
Two-week campaign leading to Portugal election kicks off, with populists hoping to make impact
Two-week campaign leading to Portugal election kicks off, with populists hoping to make impact