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UK cuts Covid isolation period to 7 days as Johnson says no more restrictions before Christmas
UK cuts Covid isolation period to 7 days as Johnson says no more restrictions before Christmas
Incoming cold snap looks likely to bring inflated Irish energy bills with it in early 2022
Incoming cold snap looks likely to bring inflated Irish energy bills with it in early 2022
Tuesday
21 Dec 2021
Beyonce, Jay-Z and Ariana Grande in Oscars race as shortlists unveiled
Beyonce, Jay-Z and Ariana Grande in Oscars race as shortlists unveiled
Biden pledges 500 million free rapid Covid tests to counter Omicron
Biden pledges 500 million free rapid Covid tests to counter Omicron
Jeffrey Donaldson tests positive for Covid-19
Jeffrey Donaldson tests positive for Covid-19
Putin warns West of military measures over Ukraine threats
Putin warns West of military measures over Ukraine threats
Ex-Ukraine president accused of helping pro-Russian separatists in treason charges
Ex-Ukraine president accused of helping pro-Russian separatists in treason charges
Government announces €250,000 in aid to help those affected by Philippines typhoon
Government announces €250,000 in aid to help those affected by Philippines typhoon
Jury resumes deliberations in Ghislaine Maxwell sex-trafficking trial
Jury resumes deliberations in Ghislaine Maxwell sex-trafficking trial
Man pleads not guilty to murder of Conservative MP David Amess
Man pleads not guilty to murder of Conservative MP David Amess
New moves to cancel UK Christmas celebrations unlikely despite Omicron surge
New moves to cancel UK Christmas celebrations unlikely despite Omicron surge
Japan executes three prisoners for first time since 2019
Japan executes three prisoners for first time since 2019
Brexit drives slump in Irish imports from Britain while cross-border trade flourishes
Brexit drives slump in Irish imports from Britain while cross-border trade flourishes
Monday
20 Dec 2021
Jury begins deliberating in Ghislaine Maxwell sex crimes trial
Jury begins deliberating in Ghislaine Maxwell sex crimes trial
Death toll from Haiti truck explosion rises to 90 people
Death toll from Haiti truck explosion rises to 90 people
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Boris Johnson accused of ‘ducking difficult decisions’ over pulling back from Christmas lockdown
Boris Johnson accused of ‘ducking difficult decisions’ over pulling back from Christmas lockdown
Fog fails to take shine off momentous BBC moment for Rachael Blackmore
Fog fails to take shine off momentous BBC moment for Rachael Blackmore
Eastern European countries push for more sanctions against Russia as troops line Ukrainian border
Eastern European countries push for more sanctions against Russia as troops line Ukrainian border
Donald Trump sues New York Attorney General in bid to end civil investigation
Donald Trump sues New York Attorney General in bid to end civil investigation
EU health watchdog approves fifth Covid vaccine
EU health watchdog approves fifth Covid vaccine
Death toll hits 375 after Philippines typhoon
Death toll hits 375 after Philippines typhoon
As new restrictions come into force here, how are other European countries tackling Omicron?
As new restrictions come into force here, how are other European countries tackling Omicron?
Il Divo singer Carlos Marin dies aged 53
Il Divo singer Carlos Marin dies aged 53
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai denies saying she was sexually assaulted
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai denies saying she was sexually assaulted
Chile elects new left-wing president over far-right candidate likened to Donald Trump
Chile elects new left-wing president over far-right candidate likened to Donald Trump
Sunday
19 Dec 2021
Liz Truss to take on Brexit brief following David Frost’s resignation
Liz Truss to take on Brexit brief following David Frost’s resignation
Ireland's 4x200m men's freestyle team finish sixth in World Championship final
Ireland's 4x200m men's freestyle team finish sixth in World Championship final
The 9 at 9 David Frost ditches Johnson’s government, complaints against judges, and Ireland’s favourite Christmas song.
Sixth child dies after Australia bouncy castle tragedy
Sixth child dies after Australia bouncy castle tragedy
More than 80 reported dead in Philippines typhoon
More than 80 reported dead in Philippines typhoon
Tiger Woods makes competitive return, son Charlie Woods steals show again at PNC Championship
Tiger Woods makes competitive return, son Charlie Woods steals show again at PNC Championship
Saturday
18 Dec 2021
Healy shines as Munster deservedly defeat Castres in the Champions Cup
Healy shines as Munster deservedly defeat Castres in the Champions Cup
Brexit minister David Frost resigns from UK Cabinet - reports
Brexit minister David Frost resigns from UK Cabinet - reports
Arsenal add insult to Leeds injuries as Martinelli scores twice in rout
Arsenal add insult to Leeds injuries as Martinelli scores twice in rout
Space telescope project started in 1989 set to launch Christmas eve
Space telescope project started in 1989 set to launch Christmas eve
'Major incident' declared in London due to the rapid spread of Omicron variant
'Major incident' declared in London due to the rapid spread of Omicron variant
No injuries reported after earthquake shakes Milan
No injuries reported after earthquake shakes Milan
At least 30 people killed and 'alarming' destruction in Philippines after typhoon
At least 30 people killed and 'alarming' destruction in Philippines after typhoon
The 9 at 9 The fallout from new Covid restrictions, what Ireland thinks of Britain, and the typhoon in the Philippines.