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closing speeches
Jeffrey Donaldson trial told consequences of alleged abuse 'cannot be ignored any longer'
From The 42
Family Fortunes
'History that will remain forever': Pico Lopes's parents speak of pride at World Cup heroics
Along with younger brother Jacques, Carlos and Judy Lopes reflect on emotions of Monday’s 0-0 draw with Spain.
The Football Family
World Cup Voices Ep.2 - Pico and his parents reflect on Cape Verde heroics
David Sneyd speaks to Pico Lopes and his family after Cape Verde pulled off one of the great World Cup results against Spain. David also chats to Scottish legend Ally McCoist, a Mexican father-son duo, and a leading member of the Joey Anang fan club.
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moygashel
‘Hate crime’ banner outside children’s playground in Co Tyrone removed by PSNI for second time
War in Ukraine
Trump says Russia 'should make a deal' with Ukraine, as US president is wooed at G7
European leaders will be keen to remind Trump of the importance of pushing Russia to accept peace on Kyiv’s terms.
From The 42
World Cup 2026
Inside Pico Lopes' day of glory with Cape Verde: Ray Houghton embrace and video call with Shamrock Rovers' teammates
Cape Verde defender describes to The 42 the emotions of drawing 0-0 with Spain.
Housing Crisis
Construction firms are at the housing committee - here's what they want to improve delivery
Speeding
How thousands of speeding prosecutions never reach conviction in Irish courts
Analysis of almost 39,000 speeding offences see almost half of all cases end without a conviction.
Almost one-in-two speeding cases between 2021 and 2024 failed to proceed.
In one Co Meath court, over two-thirds of speeding cases were withdrawn, struck out or dismissed within a year.
Campaigners warn swift enforcement and sanctions “critical” to deterring dangerous driver behaviour.
Monday
15 Jun
VAR controversy
World Cup referee accused of making 'white supremacy' gesture says it was 'subconscious twitch'
political opponent
California governor says Donald Trump ordered investigation into him and his wife
Wicklow
Gardaí to resume dig tomorrow as part of probe into murders of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob
It is the latest search as part of the probe into the disappearance of the two women.
agreement
Strait of Hormuz will be 'completely open' on Friday after US-Iran deal is signed, Trump says
makerfield byelection
'I'm sick of you lot': World's media descend on UK town at centre of critical vote
‘What is a Makerfield anyway?’
Northern Ireland
PSNI probing claims officers told nurses to show ID to masked men during Belfast riots
From The 42
2026 world cup
Dubliner Pico Lopes helps Cape Verde stun Spain with 0-0 draw in World Cup opener
Shamrock Rovers centre back at the beating heart of one of tournament’s greatest ever underdog stories.
Public Transport
TDs slam lack of planning as music fans left 'stranded and soaked' after outdoor Dublin gigs
Parnell Square
'I saw him with a knife': Caio Benicio tells trial of intervening in Parnell Square attack
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