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into the depths
The hidden harm: How modern pornography is warping young minds and fuelling criminal pathways
Ian Walsh
Murder investigation launched into death of man at his home in Tipperary
Ian Walsh was found dead in Carrick-on-Suir, having sustained visible injuries.
trump's tariffs
'It's midnight!' Trump crows as higher US tariffs take effect for dozens of countries
The Morning Lead
'We’re in trouble now’: AIB staff face upheaval and long commutes from new return-to-office policy
More than 1,500 staff have attended union meetings about the bank’s decision to make people work three days a week in the office.
Wednesday
6 Aug 2025
Wildfire
A wildfire is burning in California even larger than the mega fires that scorched LA in January
Long Island
No evidence to suggest foul play involved in death of Irish woman found on yacht in New York
Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra, from Carlow, was the founder of fashion brand East x East.
inside haiti
Inside Port au Prince: Purge-like gang violence, drone strikes and millions going hungry
Humanitarian Matt Knight said that the situation inside the Haitian capital is worse than ever.
Birmingham Airport
Over a dozen flights between Ireland and Birmingham cancelled after emergency landing on runway
rail project
As another Irish billionaire criticises Metrolink, this transport expert says it's 'the only show in town'
Brian Caulfield, a professor in transportation at TCD, says the passenger volume of trains can’t be bested.
Lord of the Dance
Fianna Fáil has not approached Michael Flatley to run as its presidential candidate, says Martin
gardai investigating
Indian family in Waterford say kids attacked their six-year-old and racially abused her
tributes
Taoiseach leads tributes to 'talented' entrepreneur from Carlow found dead on yacht in New York
down with this sort of thing
Locals unhappy as council approves lithium battery farm in scenic Co Cork town
Haiti
Colleague of kidnapped missionary Gena Heraty says she serves in Haiti with ‘love and compassion’
Gaza
World watches in horror and the IDF is sceptical, so will Netanyahu order full occupation?
Netanyahu held a three-hour meeting with security chiefs yesterday to discuss options for the continuation of the war.
The prime minister is being met with opposition from senior military officers.
The amy chief of staff warned that a full occupation would be like "walking into a trap".
good news
'Monumental': Crowds at 'The Mound' as the world's biggest working cargo plane lands in Dublin
Excitement had been building for days after word spread that the Ukrainian-built giant would be making a rare visit from Chicago Airport.
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