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Video Games
'The same feeling as gambling': Loot boxes are pulling young gamers into the world of betting
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Parenting teens: 'I don’t 'let' her date, just like you don’t ‘let’ a newborn wake up 16 times'
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SIX NATIONS RUGBY
Ireland make it three wins from three with comeback victory against Wales
Bibas family
Israel has not provided any details on killing of Shiri Bibas and her two sons, family says
Gaza
Hamas hands over six Israeli hostages in latest exchange under fragile ceasefire
The Palestinian prisoner’s media office said more than 600 Palestinians jailed in Israel will be freed in exchange for the six hostages.
Sinn Féin
DUP says Sinn Féin’s US boycott is ‘manoeuvre’ for Michelle O’Neill to make presidential bid
in remembrance
Bishop Willie Walsh never felt threatened by the Vatican because he never wanted to be a bishop
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all change
All-Ireland football championships set for revamp as backdoor system makes a comeback
Esra Uyrun
Renewed appeal for information regarding missing woman Esra Uyrun ahead of 14 year anniversary
Stormy Weather
Weather warnings issued for 15 counties tomorrow, with strong winds and heavy rain expected
Palestine
Israel accused of 'Gazafication' of West Bank as 40,000 Palestinians displaced in matter of weeks
One NGO said Israel is using the ceasefire in Gaza as an opportunity to ramp up attacks in the rest of Palestine.
Surrealing in the Years
Surrealing in the Years: Granny flat plan would have us living like garden gnomes
Ukraine War
Q&A: Could Irish troops really be sent to take part in a Ukraine peacekeeping mission?
The move is being considered – but how likely is it?
Freedom of Speech
Associated Press sues Trump administration officials for denying access over Gulf of Mexico row
Israel
Family of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas confirm her remains have been returned
Hamas has said Shiri Bibas’ remains were likely “mistakenly mixed” with those of others buried under rubble in Gaza.
Leinster House
150 rounds of drinks ordered at the Dáil's bars on the day TDs failed to elect a new Taoiseach
Irish Abroad
'It's a far cry from poor-but-sexy': Irish in Berlin on a nervous time as Germans go to the polls
The country has critical elections taking place this Sunday.
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21 Feb 2025
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