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Newry Crown Court
Lifeguards on trial over swimmer’s death in Armagh pool ‘had no concerns’ about him, court told
White House
Elon Musk sparks controversy with gesture at Trump rally which some have called a 'Nazi salute'
executive orders
Trump grants pardons to 1,500 US Capitol rioters and withdraws from Paris climate accord
the morning lead
Almost 22,000 international protection cases pending at end of 2023, despite drop in applications
There was a 90% increase in decisions made by the International Protection Office in 2023, but a threefold increase in appeals also happened that year.
Monday
20 Jan 2025
central crimiinal court
Witness in Diarmuid Phelan trial who 'legged it' to Spain receives four-month prison sentence
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Covid-19 Advisor
Biden issues preemptive pardon for his siblings, their spouses and Dr Anthony Fauci
As it happened
Liveblog
Trump welcomes 'golden age' of America as he's sworn in as US President
“The golden age of America begins right now,” Trump said in his first official speech.
one foot in one foot out
Soc Dems and SF call on Tóibín to ditch Independent's group but Aontú calls demand 'ludicrous'
Inauguration
Martin offers Trump 'warmest' congratulations as Simon Harris hopes for another Irish visit
ballyhoura mountains
Farmer who knocked down 250 trees near conservation area given 5 months to continue repair works
stormont brake
UK government rejects unionist requests to pull 'Stormont Brake' over change to EU law
We'll leave it there
Kid Rock asked BBC anchor Caitríona Perry out on air (she swiftly wrapped up the interview)
Dáil row
Non-government parties unite against plan for some Regional Independents to sit in opposition
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