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FactCheck
Debunked: Anti-migrant groups share hoax images of Sinn Féin TDs and 'refugees welcome' slogans
Courts
High Court date confirmed for woman's damages claim against Conor McGregor for alleged assault
As it happened
live blog
Irish troops unharmed as UNIFIL HQ comes under Israeli tank fire in Lebanon
Two members of the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon were injured.
Florida
'It was like 100 banshees screaming': Irish woman describes surviving Hurricane Milton
Aisling Kane, who lives in Florida with her family, said it was the “longest night of my life”.
uk's next top tory
Robert Jenrick V Kemi Badenoch: What do they stand for and what have they said about Ireland?
Badenoch served as Business and Trade Minister under the Tory government and had a legal run-in with Irish language rap group Kneecap.
Netflix
Macron says he 'will fight hard' for Emily in Paris to remain in French capital after Rome move
Rebrand
So long An Bord Pleanála, there's a new Coimisiún in town: What you need to know about the change
Tampa Bay
Hurricane Milton rips roof off stadium that was being used as shelter for emergency workers
letter from the states
Analysis: Taoiseach danced around the issue of the US arming Israel. That is a glaring misstep
Harris had the ear of one of the most powerful leaders yesterday, but did he use the opportunity to say it like it is?
fitness to teach
Teacher who admitted sexual encounter with former pupil fails in bid to exclude phone evidence
Allegations
Further 65 women contact BBC with allegations of abuse by former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed
In the White House
Taoiseach meets Joe Biden who briefed him on 'substantial' call with Benjamin Netanyahu
Harris is in Washington DC to mark 100 years of Irish-US diplomatic relations.
Say nothing
Drama based on hit book about Jean McConville disappearance to air in Ireland next month
the morning lead
Attorney General to brief Government next week on legal standing of Occupied Territories Bill
The Bill, which was brought forward by independent senator Frances Black, seeks to prevent Ireland from trading in goods and services imported from occupied territories.
Taoiseach Simon Harris had previously ordered a review on trade with Israel, in light of a decision by the International Court of Justice.
The Bill was first passed in the Seanad in 2018, but is now stalled at Second Stage in the Dáil.
Wednesday
9 Oct 2024
United States
Hurricane Milton: Biden urges those who have not evacuated to seek shelter as storm approaches Florida
Officials have repeatedly warned those in danger zones to seek safe shelter.
Planning and Development Bill
Dáil passes long-promised bill set to make major changes to planning systems
Sponsored
'I like to meet the visitors and help them enjoy their visit': A day in the life with Finn Lyons
Failte Ireland
Oct 9
Cobalt
'I am not a spy': Senators use speaking time to declare they are not Russia-linked politician
Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Teenager had fingers broken during assault by group of youths in south Dublin, court hears
aurora chasing
Why it's easier than ever to see the northern lights (and how to make sure you don't miss them)
lagacurry beach
Appeal for information after reports of man entering the sea at Donegal's Isle of Doagh
distracted driving
'Bring back buttons': Car safety watchdog warns of risk from distracting dashboard touchscreens
uk's next top tory
Kemi Badenoch or Robert Jenrick will be next Tory leader as James Cleverly is knocked out of race
Arrest
Man arrested in Dublin on suspicion of the murder of Mary Ward, who was found dead in Belfast
It has also emerged that the PSNI had three interactions with Mary in the weeks before she was killed.
white house meeting
Taoiseach stops short of confirming he will directly call on Biden to halt US supply of arms to Israel
Eavan Boland library
Trinity renames library after poet due to protests over George Berkeley's links to slave-trade
FactCheck
Debunked: Fake news story claims Irish government will arrest those who refuse vaccines in future
UNIFIL
Risk of roadside bombs could threaten rapid resupply of Irish positions in Lebanon
It was a quieter night for the Irish peacekeepers as Israeli and Hezbollah forces continue to engage in heavy fighting across South Lebanon but it has moved on from around the Irish camps.
It was a quieter night for the Irish peacekeepers as Israeli and Hezbollah forces continue to engage in heavy fighting across South Lebanon but it has moved on from around the Irish camps.
Taoiseach Simon Harris today thanked US President Joe Biden for his assistance in relaying Irish concerns about the peacekeepers at the Lebanon outpost "where there was clearly an Israeli incursion".
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