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Courts
Garda accused of sexually assaulting woman told her to ‘wear something tight’ to the station, trial hears
gender balance
Von der Leyen asks for male and female Commissioner nominees (but Ireland plans to only send a man)
Road Deaths
Siblings in their 70s killed in Donegal collision, as woman in her 80s dies in Meath crash
It brings the number of people who have died on Irish roads this year to 110.
investigation ongoing
Longford locals 'shocked' after man in his 70s shot through living room window
Incommunicado detention
'Black hole': Israel must end torture and indefinite detention of Palestinians from Gaza - Amnesty
bonjour
Plenty of nods to Churchill as Keir Starmer woos European leaders at grandiose Blenheim Palace
The meeting of the European Political Community is taking place at the birthplace of Winston Churchill.
The EPC was the brainchild of France’s Emmanuel Macron and 47 leaders are in attendance.
Starmer has vowed to be a “friend and a partner” to European allies.
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban is also in attendance after visiting Vladimir Putin in Moscow earlier this month.
dublin violence
Opinion: Blaming small sections of society for anti-migrant riots avoids true accountability
budget 2025
Inheritance tax on family homes won't be abolished but 'will be looked' at in Budget - Tánaiste
Antisocial Behaviour
Bus service through two Limerick City areas not likely to return in the near future, union says
Crunch time
Gaza, defence, housing and economy: Ursula von der Leyen outlines her leadership plan to MEPs
staying positive
In the latest blow to his campaign, Joe Biden has Covid-19 and has returned to Delaware
The US president is experiencing “mild symptoms” after testing positive for Covid during a campaign trip to Las Vegas.
US Election
Vance vows to fight for 'forgotten' Americans in first speech as Trump's running mate
The 39-year-old addressed the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Gaza
Oxfam says Israel using water ‘as weapon of war’ after report shows Gaza supply has dropped by 94%
justice system
People who give character references for sexual offenders can now be cross-examined in court
Michael D Higgins signed the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2023 today.
Wednesday
17 Jul 2024
Relationship reset
Harris and Starmer toast relationship ‘reset’ over pints with UK PM Ireland visit set for Sept
northern Paris
Car crashes into Paris cafe terrace, killing one person and seriously injuring several others
How I Spend My Money
Money Diaries: How will you be spending this summer? Would you like to keep a diary for us?
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