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Varadkar pledges income tax cuts if re-elected as Taoiseach

2 hours, 22 mins ago
Harris says election likely unless Fianna Fáil extend Confidence and Supply deal
Health Minister Simon Harris has joined the chorus of Fine Gael ministers who have threatened a general election unless Fianna Fáil sign up to a deal to extend the life of the minority government.
3 hours, 8 mins ago
My focus is on Brexit, not an election, Leo Varadkar says
Simon Coveney had earlier insisted Fine Gael is ‘election ready’ and is not taking a extended confidence-and-supply deal for granted.
3 hours, 50 mins ago
Sinn Féin ‘will not save the day’ for Theresa May’s Brexit deal
The party president Mary Lou McDonald was at a meeting of Sinn Féin's leadership over Brexit and its ramifications for Ireland.
6 hours, 7 mins ago
PSNI investigate shooting which may have left man with life-changing injuries in Derry
A man may have suffered life-changing injuries after being shot in Derry last night.
6 hours, 22 mins ago
Tánaiste: Fine Gael are 'election-ready'
Tánaiste Simon Coveney has declared that Fine Gael are "election-ready" as ministers laid down a demand that talks with Fianna Fáil on the government support pact conclude soon.

3 hours, 55 mins ago
Trump says written responses go to Mueller team next week
The president has insisted the answers to the Russia probe special counsel will be his, and not those of his lawyers.

4 hours, 0 mins ago
Prime Minister has my confidence amid Brexit criticism – Scottish Secretary
The Scottish Secretary said Theresa May had shown strength of character in the week she unveiled the draft agreement.
4 hours, 10 mins ago
Climate change activists block London bridges with sit-down protests
The Extinction Rebellion demonstrators said the UK could face starvation without a change in policy.
4 hours, 46 mins ago
Supporters and opponents clash over ‘racist’ Dutch character Black Pete
White people often daub their faces with black paint when they dress up to portray the helper of the Dutch version of Santa Claus.
5 hours, 12 mins ago
One killed and 47 injured in France fuel tax protests
Officials added that 24 people have been arrested and 17 held for questioning.
7 hours, 41 mins ago
Second shipment of supplies blasts off for space station
Northrop Grumman launched its Antares rocket from Wallops Island, Virginia.
8 hours, 46 mins ago
Argentina submarine found sunk a year after disappearing, navy says
The vessel disappeared in November 2017 with 44 crewmen aboard.

Social media taken over by hilarious viral ‘dog cheese’ game
A craze, in which you throw a piece of cheese on to your dog, is the latest to take off on Twitter.
Here's a look at the winners of the 2018 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
A shocked looking squirrel and a nosy owl were among the winning images.

Solving the mystery of why this camel was spotted on the side of a snowy road
‘The roads were horrible and people were stuck in the snow everywhere. Then I saw the camel and I had to do a double-take.’
Doireann Garrihy gets first solo national radio show
Broadcaster and comedian Doireann Garrihy has gotten her first solo national radio show.
Adorable giant panda plays in the snow as cold weather hits the United States
Watch as giant panda Bei Bei plays in the snow at The Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington DC.
Russian fisherman shares pics of nightmare creatures from the depths
Delve into the mysterious world hundreds of metres below sea level.
VIDEO: Dublin man recreates iconic Anchorman scene
Ron Burgundy would be proud.
7 of the most ridiculous items from this year’s Goop gift guide
It’s probably not where you’ll find what you need for Grandma, but it’s still wildly entertaining.

1 hour, 47 mins ago
My generation can make the world better for women, says Zara Larsson
The singer describes herself as ‘such a feminist’ and says she wants to forward the cause of women’s rights.
3 hours, 7 mins ago
Little Mix: ‘Men too intimidated to sexually harass us’
The group recall how they struggled with fame and were not prepared for it after The X Factor.

3 hours, 58 mins ago
Strictly’s Ballas got ‘sincere apology’ from Revel Horwood over negative remarks
The Strictly Come Dancing stars are in Blackpool for the next episode.
4 hours, 2 mins ago
Live music night cancelled in UK as ‘pepper spray’ unleashed on audience
The incident took place at Rock City club in the UK as an audience waited to watch rapper Lil Pump.
6 hours, 35 mins ago
Dec and Holly take speedboat to meet I’m A Celebrity stars
The new series kicks off with a new cast of celebrities on Sunday.
8 hours, 16 mins ago
Glen Hansard explains where spirit of Apollo House movement came from
Glen Hansard was on The Late Late Show last night and he told Ryan Tubridy about how the Apollo House movement came to be.
9 hours, 4 mins ago
Hailey Baldwin takes reported husband Justin Bieber’s name on Instagram
The young couple got engaged earlier this year.
10 hours, 15 mins ago
Mel B: I had less than £800 when I left ex-husband Belafonte
The Spice Girl has written an autobiography called Brutally Honest.

4 hours, 49 mins ago
Sainbury’s starts selling edible insects
BBQ flavoured roasted crickets are going to be on shelves in 250 of the company’s stores.

10 hours, 0 mins ago
Johnston Press boss reassures staff as they ‘prepare for restructure’
The publisher has more than 200 titles.
11 hours, 31 mins ago
Shortage of homes could save UK from market crash
Anyone fearing a Brexit- induced house-market crash in the UK would do well to remember one simple fact: The country isn’t even close to keeping up with demand for new homes.

It is expected to be a rather grey and cloudy day for most of the country. Generally dry, although ...

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

England fight back to avoid upset against Japan
Joe Cokanasiga’s late try eased nerves around Twickenham as Brave Blossoms were eventually beaten.
Galway's Jack Canning to join Australian rugby club
Top Galway hurling prospect Jack Canning is heading off to Australia to pursue a rugby career.

Wales turn on the style to comfortably beat Tonga
Wales’ victory saw them score their most points in one Test since 2011.
Late goals give England the win against Ireland U18s
Three goals in the last 15 minutes helped England to a 3-1 win over the Republic of Ireland Under-18s at an Invitational Tournament in Spain.
Samcro '50-50' to run in Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown
Samcro's participation in the Unibet Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown on Sunday was described by trainer Gordon Elliott as "50-50'' on Saturday afternoon.
Watch the most incredible wipe-outs from the WSL Big Wave surfing competition
Twenty-four of the world’s best surfed 40ft waves off Nazare, Portugal, in the battle for victory.
Martin O’Neill: Long balls not in our gameplan
With one game to go in the international calendar year, Ireland’s 2018 stats make for grim reading: Played 8, won 1, drew 3, lost 4, goals for 4, goals against 10.