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3 hours, 33 mins ago
National Ambulance Service building to reopen following weekend fire
The National Ambulance Service in Dublin hopes to reopen tomorrow morning after a fire in the building this weekend.
3 hours, 54 mins ago
FG/FF coalition heralds 'dream era' for Irish left - Alan Kelly
Labour leader Alan Kelly says Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael entering government together is "a dream come true" for the left.
8 hours, 9 mins ago
Around 98% of Covid-19 tests showing negative, says HSE
About 98% of tests for Covid-19 come back negative, according to HSE chief executive, Paul Reid.

8 hours, 28 mins ago
North reports one new Covid-19 death and 25 extra cases
The number of people who have died after testing positive for coronavirus in Northern Ireland has risen to 506 after one more death was reported by the Department of Health.
8 hours, 49 mins ago
Frontline workers seeking asylum fear deportation
Frontline healthcare workers seeking asylum in Ireland have concerns they will be deported when the pandemic ends.

2 hours, 18 mins ago
The unanswered questions about Dominic Cummings’ lockdown travels
The senior Downing Street aide was backed by the British Prime Minister but questions remain about allegations surrounding his whereabouts.
4 hours, 46 mins ago
Probe launched after UK Civil Service tweet labels British Government ‘truth twisters’
In a now-deleted tweet, the official Twitter account called the Government ‘arrogant and offensive’.
7 hours, 23 mins ago
Tesla makeover for spacemen as Cape Canaveral prepares to launch astronauts
Nasa astronauts are partnering with Elon Musk’s company which is set on Wednesday to become the first private firm to send men to space.

8 hours, 1 mins ago
Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre reopens after two-month lockdown
Many Christians believe Jesus was crucified, entombed, and resurrected at the site.
8 hours, 20 mins ago
Belarus opposition stages protest against president’s bid for sixth term
The gathering in Minsk was the biggest of the year.
8 hours, 31 mins ago
Donald Trump aide suggests G7 meeting could be held in person
The president is thought to prefer a traditional meeting, probably at Camp David, rather than a virtual get-together.

Mangled Ferrari written-off on the deserted streets of London
One poor driver wrote off their Ferrari after colliding with a bus close to the UK Houses of Parliament on Sunday.
Community and celebs come together to give Philip an unforgettable birthday
Dubliner Philip Walsh celebrated his 27th birthday today and it was one he will remember forever.
Swan ‘reunited’ with cygnets after becoming trapped in rope
Steven Parry and David Bond helped to rescue the swan at a park close to the Lake District.

Five-year-old steals the limelight as journalist father questions Nicola Sturgeon
The interruption occurred during Nicola Sturgeon’s daily coronavirus briefing.
Tiny dwarf mongoose triplets born at zoo
The trio have ventured out for the first time after keepers became aware of their presence thanks to ‘tiny squeaks’ coming from their burrow.
7 world-famous tourist attractions that are reopening
Art, antiquity, and a palace the size of a park.
Joyous scenes and ceremonies recalled five years after Ireland voted yes to marriage equality
Today marks five years since the public voted in favour of same-sex marriage in the marriage equality referendum, becoming the first country in the world to do so by popular vote.
In Video: London Underground undergoes deep clean
Trains, buses and stations are being cleaned at least once per day, but underground trains are now given enhanced cleans every few days.

1 hour, 18 mins ago
Rose McGowan says she used the ‘tactics’ of predators on the media
She appeared on the Grounded With Louis Theroux podcast.
6 hours, 6 mins ago
Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande could top singles chart
Rain On Me is leading this week’s race for the top spot.
12 hours, 10 mins ago
Woody Allen: I don’t feel vindicated by recent film success
The director said he did not make movies to win awards.

17 hours, 40 mins ago
Conductor discusses impact of child sexual abuse with Desert Island Discs host
Charles Hazlewood told Lauren Laverne he felt ready to speak out following ‘over a decade of healing and therapy’.
18 hours, 0 mins ago
Stacey Solomon celebrates son’s first birthday
The Loose Women panellist posted snaps of Rex against a backdrop of balloons, sitting next to biscuits and cake.
1 day ago
Britain’s Got Talent judges wowed by straw player
The show also saw a man have to escape from a water tank while handcuffed.
1 day ago
Michael Rosen out of intensive care after 47 days
The poet and author’s recovery will take time, his wife said.
1 day ago
Jack Whitehall to celebrate Father’s Day in new BBC One show
The programme ‘will be a celebration of the special day in our current unusual circumstances’.

5 hours, 55 mins ago
Austria leads revolt against €500bn Franco-German EU rescue plan
EU member states Austria, Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands have stated their opposition to the French-German plan for a €500bn coronavirus recovery fund that would issue grants, calling for a loans-based approach instead.
14 hours, 47 mins ago
Irish tourism expected to see 80% drop in business this year due to coronavirus
Tourism Ireland has said the market here can expect an 80% drop in business this year.
2 days ago
Trade union wants more negotiation over 'premature' Aer Lingus job cuts plan
The Fórsa trade union has branded as "premature" plans by Aer Lingus to start cutting jobs and extend reductions in working hours and pay when the Covid wage subsidy scheme expires on June 21.