Ireland
4 hours, 38 mins agoPensioner seriously injured in Co Down road crash
A woman in her 80s was injured in a one-vehicle collision in Newtownards.
- 5 hours, 40 mins ago
Gardaí appeal for help to find missing Carlow man
34-year-old Rory Gahan was last seen on Tullow Street on December 27.
- 5 hours, 53 mins ago
Opposition claims Government ‘asleep at the wheel’ over children’s hospital
Fianna Fáil’s Dara Calleary accused the government of being unable to keep its capital projects on track.
- 5 hours, 57 mins ago
No-deal Brexit would become exercise in damage limitation, says Coveney
Ireland’s Foreign Affairs minister described the backstop as an ‘essential’ part of the Withdrawal Agreement.
- 6 hours, 5 mins ago
Majority of those with disabilities unhappy with access to public transport
Seven out of ten people with disabilities were dissatisfied with the service offered by Bus Eireann.
- 7 hours, 11 mins ago
Update: Board of Coombe Hospital have 'no role whatsoever' in approving an abortion
A woman who has learned her foetus has a fatal foetal abnormality has been denied an abortion, according to two TDs.
World
2 hours, 4 mins agoViolence shown in films suitable for teens ‘not linked to violence in society’
Researchers analysed movies against real cases of violent crime between 1985 and 2015.
- 4 hours, 39 mins ago
Boris Johnson blames low wages on ‘big business access to foreign labour pools’
The former foreign secretary will call for the Government to use Brexit to unite country.
- 4 hours, 39 mins ago
Donald Trump calls for new focus on missile defence programme
The president made his appeal during a visit to the Pentagon.
- 5 hours, 10 mins ago
Gordon Brown calls to extend Article 50 for a year to consult public
The former prime minister has called for public consultations on Brexit and agreed with Jeremy Corbyn’s demands for no deal to be ruled out.
- 7 hours, 16 mins ago
Britain more divided on Brexit than it was on poll tax: Gordon Brown
The ex-PM has said the Article 50 deadline should be extended so the people of Britain can have a say on the next steps in the process.
- 8 hours, 4 mins ago
Earth hit by more asteroids in past 290 million years
Scientists used data from the moon to better understand the impact of asteroids.
- 8 hours, 4 mins ago
One in four prisoners have suffered traumatic brain injury, study finds
The University of Glasgow and the Scottish Prison Service research looked at all inmates in Scotland.
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Watch this enormous herd of elk cross a street in Washington state
An enormous herd of elk was caught on camera as it crossed a road in the north-west United States.
Birkenstocks appeared on the catwalk in Paris and people don’t know what to think
Valentino collaborated on the opinion-dividing footwear.
Tigers may become extinct within a decade: Here’s how to see them ethically, and support their survival
This magnificent, iconic creature might be on its last legs. Here’s how to be part of the solution, and see tigers at the same time.
Munich commuter knits colour-coded scarf illustrating extent of rail delays
Frustrated passenger’s scarf has drawn attention to rail service Deutsche Bahn’s persistent delays.
Hundreds of people offer home to dog cuddled by Meghan
Minnie the Jack Russell looks set to be placed with a family.
Rescued turtle critically ill at Co Down seal sanctuary
The young loggerhead turtle is believed to have been carried hundreds of miles from its native warm waters by the Gulf Stream to Ireland’s west coast.
Laughter yoga is a thing and could be the answer to improving our mental health
Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were joined in studio this morning by laughter yoga expert Louise Claire Gates.
Christmas FM raises over €400k for Temple Street Children's Hospital
The hugely popular festive radio station Christmas FM has raised over €400,000 for Temple Street Children's Hospital, which will be used to give the gift of life to over 1,000 sick children.
Showbiz
1 hour, 13 mins agoKendall Jenner opens up on ‘debilitating’ struggle with acne
The supermodel revealed having blemishes left her riddled with anxiety.
- 1 hour, 20 mins ago
Simon Fuller on ‘breaking the model’ with his latest pop group
He is managing Now United, which is made up of 14 artists from around the globe.
- 2 hours, 54 mins ago
Taraji P. Henson to be honoured with star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame
The Oscar-nominated actress is the latest performer to be inducted.
- 4 hours, 52 mins ago
Bradley Cooper reveals A Star Is Born nearly had a very different opening
Cooper directed the film as well as starring alongside Lady Gaga.
- 4 hours, 57 mins ago
Harvey Weinstein and defence lawyer Benjamin Brafman part ways
A joint statement said they split ‘amicably’.
- 7 hours, 0 mins ago
‘Time is not something I acknowledge’: Fans adopt Mariah Carey’s Twitter wisdom
The pop superstar was responding to the #10YearChallenge trend online.
- 8 hours, 52 mins ago
The new Netflix releases that will get you through the dry January spell
Ah, January, the month of resolutions, new year new me quotes, bucket lists and indulging in some well-needed Netflix therapy.
Business
7 hours, 42 mins agoCentral Bank vows Irish banks in good shape to face even hardest of Brexits
A hard or soft Brexit will affect parts or all of the Irish economy but Irish banks are in good shape and insurance customers will be protected to survive any fallout, the deputy governor of the Central Bank has said.
- 8 hours, 42 mins ago
Cairn Homes shares leap 4% as builder pledges higher returns for shareholders
Cairn, along with rival stock market-listed Glenveagh Properties, has been out of favour for some time despite it delivering into a market which cannot meet the demand for new homes.
- 8 hours, 53 mins ago
Penneys sees Christmas sales growth
In the three months to the first week of January, Primark grew sales by 4% on a year-on-year basis.
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'Joe Public is feeling persecuted' - Minister criticises early morning Garda checkpoints
Minister of State for Natural Resources, Community Affairs and Digital Development, Sean Canney has said Gardaí should concentrate on other illegal activities rather than focussing on early morning checkpoints to detect drink driving.
Mother warns of fake funding page set up for her daughter's funeral
The heartbroken mum of tragic Dawn Croke has slammed the operators of a fake charity page which is claiming to raise funds for her daughter's funeral.
Investigation underway after dog set on fire in Cork
The Cork Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a dog that was set on fire.
Pedestrian in serious condition after being struck by truck in Carlow town centre
A pedestrian is in a serious condition in hospital after being struck and dragged under a truck in the centre of Carlow town.
Man killed in Dublin shooting
The incident happened outside a gym in Swords around 7.30pm this evening.
Dublin schools pay tribute to 'lovely, happy children' killed by father in murder-suicide in Poland
A Dublin-based Spanish waiter killed his partner and two Irish born children in a murder-suicide in Poland just days before Christmas.
Student recounts how she had to take Leaving Cert exam day after her mother died
A former school student has told how she had to sit her Leaving Cert business exam the day after her mother died of cancer.
Gardaí appeal for help to find Cork man missing for over a month
Gardaí in Co. Cork are appealing for help to find a man missing from the area.
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Sport
Jones believes left-field thinking could prove successful for England in 2019
The Australian has spoken about the possibility of winger Jack Nowell playing at openside flanker and Tom Curry and Sam Underhill in the backs.
Nottingham Forest can’t keep living in the past, says new boss O’Neill
The Reds’ glory days are 40 years ago and it is 20 years since the club was last in the top flight.
Dembele at the double as Barcelona advance to Copa Del Rey quarter-finals
Barcelona were 2-1 down after the first leg, but overturned the deficit at the Nou Camp.
Robertson: Committing to Reds was a ‘no-brainer’ – now it’s time to win trophies
The full-back has established himself as one of the first names on the Liverpool team sheet.
Highlights from day four at the Australian Open
The highlights from the fourth day of play at Melbourne Park.
Former Forest favourite Martin O’Neill targets Premier League return
Forest have not played in the top flight since 1999 and have even dropped as low as League One during that time.
Dominant second half sees UCD secure comfortable win
Sigerson Cup: UCD 5-8 Cork IT 0-10
Garda College open Sigerson campaign with imperssive win
Sigerson Cup: Garda College,Templemore 1-15 IT Sligo 1-10
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