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2 mins agoRegulation of AirBnB could return 3,000 homes to rental market, says senator
Regulating AirBnB could free up around 3,000 homes across the country for renters, according to a Labour Senator.
- 5 mins ago
Former Sinn Fein TD lauded for showing 'rare' political courage and principle in resignation
Offaly TD Carol Nolan has been lauded for her decision to resign from Sinn Féin by the pro life campaign.
- 21 mins ago
Senior lawyer hits out at ‘massive delay’ in data analysis in child porn cases
A senior lawyer has hit out at the ‘massive delay’ by the State in analysing technical evidence in child pornography cases.
- 35 mins ago
Irish population could reach 6.7m by 2051
Latest: The population could swell to 6.7 million by 2051, according to projections by the Central Statistics Office.
- 50 mins ago
Latest: 8 people due before special court sitting in connection with Longford drug seizure
Latest: Eight people, seven men and one woman, will appear before a special sitting of Longford District Court this afternoon, charged in connection with a drugs seizure in Longford this morning.
- 54 mins ago
Blackrock Hospital shareholder may face application to restrict ability to bring legal actions
Blackrock Hospital shareholder Dr Joseph Sheehan could face an application to restrict his ability to bring legal actions because of the number he has already been involved in.
- 58 mins ago
Dad facing jail after son misses 300 days of school in just over two years
A Dublin father is facing a jail sentence for neglecting his son’s education after the teenager missed more than 300 days of school in just over two years.
World
1 hour, 24 mins agoAlzheimer’s supplement ‘breakthrough’ condemned by experts
Patients were warned not to be taken in by ‘irresponsible’ claims that a new nutritional supplement can combat Alzheimer’s disease.
- 1 hour, 24 mins ago
Sadiq Khan will run for London Mayor again in 2020
The Labour mayor will seek a second term in City Hall.
- 1 hour, 38 mins ago
UK hardest hit as report reveals EU faced 205 terror attacks last year
More than half of the cases in 2017 were recorded in the UK, according to figures compiled by Europol.
- 2 hours, 6 mins ago
South Korea urges ‘concrete’ plan on nuclear weapons as Kim visits China
Chinese state media quoted President Xi Jinping as hailing the warming friendship with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un.
- 2 hours, 28 mins ago
Left-wing violence and extremism on rise, says Germany
Left-wing extremists have become more willing to use violence over the past five years, German security officials said.
- 2 hours, 59 mins ago
May: Trump’s immigration policy ‘wrong’ and images ‘deeply disturbing’
The Prime Minister has been under pressure to condemn the US President’s stance on family separations.
- 3 hours, 28 mins ago
Macedonian parliament ratifies deal with Greece over name dispute
Macedonia's parliament has ratified a deal with neighbouring Greece signed last weekend to end a decades-long dispute over Macedonia's name.
- 4 hours, 26 mins ago
Key EU nations to hold mini migration summit
Germany, France, Italy and Greece will attend the meeting in Brussels, officials said.
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#DontBeDick: New campaign tries to encourage coffee drinkers to think again
Three local authorities in Dublin have launched a major awareness campaign to highlight the serious problem caused by disposable coffee cups.
Loyal dog stayed with missing girl overnight in cornfield until rescuers arrived
The Yorkshire terrier barked in response to rescue dogs to alert them to the girl’s location.
Watch this bear and her cubs take a dip in a garden water feature
This beats rabbits on the lawn.
WATCH: Cher eats raw cow tongue rather than say anything nice about President Donald Trump
Music legend, Cher, decided to eat a cow’s tongue instead of saying anything nice about US President Donald Trump on an episode of the Late Late show with James Corden.
Policeman and son recreate brilliant squad car picture 20 years later
The duo somehow squeezed into the father’s patrol car to replicate a photograph from 1998.
Showbiz
32 mins agoYoung Offenders Billy Murphy is bringing his own show to Cork's Everyman Theatre
Da, da, dump, dump, ba, da, da, da, daaaaaa.
- 1 hour, 25 mins ago
WATCH: The youngest ever act to take to the stage of Cork’s Live at the Marquee
After she covered some of her favourite artists such as Ed Sheeran and Shawn Mendes, she sang her very first original song.
- 2 hours, 44 mins ago
McFly’s Dougie Poynter saves stranded fox cub by calling RSPCA
The animal had become trapped in a fountain in Richmond.
- 3 hours, 10 mins ago
Joe Lycett to host new Saturday night game show on BBC One
The programme will revolve around how long it takes to complete activities.
- 5 hours, 12 mins ago
WATCH: Ed Sheeran performs at charity gig for Irish Centre in London
Ed Sheeran played an intimate set for a charity fundraiser last night for the London Irish centre.
- 5 hours, 27 mins ago
Eva Longoria shares baby joy as son Santiago arrives
The actress shared a sweet picture of herself snuggling up to her newborn.
- 5 hours, 48 mins ago
Robert Zemeckis reportedly set to direct new version of Roald Dahl’s The Witches
The Back to the Future director is in final talks with Warner Bros according to studio sources.
- 6 hours, 2 mins ago
Piers Morgan introduces Love Island guests as ‘dimmest people in Britain’
Three dumped islanders appeared on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday.
Business
18 mins agoEU to start imposing tariffs on US on Friday
The targets include steel, agricultural and other products, including bourbon, peanut butter, cranberries and orange juice.
- 46 mins ago
Job cuts feared after Trinity deal waved through by Culture Secretary
Reach plans to slash costs by £20m a year after snapping up a string of titles including the Daily Express and Daily Star.
- 1 hour, 39 mins ago
Disney increases Twenty-First Century Fox bid
The battle with Comcast reflects a new imperative among entertainment and telecommunications firms.
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‘Helicopter parenting’ linked to bad behaviour in the classroom – study
The study looked at the development of 422 children over the course of eight years.
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Aer Lingus: Drunk passengers will be turned away from flights at airport
Aer Lingus says all passengers are assessed before they board a flight and if anyone is intoxicated, they will be turned away.
Woman (23) to stand trial accused of dangerous driving causing death of four friends
A 23-year-old woman will go on trial next month accused of dangerous driving involving the death of four of her friends in Co Kildare.
Missing Carlow man Philip Power found safe and well
29-year-old Philip Power has been found safe and well.
US to withdraw from UN Human Rights Council, ambassador says
The United States is withdrawing from the UN Human Rights Council, the US ambassador to the world body said, calling it "an organisation that is not worthy of its name".
Woman who stabbed step-grandfather 120 times on Christmas Day jailed for life
Lindsey Fletcher has been found guilty of murder and told she must serve a minimum term of 13 years.
Spray cans found as three men die after being hit by train
The incident occurred on tracks in an area in south London popular with graffiti artists.
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Sport
Burnley drawn to face Aberdeen in Europa League qualifying
The Clarets have been paired with the Ladbrokes Premiership runners-up in their first European tie since 1967.
BBC brands Apprentice boss Alan Sugar’s Senegal tweet ‘seriously misjudged’
The broadcaster said its views on his post, which has been widely criticised, were made very clear to the business mogul.
Ronaldo heads Portugal to unconvincing win over unlucky Morocco
The Real Madrid star has now scored 85 international goals, second on the all-time list behind Iran’s Ali Daei.
Anfield Road redevelopment on track – Liverpool chief Hughes
The club is focused on the club’s new training ground.
Can the GAA take lessons from Romelu Lukaku's column on The Players' Tribune?
The article was far removed from what was anticipated, says Peter McNamara.
Marcus Rashford hails improved England team spirit
Rashford was the first player Southgate turned to help change the game against Tunisia.
Leinster draw four-time winners in Champions Cup; Connacht draw Paddy Jackson's Perpignan in Challenge Cup
European champions Leinster join Munster and Ulster in the Champions Cup draw while Connacht will play in the Challenge Cup this season.
Ireland and UK could host 2030 World Cup, says Sepp Blatter
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has suggested the idea of Ireland co-hosting the World Cup with the UK.
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