Ireland
20 mins ago'The border does not provide an escape route': Anti-terrorism chiefs welcome arrests over car bombing bid
Anti-terrorism chiefs in the North have welcomed the arrest by Gardaí of two suspected dissident republicans in connection with an attempt to murder a PSNI officer last June.
- 28 mins ago
Gardaí warn owners of Ford Transit vans over engine scam
The warning comes as gardaí in Granard, Co. Longford, are investigating an organised crime gang involved in the international sale and distribution of stolen machinery and vehicle parts.
- 1 hour, 18 mins ago
Justice measures being taken for crash-out Brexit
The Government has introduced legal provisions, including sharing of biometric data for travel visas, in preparation for a no-deal Brexit.
- 1 hour, 38 mins ago
Inspection found privacy issues at critical level at Kerry hospital's psychiatric unit
Privacy issues at one mental health facility were deemed to be at a critical level by the Mental Health Commission, which noted that due to overcapacity, one patient was not seen by a doctor because the patient had no bed.
- 1 hour, 47 mins ago
Synthetic cannabis users also used heroin – researchers
Serious side-effects were reported by those who had used new psychoactive drugs, including significant mental health problems.
- 1 hour, 51 mins ago
Bombing incident numbers have dropped, not increased, since Brexit poll – DUP MP
Gregory Campbell says ‘no excuses’ should be made for violent dissident republicans.
World
38 mins agoItalian prosecutor orders migrant boat to be seized
Spain tried to end the spiralling humanitarian crisis by dispatching a naval ship to escort the Open Arms back to Spain.
- 50 mins ago
Scientists reveal discovery of new species of stegosaur
Stegosaurs are armoured dinosaurs recognisable by spike-like bones protruding from their spine and tails.
- 1 hour, 34 mins ago
Scottish family sue over holidaymaker’s death from legionnaires’ disease
John Cowan from Hamilton died a week after his return from Bulgaria.
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Lack of self-control in adolescence ‘not uniquely human’, monkey study suggests
Researchers say impulsiveness in adolescence is not just a phase, with human brains and the brains of other primates going through similar changes.
- 2 hours, 31 mins ago
UK fracking potential could be much less than previously thought, study suggests
New estimates based on lab analysis of northern England’s shale resources suggests there may be less than 10 years worth of recoverable gas.
- 2 hours, 39 mins ago
French couple could face jail for taking sand from Sardinian beach
Italian police said they discovered the sand in 14 plastic bottles in the couple’s car.
- 3 hours, 26 mins ago
Jeremy Corbyn tells PM to ‘wise up’ on Brexit and backs Remain ahead of no-deal
The British Labour leader, speaking in Stevenage, urged Boris Johnson to seek a new extension with the European Union.
- 3 hours, 35 mins ago
Scientist speaks out over remedy containing ‘spiritual force’ of Berlin Wall
Producers believe the “spiritual force” that was in the wall is carried in the remedy.
Discover
Meet the 32 finalists competing in this year's Nose of Tralee
Arn't they just pawfect?
Lewis Capaldi stained glass window in Scottish Twitter display
A visitor centre has opened at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe which includes tweets reimagined as oil paintings and cross-stitch.
Cork bar named Irish Bar of the Year for second year running
Categories such as Dog-friendly Bar of the Year were introduced as part of this years line-up
5 ways to tell if your bra fits properly, according to an expert
From the straps to the cups, a perfect fit depends on several factors, Katie Wright discovers.
Tourette’s charity wants apology over ‘funniest’ Edinburgh Fringe joke
Swedish comedian Olaf Falafel won Dave’s Funniest Joke At The Fringe award.
Plans for anti-sex toilets in seaside town ‘submitted in error’
Porthcawl Town Council said its intentions had been ‘misinterpreted’ in the planning application.
Is it a bike? Is it a plane? Bizarre-looking vehicle stopped on UK motorway
The odd-looking contraption was flagged down by officers but was found to be all in order.
Kayakers ‘lucky to be alive’ after glacier collapses just metres away
‘It was a few poor decisions that got us into that situation,’ said Andrew Hooper.
Showbiz
14 mins agoMovie memorabilia worth over £6m to go on sale
A Stormtrooper helmet is one of the most sought after items on display, with an estimated sale price of between £120,000 and £180,000.
- 1 hour, 17 mins ago
Denise Welch reveals sad secret of her Coronation Street past
The actress played Natalie Horrocks on the soap for four years.
- 1 hour, 51 mins ago
Bond 25 title revealed as No Time To Die
The film will be released in the UK on April 3 next year.
- 2 hours, 18 mins ago
YouTube star PewDiePie marries Marzia Bisognin in London
The couple have millions of followers across social media between them, but still managed to get married away from their watchful eyes.
- 2 hours, 39 mins ago
Daíthí Ó Sé believes the Rose of Tralee is a ‘yardstick of how far Irish women have come’
It's that time of year again.
- 7 hours, 28 mins ago
RuPaul reveals unusual detail about his relationship with Georges LeBar
The couple married in 2017.
- 8 hours, 22 mins ago
Ed Sheeran failed music college course
The singer-songwriter received six F grades from the Academy of Contemporary Music after dropping out to go on tour, a new exhibition reveals.
- 8 hours, 34 mins ago
Kaley Cuoco discusses surprising new role after The Big Bang Theory
Her new character is a far cry from Penny.
Business
6 mins agoMSD Ireland unveils first female plant lead
Healthcare company MSD Ireland has promoted Marie Martin to plant manager of MSD Carlow, with immediate effect.
- 51 mins ago
Euro currency focus on two confidence votes: Italy and Boris Johnson
The euro slipped on the resignation of the Italian premier amid a confidence vote, as currency markets focussed on another confidence vote -- in UK leader Boris Johnson early next month.
- 1 hour, 11 mins ago
Profit fall dents Kenmare Resources dividend cheer
Irish mining company Kenmare Resources is confident of improving profits and meeting full-year production targets despite turbulent weather in its focus country of Mozambique damaging first-half profitability.
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Family 'speechless' as hundreds of truck drivers form guard of honour at colleague's funeral
A son of a man who died in a workplace accident at Dublin Port has said his family were “speechless” after hundreds of truck drivers formed a guard of honour at his funeral following an emotional appeal.
14-year-old missing from Dublin located safe and well
Gardaí are seeking help from the public in tracing the whereabouts of missing 14-year-old Ryan McGuinness.
Former Home and Away actor Ben Unwin has died aged 41
The actor, who is best known for playing Jesse McGregor on the Australian soap died August 14.
Arlene Foster: Fermanagh bomb blast 'not about DUP or Sinn Fein'
An explosive device has detonated in Co Fermanagh as police and British Army bomb disposal officers were searching the area.
Here is the gag that won funniest joke at the Edinburgh Fringe
A pun has won the prize.
Solicitor tells court of 'element of people trafficking' in cannabis grow house case
There may be an element of people trafficking in the case where a 32-year-old Vietnamese woman is charged with cultivating cannabis at luxury lakeside home, Tinarana House.
Jack Downey's parents brought his friends in to see damage drugs can do
"They all saw Jack tubed up and wired up. There was a shock factor," his father said. Jack died three days after taking what is believed to have been ecstasy/MDMA.
Man in his 80s charged with 'extremely serious' sexual offences from six years ago
A Dublin pensioner, who is aged in his eighties, is to stand trial on sexual assault charges.
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Sport
EFL frustrated by lack of progress as Bury’s football league future hangs in balance
Their game against Tranmere has been suspended.
Jacob Stockdale hoping for more good memories of Twickenham in bid for World Cup place
Jacob Stockdale can’t wait to get back to Japan next month with a trip to Twickenham to face England this Saturday underlining just how close the Ireland wing is to a World Cup debut.
Ladies Football semis to attract attendance of up to 10,000 to Croke Park
It is the first time that Croke Park has hosted this stage of the Ladies Football championship.
Phil Neville calls for social media boycott until racist abuse is tackled
The Lionesses boss says he has “lost faith in social media companies” after the repeated failure to address discriminatory abuse on their platforms.
Nick Fitzgerald leaves Meath hurling job over 'additional time pressures'
Meath hurling manager Nick Fitzgerald has announced he is stepping down from his role.
'Carbery feels good and confident', says coach; Carty and Byrne on red alert to nail down World Cup spots
Ireland could be ready to hand inexperienced fly-halves Jack Carty and Ross Byrne their chances to capitalise on Joey Carbery’s injury with valuable game time in the toughest circumstances against England at Twickenham this Saturday.
Pogba could pay penalty for poor spot-kick record
The Manchester United midfielder was denied by Rui Patricio on Monday night.
Ireland will have a Dressage team in the Olympics for the first time in history
The Irish Dressage team have qualified for an Olympic Games for the first time ever.
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