Ireland
14 mins agoAnti-abortion campaigners tell Govt to 'man-up' and provide alternatives to abortion
The Government has been told to 'man-up' and provide more supports for pregnant women as an alternative to abortion.
- 27 mins ago
Dáil health committee to question senior Breast Check officials about screening standards
Senior Breast Check officials are set to be grilled over the quality of cancer screening services tomorrow morning in the aftermath of the cervical cancer tests scandal and fears the crisis could be wider than initially believed.
- 58 mins ago
Report shows record number of people using public transport to commute into Dublin
The number of people commuting into Dublin city on bus, train or Luas every morning has reached record levels.
- 1 hour, 23 mins ago
Taoiseach condemns recent killings of two women
The Taoiseach led Dáil tributes to Ana Kriegel and Jastine Valdez whose senseless and brutal deaths he condemned and said had shocked the country.
- 1 hour, 28 mins ago
Galway syndicate plan luxury around-the-world trip as they collect €8.5m Lotto jackpot
The winners of the biggest Lotto jackpot of 2018 say they plan to travel the world in style with their €8,549,067 jackpot prize.
- 1 hour, 44 mins ago
Northern Ireland’s pro-Remain parties unite to defend open border
Sinn Fein, the SDLP, the Alliance Party and Green Party joined forces at Stormont.
World
6 mins agoBacklash as Danish minister says fasting Ramadan Musliams are safety hazard
Claims by Denmark's immigration minister that Muslims fasting for Ramadan pose a safety hazard in some jobs do not represent government policy, a spokeswoman has said.
- 1 hour, 10 mins ago
Scientists reveal ‘clever illusion’ of Michael Jackson’s Smooth Criminal tilt
Scientists uncover a patent registered under the superstar’s name that shows how it was done using fancy footwear.
- 1 hour, 13 mins ago
Mother convicted of tricking her teenage daughter to travel and marry older man
A mother has been convicted of duping her teenage daughter to go to Pakistan and forcing her to marry, in the first successful prosecution of its type.
- 1 hour, 44 mins ago
Sweden sends out brochure telling people to get ready for war
The booklet tells people to fill an emergency box with canned food, pasta and dried food.
- 2 hours, 17 mins ago
22 killed in Manchester Arena bombing remembered in silence one year on
Some of the hundreds of those injured in the explosion, and the families of those killed, attended a remembrance service at Manchester Cathedral.
- 3 hours, 7 mins ago
McDonald’s workers inspired by #MeToo movement file sex harassment claims
The women say when they reported the harassment, they were ignored or mocked, and in some cases suffered retaliation.
- 3 hours, 7 mins ago
Tributes paid to ’72nd victim’ of Grenfell blaze at inquiry commemoration
Maria del Pilar Burton’s health deteriorated following the blaze on June 14 last year.
- 3 hours, 56 mins ago
Man, 70, accidentally set fire to his clothes while lighting cigarette – coroner
The pensioner suffered severe burns on 65% of his body.
Discover
Instagram announces mute button to hide posts from accounts without unfollowing
The social network will enable users to hide specific accounts from their feed.
This snake escaped from a box of cornflakes and slithered into a dishwasher
Much to the shock of a man who was just trying to get his breakfast.
10 things that are socially acceptable in video games but definitely aren’t IRL
Just walk into somebody’s house and start smashing all their pottery – they won’t mind.
Elisha Gault's mother speaks about Darkness Into Light in new documentary
The mother of Elisha Gault will feature in an upcoming documentary on Darkness Into Light.
David Walliams and Gloria Hunniford among stars at Dale Winton’s funeral
The Supermarket Sweep presenter died in April at the age of 62.
Buckle up for this dad’s experience of joining a school trip to the Science Museum
‘My own daughter just made eye contact. It was sinister. Almost sure she just mouthed ‘You absolute mug’ at me.’
How this cat website harnesses feline power to bring attention to world news
If you can’t get enough of cats but want more news, then there may now be an answer.
This patient Cork doggo just REALLY wanted a delicious 99
If you plan to enjoy a 99 in the sunshine in Cobh this week, keep an eye out for this charming rascal.
Showbiz
16 mins agoEverything you need to know about the shortlist ahead of the International Man Booker announcement
The range of works span from Iraq to Poland.
- 1 hour, 19 mins ago
Sparks singer ‘disillusioned’ by Morrissey comments
The former Smiths singer is a long-time admirer of Russell and Ron Mael’s music.
- 3 hours, 58 mins ago
A film about the Maze Prison escape has been added to Netflix
A critically acclaimed film about the 1983 mass break-out from the Maze high-security prison in Northern Ireland is now available on Netflix.
- 6 hours, 7 mins ago
This Portlaoise festival sounds perfect for all the family
The festival will take place from Friday, June 22 to Sunday June 24.
- 6 hours, 12 mins ago
Kendrick Lamar pauses duet with white fan after she says N-word at show
The rapper had invited the female fan on to the stage to perform one of his own songs.
- 6 hours, 45 mins ago
Pat Phelan’s violent Coronation Street exit will be shown after watershed
The ITV soap’s villain is set to make a dramatic return to the cobbles.
- 7 hours, 44 mins ago
Pop artist Robert Indiana dies at 89
Friends had expressed concern for the reclusive artist’s well-being because he had not been heard from for some time.
Business
30 mins agoTesco puts 500 jobs at risk amid plans to shut ‘loss-making’ Tesco Direct
The company said Tesco Direct will cease trading on July 9.
- 1 hour, 44 mins ago
Shell shareholders rebel over chief executive’s pay
A total of 25.2% of investors rejected Shell’s remuneration report.
- 2 hours, 52 mins ago
Private equity giants queue up for taste of Costa Coffee
Whitbread is thought to have been approached informally over a potential buyout of the chain.
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Gardaí renew appeal to help trace missing 14-year-old from Dublin
Gardaí have renewed an appeal for the public's help in tracing a missing 14-year-old from Dublin.
Latest: Gardaí involved in search for missing Wicklow woman shoot man dead
The man who was shot by Gardaí this evening has died.
Update: Gardaí find note in suspect's car after body found in search for Jastine Valdez
This evening Gardaí in Bray investigating the disappearance of Jastine Valdez have made another appeal for help from the public.
Video emerges of Mark Hennessy collecting his new Nissan Qashqai
A video has emerged of Mark Hennessy collecting his brand new Qashqai from a garage in Dublin.
Met Éireann issues status yellow rain warning for 11 counties
Met Éireann has issued a warning for heavy rainfall across 11 counties.
Woman secures safety order against husband of 50 years for verbal and emotional abuse
A Co Clare woman, married more than 50 years to her husband, has secured a Safety Order against the man as a result of suffering continuing verbal and emotional abuse from him in their home.
Arlene Foster hits out at Dublin’s ‘very aggressive’ Brexit stance
The DUP leader also hit out at former prime ministers Tony Blair and John Major over their positions on the Northern Ireland border issue.
What next for the newlyweds? Honeymoon on hold for Harry and Meghan
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be at a celebration for the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.
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Sport
'Burns, grazing and blisters': Some Scarlets players still unable to train for Pro14 final after Glasgow pitch
"You are waking up in bed and the sheets are stuck to your leg about seven times a night."
How might the England captaincy affect Harry Kane’s goalscoring?
Kane has five goals in four games as skipper.
No doubts for Westwood over shift to vice-captain’s role
The 10-time Ryder Cup player was announced alongside Padraig Harrington, Luke Donald and Graeme McDowell on Tuesday to join Thomas Bjorn’s staff.
Accumulated profits at Katie Taylor's firm jump to over €1.5m
The move by Katie Taylor into the professional boxing arena is paying off as accumulated profits at her commercial firm passed the €1.576 million mark last year.
Police could be asked to investigate ‘death threat’ to Premier League footballer
The judge said he would consult with the Recorder of Newcastle before deciding whether to take the matter further.
Padraig Harrington and Graeme McDowell named among Ryder Cup vice-captains
"You only need to look at the record books to see that their Ryder Cup pedigree speaks for itself."
Declan Kidney promoted to director of rugby two months after joining London Irish
The former Ireland and Munster coach has moved into the director of rugby role at London Irish.
David Ornstein is the king of Arsenal Twitter again, according to these memes
Ornstein broke the news of the new Gunners manager, and the memes did flow.
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