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Ireland
6 hours, 27 mins agoSinn Fein brands latest talks to resolve Stormont impasse ‘a sham’
DUP leader Arlene Foster said Northern Ireland should form a government, despite Brexit uncertainty.
- 7 hours, 57 mins ago
Psychiatric Nurses Association suspends planned strike next week
The Psychiatric Nurses Association has suspended next week's strike action.
- 8 hours, 3 mins ago
Dublin gardaí seize weapons, including crossbow and shotguns, after three-day search operation
A range of weapons has been seized by gardaí following a three-day search in Dublin.
- 8 hours, 13 mins ago
West Cork 'chop shop' operator jailed for two years for part in €500k stolen car operation
A garage “chop-shop” proprietor in West Cork working with a paramilitary criminals in Armagh has been jailed for two years for his part in cutting up and re-using engines and parts from over €500,000 worth of cars stolen in border area
- 8 hours, 25 mins ago
'Love triangle' trial: Accused told garda there were only two tanks on the farm
Farmer Pat Quirke told a garda investigating the disappearance of DJ Bobby 'Mr Moonlight' Ryan that there were only two tanks on his farm, the Central Criminal Court has heard.
- 8 hours, 38 mins ago
Articles in newspaper were about Ireland not Denis O'Brien, former editor tells trial
Former Sunday Business Post editor Ian Kehoe has told a High Court jury articles in the newspaper in March 2015 were not about businessman Denis O'Brien but about Ireland and a report that "cast a lie" about what the banks were telling everyone at the time of the financial crash in 2008.
- 8 hours, 57 mins ago
UK Parliament unreasonable over Brexit: Brian Cowen
The position of the UK Parliament over Brexit has been criticised by former Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, as “unreasonable”.
World
4 hours, 5 mins agoOne dead and police officers wounded in US industrial park shooting
The incident took place in the city of Aurora, Illinois.
- 5 hours, 3 mins ago
Man charged with murdering three pensioners in England
The 27-year-old will appear in court on Saturday morning
- 5 hours, 18 mins ago
Two men arrested over racist attack on Empire star are also black – US police
Jussie Smollett, who is gay, has said two masked men beat him after shouting racial and homophobic slurs.
- 5 hours, 18 mins ago
Shamima Begum’s family urge British Government to help her return to UK
Runaway schoolgirl Shamima Begum should be allowed to return to the UK “as a matter of urgency” to safeguard her unborn child, he family has said.
- 5 hours, 42 mins ago
Colin Kaepernick settles lawsuit with the NFL
Kaepernick and Eric Reid had alleged that team owners were colluding to prevent them from being signed in response to their kneeling protest.
- 6 hours, 4 mins ago
Trump ‘nominated for Nobel Peace Prize by Japanese PM’
The president said he was nominated for his work to open up a dialogue with North Korea.
- 8 hours, 58 mins ago
Britons returning from IS may have very dangerous skills, MI6 chief warns
Alex Younger did not comment specifically on the case of runaway schoolgirl Shamima Begum but said UK nationals have a right to come home.
Discover
Snow sport enthusiasts test ski slope above incineration plant in Denmark
The lower half of the slope was open for two days of test runs.
This Meath singer is singing about KFC and AliExpress and people are loving it
County Meath singer-songwriter, Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson aka CMAT, has found that just being herself is hitting the right note.
Watch: Michael Healy-Rae leads a sing-song in a Kerry pub
Michael Healy-Rae is some man for one man.
Husband creates stunning flower that will 'never fade' for his wife
It can be hard to think of thoughtful and unique gifts for loved ones but this man has come up with something very special for his wife.
Watch: ‘Gorgeous’ four-week old tiger cubs bond with their mother
It all gets a bit much for first-time mother Kartika.
Twitter utterly bemused as Kenny G serenades Kim and Kanye on Valentine’s Day
‘Kenny G is the worst possible thing you could find in your living room. Worse than alligators.’
‘Cheery’ baby polar bear receives first examination at Berlin zoo
The baby girl has been given her vaccinations and received a full medical check-up.
Showbiz
2 hours, 24 mins agoOscars will not be presented during ad breaks, academy says
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said all 24 categories will be shown live.
- 4 hours, 45 mins ago
John Boyega wishes ‘force be with you’ to fans as filming wraps on Star Wars
The movie’s stars have announced the end of filming.
- 5 hours, 7 mins ago
EastEnders fans mourn Dr Legg after his ‘beautiful’ and topical death
The soap was praised for its handling of the scene.
- 6 hours, 59 mins ago
CJ Stander and his wife are expecting their first child
Ireland and Munster star CJ Stander and his wife, Jean-Marie, have announced that they are expecting their first child.
- 8 hours, 16 mins ago
This week's Ray D'Arcy line-up is serving laughs, scares and style
If you are planning on spending a chill night in this Saturday then Ray D'Arcy has plenty to keep you entertained.
- 9 hours, 3 mins ago
Liam Gallagher’s lookalike son Lennon models futuristic fashion
He will wear Gerrit Jacob designs on the first ever 5G mixed reality catwalk at London Fashion Week.
- 9 hours, 29 mins ago
Ronan Keating’s daughter Missy to face the Voice UK coaches this weekend
Missy Keating will face The Voice UK coaches this weekend with best friend Georgia Gaffney.
- 10 hours, 27 mins ago
Post Malone was fined €4,000 at his Dublin gig last night
As he took the packet out of his pocket he announced that it would “dearest” cigarette he’d ever smoke.
Business
7 hours, 31 mins agoUlster Bank aims to cut soured loans by further sale
Ulster Bank plans to reduce by a significant amount its elevated level of non-performing mortgages through another loans sale this year.
- 8 hours, 44 mins ago
Major shortage of tradespeople delaying company projects
A major shortage of construction workers is being made worse by a “myriad of problems” in the apprenticeship system, the president of Cork Institute of Technology has said.
- 10 hours, 44 mins ago
Shannon Estuary gas terminal project referred to Europe by High Court
The High Court has referred to Europe a number of questions relating to a five-year extension of planning permission for a liquid gas terminal on the Shannon Estuary.
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Calls to make upskirting an offence in Ireland
The CEO of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has called for the introduction of legislation to make upskirting a criminal offence.
Ryanair flight diverted after altercation between drunk man and hen party leads to ‘fight’
The Glasgow Prestwick to Malaga service had to land in Madrid due to a disruptive passenger.
Rachel Johnson bares all on TV in Brexit protest
British Journalist Rachel Johnson has stripped off on TV in the name of Brexit.
Jedward's mother Susanna Grimes has died
Susanna worked as her sons' manager for many years after their appearance on The X Factor UK in 2009.
Yes, this is the most Kerry thing you’ll see on the internet today
Only in Kerry.
Man broke into terminally ill woman's house and repeatedly beat her son, court hears
A Dublin man who broke into a terminally ill woman's house and repeatedly beat her son over four hours will be sentenced later for false imprisonment.
Man dies after falling from fourth-floor window at Mater Hospital
Gardaí are investigating the death of a man in his 50s at the Mater Hospital in Dublin.
Judge 'shocked' at DPP's decision to prosecute man for assisting woman to attempt suicide
A trial judge was shocked at a DPP decision to prosecute a man for assisting a woman in attempting suicide on a night when the two people decided to take their own lives together.
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Sport
I am the reason – Guardiola apologises to Mahrez for lack of game time
Mahrez is Manchester City’s record signing.
Watford ride their luck to book spot in quarter-finals
Etienne Capoue’s fortunate goal at the end of the first half was enough to sink wasteful QPR.
McCloskey marks 100th Ulster appearance with a try to help edge past Ospreys
Ireland lock Iain Henderson also made a comeback for the Irish province.
Edinburgh extend unbeaten home run with victory over Dragons
The hosts sealed a 34-17 win.
Cork City begin SSE Airtricity League campaign with defeat to St Pat's
Cork City began their SSE Airtricity League Premier Division campaign with a defeat as Mikey Drennan’s penalty was the only goal at Richmond Park on Friday night.
Whitewash victory for Munster over Southern Kings
Andrew Conway made a strong claim for inclusion in Joe Schmidt's plans as Munster eased to a 43-point whitewash victory over the Southern Kings.
Ozil quotes Bergkamp in cryptic tweet to hint he will fight for Arsenal future
The German has struggled for game time under Unai Emery.
Chelsea charged by UEFA over Malmo crowd trouble
The Blues and their Swedish opponents were hit by charges in the wake of Thursday night’s Europa League clash
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