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1 hour, 13 mins agoDUP's Sammy Wilson criticised for ‘punishment beating’ Brexit comparison
Liberal Democrat spokesman on Northern Ireland Alistair Carmichael branded Mr Wilson’s comments ‘completely unacceptable and potentially dangerous’.
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Nicola Collins murder accused tells court he just pushed victim to get more room in bed
The man who allegedly beat a woman to death told the first gardaí on the scene that he just pushed her to get some more room in bed.
- 1 hour, 20 mins ago
Supreme Court refuses to hear man's appeal over Garda Commissioner's appointment
The Supreme Court has refused to hear a man's appeal over a decision he had not raised a sufficient legal basis to challenge the government's appointment of Drew Harris as Garda Commissioner.
- 1 hour, 29 mins ago
Ten years jail for homeless man who acted as gardener in cannabis grow house
A homeless man who chose “the lesser of two evils” by acting as gardener in a cannabis grow house instead of sleeping on the streets has been jailed for ten years.
- 1 hour, 32 mins ago
Man who threatened to send sexually explicit pictures of former partner to neighbours is jailed
A man who threatened to send sexually explicit pictures of his former partner to all her neighbours has been jailed for nine months.
- 1 hour, 39 mins ago
Man accused of facilitating illegal immigration
A Bulgarian man arrested at Terminal 1 in Dublin Airport has been remanded in custody after he was charged with facilitating the entry of an illegal immigrant into the State.
- 1 hour, 51 mins ago
Cork man who blackmailed 60-year-old who used gay dating site is jailed for 18 months
A Cork man who was found to have demanded thousands of euro with menaces following an investigation into alleged blackmailing of men using a gay dating website was jailed for 18 months today.
World
24 mins agoUK latest: Theresa May fights to get marathon Cabinet meeting to back her Brexit plans
There was confusion in Westminster after a Government minister wrongly told MPs the PM had cancelled plans for a statement on the next steps.
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Florida school massacre suspect 'grabbed stun gun' during prison 'assault'
Florida school shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz attacked a prison officer at the county jail and now faces new charges including use of the officer's electric stun device, authorities have said.
- 1 hour, 6 mins ago
Populist politics ‘catching fire’ across the world, claims ex-Trump aide
Steve Bannon’s address to the News Xchange conference in Edinburgh attracted protesters.
- 1 hour, 21 mins ago
‘Super-Earth’ found orbiting Barnard’s Star, six light years away
The newly discovered world is deep-frozen but could have life-sustaining pockets beneath its icy surface, say scientists.
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El Chapo’s lawyer admonished for bribery claims against Mexican presidents
Prosecutors had asked the judge to throw out the opening defence statement although the judge did not agree to the request.
- 3 hours, 1 mins ago
Madagascar presidential election looks set to go to a run-off
Neither of the two frontrunners looks set to obtain 50% of the first-round votes.
- 3 hours, 14 mins ago
Bangladesh says it is ready to repatriate Rohingya refugees to Burma
Some are refusing to make the return journey because of fears for their safety.
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Italy’s anti-migrant interior minister welcomes refugees ‘escaping war’
Matteo Salvini said it was a pleasure to welcome the children, contrasting them to economic migrants.
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A Japanese art museum is under siege from a pair of neighbourhood cats
The fearless felines have gone viral after years of trying to enter the establishment in Hiroshima, south Japan.
#ThisIsNotConsent marches make international news
The #ThisIsNotConsent marches which took place in Cork city and across Ireland today have made international news.
This Irish jeweller has that alternative Christmas gift for the woman in your life covered
Looking for an alternative gift for the woman in your life?
Orangutan takes to the streets of London after Iceland Christmas ad banned
An animatronic orangutan has taken to the streets of London as part of a campaign to highlight how rainforest destruction threatens the ape.
How this stack of coins saved a First World War soldier’s life
Vincent Buyssens told Reddit the incredible story of how his great-grandfather was saved when the coins blocked a bullet.
Cork City Council to introduce free city centre parking over festive season
Cork City Council is introducing free late-night parking in the city centre in a bid to attract more shoppers into the city following the Patrick's Street car ban.
Cork orders more vegan dishes than any other city in Ireland - Deliveroo
Deliveroo has revealed the county that has made the most vegan food orders throughout World Vegan Month and Cork has topped the list.
Showbiz
41 mins agoHeartbreaking words of BBC presenter Rachael Bland’s three-year-old son following her death
Husband Steve Bland has opened up on the death of the BBC presenter.
- 1 hour, 10 mins ago
Babs Beverley of the Beverley Sisters dies aged 91
Her twin Teddie is the only surviving member of the singing trio.
- 1 hour, 27 mins ago
Netflix secures Ejiofor directorial debut The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind
The film is based on a bestselling memoir by a Malawian inventor.
- 1 hour, 49 mins ago
Bono causes panic among fans after saying 'we're going away now'
Not since Lawrence Oates exited his tent into an Antarctic blizzard declaring he may be gone some time have words of departure been so heavily scrutinised.
- 2 hours, 11 mins ago
Royal wedding ‘tore family apart’, says Meghan’s nephew
Tyler Dooley said he wanted to ‘set the record straight’ about his relatives.
- 2 hours, 27 mins ago
Westlife add another Irish date to 2019 tour following huge ticket demand
Westlife have announced they will play an extra two dates in Belfast next year as part of their twentieth-anniversary tour.
- 5 hours, 43 mins ago
Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews to star in new reality TV show
Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews will star in a new reality series charting their ups and downs as new parents.
- 7 hours, 6 mins ago
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom tops film download chart for second week
Incredibles 2 and Skyscraper complete the UK top three as new entries this week.
Business
1 hour, 16 mins agoFilm producers deny claims they allegedly diverted €40-€50m from company
A German film company has claimed that two well known Irish film producers allegedly diverted between €40m and €50m funds out of a film production company to either themselves personally or corporate entities controlled by them.
- 2 hours, 18 mins ago
Peat extraction firm says orders sought by EPA will close its business
A peat extraction company has told the High Court its business faces closure if the Environmental Protection Agency gets injunctions aimed at halting the firm's wet peat extraction activities in the midlands.
- 2 hours, 32 mins ago
IMF warns of 8% GDP fall if UK does not agree Brexit deal
Managing director Christine Lagarde said a no-deal scenario would have a ‘very large cost’.
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#ThisIsNotConsent: Women post photos of their underwear after Cork rape trial
Protests are taking place both offline and online after a barrister drew attention to a female complainant’s choice of underwear.
One of the men who died in Mayo crash was soldier on leave
A road crash in Co Mayo, which claimed the lives of two young local men on Monday night, has plunged communities in north Mayo and west Sligo into deep sadness.
Cars, drugs and gun among items seized in Dublin and Meath raids
Stolen cars, an air rifle, cash, jewellery, and electronic devices have all been seized in a series of raids in Meath and Dublin.
This might be the best response to a badly parked car anyone’s ever seen
‘This is what I get for parking like an asshole… I deserved it,’ wrote the driver.
Trial begins of man accused of raping teenage girl in stables and showgrounds
A man has gone on trial accused of raping and sexually assaulting a teenage girl in various stables and showgrounds in Munster.
80,000 homes in line for excessive usage fee when new water charge system comes in
Around 80,000 households are to be charged with 'excessive usage' water charges when the new scheme comes in.
Garda whistleblower Maurice McCabe’s wife ‘feared he would kill himself’
Mr McCabe, who faced unfounded and false allegations of a sexual assault, was praised in the Charleton Tribunal report.
Watch: How Ryan Tubridy's brother prevented a New Zealand try against Ireland in 1989
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Sport
Modric admits Croatia have dropped off since the World Cup
After finishing as runners-up in Russia, Croatia have just one point in the Nations League.
Novak Djokovic shows no signs of slowing up in London
The Serb has won both his matches.
Whelan to captain Republic of Ireland against Northern Ireland
The 34-year-old Aston Villa midfielder insists he will be available if required.
Northern Ireland boss O’Neill expects close match against Republic of Ireland
Both teams are in need of a win going into the match at the Aviva Stadium.
Umaga reveals pride at Aki transformation from bank teller to Ireland centre
The former All Blacks captain coaxed Aki into giving rugby another try in 2011.
Can Claudio Ranieri defy the odds again and rescue Fulham?
Whatever transpires over his time at Craven Cottage, Ranieri will approach it all with a smile.
Shane O'Donnell to link up with Clare for Fenway Hurling Classic in Boston
Shane O’Donnell will be back in a Clare jersey far sooner than envisaged with confirmation that the 2013 All-Ireland final hero will be lining out for the Banner County in the Aer Lingus Fenway Hurling Classic in Boston on Sunday.
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