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2 mins agoFather of 16-year-old girl killed in road accident says life is 'unrecognisable'
The father of a 16-year-old girl who was killed in a road accident has criticised the length of time it takes for such cases to come to court.
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McDonald: Carbon taxes will hit struggling families most
Mary Lou McDonald insists carbon taxes are not the solution to tackling climate change.
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Woman, 23, arrested in connection with fatal shooting in Tallaght
A 23-year-old woman has been arrested as part of the investigation into the murder of a man in West Dublin in 2017.
- 1 hour, 5 mins ago
Criminalising those found in possession of drugs has negative consequences, activists say
Concerns are being raised over a Working Group's approach to dealing with people caught in possession of drugs.
- 1 hour, 36 mins ago
Teen arrested in connection with Cork hit-and-run released without charge
A male teenager arrested in connection with a serious hit-and-run in Cork was released from Garda custody this morning.
- 2 hours, 41 mins ago
HPV vaccine campaigner Laura Brennan to be laid to rest
The funeral of HPV vaccine campaigner Laura Brennan will take place later today in Co Clare.
World
57 mins agoWoman accused of fraud over ‘German heiress’ ruse
Anna Sorokin faces several charges in New York after she allegedly posed as a millionaire to mingle in celebrity circles.
- 1 hour, 15 mins ago
Nasa urged to put US astronauts on the moon within five years
The US vice president urged the space agency to achieve this goal ‘by any means necessary’.
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Brexit: what does the indicative voting involve?
Oliver Letwin had put forward the pan that sees MPs taking control of House business.
- 2 hours, 57 mins ago
Wanted Briton arrested after ‘trying to flee Australia on jet ski’
He was apprehended in the Torres Strait.
- 3 hours, 4 mins ago
New York county bans unvaccinated children in public as measles spreads
Rockland County has declared a state of emergency over the outbreak.
- 10 hours, 9 mins ago
Scientists discover deadly secret of antlion traps
‘Spiral digging’ ensures prey have no chance once they stumble into an antlion pit, a study has shown.
- 11 hours, 55 mins ago
British MPs consider range of options for indicative votes on Brexit
What are some of the options MPs could be voting on?
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Lorry driver filmed reversing up dual carriageway
Humberside Police said the driver had been “dealt with” following the incident near the Humber Bridge.
Man who swapped food for beer during Lent loses 26lbs in 20 days
One doctor said: ‘I wouldn’t recommend it.’
Nasa’s first all-female spacewalk cancelled due to spacesuit size issue
Astronaut Nick Hague will go instead of Anne McClain following a change of spacesuit size requirements.
Lego builds McLaren Senna from nearly half a million bricks
Painstakingly crafted supercar is the first Lego model to incorporate parts from a real car
European politicians calling time on seasonal clock changes
The proposal will go forward to member states but could come into law in 2021.
Cork hairdresser providing free hair cuts for needy Holy Communion children
A Cork hairdresser who is providing free hair cuts for Holy Communion children who come from vulnerable or needy backgrounds has encouraged salons across the country to follow his lead.
Record number of endangered plains-wanderer chicks born at Australian zoo
Werribee Open Range Zoo saw nine chicks of the species hatch in just over 24 hours.
Liam Gallagher heralds Tayto as 'the best crisps in the universe'
Singer Liam Gallagher has come out to claim that Tayto crisps are the best "in the universe".
Showbiz
7 mins agoMayor of Chicago criticises decision to drop charges against Jussie Smollett
The Empire actor had been accused of lying to police about being the target of a racist, homophobic attack.
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Tim Burton’s Dumbo remake: What the critics say
Tim Burton has directed the new version of the much-loved classic.
- 2 hours, 49 mins ago
Cat Stevens to perform at concert for New Zealand mosque shooting victims
The event will be dedicated to the memory of the 50 people killed in Christchurch.
- 4 hours, 54 mins ago
Damien Hirst artwork belonging to Tracey Emin going under the hammer
All You Need Is Love, Love, Love will be sold in Dallas, Texas.
- 7 hours, 4 mins ago
Cardi B defends herself after video emerges of her discussing robbing men
The rapper said she does not have a ‘perfect past’.
- 7 hours, 16 mins ago
Chris Martin files for restraining order against alleged stalker
A court hearing is set for April.
- 13 hours, 34 mins ago
John Cleese claims he was snubbed by Netflix over comedy special
The Monty Python star said the streaming service did not return his calls.
- 16 hours, 7 mins ago
Marvel shares new Avengers: Endgame character posters
The film will carry on from the events in Infinity War.
Business
2 hours, 7 mins agoMEP responds to tax haven accusation saying there is 'jealousy' about Irish success
Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes says that “there is a lot of jealousy” about Ireland’s success in attracting foreign direct investment.
- 3 hours, 8 mins ago
Cathay Pacific Airways to buy low-cost carrier HK Express
HK Express serves destinations throughout East and Southeast Asia.
- 15 hours, 47 mins ago
Rees-Mogg's hint of Brexit backing for May's plan helps boost sterling
Sterling jumped on hopes that hardline Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg would, after all, throw his weight behind Theresa May’s Brexit withdrawal deal.
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Here are Ireland's top 10 rated destinations, according to TripAdvisor
The TripAdvisor award recognises the most popular locations that are most popular based "on millions of reviews and opinions".
Inquiry at CUMH after mother of newborn baby found dead
An investigation has been launched at Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH) after a mother was found dead on the floor of her hospital room with her newborn child underneath her.
Parents devastated after 'beautiful daughter', aged 17, found dead in hospital grounds
Tara Wright was found dead in a car in the grounds of Belfast City Hospital in the early hours of Sunday.
Brothers appear in court charged with double rape of young teenage girl in north Clare
Two Limerick brothers today appeared in court charged with the double rape of a young teenage girl in north Clare two years ago.
Latest: Teen arrested in connection with hit-and-run which seriously injured Cork toddler
Gardaí have arrested a juvenile in his late teens today in connection with a hit-and-run incident in Cork yesterday.
Initial police response to fatal Tyrone hotel disco crush to be investigated
Police officers who responded to a hotel disco crush that killed three teenagers are to face investigation after it emerged they initially withdrew from the scene.
Two men suffer head injuries in Tipperary pub attack
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault in County Tipperary last night.
Cork hairdresser providing free hair cuts for needy Holy Communion children
A Cork hairdresser who is providing free hair cuts for Holy Communion children who come from vulnerable or needy backgrounds has encouraged salons across the country to follow his lead.
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Sport
Italy boss Mancini focusing on crucial games
Mancini labels the June qualifiers as potentially key in Italy’s Euro 2020 qualifying campaign.
‘A real shame’ to have to expect racist abuse – Sterling
England man admits he feared ugly scenes following Serbia incident.
Gatland availability won’t affect England’s succession plan
Eddie Jones’ future is in doubt and Wales’ triple Grand Slam-winning coach will soon be out of contract.
Veteran midfielder Whelan relishing return to Republic ranks
The Aston Villa player thought he had earned his last Ireland cap in November but was recalled this month.
Football rumours from the media
Could Marcus Rashford be leaving his boyhood club?
Italy hammer Liechtenstein as Quagliarella makes goalscoring return
The Azzurri cruised to victory, collecting a maximum six points from their opening two qualifiers.
Alvaro Morata double helps much-changed Spain ease past Malta
Spain manager Luis Enrique missed the match because of family reasons.
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