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5 mins agoUCD team among 200 astronomers to publish new map of the sky after finding thousands more galaxies
An international team of more than 200 astronomers from 18 countries, including researchers from University College Dublin (UCD), has published the first phase of a major new sky survey.
- 49 mins ago
Number of families entering emergency accommodation drops after change of housing policy
The number of families entering emergency accommodation in Dublin dropped last year.
- 1 hour, 13 mins ago
Govt to finalise contingencies for no-deal Brexit
The Government is due to finalise its contingency plans for a no-deal Brexit today.
- 1 hour, 23 mins ago
Oireachtas committee to question head of ODCE on collapse of Sean FitzPatrick trial
The head of the State's corporate law watchdog is expected to discuss his department's investigation into Sean Fitzpatrick at an Oireachtas committee today.
- 1 hour, 56 mins ago
Report finds almost a quarter of Irish people at risk of poverty
Up to 24% of the Irish population is at risk of poverty, according to a new economic report by TASC.
World
1 hour, 2 mins agoTrump pleads with Venezuela’s military to back Guaido
The US president’s words earned a scathing riposte from the country’s leader.
- 2 hours, 4 mins ago
Corbyn warned of more resignations by Labour MPs
Party leadership accused of failing to grasp the scale of anti-Semitism, during a stormy meeting of Labour MPs.
- 2 hours, 13 mins ago
Barclay to brief British Cabinet on latest Brexit negotiations
The UK's Brexit Secretary is said to have had a ‘productive’ meeting with the EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier.
- 2 hours, 24 mins ago
Harvey Weinstein’s sexual assault trial delayed until June
The fallen movie mogul’s trial had been slated for May 6.
- 8 hours, 51 mins ago
Public urged to help digitalise millions of historical weather records
The data will help meteorologists unlock answers about the world’s changing climate.
- 10 hours, 46 mins ago
Protesters condemn Trump’s emergency declaration for border wall
The demonstrations used Presidents Day to attack Mr Trump’s proclamation as undemocratic and anti-immigrant.
- 11 hours, 29 mins ago
UK surgeons hail ‘world first’ op to tackle leading cause of sight loss
An 80-year-old woman has undergone pioneering gene therapy treatment.
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The story behind that iconic Times Square photograph
The photograph was captured by Alfred Eisenstaedt and published alongside the caption: 'In New York's Times Square a white-clad girl clutches her purse and skirt as an uninhibited sailor plants his lips squarely on hers"
BBC apology after swearing picked up in live broadcast
It is unclear who was responsible for the comments.
The internet is debating how many towels you should own and no one can agree
The internet is debating how many towels you should own and no one can agree.
Vodafone begins 5G trial at Manchester Airport
The telecoms firm is giving holidaymakers the chance to test the high-speed mobile internet network.
Striking X-ray pictures show inner workings of London Zoo animals
The creatures include frogs, snakes and armadillos.
'I taught myself to read and write again.' Woman shares story on recovering from a stroke during brain surgery
43-year-old Máirín Ní Bheacháin has shared her story of how she taught herself to read and write after suffering a stroke during brain surgery.
Bald puppies on the road to recovery after being dumped
The three puppies were dumped at a vets practice in Halifax a week apart.
Man finds working 30-year-old Apple computer in his parents’ attic
New Yorker unearths old games and even a letter written to him by his father.
Showbiz
1 hour, 46 mins agoMandy Moore opens up on ‘untenable’ marriage to Ryan Adams
The pop star has accused the singer-songwriter of being psychologically abusive towards her.
- 2 hours, 4 mins ago
Ozzy Osbourne cancels tour dates as he recovers from pneumonia
The heavy metal star’s official Twitter account said he was ‘through the worst part’ of the illness.
- 3 hours, 29 mins ago
Alec Baldwin pays tribute to wife Hilaria eight years after their first meeting
The 30 Rock actor described his spouse as a “gift”.
- 3 hours, 37 mins ago
Netflix cancels its remaining Marvel shows The Punisher and Jessica Jones
Marvel’s owner, Disney, is set to launch a rival streaming service later this year.
- 4 hours, 22 mins ago
This year’s best picture Oscar nominee films reviewed
It is one of the most coveted Oscar categories, but what did PAs film critic make of the best picture nominees?
- 6 hours, 7 mins ago
Alfonso Cuaron tipped to win second directing Oscar in five years
The Mexican filmmaker already has an Academy Award for Gravity.
- 6 hours, 7 mins ago
Glenn Close in Academy Awards race for seventh time
The actress has been nominated for an Oscar for The Wife.
- 6 hours, 7 mins ago
Olivia Colman – From British comedies to Hollywood glory
The actress will compete against Glenn Close and Lady Gaga for the best actress prize at the Oscars
Business
24 mins agoHonda confirms intention to close UK car factory with 3,500 job losses
The move comes less than six months after bosses pledged support for the plant.
- 55 mins ago
HSBC profit jumps to €17.5bn – but falls short of expectations
Profits and revenue rose despite a ‘challenging’ fourth quarter.
- 1 hour, 45 mins ago
Honda urged to rethink UK plant closure with 3,500 jobs under threat
Workers at the Wiltshire factory on Monday reacted angrily to the reported move.
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Woman dies in Kildare road crash
A woman has died in a crash in Co. Kildare.
Demi Isaac Oviawe opens up about losing both her parents after DWTS elimination
Demi talked about her experience on the show, the tragic loss of both her parents and how she’s coping with balancing life and studying for the Leaving Cert.
Waterford diocese unable to pay priests' Christmas wages due to major decrease in donations
The Catholic diocese of Waterford and Lismore has said it did not have enough money to pay its priests' wages at Christmas due to a major falloff in the amount of donations collected from parishioners.
Here is a breakdown by county of how much the State paid towards funerals last year
An estimated total of more than €5m was spent by the State in helping families bury their loved ones last year, according to 'snapshot' figures from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection.
Former boxing champ who tried to blame innocent victim for crash gets extra 15 months jail time
A former boxing champion who tried “pinning responsibility” for a crash he caused on a woman left with “catastrophic” injuries, has been given an extra 15 months in jail by the Court of Appeal.
Community service for property developer who owed more than €1m in unpaid taxes and penalties
James Jordan owed more than €1m in unpaid taxes and penalties, and has received 240 hours of community service.
Davy Fitzgerald upheld the promise he made to young Michael O'Brien on the Late Late Toy Show
"THIS IS WHAT THE GAA IS ALL ABOUT"
British Airways plane repainted in retro livery at Dublin Airport
The aircraft was stripped of its contemporary design and repainted at Dublin Airport.
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Sport
Jurgen Klopp: Facing Bayern is nothing personal
The German has history against the Bavarians following his time at Dortmund.
Wenger raises questions over Ozil effort level
The former Germany playmaker signed a new Arsenal contract last year but has fallen out of favour.
Djokovic thankful for recognition of recovery slog with Laureus gong
The Wimbledon and US Open champion was honoured alongside gymnast Simone Biles in Monaco.
Sarri clinging to positives after Chelsea fans turn air blue in anger
The under-pressure head coach is hopeful that a decent run will change fortunes.
New GUI president McGovern lays out vision for 2019
Templemore’s John Moloughney bowed out as president of the Golfing Union of Ireland at the weekend as the office transferred out of Munster to Connacht.
O’Hanlon: Young Model stars grasping opportunities
Other teams may be taking indifferent approaches to the soon-to-be-changed league, but not Wexford, insists joint-captain Matthew O’Hanlon.
Ilkay Gundogan: Manchester City must win Champions League to join European elite
Pep Guardiola’s side go to Schalke on Wednesday for the first leg of their last 16 tie.
Liverpool were interested in signing Sancho, admits Klopp
England winger Jadon Sancho moved to Borussia Dortmund, Jurgen Klopp’s old club, from Manchester City in the summer of 2017.
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