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Ireland
9 mins agoNew parental leave scheme: What it means for you and your baby
In November, a new parental leave scheme will come into effect, available to all new parents in employment or self-employment.
- 14 mins ago
Irish Cancer Society calls for VAT on sunscreen to be reduced
The Irish Cancer Society is calling for the VAT on sunscreen to be reduced.
- 32 mins ago
TUI: 'Palpable anger and frustration' about pay discrepancies for teachers
There is 'palpable anger and frustration' about ongoing pay discrepancies for teachers in Ireland.
- 53 mins ago
Mother who lost son to violence will stand in solidarity with Lyra McKee's family
Joan Deane can empathise with the family and partner of Lyra McKee.
- 58 mins ago
Education Minster initiates pilot project to teach Irish through PE
Minister for Education Joe McHugh has initiated a pilot project to teach Irish through physical education (PE) in primary schools.
- 1 hour, 45 mins ago
Gardaí carry out house-to-house enquiries as speculation mounts over Donegal gorse fire
Gardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses amidst local speculation that yesterday's huge wildfires in Co Donegal may have been started deliberately.
World
39 mins agoProposal to ban terms ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’ for vegan products challenged
The Vegan Society says the EU proposal is ‘unreasonable and costly’ and would lead to confusion among consumers.
- 1 hour, 4 mins ago
UK scientists develop self-propelling aircraft that ‘inhales’ air
The Phoenix repeatedly switches from being lighter than air and heavier than air to generate thrust.
- 1 hour, 6 mins ago
Nuclear issues to top agenda when Kim Jong Un meets Vladimir Putin
The Kremlin has confirmed a meeting between the two men in the Far Eastern Russian city of Vladivostok.
- 1 hour, 8 mins ago
'This is not a vote against Boris': Rachel Johnson on standing for Change UK
The writer appeared on stage in Bristol, where the party launched its European election campaign.
- 1 hour, 59 mins ago
Theresa May ’empty-chaired’ as teenage climate activist comes to Westminster
Swedish 16-year-old Greta Thunberg met the leaders of UK parties for round-table talks as global warming protests continued outside.
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Tennessee the latest US state to introduce ‘trigger’ proposal to ban most abortions
The proposal, yet to be signed into law by Tennessee’s governor, would come into effect if the US Supreme Court overturned a 1973 decision.
- 2 hours, 30 mins ago
Mountain climbers hired to place tarpaulins over fire-ravaged Notre Dame
The coverings are intended to protect the site from rain.
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Watch: Ice hockey star chides ref for bad language in NHL game
‘Your mother would be mad at you for those swear words.’
Greta Thunberg, Nasa and Fortnite among winners of 2019 Webby awards
The accolades for internet excellence will be presented in May.
The 6 emotional stages of going back to work after a long bank holiday weekend
It’s time to go back to reality.
‘Good Samaritan’ rescuer praised after woman dumps bag of seven tiny puppies
The woman was caught on CCTV dumping a bag of puppies next to a rubbish dumpster outside a shop.
Man pretending to be traffic cop pulls over undercover officer
It didn’t end well for him.
Puppy stolen from family two years ago found nearly 2,000 miles away
Cedar was injured and covered in snow when she was found.
Woman in US arrested for claiming officer killed chicken in drive-by shooting
‘Unfortunately we struck and killed a member of the fowl community, in this case, a chicken.’
Most hacked passwords revealed in warning over cybersecurity
The National Cyber Security Centre has urged internet users to take online security more seriously.
Showbiz
1 hour, 9 mins agoShila Iqbal: People have moral responsibility to use appropriate language
The actress lost her job over a string of Twitter posts.
- 2 hours, 1 mins ago
Bob Marley tapes discovered in damp basement up for auction
Bob Marley And The Wailers stayed in the hotel in the mid-1970s.
- 3 hours, 14 mins ago
Johnny Cash vocals featured on Sheryl Crow’s Redemption Day track
Cash’s take on Crow’s 1996 song was released after his death in 2003 and his family have given their blessing to the new release.
- 4 hours, 50 mins ago
Luther to get a remake in India
The crime thriller is one of BBC Studios’ top exports.
- 4 hours, 51 mins ago
Dragon joins Den 13 years after she was invited to pitch on BBC show
Dubbed a ‘crafting queen’, her business turns over £34m a year.
- 5 hours, 31 mins ago
Cork radio station dedicated to Rod Stewart launched ahead of Páirc Uí Chaoimh gig
Rod Stewart has recorded jingles for a Cork radio station which has been launched in his honour ahead of his Páirc Uí Chaoimh performance on May 25.
- 5 hours, 50 mins ago
Family of JRR Tolkien do not approve of new biopic
The British writer is the subject of a film starring Nicholas Hoult.
Business
1 hour, 52 mins agoTwitter reports increase in revenue but fall in monthly users
The firm’s latest financial results showed mixed fortunes for the social media platform.
- 3 hours, 40 mins ago
US clothes rental company to create 150 engineering and tech jobs in Galway
A $1bn US clothes rental company is to open its first international technology office in Galway.
- 4 hours, 37 mins ago
Shoppers filmed in aisles by researchers analysing buying behaviour – report
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office said it was examining the findings.
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Asos billionaire loses three children in Sri Lanka attacks
Anders Holch Povlsen is believed to be the largest landowner in Scotland.
Fire crews called to mountain fire after battling bog fires for two days
Fire crews from two stations were last night battling to bring a large mountain fire under control in East Clare.
Donegal fire under control as Air Corps helicopter drops 42,000 litres of water on blaze
The fire will continue to be monitored overnight with a number of 'hot-spots' still under observation.
Sunshine to come to an end as heavy and thundery showers expected
Met Éireann reports that the weather this week will see more showers and cloud.
Update: Gardaí make arrest after shots fired in Dublin
Gardaí are investigating after shots were fired in Dublin and Dundalk.
Lyra McKee's friends protest outside dissident republican group’s office
They left red handprints on the walls of Junior McDaid House in Derry.
Gardaí appeal for information after girl dies and her brother is injured in traffic accident
Gardaí are renewing their appeal for information after a girl was killed and her brother injured in a collision with a car while cycling in County Galway yesterday.
Two ATMs stolen in Kells found burnt out in Co Cavan
They are believed to have contained over €200,000 having been filled in anticipation of the Easter bank holiday weekend.
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Sport
Arsenal boss Unai Emery expecting tough match against Wolves
The Gunners are fighting for a top-four spot.
Billy McNeill’s career in pictures
McNeill became the first British player to lift the European Cup.
Cahill relishes shock Crucible victory over sluggish ‘idol’ O’Sullivan
The amateur player from Blackpool stunned the five-time world champion on Tuesday.
5 players who have suffered serious Achilles injuries like Callum Hudson-Odoi
The Chelsea winger was taken off against Burnley on Monday evening.
Injured Kevin De Bruyne to miss Manchester derby
The Belgian playmaker has suffered a hamstring injury.
Adam Byrne to miss rest of the season for Leinster
Leinster will be without Adam Byrne for the rest of the season.
FA to review referee report following ‘handbags’ at Stamford Bridge
Representatives of Chelsea and Burnley clashed in the tunnel following a 2-2 draw.
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