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Wednesday 20 August 2025 Dublin: 15°C
Kneecap's Mo Chara returns to court to face terror charge as UK police warn protesters outside
Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh is one-third of Belfast rap trio Kneecap and performs under the stage name ‘Mo Chara’.
Ireland's long-promised plan to regulate commercial drones to be published today
Israel approves plan to conquer Gaza City, despite Hamas accepting truce proposal
Luas red line suspended from Connolly to the Point after major fire brought under control
Trump says US troops won't enforce Ukraine-Russia deal on the ground - but might by air
Today's news
Kneecap's Mo Chara returns to court to face terror charge as UK police warn protesters outside
Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh is one-third of Belfast rap trio Kneecap and performs under the stage name ‘Mo Chara’.
Vienna chosen as host city for next year's Eurovision
‘Supersonic’ lift for Dublin economy as Oasis gigs fuel weekend spending surge
Israel approves plan to conquer Gaza City, despite Hamas accepting truce proposal
Weekend could see highs of 23 degrees as warm weather continues
SPOTLIGHT

Starvation in Gaza

msf in Gaza
'The idea that all of Gaza city could be emptied out is terrifying and unfathomable'
An NHS nurse inside Gaza's crumbling health system
Marion McKeone
international law
Could Western leaders face consequences for complicity in genocide?
shocking footage
Rare overhead footage of Gaza reveals scale of devastation
Trump says US troops won't enforce Ukraine-Russia deal on the ground - but might by air
Laois electrician crowned 2025 Rose of Tralee
Heather Humphreys leading Seán Kelly in bid for Fine Gael nomination for presidency
Luas red line suspended from Connolly to the Point after major fire brought under control
A cordon remains in place after a fire that lasted over four hours at George’s Dock.
Ireland's long-promised plan to regulate commercial drones to be published today
Geographical drone zones are expected to be designated in the future under the new plan.
Yesterday
19th August 2025
Syrian and Israeli diplomats reportedly hold rare meeting in Paris to discuss 'de-escalation'
Met Police issues warning to protesters ahead of Kneecap member’s court appearance in London
SNP majority after Scottish elections could make second referendum a 'reality', says party leader
Review of child hip surgery cases to begin in January, HSE confirms
HSE has helped just 104 younger people move out of nursing homes for the elderly
Israel demands release of all hostages at once, casting doubt on new Hamas-backed truce proposal
SPOTLIGHT

A wide range of opinions on the war on Gaza

Marion McKeone meets an NHS nurse working in Gaza
Marion McKeone
'My children ask for food, and I can give them nothing'
Amal
Defending the rights of Palestinians does not mean turning a blind eye to anti-Semitism
Ria Czerniak-LeBov
How the horror of forced starvation in Gaza echoes our own cruel past
Fintan Drury
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Man charged with two counts of attempted murder after throwing petrol bomb into Armagh bar
Nasa’s Webb telescope discovers new 'tiny' moon orbiting Uranus
Environmentalists urge Kildare County Council to refuse planning to €3bn data centre
Gardaí targeting organised crime with Polish police confirm 13 arrests of Polish nationals
Neighbours of billionaire James Dyson appeal against planned helipad for Co Waterford estate
Gerry Adams donates €100k BBC payout to causes including Gaza, the GAA and republican prisoners
Heather for President is surging in Fine Gael circles, but who is the Monaghan ex-minister?
Humphreys retired from the Dáil last year but says she has “had a good rest” and is ready to go again.
Cork anglers fear up to 46,000 fish dead after ‘disaster’ in local river
Man (20s) in serious condition after his scrambler bike collided with street light pole
investigates

Our investigative team dives into how seals are faring

INVESTIGATION
Dead seals washing up on Irish coasts more than doubles in three years
15
DON'T DO THIS
Snap happy tourists harming seals by picking up pups for selfies and flying drones
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IN EUROPE
Hunting, pollution and tourism in EU threatening some seal species into extinction
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PSNI charge man over alleged ‘vigilante behaviour' in east Belfast
Man (51) injured following interaction with gardaí on Dublin's O'Connell Street dies in hospital
Shannon Airport celebrates its 'dedicated' detector dog Brody ahead of International Dog Day
FAI Cup holders Drogheda set for quarter-final clash with Shamrock Rovers
Gardaí investigating after teenager dies following incident in Donegal
Motorcyclist dies following Mayo crash, while garda hospitalised in separate collision in Dublin
Man (42) charged with attempted murder after man's fingers cut off in Dublin
Why has Sally Rooney been warned over supporting Palestine Action - and why did the UK ban it?
Putin will face a 'rough situation' if he does not agree to a peace plan, Trump says
Seán Gallagher says he will ‘reflect’ on claims of attack on presidential hopeful Gareth Sheridan
Calls for urgent Fianna Fáil meeting to discuss party's approach to the presidential election
Putin and Zelenskyy agree to meet directly in a 'neutral country' in the coming weeks