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Mojtaba Khamenei
Iran's new supreme leader urges Gulf states to close US bases in first statement of the war
Donald Trump dismissed concerns over fuel prices today, saying the destruction of Iranian nuclear capacity was more important.
FBI
Shooter at synagogue in US state of Michigan is dead, police say
Weather Warnings
Strong winds disrupt flights as new snow-ice warning issued for 11 counties tonight
Terror charge dismissal
'F**k Keir Starmer': Kneecap hit back after British PM calls rap trio 'intolerable'
energy costs
Ireland sees biggest heating oil price increase in EU to near record high
Today's news
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Norfolk
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Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
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SPOTLIGHT

War in Iran

Minab
Mounting evidence that US missile struck Iran school
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food security
The Iran war has exposed our dependence on imports
Michael Kelly
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Debunked
Fake footage used to push agendas as the US and Israel go to war with Iran
security analysis
New phase of war raises risk of increased casualties and heightens concerns of terror attack in West
Tom Clonan
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IRANIAN regime
Mojtaba Khamenei chosen to succeed his father as supreme leader of Iran
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Iran gamble
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Marion McKeone
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Explainer
Artificial Intelligence at war: How the US and Israel is using AI in its bombing of Iran
The United States has confirmed that it is using artificial intelligence in its bombardment of Iran but it is not a new venture for the American military.
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Gaeilge agus AI
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Courts
Possible attempt made to amputate left arm of woman after she died, murder trial hears
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Pay and Conditions
A self-inflicted wound: Low cadet pay is damaging the Defence Forces
Lt Col Conor King
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Terror charge dismissal
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drug safety
HSE warns of dangers of highly potent 'pink cocaine' ahead of St Patrick's Day
4 hrs ago
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temple bar
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FBI
Shooter at synagogue in US state of Michigan is dead, police say
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Gaeilge agus AI
Winners of controversial AI competition unveil their works at Gaeltacht event
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Timothee cham-ballet
Do you care about ballet or opera?
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investigates

Investigations from our team this year

Residential Care
Mounting damage costs in residential care amid warnings that children are 'criminalised'
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Social Housing
Councils taking enforcement action against private developers over social housing
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Suicide Prevention
Hundreds of people died by suspected suicide after recent contact with HSE services
Emergency Arrangements
Vulnerable children spending years in Tusla’s temporary Special Emergency Arrangements
38
Garda Referral
Tusla has referred five emergency child care providers to Gardaí over vetting concerns
38
Threats in Court
A death threat and panic buttons: Ireland’s courts are seeing increased aggression
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Evening Wrap
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London
Gerry Adams was ‘de facto leader’ of IRA, police intelligence officer tells UK High Court
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PodcastThe 42FM
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Dublin
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Fraud
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co meath
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PodcastThe Candidate
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Rugby
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SNAILS VS TRUMP
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energy costs
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VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

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Trump’s Iran gamble
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Marion McKeone
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Puppy farms, sulky racing, fox hunting and hare coursing
Ireland has a major animal cruelty problem
Jennifer Whitmore
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Dublin’s soul for sale
The battle to save the city’s nightlife, culture and spaces
Andrea Horan
41
The Irish For
Baby names – Rían’s fada and the myth of the ‘neutral’ name
Darach Ó Séaghdha
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The Bee Guy
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Paul Handrick - The Bee Guy
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Getting fit in middle age
The physio says it's never too late to get those weights going
Stephen O'Rourke
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Mojtaba Khamenei
Iran's new supreme leader urges Gulf states to close US bases in first statement of the war
Donald Trump dismissed concerns over fuel prices today, saying the destruction of Iranian nuclear capacity was more important.
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Courts
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UK-Ireland Summit
Starmer has 'forthright' meeting with Mary Lou McDonald in Belfast ahead of summit in Cork
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20th Century Paddy
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Weather Warnings
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A nationwide wind warning is currently in place, as is a rain warning for 21 counties.
Updated 12 hrs ago
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The Daily Poll
Do you usually stick to your nearest petrol station or travel further for a better price?
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working for it
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cybercrime laws
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energy security
Environmental groups launch High Court challenge against energy regulator over data centres
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enniskillen
Man charged with murder of 23-year-old Ellie Flanagan
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morning commute
Some Luas services not running or delayed over power failure and medical emergency
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Good Morning
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common conditions
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