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President agrees to dissolve the Dáil, kicking off the general election
The dissolution triggers the start of a short three-week election campaign ahead of polling day on 29 November.
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Donald Trump elected president of the United States for a second time
Ballots are still being counted but Trump has won enough votes in enough states to be firmly on the path to the White House.
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America goes to the polls as tensions run high ahead of election results
We’re on the final stretch in this year’s race for the White House.
Money TalksCounty by county: Here's a breakdown of which sports facility projects got funding today
Murder Investigation
How did no-one notice 8-year-old Kyran Durnin may have died up to two years ago?
Questions are being asked about how Kyran’s disappearance was not spotted by authorities.
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Pressure on McDonald amid accusations of misleading Oireachtas on former senator's departure
McDonald also said that a complaint against Brian Stanley relates to his personal behaviour, which left the complainant “traumatised and distressed”.
quality journalism
The Journal's focus on mental health, child and animal welfare lauded on awards shortlist
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Irish troops unharmed as UNIFIL HQ comes under Israeli tank fire in Lebanon
Two members of the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon were injured.
CourtsFormer Irish rugby international Brendan Mullin goes on trial accused of stealing €500,000 from bank
off we go
The luxury cruise liner that had been stranded in Belfast for months has finally set sail
The ship is on the way to France after yet another last-minute hitch this week.
Middle East
Israel strikes Beirut while ordering more Lebanese people to flee
A renewed wave of violence has taken over the Middle East as Israel stages a war with Hezbollah.
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Israel vows to retaliate after Iran launches almost 200 missiles in response to Lebanon attacks
The missile attack came after Israel invaded southern Lebanon earlier today.
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How today's big Budget 2025 giveaway played out
This is the Government’s final Budget before a general election takes place.
budget 2025
Check your pay: Find out how Budget 2025 will affect what you take home using our calculator
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Israel condemned at the UN as Biden urges diplomatic solutions in the Middle East
The bombs continued to fall across Lebanon as world leaders gave speeches at the UN General Assembly in New York.
bergamoLiverpool fan dies in Italy collision hours before club’s Champions League game with AC Milan
Sexual Abuse
The full list of schools and number of allegations against them in the sexual abuse scoping inquiry
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