# Fighting

This year

2023

Air raids batter Sudanese capital ahead of first direct talks between warring sides

A joint US-Saudi statement welcomed the “start of pre-negotiation talks” and urged sustained global support to quell fighting.

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May 6th 2023, 5:53 PM

# crisis

Govt agrees to deploy Army Ranger Wing to help Irish citizens leave Sudan

Joe Biden has called for an “immediate and unconditional ceasefire”.

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Apr 23rd 2023, 5:15 PM

All time

# Palestine

Israeli gunfire kills Palestinian teenager during West Bank clashes

Imad Khaled Saleh Hashash died after sustaining a gunshot wound to the head.

7.0k

Aug 24th 2021, 7:17 AM

# The Notorious

Conor McGregor says he is retiring from fighting (again)

The 31-year-old Dublin man has previously made the same claim.

13.1k

Jun 7th 2020, 8:14 AM

# Sanctions

US freezes assets of Venezuelan leader Maduro in wake of deadly response to disputed election

At least 10 people died amid violent protests disputing Sunday’s election in the South American country.

10.6k

Aug 1st 2017, 7:24 AM

# digging in

20,000 civilians in 'extreme danger' as Isis fighters cling on in Mosul

In neighbouring Syria, US-backed forces are facing fierce resistance from IS.

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Jul 6th 2017, 3:25 PM

# Fighting

Shauntelle Tynan starts chemotherapy in US after raising €600k for treatment

The teenager is currently undergoing treatment in Texas.

19.1k

Mar 11th 2017, 12:55 PM

# PREDICTION

Dana White thinks Ronda Rousey is 'probably done'

The former women’s bantamweight champion likely won’t be returning to the UFC octagon.

9.9k

Jan 31st 2017, 6:57 PM

# Shelling

Pockets of fighting erupt after a calm start to Syria's new ceasefire

Rebels involving in fighting this morning are not covered by the ceasefire.

5.3k

Dec 30th 2016, 12:06 PM

# Handbags

Irish striker Doyle and team-mate Beckford to refund fans after fighting with each other

The Preston North End strikers were both red carded in Saturday’s Championship defeat to Sheffield Wednesday.

14.5k

Dec 5th 2016, 5:07 PM

# clear the air

Don't sleep on it: Going to bed angry makes it worse

Memories of negative or traumatic events often last longer than those of positive or neutral experiences, and sleep doesn’t help.

18.4k

Dec 4th 2016, 8:30 PM

# manbij

Civilians celebrate in the streets as Islamic State is pushed out of Syrian city

Some men were seen clipping their beards with scissors while women were able to uncover their faces.

25.1k

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Aug 13th 2016, 5:11 PM

# Arrests

'Well trained' Russian hooligans behind fighting with English fans

10 people – six Britons, three French and an Austrian – face an immediate trial.

27.9k

Jun 13th 2016, 3:13 PM

# bad behaviour

Fighting breaks out in the stands prior to kick-off in the Europa League final

A small section of Liverpool and Sevilla fans clashed at St Jakob Park before the match began.

14.9k

May 18th 2016, 7:53 PM

# so there you go

This disagreeable personality trait displayed by Bill Gates as a kid may predict success in adulthood

Maybe kids talking back isn’t such a bad thing.

38.7k

Feb 21st 2016, 7:30 AM

# Take a Break

Take a break and watch this amazing stuntman recreate moves from Tekken

Hopping phoenix, clean sweep, deadly current – you name the move and this guy can pull it off.

7.6k

Nov 17th 2015, 10:58 AM

# tensions

Joseph's Tomb torched as Palestinians call for 'a Friday of revolution'

Israeli security forces have deployed massively in Jerusalem after two weeks of Palestinian attacks in the city and across Israel.

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Oct 16th 2015, 4:31 PM

# Spain

Four people were gored to death by bulls over the weekend

In total seven people have been killed by the animals since the start of July.

21.4k

Aug 17th 2015, 2:09 PM

# Airstrikes

Turkey is taking the fight to the Islamic State

As well as bombing Kurdish militants.

17.2k

Jul 25th 2015, 11:32 AM

# Pamplona

What was this Co Kildare man doing stripping naked and taking part in a 'river of blood'?

Dara Fitzgerald told TheJournal.ie about the protest against the Pamplona ‘Running of the Bulls’ event.

28.4k

Jul 6th 2015, 6:00 AM

# War

Trócaire workers evacuated after fighting breaks out in South Sudan

The country has been fighting since 2013.

10.6k

May 25th 2015, 12:40 PM

# conflict zone

Ukraine ceasefire began at midnight - but two civilians have already been killed

An elderly man and woman were killed in Popasna.

8.4k

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Feb 15th 2015, 11:30 AM

# Peace Talks

'If these talks fail, we know what will happen - war'

Talks are under way to find a solution to the fighting in Ukraine.

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Feb 7th 2015, 12:49 PM

# Belgium

'Terror threat to Ireland is low, but it's important to remain on alert'

Europe is on a high terror alert as a mastermind of a jihadist cell in Belgium remains at large.

9.6k

Jan 19th 2015, 12:00 PM

# Integration

'A number of young Irish people have left Ireland to fight alongside ISIS'

Irish MEP Brian Hayes says more needs to be done to make sure these people feel part and parcel of Ireland.

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Jan 14th 2015, 10:00 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Should UFC fights be banned from Ireland?

One Senator has asked for the title fight not to be held in Dublin.

28.3k

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Jan 14th 2015, 9:31 AM

# cigar diplomacy

Explainer: What's the new deal between the US and Cuba?

Wondering what’s going on between the US and Cuba? Find out here…

8.3k

Dec 18th 2014, 11:32 AM

# ww2

Irish D-Day veteran awarded France's highest military honour

Patrick Gillen, aged 89, dedicated his medal to all of his comrades that did not survive the Second World War.

6.9k

Dec 9th 2014, 9:27 AM

# Hunger

'If famine comes to South Sudan it will come through the barrel of a gun'

Irish aid agencies are warning that the conflict could cause a famine by early next year.

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Oct 6th 2014, 10:35 AM

# this is war

Australia sending 600 troops to join US against Islamic State - but not for combat

400 air personnel and about 200 military personnel followed a formal request from Washington for Australia to contribute to the international coalition.

8.2k

Sep 14th 2014, 12:49 PM

# tensions

Ukraine tensions rise as Russian aid waits at border

Ukraine claims it destroyed a Russian military convoy.

7.2k

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Aug 16th 2014, 1:53 PM

# stalling

Here’s how fighting in Ukraine is holding up the MH17 investigation

Again, fighting in the towns around the crash site made it impossible for Dutch and Australian authorities to get to the wreckage today.

5.7k

Jul 29th 2014, 12:31 PM

# Explainer

Explainer: What is happening in Gaza?

Lost in the media coverage of the ongoing conflict? Let us fill you in.

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Jul 29th 2014, 7:45 AM

# Basebrawl

10 players ejected after bench-clearing minor league baseball brawl

The Reno Aces and Albuquerque Isotopes fell out in spectacular fashion last night.

5.4k

Jul 27th 2014, 4:57 PM

# Truce

Israel extends temporary ceasefire to 9pm tonight as Gaza death toll passes 1,000

Today’s ceasefire allowed Palestinian’s to return to what was left of their homes to try to salvage belongings.

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Jul 26th 2014, 5:14 PM

# West Bank

Palestinian shot dead by Israeli forces in West Bank protests

At least 150 people were wounded in the clashes.

8.0k

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Jul 25th 2014, 7:19 AM

# Hmmmmmm

It seems most Irish couples DON'T bicker over household chores

A new study shows that Irish couples are less likely to engage in disputes than their European counterparts.

14.2k

Jul 24th 2014, 3:00 PM

# Gaza

UN Security Council calls for "immediate truce" in Gaza

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon called on Israel to show “maximum restraint”.

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Jul 21st 2014, 7:11 AM

# Fighting

Gaza death toll passes 300 as UN chief heads to region

Eleven people were killed by fresh air strikes today.

6.0k

Jul 19th 2014, 7:25 AM

# Animal Cruelty

ISPCA warns that casual dog fighting is on the rise

The activity is called “rolling” and is often linked to gangs.

7.0k

Jul 19th 2014, 7:00 AM