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International - Today’s News
Hagia Sophia museum formally restored as mosque by Turkish president
A 1934 Cabinet decision had turned the mosque site into a museum.
'All hell would break loose' if I didn’t follow the rules, Johnny Depp tells UK High Court
The Hollywood actor is giving his fourth day of evidence in his libel action against The Sun newspaper
The 5 at 5: Friday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Dutch government taking Russia to court over ‘shooting down’ of MH17 flight
A missile fired from territory controlled by pro-Moscow Ukrainian rebels blew the plane out of the sky on 17 July 2014.
France uncovers 'massive fraud' of coronavirus wage payouts
The French government has paid around 84% of net salary for people unable to work due to the pandemic.
Notre Dame cathedral to be rebuilt as it looked before fire last year
To stay historically accurate, it will again be built with potentially toxic lead.
Champions League draw made as road to Lisbon heats up
The competition’s remaining teams have learned their fate, with Manchester City facing Lyon or Juventus should they beat Real Madrid.
Northern Ireland lifts 14-day quarantine rules for dozens of countries
The British government has published its ‘green list’ of countries that don’t require self-isolation after travelling there.
Search for missing Glee star Naya Rivera continues at California lake
Ventura County Sheriff Sergeant Kevin Donoghue said it may be weeks before any body is found.
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen returned to prison after photos emerge of him at NYC restaurant
His lawyer, Jeffrey Levine, said Cohen had been taken into custody for violating the terms of his release.
Mayor of Seoul found dead a day after being accused of sexual harassment
Authorities have said Park Won-soon took his own life.
Covid-19: Australia to slash quota of citizens who are allowed re-enter the country
Australia closed its international borders to all but returning citizens and permanent residents in late March, but a quota on numbers is in place.
International - Yesterday’s News
Serving probationary Metropolitan Police officer charged with terrorism offence
He has been bailed to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 6 August.
United close in on the Champions League with easy win over hapless Villa
Mason Greenwood scored again in a 3-0 win for United.
US Supreme Court orders Trump financial records be released to New York prosecutors
Trump’s lawyers had claimed the president was immune from criminal investigation – a claim rejected by the court.
Quiz: How well do you know The Truman Show?
The film was put on Netflix last week. How much do you remember?
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New York mayor helps paint Black Lives Matter in front of Trump Tower
President Trump responded via Twitter that the mural would denigrate ‘this luxury Avenue’.
House in Australia left in 'state of complete carnage' after being trashed by Johnny Depp, court hears
The 57-year-old is suing over a 2018 article in the tabloid which labelled him a “wife beater”.
The Ultimate 90s Football Quiz – Part 2
Keep yourself occupied on the bus to Féile by putting your retro football knowledge to the test.
Joe Biden proposes 'Buy American' campaign to bolster US firms
The former vice-president has called for $700 million to be spent on supporting manufacturing and technology firms.
Belgrade human rights centre asks for investigation into Serbia's Covid-19 figures
The Serbian president is accused of contributing to the spike in deaths and new cases after he lifted lockdown ahead of an election.
Shops, cafes and endless sea views: High-end apartments with all you need on the doorstep
Downsizers will find a lot to enjoy at Marina Village Greystones.
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This year's European Cup finals will no longer take place in Marseille
EPCR is now looking for a new venue or venues for the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup deciders.
Meghan Markle applies to High Court to prevent naming of five friends who defended her in media
The Duchess of Sussex’s friends spoke anonymously to People magazine in the US to defend her over ‘bullying behaviour’ by the British tabloid press.
Texas resumes executions after months-long shutdown due to Covid-19
Billy Joe Wardlow, convicted for murder, was given the lethal injection yesterday evening.
George Floyd said he couldn't breathe more than 20 times, transcripts show
Transcripts from the police officers’ body cameras, filed in court this week, show that George Floyd’s last words were “I can’t breathe.”
International - Wednesday 8 July, 2020
Harvard and MIT file legal action over new Trump administration rule on international student visas
Trump is pushing universities and schools to fully open when the new academic year starts in September.
‘First, find the right SPF’: How to build a proper skincare routine this summer
Jennifer Rock, CEO of The Skin Nerd, tells us where to start.
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Liverpool close in on Premier League record points tally
The Reds were too good for an error-prone Brighton tonight.
Ireland's John Egan scores again as Sheffield United boost European hopes
The last-minute winner dealt a blow to Wolves’ Champions League ambitions.
As it happened: Brighton v Liverpool, Premier League
Brighton faced Liverpool, as they sought to ensure their Premier League safety.
US tops 3 million Covid-19 cases as Trump pushes for schools to reopen
The virus is surging in several southern hotspots including Texas, Florida, Louisiana and Arizona.
Depp accuses ex-wife of 'building a dossier' as an 'insurance policy' during libel trial against The Sun
Depp says that a claim he was violent towards his ex-wife is ‘complete lies’.
'Demand shot up': Meet the flour miller who kept home bakers happy during lockdown
Robert Mosse is the seventh generation of his family to make flour in Bennetsbridge.
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Confirmed: 2020 Ryder Cup postponed for 12 months
It means the competition will now take place in 2021 and every two years thereafter.
Excerpts from Mary Trump's tell-all book have been published - and the President's not happy
Trump has described that book as “fiction.”
World snowboarding champion Alex Pullin dies while spearfishing in Australia
“His enthusiasm was infectious and his impact on Olympic sport can’t be overstated.”
There is 'emerging evidence' that coronavirus can spread beyond 2m by air - WHO
The World Health Organization said it would put out a new scientific brief within days after scientists pushed the issue.
Shoppers in Melbourne strip the shelves ahead of midnight lockdown
Australia yesterday confirmed a further 134 infections in the past 24 hours.
'Will I have to lie on a sofa?': The biggest myths about counselling for men - and the reality
With men’s mental health in the spotlight, why don’t more seek counselling? Experienced counsellor Bernie Hackett tackles the biggest obstacles.
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Ghislaine Maxwell gets date for her first day in court
At the hearing, prosecutors will argue for Maxwell to remain behind bars without bail.
International - Tuesday 7 July, 2020
Serbia reintroduces lockdown after highest daily Covid-19 death toll
The country’s president said a curfew will probably last from 6pm on Friday until 5am on Monday.
Trump administration formally begins withdrawal from World Health Organization
The withdrawal is effective in one year – 6 July 2021.
Brother pays tribute after death of world’s longest-surviving conjoined twins
Twins Donnie and Ronnie Galyon died on July 4 aged 68.
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Poll: Would you visit an outdoor city centre swimming pool?
THE SPOTLIGHT IS once again on Dublin City Council after plans were revealed for a €15 million sea pool in Dublin city centre.
With Irish weather as unpredictable as ever, as evidenced by the lashing rain in the last week, are people really interested in an outdoor swimming pool in the city centre?
So this morning, we’d like to know would you visit an outdoor swimming pool if you had one in your vicinity?
Poll Results:
No (4876)
Yes (2114)
No opinion (187)
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Opinion: Ireland is in prime position to hold social networks to account - and we must
By Paul Tweed
Eoin Ó'Broin: Now is the time for the Government to borrow and invest in public housing
By Eoin Ó Broin
Professor Ruairí Brugha: We must close the pubs again - our health workers deserve better
By Ruairí Brugha
Have you hit lockdown fatigue? Two wellness practitioners have some advice for you
By Margaret Young & Laura Linehan
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