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International

February
February 2025
sex trafficking
No new bombshells in US Justice Department’s Jeffrey Epstein files release
28 Feb
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washington bound
Taoiseach accepts invitation to visit White House for annual St Patrick's Day meeting
28 Feb
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White House
Zelenskyy and Trump to sign minerals deal at White House today
28 Feb
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New Mexico
Police 'keeping everything on the table' in deaths of Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa
Police reportedly believe the circumstances are ‘suspicious’ and warrant a ‘thorough search and investigation’.
The Santa Fe County Sheriff confirmed the news just after midnight local time (7am Irish time).
Local media has reported that the couple's dog was also found deceased.
A prolific star of some of Hollywood's best-known films, Hackman won two Oscars in his career before retiring in 2004.
Updated 27 Feb
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Washington
Starmer says Ukraine deal 'can't be a peace that rewards the aggressor' during Trump visit
Updated 27 Feb
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Taoiseach meets with Zelenskyy, Starmer visits the White House and Gene Hackman dies aged 95
27 Feb
4.0k
How To Survive A Warzone
BBC apologises for ‘serious flaws’ over Gaza documentary narrated by son of Hamas figure
27 Feb
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Gaza
Israeli army acknowledges 'complete failure' on 7 October after internal investigation
27 Feb
6.6k
Romania
Tates 'not welcome' in Florida, says governor after brothers leave Romania amid rape charges
Updated 27 Feb
38.4k
andrew tate
Who is Andrew Tate, and why is he heading to the US?
27 Feb
12.9k
Gemelli hospital
Pope Francis's 'clinical conditions confirmed to be improving', says Vatican
Updated 27 Feb
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shannon stopover
Taoiseach meets Ukraine's Zelenskyy at Shannon on stopover to visit Trump
Zelenskyy is travelling from Shannon Airport to the United States to meet with President Donald Trump.
Updated 27 Feb
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Brussels
Explainer: How might the EU respond to Trump's potential trade war?
27 Feb
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FactCheck
Debunked: Image of Pope Francis with respirator mask was made with generative AI
27 Feb
16.2k
star of the screen
Gene Hackman: The roles defining an actor who thought himself not handsome enough for Hollywood
27 Feb
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Tariffs
The EU is promising a 'firm and immediate' response to Trump trade war threats
27 Feb
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ceasefire deal
Hostage handover and hundreds of Palestinians released as eyes turn to next phase of ceasefire
Hamas handed over coffins believed to contain the bodies of four hostages.
Updated 27 Feb
6.9k
Reds On Top
Liverpool extend Premier League lead further after swatting aside Newcastle
27 Feb
3.9k
The Morning Lead
Conspiracy theories are fuelling attacks on NGOs and aid workers, expert warns
There’s been a surge in online disinformation around aid agencies and other non-governmental organisations.
Niall O'Connor
27 Feb
10.6k
tariff threat
Trump claims EU was formed to 'screw' US as he vows to impose 25% tariffs on the bloc
26 Feb
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Ukraine
Zelenskyy hoping to visit Trump at White House on Friday to sign earth minerals deal
Updated 26 Feb
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RELATED
Trump wants 'anything we can get' from Ukraine, but what rare earth minerals are there?
26 Feb
Zelenskyy calls for 'unity' between the US and Europe on eve of third anniversary of war
23 Feb
Preparations underway for face-to-face meeting between Trump and Putin, Russia says
22 Feb
Vatican
Pope Francis's 'clinical conditions show slight improvement' and kidney issues have 'resolved'
Updated 26 Feb
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Catholic Church
Catholic parish in Gaza thanks Pope Francis for his support and sends him their best wishes
26 Feb
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RIP
Henry Kelly - the Irish TV host who became a household name in the UK - has died aged 78
26 Feb
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Explainer
Trump wants 'anything we can get' from Ukraine, but what rare earth minerals are there?
Ukraine has reached an agreement with the US that would include American access to the country’s rare earth minerals.
26 Feb
13.2k
RELATED
Zelenskyy hoping to visit Trump at White House on Friday to sign earth minerals deal
26 Feb
Zelenskyy calls for 'unity' between the US and Europe on eve of third anniversary of war
23 Feb
Preparations underway for face-to-face meeting between Trump and Putin, Russia says
22 Feb
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Dáil ‘not functioning’, Pope Francis still critical and Trump says Zelenskyy will visit White House…
26 Feb
4.4k
Palestine
Hamas and Israel agree to next round of captive exchanges, avoiding ceasefire collapse
26 Feb
3.7k
Press Freedom
White House to 'decide’ which news outlets cover Trump, in a break with a century of tradition
25 Feb
25.3k
137
Football
Chastening night for Ireland as Carla Ward's side stunned in Slovenia
The 42
25 Feb
20.4k
33
Ukraine deal
Ukraine agrees terms of minerals deal with US, sources say
25 Feb
21.6k
Catholic Church
Pope Francis remains in critical condition but is 'stable', Vatican says
The Vatican said the 88-year-old pontiff approved the canonisation of two new saints, following a “slight improvement” in his condition”.
Updated 25 Feb
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FactCheck
Debunked: Did Elon Musk abandon his son at a Donald Trump rally? No
25 Feb
11.7k
eu presidency
Ireland hoping to host major summit of European leaders next year
25 Feb
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Eating disorder treatment, French surgeon on trial and a vigil at the Vatican…
25 Feb
4.1k
European Union
Israel deports EU delegation to Palestine led by MEP Lynn Boylan
25 Feb
40.5k
Russia
Macron continues US blitz on Fox News as Trump claims Russia open to European peacekeepers
25 Feb
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Joel Le Scouarnec
French former surgeon accused of sexually abusing 299 patients admits committing ‘odious acts’
25 Feb
15.6k
Talks
Macron backs Trump's Russia outreach but seeks 'American backup' on troops
Updated 24 Feb
22.6k
Catholic Church
Pope Francis remains in 'critical condition' but showing 'slight improvement', Vatican says
Yesterday, the Holy See said blood tests had shown that the 88-year-old had a ‘mild renal insufficiency, which is currently under control’.
Updated 24 Feb
18.1k
Breakdown
German election: Huge turnout, young voters turn left and former Soviet east backs the far right
24 Feb
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