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International

February
February 2025
Bodies of mother and young sons who became symbols of the Gaza hostage crisis returned to Israel
Hamas also released the body of a fourth slain hostage, Oded Lifshitz.
Kevin Spacey tells Guy Pearce to 'grow up' and rejects claims he ‘targeted’ him on film set
Ancient remains found in Co Derry bog ‘likely to belong to young woman’ who lived 2,000 years ago
Opinion: Rich countries need to pay their fair share if Africa is to become debt-free
Karol Balfe
'A monkey with a grenade': Ukrainians in Ireland on Trump's negotiations with Putin
Ukrainians living here have expressed anxiety and frustration over the “shocking and frightening” events of recent days.
Pope Francis blood tests show 'slight improvement', says Vatican
EU trade chief promises 'firm and swift' response if US imposes tariffs
Apple is releasing a new 'affordable' phone (for €729) - how does it compare to other iPhones?
Fraudster Samantha Cookes apologises for lying about illness to obtain €60,000 in social welfare
Pope Francis continues to stay in touch with Catholic parish in Gaza despite hospitalisation
Trump baselessly accuses Ukraine of starting the war and claims Zelenskyy is a dictator
Debunked: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy has a 57% approval rating, not 4% as Trump said
Taoiseach to push for Ukrainian EU membership in online meeting convened by President Macron
Debunked: No, US Vice-President JD Vance did not make a security conference chairman cry on stage
Rapper ASAP Rocky found not guilty of firing gun at former friend in Los Angeles
Irish Independent publisher takes legal action against X over ads that look like articles
Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro charged over alleged coup plot
US-Russia talks: Trump 'disappointed' with Ukraine's strong rebuke over its exclusion
The US President also said he was left feeling confident that a peace deal would be reached.
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Vatican cancels Pope Francis's weekend events as he continues to receive hospital treatment
Israel confirms planned handover of six living hostages, as well as bodies of four deceased
Could Irish peacekeepers be deployed to Ukraine? Harris says 'we're simply not at that point yet'
'Free Palestine' and 'gutless politicians': Lola Petticrew's rousing IFTAs acceptance speech
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Argentine President Javier Milei called 'crypto-scammer' for promoting currency before crash
British insurer warns air fryers are causing tens of thousands of pounds worth of damage
Fourteen killed in US winter storms as weather service warns of 'life-threatening cold'
North Korea slams 'absurd' plans by US and Asian neighbours to denuclearise the country
From a 'welcoming culture' to a 'wall of suspicion': What's behind the rise of Germany's AFD?
Germans go to the polls this week – and the AFD is on everyone’s lips.
Israeli military begins withdrawing from Lebanon hours before ceasefire deadline
European leaders hold Ukraine crisis talks as von der Leyen calls for 'surge' on defence spending
‘Europe’s security is at a turning point,’ EU commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said ahead of the informal meeting.
Mexico has threatened to sue Google for changing the Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' on Maps
Cost of living and social protection among the top political priorities for young Irish people
What can the Bafta results tell us about who might win at the Oscars?
Last night’s ceremony saw Conclave beat Anora and The Brutalist to take home the main prize of the night.
Pope's hospital stay extended due to 'complex clinical picture'
As world leaders debate Ukraine, what's the state of play of the war and its possible end?
Russian and US officials to meet in Saudi Arabia as prelude to Trump-Putin summit
Man jailed for life for the rape and murder of Danielle McLaughlin in India
Israel security cabinet to discuss new phase of Gaza truce after US Secretary of State visit
Here’s the full list of winners from this year’s Baftas, where Conclave scooped the top prize
After being named in twelve categories, the acclaimed film won best film and outstanding British film.