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International

February
February 2025
North Korea slams 'absurd' plans by US and Asian neighbours to denuclearise the country
18 Feb
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germany election
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.
Eoghan Dalton
Reports from Berlin
18 Feb
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Israel and Hezbollah ceasefire
Israeli military begins withdrawing from Lebanon hours before ceasefire deadline
17 Feb
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ukraine latest
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.
Updated 17 Feb
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'There's a new sheriff in town': JD Vance aims verbal broadside at Europe in fiery Munich speech
14 Feb
EU and UK demand to be part of Ukraine peace talks as Trump shocks world with Putin phone call
13 Feb
Trumps says Putin has agreed to 'immediately' start negotiations on ending Ukraine war
12 Feb
Gulf of Mexico
Mexico has threatened to sue Google for changing the Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' on Maps
17 Feb
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new poll
Cost of living and social protection among the top political priorities for young Irish people
17 Feb
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Awards Season
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.
17 Feb
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Here’s the full list of winners from this year’s Baftas, where Conclave scooped the top prize
17 Feb
Mikey Madison takes leading actress Bafta in pre-Oscars surprise
16 Feb
'It's more than a film': Kneecap director Rich Peppiatt wins ‘outstanding debut’ Bafta
16 Feb
pope francis
Pope's hospital stay extended due to 'complex clinical picture'
17 Feb
8.1k
Ukraine War
As world leaders debate Ukraine, what's the state of play of the war and its possible end?
17 Feb
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European leaders hold Ukraine crisis talks as von der Leyen calls for 'surge' on defence spending
17 Feb
'There's a new sheriff in town': JD Vance aims verbal broadside at Europe in fiery Munich speech
14 Feb
Diplomacy
Russian and US officials to meet in Saudi Arabia as prelude to Trump-Putin summit
17 Feb
6.0k
goa
Man jailed for life for the rape and murder of Danielle McLaughlin in India
17 Feb
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Gaza ceasefire
Israel security cabinet to discuss new phase of Gaza truce after US Secretary of State visit
17 Feb
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And The Winner Is...
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.
Updated 17 Feb
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Baftas 2025: Some of the best looks from the red carpet
16 Feb
'It's more than a film': Kneecap director Rich Peppiatt wins ‘outstanding debut’ Bafta
16 Feb
From a ‘cease-and-desist’ to the Baftas: The Irish producers behind Trump biopic The Apprentice
16 Feb
anora
Mikey Madison takes leading actress Bafta in pre-Oscars surprise
16 Feb
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Fashion
Baftas 2025: Some of the best looks from the red carpet
16 Feb
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ar fheabhas
'It's more than a film': Kneecap director Rich Peppiatt wins ‘outstanding debut’ Bafta
In his acceptance speech, Peppiatt dedicated the award to “everyone who is out there fighting” to have their language respected.
Jane Moore
reports from London
16 Feb
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Baftas 2025: Some of the best looks from the red carpet
16 Feb
From a ‘cease-and-desist’ to the Baftas: The Irish producers behind Trump biopic The Apprentice
16 Feb
What are the chances of Kneecap and other Irish hopefuls winning a Bafta on Sunday?
15 Feb
The Daily Poll
Will you watch the BAFTAs this evening?
16 Feb
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Flooding
At least four dead as parts of the US are hit by severe weather
16 Feb
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EU
France to host leaders from key EU countries to discuss continent's security
16 Feb
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Villach
Stabbing that killed teenager and wounded five others in Austria was 'Islamist attack', says minister
Updated 16 Feb
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7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: A couple waited years to get into Disneyland's secret club - then they got kicked out
16 Feb
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The Nine
The 9 at 9: Sunday
16 Feb
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New Delhi
At least 18 people (mostly women and children) die in stampede at railway station
16 Feb
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Austria
Boy (14) killed in 'random' knife attack in Austria
Updated 15 Feb
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Defence spending
Tánaiste: 'Significant increase' in defence spending will not compromise neutrality
15 Feb
7.8k
munich
Mother and young daughter die from injuries suffered in Munich car-ramming attack
15 Feb
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israel-hamas war
Hamas hands over three Israeli hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza
Updated 15 Feb
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UNIFIL
Lebanese president vows to punish those who carried out attack on UN convoy
15 Feb
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gaels on film
What are the chances of Kneecap and other Irish hopefuls winning a Bafta on Sunday?
Industry insiders say Kneecap won’t sweep the board – but it’s unlikely to leave empty handed.
Irish-produced The Apprentice, about Donald Trump, could also take home a gong.
Saoirse Ronan is nominated for best actress in a leading role, a tough category this year.
Jane Moore
15 Feb
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munich security conference
Zelenskyy tells JD Vance Ukraine wants ‘security guarantees’ before talks to end war
Updated 14 Feb
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India
Danielle McLaughlin's family say they can 'now start grieving her loss' after guilty verdict
14 Feb
13.2k
Censorship
US agency erases trans people from Stonewall website - a movement with trans people at its heart
14 Feb
16.3k
munich security conference
'There's a new sheriff in town': JD Vance aims verbal broadside at Europe in fiery Munich speech
American and European politicians are together in Germany for the Munich Security Conference.
Updated 14 Feb
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munich
Suspect in Munich car ramming may have had Islamist extremist motives, police say
14 Feb
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Gaza
Hamas says it will release 3 hostages tomorrow as planned after major dispute
14 Feb
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reactor four
The mammoth structure entombing Chernobyl has been damaged — but what impact could that have?
14 Feb
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Rome
Pope Francis admitted to hospital for tests and treatment for bronchitis
14 Feb
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VAT
Irish-based pharma firms in the firing line as Trump takes aim at imports from EU countries
14 Feb
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The Nine
The 9 at 9: Friday
14 Feb
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Chernobyl
Russian drone strikes Chernobyl nuclear shelter but radiation levels normal, Zelenskyy says
14 Feb
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