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October 2026
Must ReadThe Morning Lead
Man to be deported to Sudan after Citywest sexual assault charge dropped
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) withdrew charges of sexual assault against the man in court last week – an agreement has been reached between Ireland and the Sudanese regime.
sexual assaults trial
Russell Brand felt 'disdain' towards women as he pursued goal of sleeping with 5,000, trial hears
Road Safety
Sensors to detect wrong-way driving on Irish motorways to be trialled
The pilot will see trials of sensors or CCTV set up at ‘up to 30 critical locations’, including motorway junctions and slip roads.
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Patrick Stewart was the beating heart of Star Trek. We were lucky to have him
There’ll be more Star Trek but there’ll never be another Jean-Luc Picard. It’s the end of an era, writes Christine Bohan.
The Lancet
The manosphere is a public health issue that should be treated similarly to smoking, experts say
Republicans
Trump scraps two late midterm rallies and lashes out at reporter who asked if he was tired
irish jobs
Dealz staff 'in the dark' as UK chain Poundland verges on collapse, with 10,000 jobs at risk
Must ReadThe Morning Lead
Fast-growing chickens are widely farmed in Ireland. Now Denmark wants EU ban over welfare fears
A Danish investigation using hidden cameras revealed birds struggling to stand or walk.
Irish farmers have warned a ban would cause price inflation for chicken - Ireland's favourite meat.
God's Country
JD Vance rallies Texas Republicans as Democrats gain ground in tight Senate race
Texan cowboys and queries about the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre’s consent ad – inside JD Vance’s Texas warehouse rally.
Laura Brand
Russell Brand's wife tells rape trial he is 'kind' but says he cheated on her when they dated
Celebrity Traitors
Can Joanne McNally and the faithfuls turn things around as Celebrity Traitors heads for its finale?
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From the first practice session right through to the chequered flag.
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FactCheckVolodymyr Zelenskyy
Debunked: Ukraine wants more aid — and false claims about Zelenskyy’s assets are recirculating
Sponsored
Scam calls and texts cost the Irish public – Use these tips to stay scam safe
ComReg
Oct 29
Online Safety
New York passes law preventing children from using AI chatbots that 'act as companions'
Discovery
Trump told to hand over documents or his $10bn defamation case against BBC could be thrown out
Must ReadRise of the Arab Parties
West Bankers watch anxiously as Israel’s election deadlock deepens and Arab parties surge
Working holiday visa
Young Irish workers in Australia face uncertainty with planned overhaul of popular visa
Sponsored
'Ireland is good at saving and can be better at investing with good advice' — how people can get the most out of investment accounts
Irish Life
Oct 28
UK Courts
Judge aiming to deliver decision next week in case of 'famous' man seeking media injunction
Toledo
Two high-speed trains crash in Spain, leaving at least 68 people dead
More than 100 people have been injured and many of them have been taken to hospital.
Sponsored
This elite Irish business school's virtual open day will help you find the Master's to match your ambitions
UCD
Oct 28
Corruption allegations
Flavio Bolsonaro lands in Florida after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Eurovision
Iceland joins Ireland in Eurovision boycott, but more countries have signed up for next year's contest
Hit list
Rolling Stone has named this century’s 200 greatest rock songs, and two Irish bands made the cut
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