# Invasion

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2022

# Russia

Thousands attend anti-war rallies in Russian cities, hundreds detained

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been underway since the early hours of this morning.

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Feb 24th 2022, 9:40 PM

# Explainer

Russian invasion of Ukraine: Here are the main points to know

Russian troops have captured the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant this evening after a battle with Ukraine’s defence.

Russian troops have captured the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant this evening after a battle with Ukraine's defence

Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs is urging Irish citizens in Ukraine to shelter in place or leave the country if they can safely

US President Joe Biden has announced further sanctions against Russia.

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Feb 24th 2022, 9:34 PM

# Invasion

Ryanair suspends Ukrainian flights as country's airspace closes to civilian operators

A number of the country’s airports have reportedly come under attack in the past few hours.

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Feb 24th 2022, 9:21 AM

# Sanctions

Russia faces 'unprecedented isolation' over Ukraine invasion, EU says

The international community has been quick to urge Putin to step back from the war.

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Feb 24th 2022, 9:00 AM

# ukraine crisis

Fears of invasion mount as separatist leaders ask for Russia's help against Ukraine 'aggression'

Earlier this evening, Ukraine’s parliament imposed a national state of emergency.

Ukraine has urged its citizens to leave Russia immediately and issued an order to mobilise reservists.

The EU has announced a that a snap summit will take place tomorrow due to the escalating tensions.

Putin praised the battle-readiness of the Russian army and said the country continues to develop state-of-the-art weapons.

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Feb 23rd 2022, 9:58 PM

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# Invasion

Eastern European countries push for more sanctions against Russia as troops line Ukrainian border

Russia amassed 100,000 troops near the border on Friday.

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Dec 20th 2021, 8:00 PM

# Plague

Australia is spending $400 million to stop the spread of red fire ants

“Our fire-ant fighters have finally been given the war chest they need,” an invasive species expert said.

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Jul 29th 2017, 6:35 PM

# Invasion

UK's attorney general 'attempting to block prosecution' of Tony Blair over the Iraq War

The argument revolves around whether the crime of aggression exists in UK law.

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Apr 17th 2017, 1:41 PM

# Ugly scenes

Ligue 1 game abandoned after pitch invaders try to attack Lyon players

This is the second time this week that the French club has been affected by crowd trouble.

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Apr 16th 2017, 5:44 PM

# Ugly scenes

Violent clashes forced fans on the pitch and delayed Lyon's Europa League tie against Besiktas

Crowd trouble marred the game as Lyon eventually won out 2-1.

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Apr 13th 2017, 10:10 PM

# Invasion

'Killer' ladybirds are breeding in Northern Ireland

The invasive Harlequin ladybird was first reported in the south of Ireland in 2010.

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Nov 14th 2016, 9:49 AM

# defences

The Falklands are getting ready for another Argentine invasion (just in case)

The UK’s defence minister believes there is a “live threat” from the island’s unhappy neighbour.

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Mar 24th 2015, 2:09 PM

# Kerry

23-year-old arrested over stabbing of man and son at their home

The victims suffered minor stab wounds when they found a man trying to break into a car outside their home and confronted him.

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Nov 12th 2014, 8:04 AM

# Invasion

Irish fans take over MGM Grand at UFC 178 weigh-ins

It looks like Conor McGregor will have a strong following for tonight’s bout with Dustin Poirier.

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Sep 27th 2014, 9:09 AM

# tensions

Ukraine accuses Russia of "direct invasion", Russia says there are no troops in Ukraine

Ukraine’s ambassador to the OSCE said that Russian troops were in the east of the country.

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Aug 28th 2014, 7:43 PM

# Ukraine

Russian aid convoy to Ukraine described as a 'direct invasion'

Angela Merkel and Barack Obama warned that Moscow’s military presence and shelling were triggering a “dangerous escalation” of the conflict.

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Aug 23rd 2014, 7:39 AM

# oh honey

Woman finds 50,000 bees living in her ceiling

They’d managed to build 17 honeycombs.

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Aug 22nd 2014, 7:09 PM

# Invasion

Darth Vader is running for election in Dublin*

*Well, not really.

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May 1st 2014, 4:07 PM

# Invasion

There's a new ladybird in town and it's eating the other ladybirds' eggs

The Irish Wildlife Trust are calling on people to submit sightings.

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Apr 29th 2014, 11:48 AM

# Invasion

G7 leaders to impose further sanctions on Russia over escalating Ukraine crisis

The sanctions could be imposed as early as Monday.

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Apr 26th 2014, 9:05 AM

# Ukraine

Russia is trying to trigger World War III - Kiev

The developments prompted German Chancellor Angela Merkel to call Russian President Vladimir Putin to voice “great concern”.

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Apr 25th 2014, 10:37 PM

# Ukraine

Russia 'trying to dismember Ukraine' by plotting government building takeovers

Thousands of irate pro-Russian activists broke through police lines yesterday and occupied the administration buildings in two big industrial cities.

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Apr 7th 2014, 9:49 AM

# ladybird on board

Invasion! How ladybirds have taken over Christmas trees this year

It’s partly down to the heatwave during the summer, apparently.

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Dec 22nd 2013, 8:30 PM

# Afghanistan

Seven Taliban leaders killed after assault on NATO airport base

The attacks illustrate that despite Kabul’s security blanket, the insurgency in Afghanistan is far from defeated.

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Jun 10th 2013, 5:21 PM

# we can rebuild you

Iraq tries to win tourists back by rebuilding ancient arch

The world’s largest brick-built arch has survived for more than 1,400 years – but it has fallen into disrepair in recent years.

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Jun 1st 2013, 5:30 PM

# bugged out

USA on alert of invasion... from cicadas

The cricket-like insects are overdue an invasion after 17 years – and have been seen amassing in two east coast states.

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May 19th 2013, 11:00 AM

# aliens

New poll says Obama better than Romney… at dealing with alien invasion

36 per cent of American believe in UFOs – but only 2 per cent would try to harm an alien if they invaded.

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Jun 28th 2012, 11:39 AM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

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Jul 11th 2011, 4:50 PM

# Invasion

Ireland’s ant population ‘reaching a ten-year high’

Humans aren’t the only creatures becoming more plentiful in Ireland, Rentokil warns, offering tips to avoid infestation.

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Jul 11th 2011, 3:21 PM

# Invasion

Exterminators warn of rodent increase as winter approaches

Rentokil says its call-out figures are up 40% this year as the onset of a cold winter attracts rodents indoors.

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Nov 11th 2010, 6:51 PM