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North Korea says it foiled a CIA attempt to assassinate Kim Jong-Un
It is claimed a man named Kim was being coerced into killing the North Korean leader using a biochemical weapon.
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May 5th 2017, 3:10 PM
Employee pockets €20,000 dropped by ambassador in an airport and gets arrested
Around half the money has been recovered. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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Dec 24th 2015, 3:34 PM
This Waterford lad's method of getting to his car in a flood is heroic
Well, it’s a WAY to beat the floods.
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Dec 4th 2015, 10:23 AM
Rickshaw driver attempts to charge family €290 for 10-minute ride
Thankfully, police arrived at the scene while the incident was ongoing.
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Jul 23rd 2015, 9:34 PM
Dunnes Stores agrees to pay rise but workers say that's not good enough
The big sticking point is the fact that three quarters of staff are on part-time flexible contracts.
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May 12th 2015, 4:56 PM
Three men tell High Court they should be let out of jail because of the ecstasy loophole
Three men went to court to argue that they shouldn’t be in jail because the drugs weren’t illegal when they were arrested and imprisoned.
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Apr 25th 2015, 7:00 AM
Men attempt to unclasp bras, fail miserably
It’s HARD, in fairness.
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Apr 1st 2015, 8:53 AM
"Can I have my rope ladder back?," Mick Wallace asks judge in Shannon case
Mick Wallace and Clare Daly are in court over their alleged illegal entrance into Shannon Airport last year.
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Feb 24th 2015, 5:35 PM
Thief fakes heart attack so his friend can steal toys
Nice try, but no.
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Dec 18th 2014, 6:00 PM
New York man charged with hiding cocaine and LSD in anti-drugs teddy bear
Daren the anti-drug Spokes-lion always wins in the end…
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Sep 11th 2014, 8:00 PM
Potato-wielding man attempts to rob dry-cleaners and garage, fails
A blatant misuse of our national treasure.
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Apr 23rd 2014, 6:00 PM
Baseball fan eats concrete after hopelessly heroic dive for foul ball
Nothing was harmed, bar one man’s pride.
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Apr 3rd 2014, 1:21 PM
WATCH: Ghost caught on camera robbing an off-licence
This shocking footage will spook you out.
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Oct 22nd 2013, 12:36 PM
Scott Carson double bluffs himself to concede bizarre penalty
The former England international tried to psyche out David Nugent. The tactic almost worked.
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Sep 15th 2013, 12:40 AM
52-year-old French mum disguises herself as teenage daughter to sit exam
Thanks a lot, ma.
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Jun 20th 2013, 8:30 PM
White House strikes back on Death Star (because it would cost $850 quadrillion)
Almost 35,000 people had signed a petition asking the US government to build a Death Star – but the White House says it does not support blowing up planets. Boo.
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Jan 12th 2013, 6:39 PM
Nice try: Two kids try to take the Olympic torch
The kids broke through a cordon and briefly got their hands on the torch before they were shepherded away.
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Jul 2nd 2012, 3:26 PM
US lottery winner must pay cheated co-workers $10m
The man had claimed he won the money on a personal ticket – but a jury disagreed.
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Mar 14th 2012, 6:47 PM
Mick Wallace wants Dáil summer break to move - so TDs can watch Euro 2012
The Wexford politician wants TDs to be able to enjoy the Irish football team’s participation at next year’s European Championships.
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Nov 17th 2011, 1:51 PM
Woman tries to smuggle husband out of prison... in a bag
Suspicions were raised when the woman left the facility with a bulky suitcase after a conjugal visit.
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Jul 5th 2011, 5:37 PM
After 2 years on the run, Irish "Ho Hum Bandit" was shopped by his ex
He apparently thought he might win her back if he showed her his photo on the FBI’s Most Wanted list. Bless.
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May 11th 2011, 9:01 AM