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New images of Kyran Durnin released by gardaí as part of renewed appeal for information
Opinion: 'Gisele Pelicot's bravery reminds us to stand in solidarity with all victims of rape'
Rachel Morrogh
US lawmakers reject Republican bill that would have averted government shutdown
Macron thanks Gisele Pelicot for 'dignity and courage' amid guilty verdicts in mass rape trial
Dominique Pelicot, 72, had already admitted to drugging Gisele Pelicot for almost a decade so he and strangers he recruited online could rape her.
Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
His 50 co-defendants in the case were also convicted by the court, with no acquittals.
Speaking outside court, Gisele Pelicot said she has "never regretted" the public trial.
President says Israel's actions in Gaza 'transcend all boundaries of humanitarian law'
SPOTLIGHT
Syria latest
Assad is gone – what now for Syria?
new administration
Syria rebels name head of transitional government, as UN calls on Israel to halt attacks
Assad regime
Thousands break free from brutal military prisons in Syria after flight of Assad
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Abu Mohammed al-Jolani: Who is the leader of the rebels that overthrew Assad?
Why we can’t let Syria become another forgotten crisis
Barry Andrews
McDonald says 'multiple people' capable of leading Sinn Féin as she rules out presidential bid
A run for the presidency is not on the horizon for McDonald, she tells The Journal.
Hold your horses and tour this grand equestrian estate in Churchtown, Co Cork
Yesterday
19th December 2024
'Heart, Be at Peace' by Donal Ryan named the An Post Irish Book of the Year
Taoiseach among EU leaders to agree for continued support for Ukraine ahead of Trump presidency
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Israeli embassy removes flag at Dublin site ahead of closure
Record year for Trump's Doonbeg golf resort as profits double to €2m in 2023
Advertising watchdog upholds complaints against ads run by Pippa O'Connor and Rosanna Davison
Man who attacked doctor with champagne bottle jailed for 9.5 years
Woman in her 30s found dead in Gorey named locally
SPOTLIGHT
South Sudan
Niall O’Connor reports on the ‘forgotten’ African crisis.
Cholera fears
Fears cholera will 'explode' as cases take hold among refugees fleeing war
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Medics battle to save infant lives in swamped South Sudan hospital
goal director
Aid boss John Rynne: 'The maps drawn in colonial times are starting to erode'
at the border
'They've nothing': Aid workers struggle to save lives at edge of war-torn Sudan
Male cyclist (50s) dies following crash in Castleknock Village
South Dublin County Council becomes first in Ireland with majority female councillors
'Works paused' but government to keep housing people at Athlone IPAS centre after court hearing
Brothers from Limerick to be sentenced for attack with hurley and wrench that hospitalised former friend
Status Yellow wind warnings issued for six coastal counties this weekend
Debunked: Image of Bono and Bob Geldof holding Israeli flags is AI-generated
Father sentenced after leaving infant daughter in car for eight hours to buy alcohol and drugs
Armed gardaí arrest two men, seize gun and stop 'imminent threat to life' in west Dublin
Tipperary school choir goes viral for 'phenomenal' rendition of classic Christmas carol
SPOTLIGHT
Voices
Personal accounts and opinions on recent events
Ireland should remain calm about the closure of the Israeli Embassy
Bobby McDonagh
We can no longer sit back and let the Saudi regime legitimise itself through sports
Simon Tierney
I've had a hard look at my drinking, and I'm having a sober curious Christmas
Niamh O'Reilly
The struggle for water in Northwest Syria
Louay Tajiddin
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How can you dial down the stress of Christmas?
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British man pleads guilty to drug offence linked to MV Matthew raid, state's biggest drug seizure
Garda investigation after asylum seeker attacked by group of men in Athlone
A local group said it was the latest example of how ‘violence had been legitimised’ in the town.
Labour Party walks away from government formation talks with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael
Life under conflict: The struggle for water in Northwest Syria
Louay Tajiddin
Second man charged over assault of two gardaí in Dublin as one victim still in critical condition
Taoiseach grants Santa permission to enter Irish airspace on Christmas Eve
There had been concern that Christmas could be delayed this year due to key ports being damaged during Storm Darragh.
Harris signed the authorisation document in Leister House yesterday, in one of the first acts of the 34th Dáil.
It is understood that Santa's workshop has received all the parts needed to make a toy for every child in Ireland.
However, the Taoiseach said that, as usual, Santa will be working off the Naughty and Nice list - and he will be checking it twice.
Teenager charged in connection with assault in Mullingar that left victim in critical condition
Which political party had the best 2024?
Gisele Pelicot: The rape victim who stood up to her abusers and became a feminist hero
Mayo GAA make second voluntary disclosure to Revenue
FactCheck: False claims about Ireland's position on Gaza ramp up after embassy closure
Man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare chief to appear at extradition hearing