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<p>Palestinians help an injured man after his house was hit by an Israeli bombardment in Gaza City (Jehad Alshrafi/AP)</p>

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Israel launches ground operation to retake part of key corridor in Gaza

The country’s defence minister warned that the army plans to step up the attacks that shattered a two-month ceasefire “with an intensity that you have not seen”

<p>US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meet in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, February 28, 2025. Picture: SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images</p>

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Trump praises 'good call' with Zelenskyy, says 'we are very much on track'

<p>William Cowhig holding a photograph of his father Michael who died in the 1968 Tuskar Rock plane crash. He contacted Aer Lingus to raise his concerns about the ongoing use of the flight number. Picture: Chani Anderson</p>

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Aer Lingus to change flight number linked to 1968 Tuskar Rock disaster

'On St Patrick's Day, two rapists met each other in the White House', Dáil told

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'On St Patrick's Day, two rapists met each other in the White House', Dáil told

Dail row over speaking time resolved

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Row over 'Michael Lowry and his underlings' has put Dáil into 'cold storage', TDs told

Upgrade of transport and pedestrian links to 'forgotten part' of Cork city to begin in summer

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Upgrade of transport and pedestrian links to 'forgotten part' of Cork city to begin in summer

Cork trial of two boys hears complainant didn't want others to know about alleged rape

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Cork trial of two boys hears complainant didn't want others to know about alleged rape

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Cork man caught with cocaine paying for lifestyles of 'shady people in sunny places'

The Two Johnnies - Photo by Ruth Medjber @ruthlessimagery

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Teacher accused of being 'GAA catfish' gets interim injunction to restrain disciplinary process

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S Mick Clifford: Why Ireland must face tough questions about its covid strategy

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Kinsale Georgian villa bought by US billionaire for €4.75m has been virtually demolished

Kinsale Georgian villa bought by US billionaire for €4.75m has been virtually demolished

Owner James Berwind, who has since snapped up other properties in the town, was granted permission by Cork County Council for 'redevelopment and renovation' of the early 1800s property

Social media myths 'pose biggest risk to women in menopause'

Social media myths 'pose biggest risk to women in menopause'

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Synge Street CBS to welcome more students taught through English

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Taoiseach's 'sniggering' in Oval Office about housing crisis 'caused real hurt', says Sinn Féin

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Cork widow helps launch book about 'cruel' disease that claimed life of music fan

Cork widow helps launch book about 'cruel' disease that claimed life of music fan

His widow has urged affected families to find support in a 'heart-warming' children’s book about the rare lung condition, pulmonary fibrosis

Progress made on historic Cork brewery site as pedestrian bridge spans lifted into place

Progress made on historic Cork brewery site as pedestrian bridge spans lifted into place

Cork initiative could offer cost-effective solution to Ireland’s housing crisis

Cork initiative could offer cost-effective solution to Ireland’s housing crisis

Cork council turns the sod on modular and social housing schemes in city

Cork council turns the sod on modular and social housing schemes in city

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Peter Gray court case

Romance fraudster jailed after swindling woman he met on Tinder out of £50,000

Peter Gray, 35, was jailed for 56 months last year for defrauding four women of about £80,000 (€95,400)by making loan applications in their names

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Vatican says Pope Francis no longer needs mechanical help to breathe

Spain Fallas

Valencia seeks catharsis in burning of sculptures months after deadly floods

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Watch: NASA astronauts return to Earth after 9 months in Space

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Justice minister accused of 'dereliction of duty' for failing to stop spread of the far-right

Justice minister accused of 'dereliction of duty' for failing to stop spread of the far-right

Gary Gannon raised concerns about a lack of work done in the aftermath of the Dublin riots

Hungary Pride Ban

Tánaiste slams Hungary’s ban on Pride events and facial recognition surveillance

Conor McGregor praises Donald Trump's 'inspiring' work rate during Oval Office meeting

'My heart fell': Paschal Donohoe slams McGregor’s White House visit

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Conor McGregor responds to Taoiseach’s criticism after White House visit

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Paddy Cosgrave ran 'campaign to 'destroy' former Web Summit director, court hears

Paddy Cosgrave ran 'campaign to 'destroy' former Web Summit director, court hears

Web Summit CEO Paddy Cosgrave battles ex-directors in a €11m legal dispute over alleged disloyalty and tech fund rivalries

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Man jailed for making racist slurs against security guard amid shoplifting spree in Cork City

$Tipperary boy who fractured skull after swing collapsed in grandmother's garden settles case$

Tipperary boy who fractured skull after swing collapsed in grandmother's garden settles case

Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes to wait longer for decision on sentencing for nightclub violence

Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes to wait longer for decision on sentencing for nightclub violence

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British Wildlife Photography Awards 2025

British Wildlife Photography Awards 2025

The winners of the British Wildlife Photography Awards 2025 have been unveiled with Simon Withyman chosen as the 2025 grand prize winner for his image of a red fox on patrol through the Bristol city centre.

Private Sean Rooney inquest

Still many unanswered questions about the death of Private Rooney in Lebanon

Could your painful periods be endometriosis?

ieExplains: The facts about endometriosis you shouldn’t ignore

'I feel safe': How Anew helps pregnant homeless women and their babies

'I feel safe': How Anew helps pregnant homeless women and their babies