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Ireland

Explosion at Irish petrol station kills ten - including child

A child and two teenagers are among the dead after a huge explosion at a petrol station in northwest Ireland.

Culture news

High kicks and dirty tricks: Irish dancing hit by cheating claims

The world’s oldest and largest competitive Irish dancing organization, An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha (CLRG), has launched an investigation into the allegations of cheating and results fixing, including exchanging higher scores for sexual favours.

Ireland

Irish unity hopes 'noble' but 'needs cross-community support'

Ireland's deputy PM told an Irish unity conference in Dublin that he shared its dreams, but warned against imposing the will of the majority on a pro-UK minority.

Europe News

5 EU countries call for sanctions on Gazprombank and Russian diamonds

In a joint paper, Poland, Ireland and the three Baltic countries propose a ban on Kaspersky software and the sale of real estate.

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United Kingdom

Catholics outnumber Protestants for first time in Northern Ireland

A newly published census has revealed that 42.3% now identify as Catholics, compared to 37.3% as Protestants or other Christian religions.

Economy

Will Ireland's Paschal Donohoe keep his role as Eurogroup president?

Paschal Donohoe may be obliged to leave his post after just one term due to an agreement with his coalition partners in Ireland.

Nature

Rare photos of circling basking sharks reveal a ‘speed dating’ event

It’s hoped that greater understanding of the courtship ritual of sharks will lead to stronger protections for the historically hunted big fish.

Culture news

Who is on the Booker Prize shortlist 2022?

The Booker Prize offers £50,000 to one lucky author, but who made the cut this. year?

Experiences

Why do cars roll upwards on these mysterious ‘magical hills?’

Check out these gravity-defying spots for a mind boggling optical illusion.

Ireland

Former Irish soldier jailed for 15 months for joining IS in Syria

Lisa Smith is the first person to be convicted in Ireland for a terrorist act abroad.

Ireland

Ireland's coalition government survives vote of confidence in the Dáil

Opposition lawmakers have accused the centrist government of "running out of ideas" to solve the cost of living crisis.

Ireland

Dublin rejects capping refugee arrivals amid housing crisis claims

"We will take in as many Ukrainian citizens fleeing the brutal war foisted upon them through no fault of their own as we must. We will not introduce any caps in that regard."

Ireland

Protests held across Ireland as inflation reaches four-decade high

Irish union members, pensioners, opposition parties and others took to the streets across the country on Saturday to express their anger at the rising living costs.

Travel News

Hundreds in snaking 3am queue for bag drop at Dublin airport

Exclusive footage of Dublin airport queue winding outside the terminal as passengers arrive early to try and beat the queues.

Ireland

Irish ex-soldier Lisa Smith found guilty of Islamic State membership

Defence lawyers argued that Smith, 40, wasn't a member of Islamic State, and only went to Syria to become a wife and mother.

Europe News

Rapists could go unpunished under N. Ireland bill, victims groups warn

Amnesty International says it creates a two-tier justice system and allows grave human rights violations committed during the Northern Ireland conflict to occur with impunity.

Europe Decoded

Explained: What is the Northern Ireland Protocol?

The EU and the UK continue to be at loggerheads over the special trade arrangement.

Tech News

Data centres are now using more electricity than rural Irish homes

Data centres in the Republic of Ireland used 14 percent of the country’s electricity in 2021, a higher share than that used by rural homes.

Money

Where in Europe is the most 'crypto curious' country in the world?

Around 17% of people in Europe have taken to crypto, which is similar to other developed nations, but lags behind the global average of 23%.

United Kingdom

Irish foreign minister moved from Belfast event over security alert

Local media have reported that a van had been hijacked and the driver was forced at gunpoint to drive to the Houben Centre where Coveney was speaking.