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Chances slim for special Brexit summit in November

EU leaders had tentatively scheduled a special summit for November to sign-off on the deal, however, negotiators remain at odds over the Irish border question.

Ireland

Ireland votes to abolish 'medieval' blasphemy law

A referendum was held on whether to change the law, which makes publishing or uttering a blasphemous comment punishable by a fine of 25,000 euros.

Ireland

Increasingly secular Ireland votes to end blasphemy law

The last person to be prosecuted for blasphemy in Ireland was in 1855.

Ireland

Nothing compares to Islam: Sinéad O'Connor becomes a Muslim

Nothing compares to Islam: Sinéad O'Connor becomes a Muslim

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Europe News

UK-wide backstop to break Brexit impasse?

Senior Irish sources have confirmed to Euronews that requests from the UK to make the backstop UK-wide are being considered by Brussels but such a plan won’t be complete in time for the Withdrawal Agreement to be signed off.

Economy

No-deal Brexit more and more likely

Both sides stick to their positions on Irish border issue

World

Ireland's foreign minister draws Ireland's red lines in Brexit negotia

Ireland’s foreign minister Simon Coveney told Euronews in an exclusive interview that his country expects “the British Prime Minister to follow through on her commitments".

World

Theresa May: EU must not let Irish border issue 'derail' Brexit deal

The UK Prime Minister Theresa May has urged the EU not to allow a stand-off over issue of the Irish border to "derail" Brexit negotiations - saying she still believes a deal is "achievable".

Belgium

UK's Brexit Secretary makes surprise trip to Brussels

Dominic Raab is holding talks with EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier amid rumours a Brexit agreement is close

Ireland

British Isles brace for Storm Callum as powerful gusts reach Ireland

Around 30,000 homes were left without power this morning after gusts of 110km/h battered Ireland overnight.

Ireland

Watch: Irish village is transformed into a medieval battlefield

The west of Ireland castle of Claregalway went back to its roots on Saturday, transformed into a medieval battlefield.

United Kingdom

Why is the Irish border issue so complex? | Euronews answers

As we are nearing the 20-year anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, Northern Ireland is at its most consequential moment since the ending of the three decades of violence.

Ireland

Two dead in Ireland as Storm Ali batters British Isles

A woman has died after strong wind swept her caravan over a cliff.

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Woman dies as caravan blown onto beach by Storm Ali

Thousands have been left without power after severe winds battered Ireland.

Ireland

Watch: Irish great-granddad confronts robbers in betting shop

The three armed suspects were not expecting this.

Ireland

Local fishermen find skull and antlers of extinct Great Irish Elk

Local fishermen find skull and antlers of extinct Great Irish Elk in their fishing nets

World News

Dolores O'Riordan's death deemed a ‘tragic accident’

The official cause of death was ruled drowning due to an excessive alcohol consumption.

Greece

Volunteers aiding migrants arrested, charged by Greek police

The two detained, including a 'hero' swimmer, have denied all allegations.

Ireland

Dublin: Pope Francis asks for forgiveness in prayers at closing Mass

Each time the Pope asked for forgiveness the crowds erupted with applause - the words of sorrow welcomed. It's estimated around 300,000 people went to the World Meeting of Families closing mass

Ireland

Pope begs for forgiveness over child abuse 'betrayal'

The Pope has begged for God’s forgiveness for the “open wound” of church abuse in Ireland as he called for “firm and decisive” action to secure “truth and justice”.