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"Unnecessary delays" over an application to mine gold in Co Tyrone are "harming" Northern Ireland's reputation, the US ambassador to the UK has said
Delays to gold mine harming NI reputation - US ambassador
"Unnecessary delays" over an application to mine gold in Co Tyrone are "harming" Northern Ireland's reputation, the US ambassador to the UK has said.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:22 PM
UK "military options" are ready should a Russian spy ship become a threat, Secretary of State for Defence John Healey has said, after the vessel directed lasers at British pilots sent to monitor it
UK issues warning as Russian ship points lasers at pilots
UK "military options" are ready should a Russian spy ship become a threat, Secretary of State for Defence John Healey has said, after the vessel directed lasers at British pilots sent to monitor it.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:26 PM
A garda has been arrested by officers investigating the disappearance of a large quantity of drugs from a garda station last year
Garda arrested in connection with missing €100k drug haul
A garda has been arrested by officers investigating the disappearance of a large quantity of drugs from a garda station last year
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November 19, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The UK is to ban the resale of tickets for profit for concerts, sport and other live events in a major shake-up of the secondary ticketing market
UK to ban the resale of tickets for profit
The UK is to ban the resale of tickets for profit for concerts, sport and other live events in a major shake-up of the secondary ticketing market.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The focus will be on what broadcaster Ivan Yates might tell TDs and Senators about the crossover between his media consultancy work and his political punditry when he appears before the Oireachtas Media committee, writes Sandra Hurley
Focus to be on Yates' media, consultancy work at cttee
The focus will be on what broadcaster Ivan Yates might tell TDs and Senators about the crossover between his media consultancy work and his political punditry when he appears before the Oireachtas Art...
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November 19, 2025 at 5:29 PM
A senior judge has expressed his sympathy to an "unfortunate" father who has attended court over 13 times only to be told there is further delay in engaging a forensic psychiatrist to assess his wife, who is charged with the murder of their son
State's inability to facilitate trial process criticised
A judge at the Central Criminal Court has expressed his sympathy to an "unfortunate" father who has attended court over 13 times only to be told there is further delay in engaging a forensic psychiatr...
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November 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva arrived in Belém to press negotiators to reach an early deal at UN climate talks as nations remain far apart on contentious issues
Lula arrives at COP30 to press for early climate deal
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva arrived in Belém to press negotiators to reach an early deal at UN climate talks as nations remain far apart on contentious issues.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The State has agreed a deal to purchase the lands around Castletown House in Co Kildare which will likely bring an end to a two-year standoff that led to the closure of public parking and access at the heritage site
State to buy land around Castletown House, restore access
The State has agreed a deal to purchase the lands around Castletown House in Co Kildare which will likely bring an end to a two-year standoff that led to the closure of public parking and access at th...
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November 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The UK government has been threatened with legal action over its reforms to legacy legislation on the Troubles by the body that represents the SAS soldiers, MPs have been told, amid concerns that it could lead to prosecutions for veterans
SAS group threatens to sue UK govt over Troubles bill
The UK government has been threatened with legal action over its reforms to legacy legislation on the Troubles by the body that represents the SAS soldiers, MPs have been told, amid concerns that it c...
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November 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The European Commission has proposed sweeping changes to its data protection and AI regimes in a bid to reduce the regulatory burden, boost European AI start-ups, and improve overall competitiveness in a market dominated by the US and China
EU Commission proposes simplification of digital rules
The European Commission has proposed sweeping changes to its data protection and artificial intelligence regimes in a bid to reduce the regulatory burden, boost European AI start-ups, and improve over...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
#Breaking A 25-year-old man has been before the district court in Cork charged with murdering his mother and with assault causing harm to his father
Cork man charged with murder of mother, assault of father
A 25-year-old man has been before the district court in Cork charged with murdering his mother and with assault causing harm to his father.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Poland will deploy 10,000 soldiers to help protect critical infrastructure such as railways, the country's defence minister said.
Poland to deploy 10,000 troops to protect infrastructure
Poland is to deploy 10,000 soldiers to protect critical infrastructure, the country's defence minister has said.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The number of people killed in a Russian missile and drone strike on the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil has risen to 25, including three children, the interior ministry said.
25 killed in Russian strike on western Ukraine city
The number of people killed in a Russian missile and drone strike on the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil has risen to 25, including three children, the country's interior ministry said.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:39 PM
A man in his 20s has been charged in connection with the investigation into the death of a 59-year-old woman in Cork on Monday night.
Man charged in connection with fatal Cork stabbing
A man in his 20s has been charged in connection with the investigation into the death of a 59-year-old woman in Cork on Monday night.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has launched a public consultation for the development of a new animal welfare strategy to cover the next five years
Consultation launched for new animal welfare strategy
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has launched a public consultation for the development of a new animal welfare strategy to cover the next five years.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The new partnership between Queens University Belfast and Dundalk Institute of Technology is not a "parent child relationship," and represents the first "all-Ireland university", the Minister for Further and Higher Education has said.
'First all Ireland university' as DkIT partners with QUB
The new partnership between Queens University Belfast and Dundalk Institute of Technology is not a "parent child relationship," and represents the "first all-Ireland university ever", the Minister for...
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November 19, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has called on the Government to reinstate energy credits, warning that people are "anxious and scared" about the bills which are going to land this winter
McDonald calls on Government to reinstate energy credits
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has called on the Government to reinstate energy credits, warning that people are "anxious and scared" about the bills which are going to land this winter.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:04 PM
A court in Vietnam sentenced a former beauty queen to two years in jail for falsely promoting gummies as rich in fibre on her social media channels, state media reported
Vietnam beauty queen jailed for fibre gummy fraud
A court in Vietnam has sentenced a former beauty queen to two years in jail for falsely promoting gummies as rich in fibre on her social media channels, state media reported.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:48 PM
A man accused of sexually assaulting a ten-year-old girl in Dublin last month is "fit to be tried" and could face more serious charges, a court has heard
Court told accused in sex assault case 'fit to be tried'
A man accused of sexually assaulting a ten-year-old girl in Dublin last month is "fit to be tried" and could face more serious charges, a court has heard.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:25 PM
COP30 host Brazil is pushing for an early breakthrough at UN climate talks, with nations considering a proposed agreement that seeks to bridge major differences on fossil fuels, finance and trade barriers
Brazil seeks early COP30 deal on fossil fuels and finance
COP30 host Brazil is pushing for an early breakthrough at UN climate talks, with nations considering a proposed agreement that seeks to bridge major differences on fossil fuels, finance and trade barr...
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November 19, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The provision of Christian religious education in Northern Ireland schools does not comply with human rights standards and is unlawful, the UK Supreme Court has ruled.
Religious education in NI breaches human rights - court
The provision of Christian religious education in Northern Ireland schools does not comply with human rights standards and is unlawful, the UK Supreme Court has ruled.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Extra funding of over €300 million this year for the health service is being sought by the Minister for Health.
Extra €300m sought for health service, committee hears
Extra funding of over €300 million this year for the health service is being sought by the Minister for Health.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:04 AM
A cross party group of Irish MEPs has written to the president of the European Parliament requesting that Northern Ireland political representatives be granted observer status at the Brussels and Strasbourg chambers.
Observer status for NI politicians in European Parliament
A cross party group of Irish MEPs has written to the president of the European Parliament requesting that Northern Ireland political representatives be granted observer status at the Brussels and Stra...
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November 19, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Christie's said it was suspending the Paris auction of one of just a handful of examples of the world's first calculating machine, developed by French mathematician and inventor Blaise Pascal in 1642.
Christie's suspends sale of world's 'first calculator'
Christie's said it was suspending the Paris auction of one of just a handful of examples of the world's first calculating machine, developed by French mathematician and inventor Blaise Pascal in 1642.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Former minister for finance Paschal Donohoe has said he never had the desire to be Taoiseach
Donohoe says he 'never had desire to be Taoiseach'
Former minister for finance Paschal Donohoe said he never had the desire to be Taoiseach.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:14 AM