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world

22:59:15 At least 13 dead and 178 injured after fuel depot blast rocks Guinea’s capital

21:39:10 Apple to stop some watch sales in the US over patent dispute

20:57:45 One dead after boarding school collapses in Romania

20:25:41 Serbia’s opposition takes to the streets claiming election fraud

20:20:43 Jonathan Majors convicted of assaulting former girlfriend

18:37:25 El-Sissi wins Egypt’s presidential election to secure third term in office

17:30:06 Russell Brand questioned for second time over allegations of sexual offences

17:11:21 Mone digs in to row by saying UK ministers knew about her links to PPE firm

17:05:56 Pair accused of murdering teen were ‘in it together’, trial hears

15:31:55 Actor Gerard Depardieu’s figure removed from Paris wax museum after allegations

15:21:30 Stephen Fry to condemn rise in antisemitism in Channel 4 Christmas message

15:19:41 Matthew Perry’s death: What is ketamine and how can it be used for depression?

15:10:39 Coleen Rooney and Tony Bellew among mourners at Bill Kenwright memorial

15:08:38 Teenager dubbed ‘Brixton R Kelly’ jailed for 22 rape offences

15:07:01 Eddie Izzard loses out in bid to become Labour candidate in Brighton

14:26:00 Putin officially registers as candidate for Russian presidential election

14:15:59 Spanish police arrest two for 'kidnapping' Baby Jesus figurine and demanding ransom

14:15:07 Pope formally approves allowing priests to bless same-sex couples

12:59:16 Car ploughs into parked vehicle in Biden’s motorcade

12:43:00 Red Sea attacks force rerouting of vessels and disrupt vital supply chains

12:39:44 European Union investigating Musk’s X over possible breaches of social media law

11:55:33 War pushes Sudan towards 'catastrophic' famine-like conditions

11:20:33 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz tests positive for Covid

10:38:54 Near-final results confirm populist victory in Serbia as opposition claims fraud

09:33:20 Berlin Zoo sends first giant pandas born in Germany to China

08:56:28 Tractors driven to farming protest at Brandenburg Gate

08:30:58 'Drug smugglers' killed in clash with Thai soldiers near Myanmar border

08:17:28 Chilean voters reject conservative constitution

07:57:21 Study backs up evidence that severe obesity is increasing in young US children

06:55:20 Diana dress fetches record-breaking price tag at auction

05:44:11 More than 300 rescued from floodwaters in northeast Australia

04:06:30 North Korea resumes weapons launches by firing ballistic missile into sea

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sport

22:06:34 Pep Guardiola calls for change amid increasing fixture burden on players

21:13:27 Man City fined £120,000 after players surrounded referee against Tottenham

21:11:41 Investigation following Maddy Cusack’s death finds no evidence of wrongdoing

17:22:23 Eileen Gleeson appointed head coach of Republic of Ireland women's team

15:37:25 San Francisco 49ers defeat Arizona Cardinals 45-29 for sixth straight win

14:25:25 Jude Bellingham on target again as Real Madrid beat Villarreal

14:19:51 Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs earn important wins

11:39:14 Man City draw Copenhagen and Arsenal take on Porto in Champions League last 16

10:17:15 Virgil van Dijk responds to Roy Keane's accusations of ‘arrogance’

09:39:27 Football rumours: Middlesbrough could offer Joe Worrall transfer reprieve

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ireland

22:03:16 Northern Ireland business leaders urge a deal for a ‘fully funded’ Stormont

21:25:03 Sinn Féin attacks ‘lack of leadership’ as DUP rules out deal before Christmas

20:11:58 Person dies in single-vehicle collision in Co Galway

20:11:22 Brothers caught digging up €80,000 in coffee jars in a Dublin field

20:09:44 Robber said 'this is easy' after raiding petrol station with imitation firearm - court

20:08:14 Part-time firefighter is not working when on standby for callouts, court rules

20:06:56 Judge to refer questions to Europe over State's liability to pay damages to homeless asylum seekers

20:03:23 Teacher tells sex assault trial it was 'major mistake' to have student sleep in bed beside him

19:01:21 Man jailed for sexual abuse of young next door neighbour

18:41:28 Tubridy: RTÉ controversy is arguably the best thing that ever happened to me

17:32:53 Ex-priest jailed for sexual assault of vulnerable woman after suspended sentence overturned

17:12:28 Teen who sexually abused younger sister given suspended sentence

17:01:23 WHO chief thanks Ireland for ‘moral leadership’ on Gaza crisis

16:55:12 Damages sought by Barne Estate owners against Magniers

15:48:44 McEntee says ‘wrong’ to blame Government for burning of asylum centre

15:41:07 Jury unable to reach verdict in trial of woman accused of murdering former lover

15:04:16 Over 200 witnesses involved in case of alleged murder of man found off Sliabh Liag cliffs

15:01:27 ‘Unpredicted events’ to blame for delay to Covid inquiry – Varadkar

14:47:25 Man jailed and banned from McDonald's after vicious attack

14:21:25 Ukrainian woman who died in her Dublin home suffered 'sharp force injuries', inquest told

13:41:35 Non-consultant hospital doctors to vote on industrial action over recruitment freeze

13:21:34 Re-offending rate during first year of probation falls to 11-year low

12:36:57 GAA and CCPC issue warning over 'retro' helmets

11:59:06 Number of people sleeping rough in Dublin up 30%

11:10:17 Suspected arson at Galway hotel designed to 'intimidate' asylum seekers, says Minister

11:03:59 DUP ‘rules out’ any Stormont return before Christmas

10:21:18 Man (50s) arrested over seizure of cocaine worth €876,000

08:55:57 Colleges to receive €5m for mental health support for students

07:53:56 What the papers say: Monday's front pages

07:19:00 Fianna Fáil councillors blame Government policies on Galway hotel fire

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lifestyle

22:00:23 Model Winnie Harlow: ‘There is nothing more magical than feeling seen’

17:04:31 Sweet trumps sour in cocktail preferences across Ireland

10:49:03 Having a lie-in at the weekend could reduce risk of heart attacks, research suggests

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explained

21:42:24 How are the Red Sea attacks impacting shipping in the Suez Canal?

19:31:43 Insight: Donald Trump would install loyalists to reshape US foreign policy

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israel-hamas

17:45:49 US defence secretary and Israeli leaders discuss more targeted approach in Gaza

14:33:10 US defence secretary in Israel ‘to press for a more targeted approach in Gaza’

13:51:22 Israeli airstrike hits Gaza’s largest hospital – witnesses

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entertainment

15:27:07 Rolling Stones rockers celebrate milestone birthday for Keith Richards

15:25:36 Games Workshop finalises deal with Amazon for Warhammer films and TV

15:23:41 Aquaman star Jason Momoa to feature in CBeebies Bedtime Story festive line-up

15:16:52 Greta Gerwig: Barbenheimer made it feel like people were going to cinemas again

14:28:16 GB News ‘disappointed’ by watchdog's ruling show breached due impartiality rules

10:27:43 TV stars send Kate Garraway their love as husband fighting for his life after heart attack

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business

15:09:48 Adobe calls off $20bn deal for Figma after antitrust concerns

12:47:19 EU opens proceedings against X in first probe under new rules

12:06:14 US Steel to be acquired for almost $15bn by Nippon Steel

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ukraine

12:48:56 Ukraine’s military chief says office was bugged and other devices detected

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