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world

22:52:04 North Koreans have ‘suffered hundreds of casualties’ fighting near Kursk

22:49:56 Stranded astronauts’ stay on space station extended by another month

22:20:50 Combination of factors led teenage girl to go on shooting spree, say police

22:09:59 Judge refuses to dismiss rape lawsuit against Garth Brooks

20:49:04 Suspect in health insurance boss killing charged with murder as act of terrorism

19:41:21 At least 14 dead and hundreds injured after magnitude 7.3 earthquake off Vanuatu

19:01:51 Tech consultant found guilty of stabbing to death Cash App founder

18:07:57 Israeli forces to remain inside Syria for foreseeable future, says Netanyahu

17:17:40 Netanyahu tours buffer zone inside Syria seized by Israeli forces

16:39:53 French authorities impose curfew in Mayotte after devastating cyclone

14:50:46 Suspect in US serial killings charged over death of seventh woman

13:33:43 Denmark frees whaling activist Paul Watson after Japan extradition request

12:59:24 Facebook owner Meta hit with €251m in EU fines for 2018 data breach

12:46:47 Man given indecent images by paedophile who sent them to Huw Edwards spared jail

12:13:43 EU probing TikTok over suspected meddling in Romania’s presidential election

10:55:45 Ukraine claims killing of Russian general in Moscow bomb attack

10:43:57 Teenage girl kills teacher and pupil in shooting at US Christian school

10:04:23 Pope’s autobiography reveals ‘bomb plot’ during visit to Iraq

09:34:03 Explained: Germany's election in polls, parties and policy debates

08:28:07 Russian military chief and aide killed in Moscow bombing

07:51:52 Magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits off Vanuatu coast

07:26:11 Australian state proposes restrictions on protests to tackle rising antisemitism

07:00:57 Who is Yang Tengbo? The alleged Chinese spy linked to Britain's Prince Andrew

06:51:03 What we know about the US drone sightings causing an online frenzy

06:27:21 Bomb kills senior Russian general in Moscow

03:37:05 Police say 15-year-old girl behind Wisconsin school shooting

02:52:53 Jay-Z lawyer dubs rape claim ‘demonstrably false’ as rapper fights back

00:08:23 Former TV host Carlos Watson given nearly 10 years in prison in Ozy Media case

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lifestyle

22:15:23 The best books to watch out for in 2025

17:51:05 Kim Kardashian’s dermatologist reveals hacks to combat winter dryness

11:36:34 Irish drinkers on British shortages: ‘Guinness must keep flowing here’

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sport

22:12:18 Redevelop Old Trafford or build new stadium? Man Utd set to decide summer 2025

20:22:47 Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford ‘ready for a new challenge’

20:21:03 Emma Hayes and Vinicius Jr big winners at FIFA Best Awards

19:40:03 Tyson Fury eyes Oleksandr Usyk trilogy fight with Anthony Joshua ‘in tatters’

18:19:35 Noa-Lynn van Leuven: It’s terrible for trans people at the minute to play sports

17:52:56 Manuel Ugarte confident Man Utd can compete for trophies under Ruben Amorim

14:33:10 Wolves set to appoint Vitor Pereira as new boss after agreeing 18-month deal

14:00:27 Bundee Aki and James Ryan sign new deals with Ireland

13:00:03 Spurs fail in appeal to reduce Rodrigo Bentancur ban for Son Heung-min comments

12:00:30 Matheus Cunha charged over confrontation after Wolves’ loss to Ipswich

11:32:11 Gerwyn Price eases past Keane Barry to reach third round at Alexandra Palace

11:28:35 Chelsea notified by FA of ‘adverse finding’ in Mykhailo Mudryk urine test

10:16:51 Kate Flannery targeting World Cup dream with Ireland

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entertainment

22:07:20 Wicked: Part Two lands new title ahead of 2025 release

18:17:46 Dua Lipa reacts to Grammy nominations snub

18:15:42 Gavin And Stacey finale may finally solve Bryn and Jason’s fishing trip mystery

15:22:00 I’m A Celebrity star Jordan North pulled from River Thames after dog rescue

11:46:04 Former pundit Chris Kamara announces return to live TV: ‘I’m back’

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ireland

21:53:58 McGregor says he is in preliminary agreement to fight Logan Paul

21:27:10 Rappers Kneecap among Irish talent shortlisted for Oscars

20:17:21 Politics watch: Ceann Comhairle vote will be indicator of how smooth government formation will be

18:55:00 Meta fined more than €250 million by Irish data commission following breach

17:41:16 Fianna Fáil to back Verona Murphy's Ceann Comhairle bid

17:31:37 Two men charged with murder of Karen Cummings

17:12:59 Removal of Ukrainian families from accommodation in Carlow delayed by six weeks

17:07:11 Dublin City Council acted 'beyond its powers' with traffic changes on quays, traders say

16:51:47 Niamh O’Connor selected as the newest Cork city councillor

16:46:38 Roscommon farmer jailed for sexual abuse of his cousins

16:41:38 High levels of prejudice against Travellers and Roma people in Ireland, research finds

16:37:08 Four children who sued over care by South Kerry CAMHS settle for €196,000

16:35:53 Roderic O’Gorman attacked and called ‘big fairy’ during election canvas, court hears

16:03:33 Fact check: Israel’s foreign minister decided to close its embassy in Ireland

15:51:25 Holyhead Port to remain closed until January 15th at the earliest

15:18:16 Man charged with 'unprovoked' attacks on off-duty gardaí denied bail

14:17:52 Suspect in Kyran Durnin murder investigation found dead in Drogheda

13:57:45 ‘Deep slander’ to accuse Ireland of being antisemitic, President says

12:40:12 UK government ordered to hold public inquiry into murder of GAA official

12:39:16 Man jailed for smuggling cocaine worth €21m to Ireland on ship from Brazil

12:32:30 Enoch Burke’s father jailed for two months for courtroom assault on female garda

12:17:28 Eleanor Donaldson’s bid to have two charges withdrawn ‘should not delay trial’

12:10:46 Christmas travel: Ryanair denies price gouging as one-way flights from UK cost €600

12:01:21 Ireland remains world's most generous country on GoFundMe for sixth year in a row

11:38:02 Police surveillance operation to unmask journalistic source ruled unlawful

11:32:55 Hospital overcrowding: 24 children being treated on trolleys in Irish hospitals

10:39:11 Holyhead closure causing 'massive problems' during Christmas rush, logistics expert says

10:27:54 Parents of girl stabbed in Parnell Square say 'Christmas will be special' with her home

10:20:41 Young man in critical condition after electric motorbike crash in Limerick city

09:45:40 An Post staff member under investigation for alleged theft of letters and parcels

08:54:41 Tipperary village 'numb' after father and son die in house fire

08:12:03 Man to appear in court over assault of two off-duty gardaí in Dublin

07:43:23 What the papers say: Tuesday's front pages

06:31:27 Travellers and Roma face most prejudice of any ethnic group in Ireland, report finds

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business

19:30:31 Forty new homes in Wicklow and Westmeath ready just in time for Christmas

10:59:24 Irish arm of TikTok records €950m loss after setting aside funds for potential fines

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