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Sun, 10 Apr 2022 07:34:04 +0000
Dozens of civilians found dead in mass grave near Kyiv
A grave with dozens of civilians has been found in Buzova village near Kyiv, an official said, the latest reported mass grave to be discovered after Russian forces retreated from areas near the Ukrainian capital to focus their assault on the east.

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 00:40:46 +0000
Ukraine a reminder to protect peace in NI - Taoiseach
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that the war in Ukraine is a stark reminder that peace and democracy cannot be taken for granted.

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 01:18:46 +0000
Voting now underway in French presidential election
France will vote today in the first round of a presidential election, with far-right candidate Marine Le Pen posing an unexpected threat to President Emmanuel Macron's re-election hopes.

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 07:00:02 +0000
No panic yet in Finland but NATO debate heating up
There is no panic in the air yet in Helsinki but there is a firm belief that preparations must be stepped up for all eventualities, given the activities of what some ironically describe as their "peaceful neighbour."

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 05:00:05 +0000
How you can beat inflation and save money
From changing banks and energy providers to shopping smarter and driving at a consistent speed, there are many ways to counter price rises. Various estimates conclude that prices will stay on an upwards trajectory in the months ahead, continuing to e...

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Ukrainian refugee teen ready for the Abbey stage
A little over a month after fearing she would never dance again, a 15-year-old Ukrainian refugee will take to the stage of Ireland's national theatre this evening.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 20:31:18 +0000
Band's Irish shows cancelled over 'visa issues'
A band from Niger who were due to play a sold-out gig in Dublin last night said they were "turned away" after they arrived at Dublin Port yesterday.

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 03:33:52 +0000
Australian prime minister calls May election
Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called federal elections for 21 May, launching a come-from-behind battle to stay in power after three years rocked by floods, bushfires and the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Action needed from EU after troubling reports from Mali
A NGO says it has received credible reports of a massacre of civilians in central Mali by Russian mercenaries and Malian government troops. If confirmed, the EU will have grounds to revisit its decision to stay there, writes Colm Ó Mongáin.

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Juggling act: Getting the work-life balance right
The Covid-19 pandemic has had impacts on workers which are only now becoming apparent, writes Brian O'Donovan.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:26:11 +0000
NI Election 2022: Constituency Profiles
Profiles for each of the 18 constituencies in the Northern Ireland Assembly Election.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 15:09:39 +0000
Holohan will not take TCD job, to retire as CMO in July
Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has said he will not proceed with his Trinity College secondment and will retire as Chief Medical Officer from 1 July.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 17:54:17 +0000
450 people living in basement as bombing rages overhead
As the Russian invasion continues in Ukraine, thousands of civilians have been hiding in basements trying to escape the violence.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 09:03:03 +0000
Airport passenger numbers to increase in 'coming days'
Dublin Airport operator daa has said the number of passengers travelling through the airport "will increase over the coming days" as the Easter weekend approaches.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 07:10:37 +0000
Zelensky braces for 'battle', Johnson visits with aid
Ukraine is ready for a tough battle with Russian forces amassing in the east of the country, President Volodymyr Zelensky said today, and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson paid him a visit to offer fresh financial and military aid.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 21:03:14 +0000
Khan ousted as Pakistan leader after no-confidence vote
Pakistan's lower house of parliament has voted in favour of removing Prime Minister Imran Khan from office, following a nearly 14-hour standoff between the opposition and Mr Khan's ruling party that started this morning.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 10:25:55 +0000
World's largest plane destroyed in battle for Kyiv
Under a shattered crescent hanger at Ukraine's Hostomel Airport the world's largest plane lies buckled and broken, an immovable monument to the battle Russia waged to take this foothold towards the capital of Kyiv.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 17:26:51 +0000
President: Neutral countries have important role in war
President Michael D Higgins has said there should be a special role for countries who embrace neutrality in making a case for diplomacy in the war in Ukraine, during an event to mark the restoration of an aerial sign which advertised Ireland's neutra...

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 13:23:41 +0000
Leaving Cert Irish oral exams postponed for 500 pupils
Around 500 students have had their Leaving Cert oral examinations postponed at the last minute due to examiners being unable to attend.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 16:55:24 +0000
Emmet Mullins-trained Noble Yeats wins Grand National
The Emmet Mullins-trained Noble Yeats has won the 2022 Grand National at Aintree in what was jockey Sam Waley-Cohen's last race.



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