7 hours ago US expected to send $1.25bn in weapons to Ukraine before Trump takes office

The new aid comes as Russia launched a barrage of attacks against Ukraine’s power facilities in recent days.

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7 hours ago US expected to send £1 billion in weapons to Ukraine before Trump takes office

The new aid comes as Russia launched a barrage of attacks against Ukraine’s power facilities in recent days.

Economics

3 hours ago Ireland warned US that labelling IRA a terrorist organisation might encourage more people to join

The issue was a talking point during Bertie Ahern’s visit to Washington DC in March 2001, newly released documents show.

Events

15 hours ago Houthi rebels retaliate after Israel strikes Yemen airport as WHO chief was about to board plane

Three people were killed and dozens were wounded in the Israeli airstrikes.

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6 hours ago UN official for Yemen refutes Israel's claim that strike on airport hit 'military infrastructure'

One UN staffer was seriously wounded in the strikes, which destroyed the air traffic control facility.

Events

16 hours ago Daily Briefing Dec. 27: Day 448 – Irish stew over Israeli embassy closure. What’s next?

Daily Briefing Dec. 27: Day 448 – Irish stew over Israeli embassy closure. What’s next?  The Times of Israel

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12 hours ago Israeli military launches operation on one of northern Gaza's last functioning hospitals

Israel claimed the hospital had become a ‘key stronghold’ for terrorist organisations.

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27 hours ago How John Bruton, the last Redmondite, got to grips with the IRA, the UK and the peace process

Once dismissed as ‘John Unionist’ in the Dáil, Bruton’s lifelong interest in history served him in key 1990s talks

Politics

14 hours ago A loyalist paramilitary was caught by police in the 1990s... because he took a shower

Suspicions were raised because “the person in question was not known for his regular bathing habits”, according to a newly released file.

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27 hours ago Bertie Ahern overruled objections to continue weapons purchases from Israel

Minister for foreign affairs David Andrews described decision as ‘error of judgment’ due to Israeli actions against Irish troops in Lebanon

Politics

15 hours ago Man appears in court charged with causing death of Marguerita O'Rourke in Rathkeale last week

Danny O’Donoghue was remanded in continuing custody today at Limerick District Court.

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