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Donald Trump’s claim to immunity from prosecution to be heard by US supreme court today

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Court will hear arguments in case that has huge implications for former president — and the US presidency

‘I have lived so long. Why am I still here?’ Simon Cowell’s beady little eyes seem to say

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Patrick Freyne: Britain’s Got Talent is back, its name now less a triumphalist boast than a pleading sales pitch from a waning superpower

Sister 7 review: This is Dublin’s coolest new place – delicious, creative food in a great room

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With DJs manning the custom-built sound system later tables are likely to be the first to book out

Last hurrah in Strasbourg for MEPs retiring after elections

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Europe letter: Last hurrah in Strasbourg for MEPs retiring after elections, as others wait to find out their fate

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Family of George Nkencho to appeal decision not to prosecute gardaí involved in fatal shooting

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Man (27) shot dead in front garden of his family’s home in Dublin 15 in 2020

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez ‘considering future’ as wife’s business dealings investigated

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Government allies say lawsuit against Begoña Gómez is politically motivated

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More than 40 flights to and from Irish airports cancelled due to French strikes

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Airline says industrial action will hit 50,000 passengers

Journalist Kitty Holland’s action for defamation against John Waters opens in Dublin Circuit Civil Court

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Award-winning journalist claiming aggravated damages over remarks at Renua conference

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French air traffic strikes force Ryanair to cancel 300 flights

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Airline says industrial action will hit 50,000 passengers

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Budget spending spree could overheat economy, Central Bank deputy governor warns

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Vasileios Madouros highlights economic risk from rising geopolitical tensions and further trade fragmentation

Man accused of murdering brother and attempting to murder father found not guilty by reason of insanity

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John Murphy jnr (43) stabbed brother Shane Murphy (27) as Shane tried to protect their father, court hears

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Inside US House speaker Mike Johnson’s conversion on aid for Ukraine

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Breakthrough move to hold vote followed campaign by evangelical Christians and intelligence chiefs

RTÉ being ‘held to ransom’ for taxpayer funding, Oireachtas committee hears

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Broadcaster ‘starved of necessary funding for decades’, union representative tells politicians

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€1 billion data centre to open in Dublin

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Vantage’s new Grange Castle facility will include 52MW of IT capacity in its first two phases

A home of your own: What is in the housing plan for under-40s?

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Government Ministers insist that schemes are in place to help younger buyers, but what are they and do they work?

Cyclist (20s) dies following crash involving truck in Dún Laoghaire

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The woman died from injuries following the accident at 8am on Wednesday morning

Cyclist (20s) and motorcyclist (40s) killed in road collisions in Dún Laoghaire and Cork

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Both people died from injuries following incidents involving trucks

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Fewer than 100 deportations of those refused refugee status since start of 2023 – McEntee

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Minister for Justice said timeframe for deportation had been improving, despite elongated appeals process

‘You will always be forever our beautiful boy Shay-Shay’: Funeral remembers ‘sweet’ boy who died in swimming pool

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Shay (James) Lynch (7) died following a tragic accident at a Co Clare hotel pool on Saturday while attending a party

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Aoife Johnston inquest: Teenager’s death could have been prevented by timely antibiotics, consultant says

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Consultant microbiologist said a different outcome was ‘highly likely’ if treatment was given in appropriate manner

Ireland accused of flaws in anti-money laundering regulations

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The State, as well as France and Latvia, have been given two months to respond to formal European Commission infringement proceedings

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Horse trainer accused of murdering showjumper found dead ahead of second day of trial

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Prosecution alleged Jonathan James Cresswell (36), from Greysteel, Co Derry, killed Katie Simpson (21) due to jealousy over her new relationship

Do you have work-related queries? From tricky bosses to hybrid working, ask the experts

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Experts in HR, employment law, career progression and personal finance will offer a view on your work queries

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Four people taken to hospital after military horses bolt through central London

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The horses, one of which appeared to be covered in blood, were eventually recaptured by City of London Police

Close to 40,000 new homes will be delivered this year, says Harris

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Extension to waiver on development levies and water connection rebates is announced

Neurodiverse festival: ‘This is all about making a more inclusive Dublin’

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City council event to run over two sessions with Merrion Square Park divided into zones of activity

Jeffrey Donaldson appears in court charged with sexual offences over 21-year period

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Former DUP leader faces 11 charges as wife Eleanor Donaldson is charged with aiding and abetting rape and other offences

The Big Door Prize review: Chris O’Dowd could do a lot better than this snooze session

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Television: Irish actor works hard but this dystopia-lite show, now in its second series, is simply flawed

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Stardust fire disaster: redress scheme for victims’ families ‘likely’, Martin says

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Families will be contacted over supports such as counselling and what form a national commemoration should take, says Simon Harris