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The group behind Moscow attack and their motives

The US has intelligence confirming Islamic State’s claim of responsibility for a deadly shooting attack at a concert near Moscow yesterday, a US official told Reuters. Here is information about the Islamic State’s Afghan branch known as ISIS-K and their motives for attacking Russia: What is ISIS-K? Islamic State Khorasan …

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Harris has ‘all attributes’ to be Taoiseach

Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has “all the attributes” to be the next Taoiseach, according to former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern. Nominations for Fine Gael leader will close tomorrow at 1pm, with Mr Harris widely expected to be the only candidate. Mr Harris has been backed by a …

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‘Strong majority’ of INMO members vote for pay deal

Members of the Irish Nurses and Midwives’ Organisation (INMO) have voted in favour of the latest public sector pay deal. In a message to members, the INMO said the proposals had been accepted by a “strong majority”. “Once the results of the ballot have been ratified by the ICTU Public …

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New era set for tough start in France

And so, the latest new era begins. It’s just under 11 months since Irish women’s rugby hit rock bottom. We thought the World Cup qualification disaster of 2021 was as low as it could go, but a first Six Nations wooden spoon for 19 years saw the former champions and …

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O’Shea’s shot to shine as Belgium come to town

Belgium come to the Aviva Stadium this evening for what must be the most high-profile friendly international in recent memory. Four months on from the departure of Stephen Kenny as manager of the national team, a replacement has yet to be announced; John O’Shea tasked with taking the team through …

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Gunmen arrested as Moscow attack death toll rises to 115

Russia has arrested 11 people – including all four assailants – over yesterday’s deadly attack on a concert hall, Russian news agencies have reported. The head of the FSB security service informed Russian President Vladimir Putin “about the detention of 11 people, including all four terrorists directly involved in carrying …

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Two men released without charge over Creeslough explosion

Two men arrested in connection with the garda investigation into the explosion at a service station in Creeslough, Co Donegal have been released without charge. Ten people lost their lives in the tragedy at the service station and apartment building on 7 October 2022. The men, aged in their 50s, …

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What we known about the Moscow concert hall attack

Armed men burst into the Crocus City Hall near Moscow yesterday, killing at least 115 people and injuring many dozens more in the deadliest attack in Russia since the 2004 Beslan school siege. What do we know about the attack? The attack The men, armed with Kalashnikov automatic weapons, arrived …

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Kate Middleton praised for frank cancer admission

Britain’s Princess of Wales Kate Middleton has won plaudits for a highly personal video announcing her shock cancer diagnosis, which came just weeks after King Charles III revealed he too is battling the disease. The candid disclosure, released yesterday evening, leaves the British monarchy in an unprecedented crisis in modern …

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Arrest in Ian Baitson murder investigation in Cork

A man has been arrested by gardaí in Cobh, Co Cork, investigating the death of 33-year old chef, Ian Baitson. The man, who is aged in his 30s, was arrested by gardaí in Cappoquin, Co Waterford. He was arrested on suspicion of murder. He’s being detained at a garda station …

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