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North Korea fires missiles off west coast

North Korea has fired multiple cruise missiles towards the sea off its west coast, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said, in the latest sign of heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula. The missiles were fired at around 7am (10pm last night Irish time) and the launches were being analysed …

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Drug used to treat MLD to become available in Ireland

The world’s most expensive drug Libmeldy is set to become available for use in Ireland following negotiations with the manufacturer on price. The drug is used to treat Metachromatic leukodystrophy – or MLD – which is a rare and life-threatening inherited disease that affects the metabolic system in children. The …

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McGrath aims to restore ATM numbers back to 2022 levels

The Minister for Finance says cash usage is on the decline but that access to cash remains an important part of daily life for many people. Michael McGrath said the access to cash bill will protect the country’s ATM services and ensure there is not a further reduction in the …

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Teen due to court charged over Blanchardstown deaths

A teenage boy is due to appear in court later this morning charged in connection with the investigation into the deaths of two men in Blanchardstown following a gun attack last month. He is due to appear before the Children’s Court at around 10.30am. Tristan Sherry, 26, died after he …

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Record attendances at some EDs amid winter illnesses

The HSE’s Chief Operations Officer has said some hospitals are experiencing record attendances this week amid increases in respiratory illnesses, with the Executive advising people to consider all other options before seeking acute hospital treatment. Emergency Departments ae experiencing a very high level of presentations due to winter viruses, with …

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Screen Ireland announces film and TV projects for 2024

Screen Ireland, the national agency for the Irish film, television drama, animation and documentary industry, has announced its 2024 slate of productions they have funded. The slate includes 20 feature films, eight TV dramas, seven animated series, ten documentaries, three RTÉ Storyland projects and 31 short films. Highlights include the …

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Record attendances at some EDs amid winter illnesses

The HSE’s Chief Operations Officer has said some hospitals are experiencing record attendances this week amid increases in respiratory illnesses, with the Executive advising people to consider all other options before seeking acute hospital treatment. Emergency Departments ae experiencing a very high level of presentations due to winter viruses, with …

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5 takeaways from the New Hampshire primary

Former US president Donald Trump steamrolled to victory in New Hampshire, brushing aside challenger Nikki Haley and virtually cementing his grip on the Republican nomination as he chases another term in the White House. Here are five takeaways from last night: 1. Trump appears unstoppable No Republican who won both …

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Turkey ratifies Sweden’s NATO membership bid

Turkey’s parliament has ratified Sweden’s NATO membership after more than a year of delays that upset Western efforts to show resolve in the face of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Politicians voted 287-55 in favour of the Nordic nation’s bid to become the 32nd member of the alliance after it won …

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Argentines down tools in first major challenge to Milei

Argentine President Javier Milei faces the first major challenge to his budget-slashing policies as workers are expected to down tools in their thousands and take to the streets in protest. The South American country’s biggest union, the CGT, with some seven million members, has vowed a massive mobilisation against Mr …

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