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Ex-South African leader Zuma suspended from ANC

South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) has said it has suspended the membership of former president Jacob Zuma after he announced he would vote for another party in this year’s general election. Mr Zuma, whose nine years in office from 2009 were marked by corruption scandals and sluggish economic …

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Electrical fault a ‘likely cause’ of Stardust fire

An expert witness has told the Stardust inquests that an electrical fault in the hot press was a likely cause of the 1981 blaze which killed 48 people. Dr Will Hutchinson, a fire expert for over twenty years and who has been retained by the coroner to give his opinions …

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Critical moment for Donaldson amid Stormont speculation

This could be a defining moment for Jeffrey Donaldson. Almost two years after pulling the plug on power sharing at Stormont, there is intense speculation that the DUP leader is preparing to lead his party back into devolution. The sense is that the DUP leader is preparing to jump. Senior …

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Refugee or asylum seeker, what’s the difference?

What is the difference between an asylum seeker and a refugee? While the terms are often used interchangeably in discussions around immigration in Ireland, there are significant differences and confusing them can have consequences. Or, as the UNHCR puts it, ‘word choices affect rights and lives’. In our video, RTÉ …

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Alzheimer’s believed to be passed on from donors

There have been five cases of Alzheimer’s that are believed to have arisen as a result of medical treatments decades earlier, suggesting the disease could be transmitted between humans. The new study provides the first evidence of Alzheimer’s disease in living people that appears to have been medically acquired from …

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Alzheimer’s believed to be passed on from donors

There have been five cases of Alzheimer’s that are believed to have arisen as a result of medical treatments decades earlier, suggesting the disease could be transmitted between humans. The new study provides the first evidence of Alzheimer’s disease in living people that appears to have been medically acquired from …

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blowing’ – Waterford artist on Lil Nas X collab

A Waterford artist says creating the cover art for rap superstar Lil Nas X’s latest single has been “mind-blowing”. Aaron Fahy’s crayon-inspired design features on the grammy award-winning artist’s new track ‘Where Do We Go Now’. Aaron said it depicts Lil Nas X standing in a green field, dressed in …

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Britain’s King Charles, Kate discharged from hospital

Britain’s King Charles III and Kate, Princess of Wales, both left hospital today following separate surgeries. The UK’s head-of-state left the private London Clinic three days after undergoing prostate surgery. Charles, 75, waved to crowds as he and Queen Camilla, 76, emerged from the central London facility and got into …

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Families seeking investigation into school allegations

The families of five young children with special needs have brought High Court proceedings seeking an investigation into allegations made by a “whistleblower” that they have been mentally and physically abused by certain staff at the primary school they have attended. The allegations made by a now former staff member …

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