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What we know about the missiles Russia got from N Korea

Russia launched multiple North Korea-made ballistic missiles at Ukraine recently, the White House said, the first time the North’s latest weapons have been used in battle. Here is what we know about the missiles, and where they came from. What missiles did Russia use? While the White House would not …

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NRA chief LaPierre steps down ahead of corruption trial

Wayne LaPierre, the long-time head of the National Rifle Association (NRA), has announced that he is resigning as leader of the US gun lobby, just days before the start of his corruption trial. The 74-year-old cited unspecified health reasons for his decision to step down from 31 January as chief …

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Irish designer nominated for Emmy for The White Lotus

A Mayo-based designer is among the Irish nominees travelling to the US this weekend for the Emmy Awards. Motion graphics designer Cían McKenna (37), who is originally from Dublin, has been nominated for his work on the opening credits of the popular HBO series, The White Lotus. We need your …

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Rocket carrying US moon lander arrives at launchpad

Final preparations are under way for the launch of the first American spacecraft to attempt a lunar landing in more than 50 years, under a new partnership between NASA and private industry. United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur rocket rolled out in the morning to its launchpad at Cape Canaveral Space …

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Irish inventor ‘buzzing’ after Dragons’ Den success

Irish inventor Colin O’Brien has said he is “absolutely buzzing” after securing €80,000 in funding for his inventions on Dragons’ Den, including a clothes line that “rescues your washing from the rain”. Mr O’Brien, who is from Julianstown, Co Meath, showcased two of his inventions on last night’s episode on …

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Starsky & Hutch star David Soul has died aged 80

American-British actor and singer David Soul – best known for his role as Detective Kenneth “Hutch” Hutchinson in the 1970s’ television series Starsky & Hutch – had died at the age of 80. Soul starred opposite Paul Michael Glaser as Detective Dave Starsky in the hugely popular show. He and …

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Ten key moments in Israel’s war with Hamas

The war between Israel and Hamas began on 7 October when Palestinian militants rampaged through southern Israel. The Hamas attack resulted in the deaths of around 1,140 people, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Israel responded with a devastating military campaign in Hamas-ruled Gaza that has …

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Biden to target Trump in first 2024 campaign speech

US President Joe Biden will kickstart his 2024 presidential campaign tonight with a major speech warning that democracy is at risk from Donald Trump, three years after the deadly 6 January Capitol attack. The 81-year-old will say the fight for democracy is a “sacred cause” in his speech, a day …

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Man guilty of assault during airplane ‘legroom’ row

A man has been found guilty of assault after a court heard he tried to throw a Dublin Airport security official from a Ryanair plane during a “legroom” seating row. Sergejs Laurenouies, 38, of Ballytrasna, Ballycullane, Co Wexford, was given a six-month suspended sentence following his hearing at Dublin District …

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Record 13,514 people homeless in November

There were 13,514 people counted as homeless in November in the latest figures from the Department of Housing. The number of children accessing emergency accommodation that month was 4,105. The previous month, the total number of homeless people was 13,179. Speaking on RTÉ’s News at One ahead of the announcement, …

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