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Sometimes all you have to do is ask for “HELP”: That is what three men stranded on a deserted Pacific island learned earlier this week, writing the message in palm fronds which were spotted by US rescuers. The trio, all experienced mariners in their 40s, became stranded on a lonely …

Attacks by Russian drones in southern Ukraine overnight caused a fire at an energy facility in the Dnipropetrovsk region and damaged critical infrastructure in the Kherson region, Ukrainian authorities have said. Ukraine forces shot down 16 out of 17 drones. Russia also used one Kh-59 guided air missile for the …

The National College of Art and Design (NCAD) has advised students and staff that a breach of protocol has occurred in relation to consent on documents drawn up for students with additional needs. The breach relates to Profile of Needs Statements (PONS) that map out the learning and other supports …

Persistent and heavy rain in recent months has rendered many sports grounds and playing pitches around the country unplayable. In Co Louth, a decision was taken this week to postpone all games until next week because conditions are so bad. Cooley Kickhams is one club affected by the decision; however, …

US President Joe Mr Biden made “ironclad” defence pledges to Japan and the Philippines as he hosted his counterparts amid growing tensions with Beijing, whose actions the three leaders described as “dangerous and aggressive.” Mr Biden cemented the United States’ security commitments in the South China Sea, as repeated confrontations …

The Taoiseach Simon Harris will meet with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez at Government Buildings this afternoon. It will mark the second time this week that the leaders have held discussions. The pair had met yesterday in Warsaw, at a summit hosted by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. At the …

Israel is keeping up its war in Gaza but is also preparing for scenarios in other areas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, amid concern that Iran was preparing to strike Israel in response to the killing of senior Iranian commanders. “Whoever harms us, we will harm them. We are prepared …

The new PEN Heaney Prize will be launched later today to recognise outstanding poetry with a focus on social engagement. The estate of Seamus Heaney has announced the launch of a new annual prize for a single volume of poetry by one author published in the UK or Ireland. Seamus …

Mushroom, vegetable and fruit growers dependent on third country workers have said they are being hit with unsustainable wage costs after the Government increased mandatory wage rates. The sector depends on workers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) – the European Union, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein – as Irish …

Two members of the Defence Forces have been injured while landing during a routine parachute display team training exercise. The incident happened at the Defence Forces Training Centre at the Curragh Plains in Co Kildare. In a statement, the Defence Forces said the injuries sustained were “non-life threatening and both …