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Pope cancels trip to Dubai for Cop28 on doctors' orders after getting flu

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Francis, who turns 87 next month, had part of one lung removed as a young man.

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Flood water begins to recede as Newry businesses count cost of damage

John Breslin 02 Nov, 2023

Businesses in Newry unable to add flood insurance since as far back as 2007.

Patricia Mac Bride: Gaza horrors show truth is indeed the first casualty of war

Patricia Mac Bride 26 Oct, 2023

“Wearing a poppy bruise on his left temple… no gaudy scars.

Irish citizens advised to leave Lebanon amid ‘highly volatile' situation

Claudia Savage, PA 25 Oct, 2023

The DFA warned Irish people in the region to “exercise extreme caution” and to put contingency plans in place to leave Lebanon.

Storm Babet: Rain warning in place for north as Republic hit by flooding

David Young, PA 18 Oct, 2023

An orange rain warning in three southern counties is in place until 1pm on Wednesday.

Jean-Claude Van Damme arrives in Belfast to launch new Irish whiskey venture

Ryan McAleer 18 Oct, 2023

MARTIAL arts screen legend Jean-Claude Van Damme has touched down in Belfast for his latest role, as the co-owner of a new Irish whiskey brand.

Jamie Bryson says suggestion he influences Jeffrey Donaldson's decisions is ‘for the birds'

Jonathan McCambridge, PA 17 Oct, 2023

The loyalist activist also told MPs that he believes the PSNI should crack down on loyalists who are involved in criminality.

Israel: At least 100 people travel from UK to join fight against Hamas

PA Reporters 12 Oct, 2023

Concerns remain for the safety of British citizens in the region, with reports that 17 UK nationals are either dead or missing, including children.

Jeffrey Donaldson signals DUP may seek to veto extra Casement Park cash

John Manley Political Correspondent 11 Oct, 2023

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has signalled that his party may seek to veto extra cash from Stormont and the British government for the redevelopment of Casement Park. Within 24 hours of Uefa giving the green light to the Republic and UK's joint bid to host Euro 28, the DUP leader said there would be a "lot...

Why republicans and loyalists support different sides in the Israeli/Palestinian conflict

John Manley Political Correspondent 11 Oct, 2023

Northern Ireland, Palestine and Israel There are exceptions in Ireland, but historically affiliations in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict have roughly reflected people's views on the constitutional issue – nationalists/republicans support the Palestinian struggle, unionists/loyalists back the Israelis. ...

Video: NI boss Michael O'Neill happy Euro 2028 is significant step closer to Casement

Kenny Archer at Windsor Park 04 Oct, 2023

NORTHERN Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has welcomed the news that Belfast hosting games in Euro 2028 has taken a significant step closer. Casement Park, home of Antrim GAA, is one of 10 grounds part of the joint bid involving the football associations of Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland,...

United Ireland: How a border poll will be called - an explainer

Digital Staff 29 Sep, 2023

The debate around a border poll has been gaining pace in recent months, with a referendum on Irish unity before 2030 now an odds-on shot, according to bookmakers. But there remains considerable doubt about when one would be called and the conditions needed for the British government to give the go-ahead...

Efforts to contain Northern Ireland's drug problem like 'sticking plaster over gaping wounds'

Allan Preston 27 Sep, 2023

After working to support people with addictions for over 20 years, Alex Bunting from the Inspire service says the drug problem in Belfast has become the worst he has ever seen.

George Best match-worn Northern Ireland shirt going under the hammer in £500k auction

26 Sep, 2023

A match-worn number seven Northern Ireland jersey, worn by George Best in his first year of international football in 1964 is going under the hammer on Thursday September 28 for an estimated £8,000-12,000. The jersey is just one of the pieces of memorabilia up for auction in one of the 'biggest collections...

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