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May 22, 2025

KNEECAP STAR ON TERROR RAP

Met Police charge Irish rapper over display at London gig

1 min

Five killed by suicide bomb

A SUICIDE car bomber has killed five people in Pakistan after he blew up a school bus.

1 min

Mexcited at Aer new hols flight

THERE was a real guac and roll spirit yesterday as Aer Lingus launched a service to Mexico.

1 min

Students fear Al will damage their career

But third of pupils regularly using it, survey finds

1 min

They're electric

Liam: Oasis are sounding 'epic' (without me)

1 min

Tragic 22-yr-old 'always had a smile on his face'

Warnings on paragliding & hot air balloon accidents

2 mins

Cancer fight Smith 'never felt better'

NEIGHBOURS legend Ian Smith is having the “easiest ride” amid his cancer diagnosis - after he was “supposed to die in March”.

1 min

I won't miss MOTD says host Lineker

SPORT broadcaster Gary Lineker has said he won't miss Match of the Day.

1 min

Irishman Dylan dies in holiday swim pool tragedy..

A YOUNG Irishman has died tragically following a drowning accident while on holiday in Portugal.

2 mins

'Adams had reputation of being in IRA's Army Council'

GERRY Adams has a reputation among the public for being a member of the Provisional IRA's Army Council, former justice minister and attorney general Michael McDowell has told the High Court.

1 min

Kneecap star on terror charge

A MEMBER of rap group Kneecap has been charged with a terror offence for allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah.

1 min

'Mr Flashy' gets 18 months over bike saddle melee

THE leader of the “Gucci Gang” Glen Ward - who was jailed over the possession of an AR-15 rifle - has been given an 18-month suspended prison sentence for violent disorder and possessing a bicycle saddle during a melee.

1 min

Hol lot of factors in home crisis

THERE'S is little doubt that radical thinking and action is still needed to solved Ireland's chronic housing crisis.

3 mins

Hol-abaloo.. over housing

Councillor calls for boycott of second homes

3 mins

Euro-admonition

Israel warned over comments on Barbie performance

1 min

Pope says lifesaving aid must reach Gaza

POPE Leo called for humanitarian aid to reach Gaza as he presided over his first general audience in St Peter's Square.

1 min

INFANT AMONG 45 GAZANS

ISRAELI strikes overnight and into yesterday killed at least 45 people in Gaza, including several women and a week-old infant.

1 min

FURY AFTER ISRAELI SOLDIERS FIRE SHOTS NEAR DELEGATION

FORCED TO RUN FOR COVER

1 min

Masseur is jailed over sex attack on spa client

A MASSEUR who sexually assaulted a female client after he asked her if she would like a “surprise” at the end of a massage session has been jailed for two-and-a-half years.

1 min

Lisa's shock at new pub's shady past as dogging site

JEREMY Clarkson's Irish girlfriend Lisa Hogan has admitted their new pub has a “shady past”.

1 min

Cillian & Dan are locked up in talks..

Pair lined up for new prison movie

1 min

50 people call Samaritans every hour

SAMARITANS volunteers answered 50 calls every hour last year, new research has revealed.

1 min

State forks out €250/wk for Gaine suspect's flat

Vulnerable man held over farmer's death gets aid

2 mins

I'm just getting to see that haze that was once there....

Actor Barry tells of drug battle as he opens up on childhood

1 min

More delays for national kid's hospital

THE substantial completion date for the already delayed and much beleaguered new National Children's Hospital has been pushed back again.

1 min

La-Z-Boy decliner..

TD O'Flynn wanted comfortable chair for Leinster House office

2 mins

No €430,000 salary talk for CEO's tsar role

NAMA chief Brendan McDonagh has insisted he never discussed the retention of his €430,000 salary with James Browne for the housing tsar position.

1 min

Roan: I'll quit music over villain label

CHAPPELL Roan has warned she will \"quit\" music if she cannot defend herself amid her so-called \"villain\" reputation.

1 min

Eating meat again saved Jenny's gut

CARNIVORE McCarthy

1 min

I'm still haunted by death of opponent

McGuigan on fight he can never forget

2 mins

ABBA tributes to their sound engineer who has died at 80

THE sound engineer behind many of ABBA's big hits has died at the age of 80, his family has confirmed.

1 min

TRAGIC JAY'S FINAL HOURS

JAY Slater had a fractured skull and party drugs in his system when he was found in a remote area of Tenerife, an inquest heard.

2 mins

Redaction bid 'puts brake' on disclosure

THE Government risked \"undermining public confidence\" in its approach to a hearing of the Omagh Bombing Inquiry, its chairman has been told.

1 min

'Inquiry more powers than legacy body'

THE head of a legacy body conceded it does not have the same array of powers that a public inquiry would to examine the murder of GAA official Sean Brown.

1 min

Covid claim over Storey funeral was 'political'

First Minister slams Foster's words to pandemic inquiry

2 mins

Miley: Grammy win helped heal broken heart

Star reveals anxiety after marriage split

1 min

Cheers, Norm

Tributes for actor Wendt

1 min

COLSON SMITH LEAVES STREET AFTER 14 YEARS

I wanted Craig to die, to know his time in Corrie is done... now I want to be a TV presenter

4 mins

Family's plea for support to stay beside teenager

PARENTS of a teenager diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer are appealing for help with accommodation and travel costs so they can be at her side during her battle.

2 mins

Head shave pals punished

PARENTS have spoken of their anger after pupils were disciplined for shaving their heads to support a school pal who has cancer.

1 min

Fingers get same wrinkly pattern left in the water

OUR fingers always wrinkle in the same pattern every time we spend too long in water, reveals new research.

1 min

Brave Emily, 17, in rare cancer fight

PARENTS of a teenager diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer are appealing for help with accommodation and travel costs so they can be at her side during her battle.

2 mins

Jodie had no time for role in Freakier

JODIE Foster was too “busy” to take a cameo in the upcoming Disney sequel Freakier Friday.

1 min

Hailey: Bleed at son's birth a little scary

HAILEY Bieber experienced a \"scary\" life-threatening postpartum haemorrhage following the birth of her son Jack.

1 min

Strictly Nadiya: My tears of joy over daughter's dance

Mila following in mum's footsteps on the floor

2 mins

Deeply dippy..

Holy shrine where pilgrims bathed nude and India-inspired gate all feature in book on curious Ireland

2 mins

IRELAND DOTTED WITH HISTORIC PLACES AND INCREDIBLE STORIES

A DROWNED village in west Wicklow, a strange grave in the Knockmealdown mountains; Ireland's only cable car in Co Cork and a 5,000 year dolmen in the Burren.

3 mins

'Bad' foods that can be good for you

As champagne is revealed to have heart benefits, nutritionist Jenna Hope shares the positive side of other 'unhealthy ingredients'

3 mins

Going green

BY EMMA JOHNSON

1 min

Trying to fix family feud but mum is pushing me away

I have a very strained relationship with my mother and one of my brothers, which makes things difficult in the family.

2 mins

X is giant twist from classic brand

REVEALED at the recent Shanghai Auto Show but certainly not expected, the MG Cyber X SUV is another twist in the tale from the once classic British sport car brand that's now one of the many SAIC (Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation) brands (see main story).

1 min

MACH KO LETS IN NORRIE

CAMERON NORRIE fought back from a set down before earning a spot in the quarter-finals of the Geneva Open after Tomas Machac retired injured.

1 min

EMMA BLOW ON EVE OF FRENCH BID

EMMA RADUCANU has suffered an injury scare just days before the start of the French Open.

1 min

IT'S AIDAN MORGONE

Ulster and Kiwi out-half part ways after game time dries up in second half of the season at Kingspan

1 min

DUTCH 'N' WOE

Van Gerwen facing play-off KO

2 mins

SO GAUL-ING FOR FELLOWES

TRAINER Charlie Fellowes has been left “gutted” after French officials yesterday threw out his French 1,000 Guineas appeal.

1 min

Upset to apple cart

KERNAN WARNS ORCHARD TO BE DERRY CAREFUL AFTER UNEXPECTED DUBS WIN

2 mins

CARA IS KING OF THE CASTEL

RICHARD CARAPAZ claimed a solo victory on stage 11 of the Giro d'Italia at Castelnovo ne’ Monti yesterday as Britain’s Tom Pidcock finished fourth.

1 min

RETURN Manny Pacquiao in title bid

Manny, 46

1 min

Manny, 46 in title bid

MANNY PACQUIAO is to challenge for Mario Barrios’ WBC world welterweight title - four years after he last entered the ring.

1 min

ON AND DON

Mulgrew: Brendan has hunger for success that just won't be satisfied

2 mins

IRELAND'S 2028 HOPES BOOSTED

IRELAND'S Euro 2028 hopes have been boosted after UEFA confirmed the qualification process for host nations.

1 min

GERS ARE COY ON GERRARD RETURN TO THE HOT-SEAT

RANGERS fans have been warned they may be waiting for a new manager until next week at the earliest - as the clamour for confirmation of Steven Gerrard's second coming reaches fever pitch.

1 min