US warns Russia may use new 'lethal missile' against Ukraine again in 'coming days'
The threat arises as both sides strive for a battlefield advantage in the nearly three-year war that President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to resolve. It comes just days after the US announced nearly $1 billion in new security assistance to Ukraine.
Russia set to fire hypersonic missile at Ukraine 'in days'
Russia may fire another of its hypersonic ballistic missile at Ukraine 'in days,' the United States warned on Wednesday.
Irishman detained in Dubai for posting negative review of dog salon faces Christmas travel ban
Craig Ballentine was detained after posting a negative online review about a dog salon
Eoin Hayes will not be paid €37,000 allowance following Social Democrats suspension
He will take his seat in the Dáil as an independent deputy next week, but will not be receiving a €37,037 allowance for independent TDs
Sinn Féin-linked companies in Dublin donated €185,000 to party in Northern Ireland
Political parties cannot accept corporate donations in excess of €2,000 in the Republic of Ireland - but those rules do not apply in the North
SIPO confirms it chose not to publish ethics report on Robert Troy before election
It followed a complaint made to SIPO by People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy regarding Mr Troy’s failure to declare property interests on his register of members' interest forms. He was forced to resign from his junior ministry in August 2022.
Woman accused of stealing €43 worth of potted plants from shop seeks halt to trial over absent CCTV
The applicant instructed her solicitor that she could not recollect if she was in the Costcutter shop on the date in question and asked him to request disclosure of CCTV footage and statements from any witnesses.
'He taps into British frustrations': James Cleverly fires warning shot at Kemi Badenoch over Farage's threat to Tories
James Cleverly has fired a warning shot at leader Kemi Badenoch over the Tory threat from Nigel Farage.
Social Democrats discuss full review of Hayes' suspension
The national executive of the Social Democrats met tonight to discuss holding a full review into the circumstances surrounding the suspension of newly elected TD Eoin Hayes.
Gary Gannon says sorry for 'silly' comment linking journalists to special adviser jobs
Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon stated in a podcast that while for some jobs you need 'CVs', journalists need 'front pages' to get special adviser jobs.
Social Democrats to decide future by end of week as Independents set out Government formation stall
The Social Democrat's leadership, including Cian O’Callaghan, Gary Gannon and Jennifer Whitmore, met Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris in separate meetings in Government Buildings on Wednesday.
The police discovery in a North Face bag that led to tears in court
A tracking device led officers to make the discovery
David Seymour wrong on cost of ferry replacement project, says Winston Peters
"He's wrong on the figures that he's used, he's wrong on the question of privatisation and he's wrong on the question of what it's going to cost," the new rail minister says.
Counsellor sacked over clip 'had to look up what misogynistic meant' 
An all-girls Catholic school sacked a counsellor because her Instagram posts on traditional marriage 'contradicted its ethos and mission' similar to posts like those of Andrew Tate.
First Lady's personal secretary pins man in forgery case
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Vladimir Putin boasts his new deadly weapon 'will make nukes redundant'
Vladimir Putin has resorted to outlandish boasts as his war in Ukraine stalls and his ally in the Middle East Bashar al-Assad was toppled by rebels in Syria last week
Police force spending £1m a year on keeping dangerous dogs in kennels
The chief constable of Essex Police said the huge cost was contributing to an £11 million shortfall that could see 200 fewer officers on the county's streets.
Youth, 17, who died after bike crash had beaten leukaemia as a toddler
Spencer Crofts, 17, was riding a scrambler bike when it was involved in a crash with an electric bike at around 6.25pm on November 30 in Woodchurch, on the Wirral peninsula.
Trainee firefighter 'became a woman to pass exam'
The candidate, known as David L Y, initially failed to pass the exam as a man. But shortly after receiving the news, it has been claimed the firefighter announced they were changing gender.
What's next for Trump critics
She’s an Iraq War combat veteran and sexual assault survivor who has advocated for years to improve how the military handles claims of sexual misconduct.
British climber, 20, dies after falling on Spanish mountain
The 20-year-old man, who has not been named, fell and injured himself on Wednesday while exploring an area known as Puente del Mono - which translates into English as Monkey Bridge.
EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Dundee cop finds dead body in suitcase while on holiday
Lindsay Watson discovered body parts belonging to a man after they were washed up in Malta.
Sleazy cop exposed genitals and asked female colleagues for sex
Shamed PC Darren Whatley "acted in a predatory manner" and caused "emotional harm to colleagues."
Karnataka winter session: When are you going to ‘kick the door’ to get CM’s post, Opposition asks D.K. Shivakumar
Deputy CM Shivakumar's past struggle for ministerial post sparks speculation about his future as Chief Minister.
'Sara was abandoned by Britain. It's time we give abused children the right to survive'
Urfan Sharif was able to convince the authorities his family was at no risk, says Fleet Street Fox. If we'd given his children the tools to escape, Sara might still be alive
NATO considers raising defence spending as Trump threatens to pull out
European NATO members are discussing raising their defence spending to 3 per cent of GDP ahead of Donald Trump's return as president of the United States
Son of notorious crime boss to walk free from jail after his dad got him involved in elaborate plot
The plan was to lead officers to a gun stash that was hidden on purpose
Majority of Green Party senators will not seek to retain their seats
As Pauline O’Reilly confirmed to the Irish Mirror she would not re-enter the Seanad, party leader Roderic O’Gorman paid tribute to her, Pippa Hackett, Roisin Garvey and Vincent P Martin.
'We are not ready for what's to come': NATO chief warns Russia 'is preparing for war' with the West
The West is not ready for the threats it will face from Russia and its allies in the coming years, the head of NATO has warned.
Sinn Fein calls for dissolution of 'toothless' ethics watchdog SIPO
SIPO confirmed that it decided not to publish a report into allegations regarding Mr Troy until after the general, despite the fact the report was completed on October 21 2024.
Son of Kinahan mob boss Bomber Kavanagh to walk free after admitting his part in arms cache plot
Jack Kavanagh was a trainee accountant when he tried to help his father engineer a lighter sentence for drug smuggling
Brit 'beaten by police, framed for being a
Daniel Travis, 28, was detained last Saturday for allegedly breaking into the parliament building, but was finally released from custody yesterday
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