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The Morning Lead

'We’re in trouble now’: AIB staff face upheaval and long commutes from new return-to-office policy

More than 1,500 staff have attended union meetings about the bank’s decision to make people work three days a week in the office.

Long Island

No evidence to suggest foul play involved in death of Irish woman found on yacht in New York

Ukraine War

'Good chance' of Trump and Putin meeting in coming days for Ukraine talks

Primary Schools

Up to 350 schools will not have access to hot school meals in September as promised

Wildfire

A wildfire is burning in California even larger than the mega fires that scorched LA in January

Today's news

The Daily Poll

What time do you usually go out for dinner?

Before 5pm
Between 5pm and 7pm
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Climate Change

World's third-hottest July on record wreaks climate havoc

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into the depths

The hidden harm: How modern pornography is warping young minds and fuelling criminal pathways

Mick Moran

27 mins ago

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trump's tariffs

Higher US tariffs take effect on dozens of economies

50 mins ago

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Primary Schools

Up to 350 schools will not have access to hot school meals in September as promised

58 mins ago

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The Morning Lead

'We’re in trouble now’: AIB staff face upheaval and long commutes from new return-to-office policy

More than 1,500 staff have attended union meetings about the bank’s decision to make people work three days a week in the office.

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Yesterday

6th August 2025

Ukraine War

'Good chance' of Trump and Putin meeting in coming days for Ukraine talks

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SPOTLIGHT

Gaza latest

devastation

Rare overhead footage of Gaza reveals scale of destruction brought by Israel's war

recognition

Mapped: The growing global support for Palestinian statehood

internal violence

Israeli tactics leave dangerous security vacuum in Gaza which Hamas continues to exploit

'My children ask for food, and I can give them nothing'

Amal

Flying the flag

Shelbourne FC beat Croatian champions away in Europa League

The 42

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Sponsored

Gazebos and galas: How to host the perfect summer party

Wildfire

A wildfire is burning in California even larger than the mega fires that scorched LA in January

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hurtling towards disaster

When empires fall: Trump, climate denial and the end of American reason

John Gibbons

Updated 9 hrs ago

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Long Island

No evidence to suggest foul play involved in death of Irish woman found on yacht in New York

Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra, from Carlow, was the founder of fashion brand East x East.

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News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday

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inside haiti

Inside Port au Prince: Purge-like gang violence, drone strikes and millions going hungry

Humanitarian Matt Knight said that the situation inside the Haitian capital is worse than ever.

Niall O'Connor

Updated 10 hrs ago

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Sponsored

QUIZ: How much do you know about energy and renewables?

Drogheda

Major drug bust in Louth shuts down 'sophisticated' cannabis farm

10 hrs ago

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Birmingham Airport

Over a dozen flights between Ireland and Birmingham cancelled after emergency landing on runway

Updated 11 hrs ago

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rail project

As another Irish billionaire criticises Metrolink, this transport expert says it's 'the only show in town'

Brian Caulfield, a professor in transportation at TCD, says the passenger volume of trains can’t be bested.

11 hrs ago

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Gaza

Slovenia moves to ban imports from illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine

12 hrs ago

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VOICES

A health check on Ireland's biodiversity

High-risk invasive plants still found in garden centres and trade fairs

Noeleen Smyth

24

Bees need all the help we can give them

Paul Handrick - The Bee Guy

22

I've rewilded five acres, others are doing the same

Jack Morley

31

Grass cutting, there's no need for it!

Brian Murray

83

Lord of the Dance

Fianna Fáil has not approached Michael Flatley to run as its presidential candidate, says Martin

12 hrs ago

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Sentencing

Judge hands down three-month sentence for 'unprovoked' attack on woman jogging in Dublin

12 hrs ago

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gardai investigating

Indian family in Waterford say kids attacked their six-year-old and racially abused her

13 hrs ago

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tributes

Taoiseach leads tributes to 'talented' entrepreneur from Carlow found dead on yacht in New York

13 hrs ago

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Cashel

Man in his 70s dies following house fire in Co Tipperary this morning

13 hrs ago

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budget 2026

Despite US tariff threats, Ireland sees a boost in its tax receipts

14 hrs ago

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Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

14 hrs ago

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Belfast

Drag performer launches legal action after ‘campaign of abuse’ following storytelling event

14 hrs ago

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down with this sort of thing

Locals unhappy as council approves lithium battery farm in scenic Co Cork town

15 hrs ago

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Broke Bling

Claire’s, the teen jewellery retail chain, files for bankruptcy again

15 hrs ago

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Haiti

Colleague of kidnapped missionary Gena Heraty says she serves in Haiti with ‘love and compassion’

Updated 15 hrs ago

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investigates

Our investigative team exposes Ireland's illicit vape market

NEWS

Thousands of illegal vapes seized from shops by HSE

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HEALTH

Vapes posing as ‘nicotine free’ found to contain nicotine

32

WHAT NOW?

Illegal vapes still easily accessible despite HSE enforcement

8

Irish vape users are being failed in the face of illegal products

Maria Delaney

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PODCAST

Undercover investigation reveals scale of illicit vape market

16m

Arrest

Semi-automatic pistol seized during planned car search in Balbriggan

16 hrs ago

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Gaza

World watches in horror and the IDF is sceptical, so will Netanyahu order full occupation?

Netanyahu held a three-hour meeting with security chiefs yesterday to discuss options for the continuation of the war.

The prime minister is being met with opposition from senior military officers.

The amy chief of staff warned that a full occupation would be like "walking into a trap".

David MacRedmond

16 hrs ago

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your stories

How are you managing with back to school costs? We want to hear your stories

Updated 16 hrs ago

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courtesy call

Princess Anne drops by Áras an Uachtaráin for 'courtesy call' with President Higgins

16 hrs ago

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Sicily

Italian government gets approval to build massive bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland

17 hrs ago

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good news

'Monumental': Crowds at 'The Mound' as the world's biggest working cargo plane lands in Dublin

Excitement had been building for days after word spread that the Ukrainian-built giant would be making a rare visit from Chicago Airport.

18 hrs ago

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The Daily Poll

What time do you usually go out for dinner?

18 hrs ago

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Garda stabbing

'Sound': Man accused over garda stabbing speaks via video-link as court awaits DPP decision

18 hrs ago

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talk it out

ChatGPT will not tell people to break up with their partners (anymore)

21 hrs ago

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lixnaw

Man in his late teens dies from injuries sustained in Co Kerry collision over the weekend

21 hrs ago

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advertising standards

UK watchdog bans Zara ads for using photos of models who appeared to be ‘unhealthily thin'

21 hrs ago

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the box

Gary Lineker lands presenting role on ITV three months after BBC departure

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