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Benjamin Netanyahu calls ICC 'the enemy of humanity' after it issues warrant for his arrest

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Fears cholera will 'explode' in South Sudan as cases take hold among refugees fleeing war

Last week Niall O’Connor travelled to South Sudan and the Sudan border to report on the forgotten African crisis. This is his first dispatch from the region.

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Reports from South Sudan

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10th November 2024 - 16th November 2024

Defence Forces

Irish military groups in Brussels campaign for better conditions for Defence Forces members

The event in Brussels will be hosted by representatives of the enlisted and officer ranks of the Irish Defence Forces.

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10 Nov

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Hit the road Jack

Cork's Jack Lynch Tunnel to be closed at night for 'next few years' for modernisation works

7 Nov

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Sidon

Five Malaysian peacekeepers injured in apparent drone strike in Lebanon

7 Nov

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Dáil

Ireland will join South Africa case against Israel by 'end of year'

Updated 7 Nov

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trawler in distress

Lengthy rescue operation off Kerry coast as fire engulfs trawler engine room

6 Nov

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burglar and chips

Suspected burglar stuck in extraction vent in Limerick chipper overnight rescued by fire brigade

6 Nov

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Ukraine

What Trump's victory could mean for Ukraine's war with Russia

6 Nov

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Organised Crime

Study finds children as young as eight-years-old 'groomed' for drug debt intimidation

Updated 5 Nov

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burglary gang

Three people, including juvenile, arrested in Dublin for alleged burglary spree across north west

5 Nov

14.0k

tennessee

Alleged US white supremacist arrested by FBI moments before launching a bomb laden drone attack

5 Nov

20.6k

election security

Military reserve call-ups and surveillance drones: US election to take place amid heavy security

We take a look at some of the security measures being employed in the United States ahead of the election.

Niall O'Connor

4 Nov

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Tibnine

Monument to dead Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon damaged and Irish funded orphanage destroyed

The monument and the orphanage are located in Tibnine which has strong historic links to Irish troops.

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Updated 2 Nov

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October 2024

Athlone to lebanon

Nerves, worry and pride as families of 381 Irish soldiers gather before Lebanon deployment

The square in Custume Barracks in Athlone was packed today with hundreds of people as the 125th Infantry Battalion formed up for a formal Ministerial Salute parade.

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31 Oct

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Lebanon

Irish base in Lebanon struck by suspected Hezbollah rocket - no troops injured

Updated 31 Oct

23.9k

drugs smugglers and Customs

Beyond the waves: A look inside the Revenue vessels tackling smugglers along Ireland's 3,173km coastline

The Revenue Customs Service has launched a campaign to recruit crewmembers for its custom cutter vessels.

Niall O'Connor

30 Oct

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Court

Far Right activist Derek Blighe withdraws appeal against conviction for theft at Ukrainian shop

29 Oct

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The Morning Lead

Residents of a County Cork town have 'had enough' of loud noises coming from detained drug ship

The MV Matthew was seized on 26 September, 2023 in a dramatic drugs interdiction operation off the south coast.

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29 Oct

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Organised Crime

Gerard 'The Monk' Hutch has appeared in court in Lanzarote this evening

Updated 25 Oct

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The Morning Lead

Officer leading troops in Lebanon: 'We are the eyes and ears of the international community'

Lieutenant Colonel Shane Rockett was speaking in the Glen of Imaal where the 125th Infantry Battalion are undergoing their final training before travelling to Lebanon next month.

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25 Oct

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National Security

Governments signs new security regulations to protect private and public 'essential services'

23 Oct

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Organised Crime

Two senior figures in Kinahan gang jailed by British court on charges linked to gun haul

Updated 22 Oct

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Peacekeepers

IDF and UNIFIL 'in daily contact' amid planning for Irish troop rotation in Lebanon

Updated 2 hrs ago

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The Morning Lead

Drones with 'flaming packages' being used to burn through prison nets and deliver drugs

The drones are flown from nearby roads and fields with the burning package carried beneath the remote-controlled craft.

Niall O'Connor

19 Oct

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Kyran Durnin

Gardaí investigating crimes against children must obtain court orders to access Tusla files

Updated 18 Oct

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terrorism searches

Gardaí seize cash and electronics in raids targeting alleged Islamic terror fundraisers

Updated 18 Oct

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Nenagh

Armed gardaí called to serious incident in Tipperary with four people injured

Updated 18 Oct

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Sinn Féin

Gardaí have confirmed that they are examining documents from Sinn Fein over alleged complaints

16 Oct

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Explainer

Under what circumstances can Irish soldiers in Lebanon use force to defend themselves?

We take a look at the rules governing how Irish soldiers use force while deployed on UN peacekeeping missions.

Niall O'Connor

15 Oct

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Justin Kelly

Senior garda leading organised crime operations appointed as new Deputy Commissioner

15 Oct

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National Security

Spies, chocolates and vodka: Behind the scenes of suspicious approaches to Irish politicians

Multiple sources confirmed there have been a number of approaches by foreign Governments, including Russia, to members of the Oireachtas.

Niall O'Connor

11 Oct

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Peacekeepers

Irish soldiers unharmed as two Sri Lankan peacekeepers injured in IDF fire on UNIFIL main base

Reports from South Lebanon have said two people have been injured at least one of them seriously injured – it is the second such attack in the last 24 hours.

Niall O'Connor

Updated 11 Oct

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Organised Crime

Leading Kinahan cartel figure Sean McGovern arrested in Dubai in connection with Dublin murder

Updated 10 Oct

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UNIFIL

Risk of roadside bombs could threaten rapid resupply of Irish positions in Lebanon

It was a quieter night for the Irish peacekeepers as Israeli and Hezbollah forces continue to engage in heavy fighting across South Lebanon but it has moved on from around the Irish camps.

Taoiseach Simon Harris today thanked US President Joe Biden for his assistance in relaying Irish concerns about the peacekeepers at the Lebanon outpost "where there was clearly an Israeli incursion".

Niall O'Connor

Updated 9 Oct

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leaving Beirut

A total of 26 Irish citizens and their dependants have now left Lebanon, diplomats have confirmed

8 Oct

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The Morning Lead

Almost 70 Garda cars removed from service over engine defect warning linked to vehicle fire

The vehicles include those used by specialist firearm gardaí in the Armed Support Unit.

Niall O'Connor

5 Oct

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Lebanese evacuation

Lebanon: 24 Irish citizens and dependents evacuated from country on two rescue flights

The Irish citizens were on military flights were operated by Canada and the Netherlands.

Niall O'Connor

Updated 4 Oct

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Garryowen

Gardaí and army bomb disposal experts seal off Limerick street after suspect device discovered

Updated 4 Oct

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south lebanon

Tánaiste and Chief of Staff say Irish troops in Lebanon have 'ample' food and water for 30 days

3 Oct

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