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International

Paris

American mother drops newborn to death from Paris hotel window

24 Feb

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Joel Le Scouarnec

French surgeon on trial for sexually abusing 299 patients admits most charges

24 Feb

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Germany

Who is Friedrich Merz, the conservative millionaire poised to become Germany's next chancellor?

He was a corporate lawyer for years, he lost out as CDU leader to Angela Merkel after a power struggle – and he reportedly owns two private jets.

24 Feb

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Marseille

Explosive devices thrown at Russian consulate in France but no injuries reported

24 Feb

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Anniversary

Tánaiste says it would be 'irresponsible' for Ireland to rule out peacekeepers in Ukraine

Updated 24 Feb

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Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Three years since invasion of Ukraine, German election result and rents keep rising…

24 Feb

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german election

Germany's Friedrich Merz says Europe should seek 'independence' from US after election win

24 Feb

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Kyiv

Zelensky tells EU leaders he wants peace 'this year' on third anniversary of Russian invasion

The Ukrainian president met 13 leaders in Kyiv today, with another 24 joining a special meeting online, including Taoiseach Micheál Martin.

The EU has imposed fresh sanctions on Moscow, targeting its shadow fleet ships and banning Russian aluminum imports.

24 Feb

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Catholic Church

Pope Francis's condition 'remains critical', Vatican says

The update comes after the Vatican said the 88-year-old pontiff was in a critical condition last night.

Updated 23 Feb

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Dublin

Ukrainians gather in Dublin for third anniversary of Russian invasion

23 Feb

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Kyiv

Zelenskyy says he would resign from Ukrainian presidency 'immediately' for NATO membership

23 Feb

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Mulhouse

French authorities detain four after fatal stabbing linked to Islamic extremism

23 Feb

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Voting

Germany goes to the polls: What to know about today's pivotal election

A change of government in one of the EU’s most important countries is expected in today’s vote.

Eoghan Dalton

reports from Berlin

Updated 23 Feb

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Gaza

Hamas says Israel 'gravely endangering' ceasefire after release of Palestinian prisoners delayed

Updated 23 Feb

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Elon Musk tells US federal workers to justify their work in an email or lose their jobs

23 Feb

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Ukraine

Zelenskyy calls for 'unity' between the US and Europe on eve of third anniversary of war

23 Feb

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PodcastThe Explainer

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Analysis

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23 Feb

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Catholic Church

Pope Francis's condition 'continues to be critical', Vatican says

Updated 22 Feb

17.8k

Mulhouse

One dead and several police officers wounded in 'Islamist' knife attack in France

Updated 22 Feb

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European Union

EU's Bulgaria office attacked by anti-euro militants

22 Feb

10.5k

Premier League

Struggling Man United survive late drama to snatch 2-2 draw at Everton

The 42

22 Feb

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Bibas family

Israel has not provided any details on killing of Shiri Bibas and her two sons, family says

22 Feb

11.3k

Ukraine

Preparations underway for face-to-face meeting between Trump and Putin, Russia says

22 Feb

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Gaza

Hamas hands over six Israeli hostages in latest exchange under fragile ceasefire

The Palestinian prisoner’s media office said more than 600 Palestinians jailed in Israel will be freed in exchange for the six hostages.

22 Feb

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Palestine

Israel accused of 'Gazafication' of West Bank as 40,000 Palestinians displaced in matter of weeks

One NGO said Israel is using the ceasefire in Gaza as an opportunity to ramp up attacks in the rest of Palestine.

David MacRedmond

22 Feb

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Freedom of Speech

Associated Press sues Trump administration officials for denying access over Gulf of Mexico row

22 Feb

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Israel

Family of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas confirm her remains have been returned

Hamas has said Shiri Bibas’ remains were likely “mistakenly mixed” with those of others buried under rubble in Gaza.

Updated 22 Feb

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Germany

Suspect arrested after man seriously injured in attack at Holocaust memorial in Berlin

Updated 21 Feb

13.2k

Jordan Bardella

Far-right French leader cancels US conference appearance after 'Nazi' gesture by Steve Bannon

21 Feb

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Julia Wandel

Woman who has claimed to be missing Madeleine McCann is charged with stalking McCann family

Updated 21 Feb

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Catholic Church

Pope Francis to remain in hospital all next week, doctors say

Updated 21 Feb

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Evening Wrap

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

Updated 21 Feb

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White House

Larry Donnelly: Trump is on a rampage. Where is the resistance? Where are the Democrats?

Larry Donnelly

Updated 21 Feb

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FactCheck

Explainer: Here's why elections have not been held in Ukraine since Russia's 2022 invasion

21 Feb

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Gaza

First Minister not going to White House but says Taoiseach should as 'this is Ireland’s day'

21 Feb

7.0k

underwater cables

Sweden investigating new Baltic Sea cable damage as EU vows to 'bolster security'

21 Feb

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NYC

Luigi Mangione due in court today over murder of UnitedHealthcare boss in New York

21 Feb

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Australian soap Neighbours cancelled for a second time following an Amazon revival

21 Feb

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Washington

Veteran US lawmaker Mitch McConnell announces his retirement

20 Feb

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