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Horror as Ryanair passenger on Greece flight 'sucked out of plane window' as 'wife clings on'

Ryanair Ryanair released a statement saying the window became dislodged

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Jamey Carney 'loved Ireland so much' as murder victim remembered as 'the sweetest' person

Gardai are seeking to speak to a man they believe may have information that could assist their inquiries

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Dad suffers serious facial injuries in alleged racist attack

Syed Haque, who has lived in Co Cork for more than 20 years, was left with a bloody face and needed 12 stitches after the alleged racist attack at Carrigaline Park on Monday evening — a teenage boy was arrested but later released without charge

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Married couple lost €3.5m lottery ticket – then things got even worse

The National Lottery

Kath Main faces a 30-day wait over her €14m lottery claim after a shopkeeper allegedly binned her ticket – and there's two people who will know exactly how she feels

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Day of tears as second Spain crash victim laid to rest and surviving brother walks behind coffin

Mourners were told that Mark McCullagh-Crichton, one of three people who died in a horror car crash in Malaga, 'lived with passion, humour and a good heart'

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Fine Gael MEP slams Government position on controversial migrant return hubs

Under the new pact, unsuccessful asylum seekers who cannot be immediately returned to their home country could be transferred to third countries outside the EU

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Man who murdered his cousin handed more jail time after razor-blade 'code red' attack in Mountjoy

Mountjoy Prison

Stephen Tynan (49) pleaded guilty to one count of assault causing harm and one count of production of an article in Mountjoy Prison

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Weird News 'I fell 100ft saw angels in bizarre near-death experience – they gave me chilling message'

Andrew, who sustained catastrophic injuries after tumbling off a cliff, told Soft White Underbelly about his near-death experience after the terrifying fall

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Irish man jailed after strangling American tourist he met in nightclub

An Irish man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison in Hungary after being convicted of murdering American tourist Mackenzie Michalski before attempting to cover up the crime and dispose of her body.

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Ireland prepared for 'all scenarios' if Iran and US conflict escalates

Irish Government

The Government says it is prepared for all scenarios as the escalating Iran and US conflict raises fresh concerns about rising fuel and energy prices in Ireland.

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Three people arrested after man rushed to hospital after vicious knife attack

Two of the men arrested became “aggressive towards police and continuing to act in an aggressive manner when they arrived at custody, where two officers were subsequently assaulted.”

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Update as man, 20, fighting for his life in Greece following horror quad bike crash

Bradley Belhomme suffered serious injuries after his quad bike collided with a coach, his family have said

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Irish News

Weather Keep rooms cooler on warm nights by placing kitchen item on windowsill before bed

Experts have recommend a simple bowl hack to help keep homes cool as Ireland prepares for 30C weather.

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Several beach-goers rushed to hospital after rescue of young swimmer in Wexford

One man was airlifted from the scene, while several others were hospitalised

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Teen rushed to hospital with serious injuries after stabbing in Cork

A young man is being treated for serious stab wounds in Cork University Hospital this morning after he was the victim of an assault on the northside of Cork city last night

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Man, 21, told tumour 'will be reason I die' after having leukaemia four times

Conor Harding was first diagnosed with leukaemia when he was just five years old

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Ireland weather: Expert says ‘no end in sight’ for current heatwave after record-breaking weekend

Plenty of more scorchers in store in the coming days

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Politics

European Union Crypto and gambling targeted by EU as it scrambles for extra cash to cover increased defence spending

Tech giants such as Elon Musk will likely be in the clear as the EU considers extra taxation in negotiations for its next long-term budget

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Who is the man at the helm of Ireland's EU Presidency? Thomas Byrne shares moment his grá for the bloc was born

Our European Affairs Minister shares if politicians will be hopping on the Cu Chulainn Coaster and why he became so passionate about the EU

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Ireland faced several major ransomware attacks leading up to EU Presidency, top expert warns

The State's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has been undertaking drills in case a large-scale attack happens

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MEP Cynthia Ni Mhurchu warns against under 16s social media ban, despite previous campaign

Tánaiste Simon Harris has been adamant he wants to bring in a ban, but critics say children will find a way to bypass it

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Fine Gael MEP slams Government position on controversial migrant return hubs

Under the new pact, unsuccessful asylum seekers who cannot be immediately returned to their home country could be transferred to third countries outside the EU

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World News

Ryanair 'I'm a pilot - passenger nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane saved by one small detail'

A Serbian man was almost pulled head-first out of a cabin window when it "dislodged" after a flight departed Thessaloniki, Greece, but a US pilot says one detail probably "saved his life"

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Dog rescued from Ben Nevis after suspected cannabis poisoning

Black Labrador Tokyo collapsed while walking with owner Christina Bluhme, a dog trainer from Esher, Surrey, about halfway up the UK's highest peak last weekend

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'Gentle giant' dad after karaoke bar assault as murder probe launched

Shane Cullen was killed in a "violent and shocking" attack at a karaoke bar on Saturday

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Tourist, 93, dies in hospital after Spanish wildfires as death toll reaches 13

A 93-year-old woman has died in hospital after suffering burns to around 20% of her body in the devastating Spanish wildfires, authorities have confirmed

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Evil brown bear tore through funeral of its first victim and killed mourners

In a snowy, iced over landscape a struggling village was ripped apart by a starving bear which learned attacking humans had no consequences.

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Crime

Donegal Gardaí issue warning after seizing moped and quad from youths

Officers in Buncrana in Donegal made the seizures on Wednesday, July 8 at Bunagee Pier in Culdaff

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Paedo swim coach George Gibney 'never leaves his cell'

The former Irish National swimming coach was found guilty on Monday of sexually abusing four girls over 50 years ago

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Gardaí launch probe after 'number of mobile phones' stolen from beach

Gardaí are investigating the incident

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Gardai seize mobile phones and quads as searches carried out in Poppintree Parkrun assault probe

An Garda Siochana

On Saturday, June 27, three people were the victims of an alleged ‘vile and unprovoked assault’ at a Parkrun event in Dublin

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Gardai issue fresh appeal over murder of young mum who went missing after 1987 Slane concert

The 27-year-old mother of two disappeared in the early hours of July 12, 1987, after attending a David Bowie concert in Slane, Co Meath and later visiting La Mirage Discotheque on Dublin’s Parnell Street.

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Health

Home Dog owners urged to stop feeding common 'cooling' treat during UK heatwave

Specialists warns pet owners to avoid one summer snack this week as temperatures hit 35C

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Scientists say 6 foods can help avoid dementia - including 2 very common hot drinks

Two scientists said tests they had carried out showed people should get the kettle on

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The Chase's Darragh Ennis uses 'genius' tip to fall asleep fast and anyone can do it

Dublin-born Darragh Ennis, known as The Menace on The Chase, has shared his 'genius' tip that helps him fall asleep in minutes - and it's so easy for anyone to do

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Blood pressure and cholesterol lowered by 'cutting out one drink' a day say scientists

The research team was surprised to find that even small amounts could have a notable impact

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Nine foods people told to stop eating after the age of 50

The body changes in metabolism, nutritional needs, and the ability to process certain foods after a certain age - and to avoid serious problems people need to consider a new diet

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Education

Education Liverpool teacher banned from classroom after sending 2am emails to pupils Jennifer Farron was employed at St John Bosco Arts College for almost eight years before being banned

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School doors locked and pupils kept inside after chilling threat email

Schools in Co Antrim locked their doors and kept pupils indoors after receiving a threatening email claiming bombs had been planted and attacks were planned.

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Schools set to reopen Monday but disruption 'likely' for bus services amid fuel protests

Parents across Ireland have been warned that school bus disruption is likely when schools reopen after the Easter holidays on Monday due to ongoing fuel protests and shortages.

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Schools warn of dangerous social media trend telling children 'remain in groups'

The trend was reportedly shared on social media in London involving "red vs blue school wars" online posts

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Irish school meals compared to 'airline food' as new report exposes alarming failures

At least a third of Ireland's hot school meals fail basic nutritional standards, according to a dietitian's new review.

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