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- Trump slams rivals as he meets Netanyahu in Florida
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump sharply criticised his Democratic political rivals, and warned of dire consequences for the Middle East if he was not reelected, as he met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida today. - Paris 2024: Opening ceremony recap
All the action, as it happened, from the opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. - Murder investigation after man dies in Tallaght stabbing
A murder investigation is under way following a fatal stabbing in the Drumcairn Estate in the early hours of this morning. - Gardaí to examine Bishop Casey investigation file
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has requested the Garda National Protective Services Bureau examine the original investigation file into Bishop Eamonn Casey. - France to step up security of rail network after sabotage
France will step up security on the country's rail network, the country's SNCF railway operator has said, after sabotage hit the network today and affected the travel plans of thousands on the opening day of the Paris Olympic Games. - G20 pledges to work together to tax 'ultra-rich'
G20 nations have agreed to work together to make the super-rich pay their taxes, but stopped short of a more substantial deal, according to a declaration adopted after a meeting of finance ministers in Rio de Janeiro. - More than 4,000 people evacuate California wildfire
A huge, fast-moving and rapidly growing wildfire in northern California has forced more than 4,000 people to evacuate as firefighters battle gusty winds and perilously dry conditions, authorities said. - 'We can do better' - Wax museum pulls O'Connor figure
The National Wax Museum has announced that it is pulling its wax figure of Sinéad O'Connor and launching a new project to "create a more accurate representation" of the singer. - James Kilroy found guilty of murdering wife in 2019
A jury has unanimously convicted Valerie French Kilroy's husband of her murder, rejecting his claim that he was insane when he beat, stabbed and strangled her to death, in what was his third trial since 2021. - Garda found guilty of sexual assault of woman in Wicklow
A garda has been found guilty of sexually assaulting and falsely imprisoning a woman at a Co Wicklow Garda station. - Obamas endorse Kamala Harris's bid for US president
Former US president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle have endorsed Kamala Harris's bid for the White House in a video that captured a private phone call between them. - The top 10 acts to see at All Together Now
And now is the summer of our disco tents . . . Next weekend sees the return of one of Ireland's best music festivals - All Together Now at Curraghmore Estate, Waterford. We choose the Top 10 acts to see from the eclectic line-up - Over 14,000 in emergency accommodation last month
A total of 14,303 people needed to access emergency homelessness accommodation last month, including 9,899 adults and 4,404 children under the age of 18. - Abbott must pay $495m in premature infant formula trial
A jury found that Abbott Laboratories' specialised formula for premature infants caused an Illinois girl to develop a dangerous bowel disease, ordering the healthcare company to pay $495 million (€455 million) in compensatory and punitive damages. - Man pleads guilty over €21.6m Foynes Port drugs seizure
A man has been remanded in custody after pleading guilty to possession of €21.6 million worth of cocaine found on board a ship that docked at Foynes Port, Co Limerick, last year. - A clean sweep: Poolbeg chimneys to get lick of paint
Dublin's Poolbeg chimneys are getting a makeover with painting of the landmark stacks due to begin next month. - Trial of homeless man for murder collapses in court
The trial of a homeless man accused of murdering a retired "gentleman", who put him up in his Kildare home, has collapsed at the Central Criminal Court over the type of evidence to be given by witnesses. - Paris 2024: Irish in action on Day 1 of Olympic Games
It's the first day (officially at least) of the greatest show in sport and Irish competitors are in action across ten different disciplines at Paris 2024. - US arrests Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' and El Chapo's son
Mexican drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and the son of his ex-partner, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, have been arrested in El Paso, Texas, in a major coup for US authorities. - Court to hear 'test' case on school placements
The High Court has fixed the hearing of a "test" or lead challenge where primary school places are being sought for autistic children.