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<p>An Aer Lingus Airbus A320 aircraft is seen at Evreux military air base after a flight from Dublin to Rome was diverted to France amid reports of bomb threats targeting multiple flights across Europe, in Evreux, France, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla)</p>

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Cork Airport security alert and Dublin flight diversion part of wave of European bomb threats

At least 25 flights were affected on Thursday, with fighter jet escorts and emergency inspections reported at airports across Europe

<p> (Left to right) Honor Murphy, Diane Byrne and Roslyn O'Callaghan at the Defences Forces Tribunal in Dublin today. Photo: Leah Farrell/© RollingNews.ie</p>

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Defence Forces Tribunal: Female recruits barricaded bedrooms at Cork naval base over rape fears

world

'You f***** it': Russell Brand’s lawyer in tirade at journalist after star’s guilty verdict

Frustated mature couple sulking after dispute on their bed

people

Bernard O'Shea: A frustrated middle-aged wife writes... and I respond

Enoch Burke court case

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Court may join minister for transport to Enoch Burke proceedings

Bull portrait on the ranch

farming

Cattle found dead following animal welfare operation in Clare

Wayne Sherlock 8/7/2024

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Wayne Sherlock takes Blackrock reins, Eoin Moloney called up to Cork hurling panel

Garth Brooks in concert

culture

Garth Brooks Irish tour FAQ: How much are tickets and when do they go on sale?

Crash on M9 in Co Kildare

news

Teenager who drove wrong way on M50 breaks curfew while awaiting sentence

Run with Rob

News

'We all want to feel safe': Call for mandatory protection orders for survivors when abusers leave jail

'We all want to feel safe': Call for mandatory protection orders for survivors when abusers leave jail

Shaneda Daly gave powerful testimony to the Oireachtas Committee on Justice as it considered the Victims of Sexual Violence Civil Protection Orders Bill

Helen McEntee Helen McEntee comments

'We need to save people': Ukrainian leaders come to Dublin to plead with EU for interceptors and air defence

Surveillance Camera

Limerick risks return to 'feuding violence of the past' if CCTV funding not secured

JNLR figures: Audiences grow for several flagship RTÉ radio shows

JNLR figures: Audiences grow for several flagship RTÉ radio shows

Video Shorts

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Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship - Previews

Rory McIlroy lands two-shot penalty for improving lie

The infraction leaves McIlroy tied with Race to Dubai leader Eugenio Chacarra on two under.

PwC GAA/GPA All-Star Awards 2026

Maurice Brosnan: The greatest tool the GAA has is the game itself, use it to grow the audience

Soccer Podcast: The Israel shadow, hybrid Coleman, calm about Troy

Soccer Podcast: The Israel shadow, hybrid Coleman, calm about Troy

Kyle Steyn during warm-up ahead of the game 17/10/2026

Kyle Steyn and Jamie Dobie are wing starters for Scotland against New Zealand

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Insight: Must Reads

100 best places to stay 2026: Our guide to Ireland's best hotels

S 100 best places to stay 2026: Our guide to Ireland's best hotels

Excellence in Irish hospitality comes in many forms. From noteworthy newcomers to family favourites, seaside specials and historic treasures, Jillian Bolger and Thom Breathnach select the finest hotels and hideaways to book right now

Democratic Candidates Abdul El-Sayed And Jocelyn Benson Hold Midterm Election Night Event In Michigan

Democrats’ blue wave and a bad night for Trump: Key US midterms takeaways

12/3/2018 Gardai Checkpoints

Decision not to prosecute garda over imported gun parts shows little has changed within the force

What John B Keane talent will pen the Letters of a West Cork Auctioneer for the late Charlie McCarthy?

What John B Keane talent will pen the Letters of a West Cork Auctioneer for the late Charlie McCarthy?

Regular Columnists

Michael Moynihan

Michael Moynihan: Stewing in Cork City traffic leaves me longing for a ferry service

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Sarah Harte: Today's youth are doomscrolling — but all generations are guilty of it

S Fergus Finlay: Is it time for Trump's broken promises to come home to roost?

S Terry Prone: My pal's stint as a private eye didn’t last long

Lifestyle

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Rail renaissance: Drive to get freight service back on track

With a growing population, traffic-clogged roads, and a need to reduce transport emissions, a fresh train of thought is necessary when it comes to moving goods

British Summer Time festival - London

Bob Dylan presents Pope with copy of autobiography during meeting at Vatican

Sir Elton John teams up with Irish star CMAT

Elton John teams up with CMAT for new version of Step Into Christmas

Revealed: Garth Brooks announces 10 Irish stadium dates — including Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork

Revealed: Garth Brooks announces 10 Irish stadium dates — including Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork

Viewpoints

Russell Brand joins long list of abusers hiding in plain sight

His downfall has been a long time coming, given that the first of the allegations went back to the late 1990s before he was a household name

With war ongoing, Ukrainians can't go home — so why have we withdrawn our support?

With war ongoing, Ukrainians can't go home — so why have we withdrawn our support?

From Tralee to Limerick and all over Ireland, we are barred from the countryside

From Tralee to Limerick and all over Ireland, we are barred from the countryside

Oireachtas Media Committee

5 things we learned from RTÉ's latest grilling at the Oireachtas

Property

Save or Splurge: Two curiosity cabinets pique our interest

Save or Splurge: Two curiosity cabinets pique our interest

We try a Scandi superstar and a Dutch classic for size

Victorian grace, modern makeover and city panorama at €545k Montenotte house of the week

Victorian grace, modern makeover and city panorama at €545k Montenotte house of the week

Cork's Leonardo Hotel granted permission for extensions

Cork's Leonardo Hotel granted permission for extensions

Multicultural Couple Evaluates Washing Machine Choices at Home Electronics Store. Man and Woman in Search of a Reliable Laundry

How to choose the best and most energy-efficient washing machine

Subscriber

Business movers: Store manager appointed at Aldi's newest Irish outlet

S Business movers: Store manager appointed at Aldi's newest Irish outlet

New appointees with Allianz Ireland, Critical, Carrolls Irish Gifts, Aquila Air Capital, Aviva Insurance Ireland and Aldi

Dalo's Hurling Show: Last of the counties and are managers retiring oul fellas too young?

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Last of the counties and are managers retiring oul fellas too young?

Watch and read: Cashel CS hold off late Thurles CBS fightback to seal dramatic win

S Watch and read: Cashel CS hold off late Thurles CBS fightback to seal dramatic win

Watch and read: Midleton CBS keep Harty Cup hopes alive with Ardscoil Rís draw

S Watch and read: Midleton CBS keep Harty Cup hopes alive with Ardscoil Rís draw

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'A soiled child': Maureen Sullivan's traumatic childhood in the Magdalene laundries

'A soiled child': Maureen Sullivan's traumatic childhood in the Magdalene laundries

Maureen Sullivan, who entered a Magdalene Laundry at the age of 12, is today's guest on The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast

The Gaelic Football Show: picking our team to beat the All-Stars

S The Gaelic Football Show: picking our team to beat the All-Stars

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Patrick Bresnihan discusses Ireland’s data centre boom

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Patrick Bresnihan discusses Ireland’s data centre boom

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Are threats from the far right overstated in Irish public life?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Are threats from the far right overstated in Irish public life?

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Meat industry. Fresh pork meat hanging in the butchery shop.

Pigmeat DNA testing to intensify ahead of Christmas

In the lead-up to Christmas, the IFA has announced its intention to intensify DNA screening of pigmeat to aid consumer confidence and protect the integrity of Irish pork

Close-up of many crumpled receipts from stores. The concept of shopping and purchases

Denis Lehane: Yearly tax assessment for the self-employed spookier than Halloween

'You don't need massive changes': Ros Cré students' sustainable beef message

'You don't need massive changes': Ros Cré students' sustainable beef message

Sheep pen

Lamb prices hold as finishers await seasonal lift

World

Russell Brand: A chaotic rise to fame mired in as much scandal as downfall

From his early television success and high-profile marriage to a series of controversies, Brand’s career was repeatedly dogged by scandal

Russell Brand faces prison after being found guilty of rape and sexual assaults

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‘An insult to his culture’: Italian chef sacked for not putting pineapple on pizza loses bid to get job back

Finland Undersea Cable Damage

Russian captain found guilty by Finnish court of damaging Baltic cables

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Managing stress in cattle

Vets and farmers often talk about stress in cattle, but what exactly does that mean and how can we mitigate stress and its negative effects?

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From farm to pharmacy: scaling a premium skincare brand

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How Tesco is helping to keep the west’s motorcycle medical service safely on the road

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How Tesco is helping build friendship, purpose and community under one Men’s Shed roof

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