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<p>Ahead of the Champions League semi-final between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, Paddy Power ran an advert promising huge odds to new customers on a goal to be scored in the game. Picture: AP /Jose Breton</p>

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Gambling ads on social media target young men as study reveals 12.6 million male views

Research highlights how algorithms amplify betting adverts to younger male audiences, raising concerns about harm and regulation gaps

<p>US officials say that Abrams tanks needed to train Ukrainian forces have arrived in Germany, and are on their way to Grafenwoehr Army base where the training will begin in two to three weeks. (Courtland Wells/The Vicksburg Post via AP, File)</p>

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US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany after Merz says US ‘humiliated’ by Iran

<p>100 years of Fianna Fáil.</p>

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How Fianna Fáil shaped Ireland: rise, rule and decline of de Valera’s party

Brad Pitt greets fans in Cork as Hollywood star shoots new film

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Brad Pitt greets fans in Cork as Hollywood star shoots new film

Bishop Paul Colton on 25 years of change in Ireland as he retires from Cork diocese

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Bishop Paul Colton on 25 years of change in Ireland as he retires from Cork diocese

Coronavirus - Mon Feb 8, 2021

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Gardaí detect 1,200 speeding offences and 48 drink or drug drivers in 48 hours

Vaccination little girl.

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'He nearly left us twice': Mother’s plea for RSV vaccine after baby’s fight for life

Spirit Airlines

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US budget carrier Spirit Airlines goes out of business after 34 years

All the Girls graduated in Templemore on Friday: Ava Duffy, Lurana Hegarty, Lily Higgins, Lauren Breen, Luct Short, Sofia Fitzpa

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People who use mopeds, scooters, or scramblers to commit crimes could be rammed off the roads

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Gareth O'Callaghan: In chasing modernity, has RTÉ Radio 1 lost its soul?

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Colin Sheridan: We still have three more years of Trump, and that's terrifying

Clodagh Finn: An extraordinary, ordinary Irish woman who built community and connections

David O'Mahony: Missing out on decent paternity leave is something I will never get back

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More than €1.8m raised from auctioning gold linked to organised crime

More than €1.8m raised from auctioning gold linked to organised crime

Around 18.8kgs of gold bullion was given to the State as part of garda investigations into drug trafficking and money laundering, and efforts to disrupt organised crime

Dunmurry car explosion

Man charged with five offences over Dunmurry police station attack

Prison overcrowding: IPS says capacity 'absolutely exhausted' with inmates near 6,000

Prison overcrowding: IPS says capacity 'absolutely exhausted' with inmates near 6,000

'Prisoners are brazenly stockpiling contraband': Rising number of criminal gangs operating in prisons

'Prisoners are brazenly stockpiling contraband': Rising number of criminal gangs operating in prisons

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Former Cork lord mayor Donal Counihan remembered for family devotion and public service at funeral

Former Cork lord mayor Donal Counihan remembered for family devotion and public service at funeral

Former Cork lord mayor remembered for dedication to family, public service and community at funeral attended by political figures

Cork Marina public toilets to open after six-month delay over dispute

Cork Marina public toilets to open after six-month delay over dispute

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Garda Commissioner: Force must improve its response to domestic violence in Cork

Protest at Whitegate refinery in Cork officially stood down; Cabinet to meet on Sunday

Gardaí to change approach to protests in wake of Whitegate fuel blockade

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Russia Ukraine War

Drone kills two in Kherson minibus strike as Russia claims frontline progress

Two people were killed after a Russian drone attacked a minibus in the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson, local officials said on Saturday. Seven people were also wounded in the attack, regional head Oleksandr Prokudin said.

South Korea Nap Competition

In pictures: Sleep takes centre stage at Seoul’s Han River Nap Competition

APTOPIX Germany Whale Rescue

Humpback whale ‘Timmy’ released in North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany

Emirates Iran War Strait of Hormuz

US warns shipping firms they could face sanctions over Strait of Hormuz tolls

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New National Childrens Hospital to cost more than 1.43 billion euro

Taoiseach says BAM cannot be barred from State contracts despite children’s hospital delays

Government advised EU procurement rules prevent factoring past performance into contract awards despite ongoing delays at flagship project

Irish Cabinet meeting

Dáil hears it was ‘by the grace of God’ no one hurt after child fired gun

OPW unable to find 34 missing artworks, but no evidence they have been stolen, says minister

OPW unable to find 34 missing artworks, but no evidence they have been stolen, says minister

New National Childrens Hospital to cost more than 1.43 billion euro

National Children’s Hospital faces further delays as BAM yet to give completion date

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Trial of man accused of directing organised crime in Cork proceeds in absence of jury

Trial of man accused of directing organised crime in Cork proceeds in absence of jury

Case opened on Thursday and will continue next week

Irish Examiner defamation case: 'Incorrect' to suggest committee dictated investigation findings

Irish Examiner defamation case: 'Incorrect' to suggest committee dictated investigation findings

Man charged with criminal damage in relation to fatal Edenderry fire

Man charged with criminal damage in relation to fatal Edenderry fire

Cork man denies assault causing serious harm to his two brothers at their West Cork home

West Cork assault trial hears one man 'had a stab wound...which was actively hissing'

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A selection of images chosen by the Irish Examiner picture desk

A selection of images chosen by the Irish Examiner picture desk

The Photographs of the Week as selected by our Visual Media team. 11/04/2026

From tigers to seals: Dublin Zoo dentist reveals challenges of animal dental surgery

From tigers to seals: Dublin Zoo dentist reveals challenges of animal dental surgery

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Colin Sheridan: How American TV and film subtly shapes how we view the world

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Concerns grow around surveillance and technology’s impact on women

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Concerns grow around surveillance and technology’s impact on women