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IRELAND
The country is facing "the complete and utter shutdown" of the education system next month unless an immediate solution is found to the school strikes crisis, the Government has been warned.
The Government will be urged to immediately take in up to 200 unaccompanied migrant children living in the notorious 'Jungle' in Calais in a cross-party opposition motion set to be put before the Dáil next week. Elsewhere, almost 300 migrants have been rescued from the Mediteranian by the Irish Navy.
More than 1,000 jobs are to be shed at the Bombardier aircraft manufacturer this year in Belfast, a union leader said.
A man has been found guilty of murdering 22-year-old Jason Doogue in Co. Kildare on August 21, 2015.
Attempts to get the Government to ban fracking look set to pass their first hurdle, it has emerged.
Revenue officers have seized cannabis and cigarettes in two separate raids in Dublin.
WORLD
Russia will destroy all of its chemical weapons by the end of next year - a year earlier than previously announced, officials say.
A "cold, calculated and scheming man" killed his wife and daughter before turning the gun on himself, an inquest in the UK has heard.
Two Yazidi women who survived enslavement by the so-called 'Islamic State' group before escaping have won the EU's Sakharov Prize for human rights.
A former Republican congressman from Illinois says he plans to grab his musket if GOP nominee Donald Trump loses the presidential election.
SPORT
Frank Burke has released a statement to confirm he is a candidate to become the President of the GAA.
Ronan O'Gara has revealed how Munster players old and new laughed through the tears as they came to terms with the loss last week of Anthony Foley.
Ulster and Munster have both made changes for their Pro12 match on Friday evening.
West Ham United are to investigate reports of homophobic leaflets being handed out to fans at last night's League Cup match between West Ham and Chelsea.
It has been confirmed that Katie Taylor will make her professional boxing debut at The SSE Arena, Wembley in London on November 26, live on Sky Sports.
OPINION
The deal with Independents means there will be no decision on the divisive abortion issue under the Taoiseach’s watch, writes .
A late entrant to the profession tells that over a 25-year career the pay gap between him and colleagues will amount to €200,000.
BUSINESS
Social media giant Twitter has announced a major shake-up of its business, and is cutting 9% of its global workforce.
The Belgian government has reached an agreement to back the free trade deal between the European Union and Canada.
LIFESTYLE
In 1661, Florence Newton fell foul of the febrile imagination of a Cork community living in fear and riven with superstitious beliefs, writes
SHOWBIZ
Contemporary artists such as Adele, Bruno Mars and Miley Cyrus can thank rock veteran Roy Orbison for inspiring them, the late music star’s son has said.
VIRAL
Did you know Ireland has the second fewest public holidays in the EU and the third fewest in the world? Highlighting the fact this week ahead of the October bank holiday weekend, Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes said he believed additional days off should now be granted to acknowledge the sacrifices made during the economic crash.
VIDEO
We have all had a hairy experience when it comes to getting to the office on time and there are a number of ways to approach the situation. Eleven ways in fact, all which have been identified by the three hilarious messers Foil Arms and Hog.
TECHNOW
: The Nintendo Switch made a big debut last week, with the new portable/home console making for a very attractive trailer.
: The Harry Potter universe isn't done yet, with Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them set to debut in November.
: There's a big Apple event coming later on today, with a bunch of new products on the way.
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Ronan O'Gara has revealed how Munster players old and new laughed through the tears as they came to terms with the loss last week of Anthony Foley.
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