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Greta Thunberg has joined up with Danish non-governmental organisation Human Act to support UNICEF's response to the pandemic

Greta Thunberg launches children's rights campaign

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has shifted her focus towards the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak by launching a children's rights campaign.

Coronavirus • 01 May 20

A woman views a public art installation aimed at turning boarded up shopfronts into works of art in Los Angeles, California

Covid-19 restrictions: How and when may they be lifted?

Our Covid-19 restrictions, which have been in place since 28 March and extended in mid-April, are expected to be extended again past their current expiry date next Tuesday.

Coronavirus • 30 Apr 20

The Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland in Clonskeagh has urged Irish Muslims to 'take all precautionary actions and abide by the instructions issued by health authorities' (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Ramadan to be observed at home amid restrictions

For millions of Muslims around the world, the outbreak of Covid-19 will have a significant impact on the observance of Ramadan.

Coronavirus • 23 Apr 20

Emerald Tide boarded the Ruby Princess for a four-month tour on 4 December

Irish band stranded on Australian cruise ship

An Irish band that has been stranded on board a cruise ship for four weeks is hoping it can disembark in eastern Australia despite some local opposition.

World • 17 Apr 20

Veterinary Ireland said there is no need to keep cats indoors if the household has been unaffected by the coronavirus

Animal owners urged to be cautious over coronavirus

While there has been confirmed cases of animals infected with coronavirus, there is no evidence which suggests humans can get the virus from domestic pets - however people are still being advised to exercise caution.

Coronavirus • 09 Apr 20

5G promises to be up to 100 times faster than the 4G network we currently have.

Why are people attacking 5G towers in the UK?

Multiple 5G towers across Belfast, Liverpool, and Birmingham have been set alight while conspiracy theories about lethal implications of the new network spread online.

Science and Technology • 08 Apr 20

Dr Marianne Hennigan arrived back home to bolster the frontline in the fight against Covid-19

First arrival as medics answer Ireland's call

An online campaign focused on repatriating Irish doctors has welcomed its first arrival this morning.

Coronavirus • 04 Apr 20

The military are monitoring the movements of citizens in Peru

Mixed travel news for Irish citizens stranded abroad

Irish citizens abroad are facing difficulties returning home amid a growing number of international flight cancellations and internal travel restrictions in the countries they are based, with good news for some and worrying development for others.

Coronavirus • 27 Mar 20

Those re-registering will be on a Covid-19 register

Doctors return to Ireland to help with Covid-19 crisis

More than 80 Irish doctors are returning home from Australia to join Ireland's fight against Covid-19.

Coronavirus • 26 Mar 20

Dr Hilary Coyle is eager to return home to Ireland after monitoring the developing coronavirus situation

Irish doctors returning home to help with virus crisis

A group of Irish doctors in Australia is finally returning to Ireland to help with the Covid-19 emergency, following a long search for flights out of Perth.

Coronavirus • 25 Mar 20