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A view of Paul Gallagher attending a film premiere in 2019 in London

Older brother of Oasis duo charged with rape

The older brother of Liam and Noel Gallagher has been charged with rape.

World • 28 Jul

Flatley to make bid for Irish presidency, court told

Riverdance star Michael Flatley is to seek a nomination to become Ireland's next president, a court has heard.

Ireland • 25 Jul

Doctor admits supplying ketamine to Matthew Perry

A California doctor charged in connection with the death of actor Matthew Perry has pleaded guilty to four counts of illegal distribution of the prescription anesthetic ketamine.

US • 23 Jul

Stephen Colbert sits a a desk in a suit and tie

'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' to end in May 2026

'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' the most-watched late-night programme on US broadcast television and a frequent platform of satire aimed at President Donald Trump, will end its 10-year run on CBS in May 2026, the network said.

US • 18 Jul

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Tomorrowland festival goes ahead after main stage fire

Shocked, sad but determined to dance, tens of thousands of electronic music enthusiasts have started to arrive at Tomorrowland in Belgium, a day after the festival's main stage went up in flames.

Europe • 17 Jul

a building on fire with smoke coming out of it

Fire destroys stage at Belgium's Tomorrowland festival

The main stage of the Tomorrowland music festival near Antwerp has been totally destroyed by fire, a day before thousands of electronic dance music lovers were due to descend on the Belgian event.

Europe • 16 Jul

Bob Geldof during the launch of "Just For One Day: The Live Aid Musical" at Wembley Stadium

Live Aid showed 'individual was not powerless' - Geldof

Irish musician Bob Geldof said that 40 years on from Live Aid the concerts inspired people to feel that "the individual was not powerless" and that they could change the world

World • 13 Jul

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Watch: Remembering Live Aid 40 years on

On this day in 1985, around 1.9 billion people tuned in across the world to watch Live Aid.

Live Aid • 13 Jul

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Watch: 'I was at Live Aid 40 years ago'

This weekend marks the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, the star-studded fundraising concerts organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure for famine relief in Ethiopia.

Live Aid • 12 Jul

The research states that concerts in high-capacity venues account for the largest share at €298 million

Music industry contributes €1bn to Irish economy - IMRO

The Irish music industry contributes €1 billion annually to the Irish economy, according to a new report published today by IMRO.

Ireland • 08 Jul

Mickey MacConnell was from Co Fermanagh but had been living in Kerry (Credit: TG4 production)

Acclaimed songwriter Mickey MacConnell dies

The death of Mickey MacConnell, writer of the popular song 'Only Our Rivers Run Free', has been confirmed by his family in Cork.

Regional • 04 Jul

Sean Combs puts his head on a chair after learning that he won't be released on bail

Sean 'Diddy' Combs to remain in jail for now

A judge has ruled that Sean 'Diddy' Combs will remain in jail for now, after the music mogul was cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put him behind bars for life, but was found guilty of lesser prostitution-related offences.

US • 03 Jul

Sean 'Diddy' Combs reacts as the courtroom deputy reads the verdicts this afternoon

Combs denied bail after prostitution offences conviction

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been found guilty of prostitution-related offences but cleared of more serious charges, in a blow to prosecutors who had urged a jury to find him guilty of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.

US • 03 Jul

One of the members of Bob Vylan chanted 'death, death, to the IDF'

Starmer condemns anti-IDF chants at Glastonbury Festival

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said chants of "death" to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) at Glastonbury were "appalling hate speech" and urged the BBC to explain how the scenes were broadcast.

UK • 02 Jul

Joe Duffy presented his final Liveline programme after 27 years

Joe Duffy not approached about running for Áras

Broadcaster Joe Duffy has said that he has not been approached to contest in the next presidential election.

Ireland • 27 Jun

Jonathan Ryan tells Liveline listeners to 'Talk to Joe'

Watch: Meet the voice behind 'Talk to Joe'

For 27 years, listeners across the country have heard Joe Duffy present RTÉ's Liveline programme. Meet the man behind the familiar 'Talk to Joe' audio.

Ireland • 27 Jun

The funeral took place at St Patrick's Church of Ireland in Slane

Lord Henry Mount Charles remembered as a 'people person'

Lord Henry Mount Charles has been remembered as someone who lived his life with the "conviction" that music is a universal language that can bring people together.

Ireland • 25 Jun

The defence rested after presenting a number of exhibits in the trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Defence and prosecution rest case in Sean Combs trial

Both legal teams in the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs have rested their case, ushering in the final phases of the high-profile proceedings in a Manhattan federal courthouse.

US • 25 Jun

The show was first launched in January 2023

RTÉ's Upfront programme to end after three seasons

RTÉ has confirmed its Monday night television series Upfront with Katie Hannon has ended and will not be returning in September following three seasons on air.

Ireland • 24 Jun

David Howell Evans, known as The Edge, said he 'couldn't be more proud of my country for all that it represents and all that it is doing'

Pride for U2's The Edge as he becomes Irish citizen

It was a beautiful day for U2 guitarist David Howell Evans, known as The Edge, who was one of thousands of people to become Irish citizens at a ceremony in Co Kerry this morning.

Ireland • 23 Jun

Activists unveiled a banner in St Mark's Square

Greenpeace joins protests over Bezos's Venice wedding

Greenpeace has added its voice to protests against this week's celebrity wedding in Venice between American tech billionaire Jeff Bezos and journalist Laura Sanchez.

Environment • 24 Jun

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 18: Brendan Paul (R), witness, arrives at the federal courthouse in Lower Manhattan on June 18, 2025 in New York City. The prosecutors in the Sean Diddy Combs sex trafficking and racketeering federal trial are expected to rest th

Ex-assistant tells Diddy trial job included buying drugs

Sean 'Diddy' Combs's former personal assistant has testified at the hip-hop mogul's sex trafficking trial that he often bought drugs for his boss and set up hotel rooms for sex parties known as "wild king nights."

US • 20 Jun

13 April 2024; A general view of the crowd during the Investec Champions Cup quarter-final match between Leinster and La Rochelle at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Thousands expected in Dublin for major events

Thousands of people are expected in Dublin across the weekend with a large number of major events being held in the capital.

Ireland • 20 Jun

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh of Kneecap arriving at Westminster Magistrates' Court this morning

Kneecap's Mo Chara granted unconditional bail

Kneecap band member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh - known by his stage name Mo Chara - who has been charged with a terrorism offence, has been granted unconditional bail until his next hearing on 20 August.

Courts • 18 Jun

Antrim couple awarded £300K over gossip site libel case

A Co Antrim-based business couple have been awarded £300,000 libel damages as part of a landmark legal battle to uncover the operator of gossip website, Tattle Life.

Courts • 13 Jun

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