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North Korea successfully put a military spy satellite into orbit earlier this year

North Korea's Kim to prepare for possible 'war'

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has made fresh threats of a nuclear attack on South Korea and ordered a military arsenal build-up to prepare for a war that can "break out at any time" on the peninsula, state media reported.

World • 31 Dec 23

Hundreds of demonstrators rallied in Tel Aviv to demand that the Israeli government secure the release of hostages held in Gaza

Gaza war will last 'many months' - Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel's war against Hamas will last "many months" as he renewed his pledge to eliminate the Palestinian militant group from Gaza.

Middle East • 30 Dec 23

Laura Lynch, centre, was one of the founding members of the country band in 1989

The Chicks founding member Lynch killed in car crash

A founding member of US country group the The Chicks has been killed in a car crash in Texas, with her former bandmates mourning the loss of "a bright light."

US • 24 Dec 23

Virtual vigilante: The man who scams the scammers

Almost €85 million was stolen through frauds and scams in Ireland last year. One man who is doing his bit to take the fight directly to scammers is Northern Ireland YouTuber Jim Browning

Upfront • 19 Dec 23

President of the European Council Charles Michel speaking to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar during the summit of EU leaders in Brussels

Zelensky hails 'victory' as EU to open membership talks

President Volodymyr Zelensky has hailed a "victory" for Ukraine and the European continent after European Union leaders agreed to open membership talks for Ukraine and Moldova despite months of opposition from Hungary about Kyiv joining.

Ukraine • 14 Dec 23

Civil defense teams and Palestinians conduct search and rescue operations among the rubble of buildings destroyed by Israeli attacks in Rafah

US envoy pushes for 'more precise' operations in Gaza

A US security envoy discussed with Israeli officials on how to better protect civilians during their war against Hamas in Gaza and President Joe Biden appealed for lives in the Palestinian territory to be saved.

Middle East • 14 Dec 23

Nicola Hanney's story featured in RTÉ documentary Taking Back Control

Coercive control survivor: Law 'has to change' to assist victims

A survivor of domestic abuse says despite recent updates to legislation, she still believes "a lot of things have to change" if Ireland is going to properly assist people in abusive relationships

Upfront • 12 Dec 23

Just over €6 billion was collected in corporation tax, an increase of €1.3 billion or 27%, on last year.

Corporation tax take in November up 27% on last year

Corporation taxes recovered strongly in the month of November, helping the Exchequer to deliver a surplus of €5.4 billion.

Business • 05 Dec 23

The talks were held at the Workplace Relations Commission today (pic: RollingNews.ie)

Public sector pay talks adjourned until later this week

Talks on a new public sector pay deal involving unions, staff associations and the Government have been adjourned with the sides expected to meet again later this week.

Business • 27 Nov 23

Mrs Honan was the only woman to serve as Seanad Cathaoirleach since the foundation of the State

Former Seanad Cathaoirleach Tras Honan dies aged 93

The death has been announced of former Cathaoirleach of the Seanad, Tras Honan.

Munster • 26 Nov 23

Neta Heiman Mina with a poster of her mother Ditza

Families welcome deal for release of some hostages

Israeli families of hostages taken by Hamas have welcomed the agreement to release some of those kidnapped over the coming days.

Middle East • 23 Nov 23

Palestinians inspect damage following an Israeli strike in Rafah, south Gaza

As it happened: Red Cross president meets Hamas chief

Follow live updates on the Israel-Hamas war as negotiations on a deal to free some of the hostages held in Gaza continues amid fierce fighting in the besieged enclave.

Middle East • 20 Nov 23

The number of captives to be released under the deal is rumoured to be in the region of 50 people

The key points on negotiations to release Gaza hostages

RTÉ Correspondent Paul Cunningham reports from Jerusalem on the eight key points on behind-the-scenes negotiations for the release of the Gaza hostages.

Middle East • 20 Nov 23

Amy Murphy delievered an eight-page victim impact statement today

All I can do is protect her memory - Ashling's sister

The sister of Ashling Murphy remained largely composed as she delivered an eight-page statement to the court, at times turning to look directly at Jozef Puska.

Ireland • 17 Nov 23

Protesters gathered outside the Department of Health this morning (pic: RollingNews.ie)

Protesters call for reforms to eating disorder services

The Government is "firmly committed" to enhancing specialist services for eating disorders, including improved access and shorter waiting lists, the Department of Health has said following a protest by parents and campaigners.

Ireland • 18 Nov 23

Jimmy Fitzpatrick was giving evidence at the inquests into the 48 people who died at the Stardust

Stardust survivor tells of 'life-changing' injuries

A survivor of the Stardust fire, who would spend 15 weeks in hospital with "catastrophic" injuries, has said the people in the club that night were "trapped in an inferno".

Stardust • 17 Nov 23

Up to this weekend, 165 people have died on roads in Ireland in 2023 (File pic)

Calls to end 'pandemic of preventable deaths' on roads

The rising number of fatalities on the country's roads has led to calls for greater enforcement of traffic laws and an enhanced focus on driver behaviour.

Ireland • 12 Nov 23

Traces of a nitazene-type substance has been detected in heroin samples linked to a cluster of overdoses recorded in the Dublin area

42 overdoses recorded in Dublin in space of 36 hours

The HSE has sent out a warning as receiving over 40 drug overdoses have been reported in the space of 36 hours.

Dublin • 10 Nov 23

DJ Carey made a brief appearance at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court

DJ Carey to face fraud trial in summer 2025

A date has been set for the trial of former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey, who is facing 21 fraud and forgery charges. The 52-year-old made a brief appearance at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, where a trial date was set for 2 July 2025.

Courts • 03 Nov 23

Storm Babet caused flooding in Midleton, Co Cork, on 18 October

Highest ever October rainfall recorded in parts of Cork

Cork Airport weather station saw its highest amount of October rainfall on record last month, while nine stations broke their October maximum temperature records.

Weather • 02 Nov 23

DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson said he was not certain if Stormont powersharing will return this year

Donaldson not sure if Stormont will return before 2024

DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has said that he cannot be certain that Stormont powersharing will return by the end of the year.

Politics • 01 Nov 23

Eight people were killed after loyalist gunmen burst into the Rising Sun Bar in Greysteel on 30 October 1993

'A scene of horror' - Greysteel shooting 30 years on

Eight people, Catholics and Protestants, were killed when loyalist gunmen burst into the Rising Sun Bar on the eve of Halloween in 1993. Some though it was a Halloween prank - but a scene of horror quickly unfolded.

Ireland • 30 Oct 23

Our ancestors believed the Cave of Oweynagat was a portal to the Irish otherworld

Where did Halloween originate? Some say in Co Roscommon

Preparations are under way across the country for Halloween, but where exactly did Samhain or Halloween originate? Some believe it all began in Co Roscommon.

Ireland • 29 Oct 23

As it happened: 'Heavy fighting' between Hamas and IDF

All the developments from the Israel-Hamas conflict as they happened.

Middle East • 29 Oct 23

Author John Boyne spoke about being sexually abused by a teacher during his teenage years (File Photo)

John Boyne says sexual abuse led to 'weight' inside him

Author John Boyne has described having a "weight" inside him after being sexually abused by a teacher during his teenage years at Terenure College in Dublin.

Ireland • 28 Oct 23

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