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Minimum 35 year sentence for brutal rape and murder of Jill Meagher
Adrian Bayley to serve minimum jail term on top of any uncompleted prison sentences
Mum was stabbed 20 times as she fled for her life
Schoolgirl knifed in throat n Gardai hunt killer overseas
Banks set to take trackers off struggling borrowers
Decision is expected to affect thousands of homeowners
Gayle: I'm owed cash by Sean too
Wife of bust developer Sean Dunne claims that he owes her money too
Outlook is gloomy: 10 more wet summers on cards
Threat to burn Health Minister's home over abortion bill
Trinity joins elite colleges to offer free online courses
Reilly re-opens sewage row with 'clean water' comment
Garda found guilty of insurance fraud
Gardai seize €400k of herbal cannabis and arrest two men in Galway raid
Saatchi did not want assault to 'hang over us'
Charles Saatchi accepted a police caution for assaulting his wife, Nigella Lawson
Bus fare rise sees a million people protest on the streets of Brazil
Massive protests have been ongoing throughout country
April Jones parents want child porn tackled on web
Technology giants agreed a new crackdown as parents call for more action.
Daniel Radcliffe: My Irish accent will get better
DANIEL Radcliffe has spoken about his struggle with perfecting an Irish accent
G8: Deal on tax and money-laundering reached
G8 nations can "rewrite the rules" on tax and transparency
Knox acquittal 'full of mistakes'
Acquittal full of "deficiencies and illogical" conclusions, court says
United States to meet Taliban to seek peace
US will meet the Taliban for talks aimed at achieving peace in Afghanistan
Vice pulls 'breathtakingly tasteless' fashion shoot
Shoot glorified suicides of famous female authors from Sylvia Plath to Virginia Woolf
Michael O'Leary lambasts Aer Lingus management
Ryanair chief hits out over handling of Aer Lingus takeover bid
Blaze at ESB station in Dublin causes massive damage
Fire got into ducting carrying high-voltage cables
Miriam: I work so I can buy my own shoes
Broadcaster doesn't want to have to ask a man to buy her shoes.
Topless protesters detained in Ukraine
Protesting against Belarusian president during state visit.
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Paul Galvin 'spitting' incident
GAA close case without proposing any charge
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Will Smith has got a blockbuster-sized problem
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Guns of Steel
How Superman got his incredible physique revealed
'Terribly badly written'
Barbara Taylor Bradford slams 50 Shades of Grey
Nigella Lawson: Yes, it can happen to her
Photos challenge clichéd domestic violence notions
Dramatic: Lightning strikes that hit a woman and her daughter
The terrifying moment a dashcam captured lightning striking a woman and her daughter up to three times. Credit: arkadortlu10
Post Brumbies Presser
The Lions have lost to a provincial side in Australia for the first time since 1971. Since that loss to Queensland they did lose to Australia A in 2001 but this was a first of the professional era for the tourists.
Australian woman wakes up with French accent after crash
An Australian woman who developed a French accent after suffering a head injury in a bus crash says she is depressed and anxious.
Separate abortion law for teenagers in state care
THE Government will introduce standalone laws to deal with teenage girls and children in state care who request abortions.
Noonan rules out free vote for FG TDs on bill
Finance Minister Michael Noonan has ruled out the Coalition giving a free vote to Fine Gael TDs and senators on the abortion legislation.
Man due in court over murder of Polish man Bogdan Michalkiawicz
A MAN in his mid 40s is due to appear before Carndonagh District Court today charged in relation to the murder of Bogdan Michalkiawicz last month.
Man killed in road traffic crash overnight in Youghal
BoI ordered to pay woman €30,000 over discrimination
Two US presidents on Irish soil at the same time
Medical interns 'are being left unsupervised'
[TICON-A VIDEO] Killer could not accept his relationship had failed
[TICON-A VIDEO] Hannah (16) takes Twitter by storm after introduction
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Lions lose to Brumbies in first defeat of tour
THE Lions have lost to a provincial side in Australia for the first time since 1971.
Final battle of phoney war the toughest of all
OPPORTUNITY knocks for a select few of the Lions team that will take on the best side in Australia in Canberra this morning.
Lions strength on show ahead of Brumbies clash
The scene is surreal. Diana Ross and The Supremes are wafting from pitch side speakers.
White warns future of Lions in jeopardy if tourists don't secure series victory
Disunited Australia in danger of taking their eye off the ball
Bowe nearing return to add another string to Gatland's back division
Shane Williams impressed by speed merchant Wade
Gatland defends Williams call as Best takes armband for Brumbies clash
O'Connell: Zebo a special talent
G8 Summit
G8 leaders are smart – but also casual
THERE was a lot of casual enforcement going on at the G8 in Fermanagh – look relaxed, don't wear a tie, and certainly don't object if you don't want to.
Only the gift shop tills are ringing out as locals steer clear of 'ghost town'
FOR a place hoping to get an economic boost from the G8, Enniskillen was like a ghost town.
G8: Deal on tax and money-laundering reached
Agreement has been reached by world leaders at the G8 summit on new action to tackle money-laundering and "shell companies" which are used to evade tax, Downing Street said today.
[TICON-A VIDEO] G8 Leaders: Countries should not allow companies shift profits across borders
[TICON-A VIDEO] G8: Leaders agree watered down deal on Syria
[TICON-A VIDEO] G8: Leaders hopeful for progress on tax rules
[TICON-A VIDEO] G8: Who's around the table?
[TICON-A VIDEO] Live Stream: G8 Summit Day 2
[TICON-A VIDEO] G8: Russia warns against setting preconditions for Syria settlement
Exams
Exam Diary: These three weeks sap your adrenaline stocks
Yesterday, I sat my final physics exam. Like any subject involving numbers, I'm glad to be finished it. You should be glad, too. In fact, it's probably better for society as a whole.
LC Spanish: Students happy with Higher Level exam
STUDENTS will have been happy with a fair and straightforward Leaving Certificate Spanish Higher Level paper, said teacher Maggie Fernandez of The Institute of Education.
LC Phsyics: Hard-working pupils would have been rewarded
A return to more maths on the Leaving Certificate Physics higher level paper was noted by teachers.
Man Utd target Alcantara bags a hat trick as Spain's youngsters win Euros
Thiago Alcantara inspired Spain Under-21s to European Championship glory, with the reported Manchester United target hitting a hat-trick as Italy were defeated in Jerusalem.
Lions lose to Brumbies
THE Lions have lost to a provincial side in Australia for the first time since 1971. S
Andy Carroll to undergo West Ham medical as deal edges closer
Andy Carroll will have a medical with West Ham tomorrow as he moves closer to a permanent move from Liverpool, Hammers chairman David Gold has confirmed.
Dawn Approach delivers the goods in Palace thriller
Man Utd target Alcantara bags a hat trick as Spain's youngsters win Euros
[TICON-A VIDEO] Stuart Pearce sacked as England U21 manager
Ireland job came at the wrong time – White
Friday night but no lights
Froome: I'm ready to replace Bradley Wiggins as Tour champ
G8 Leaders: Countries should not allow companies shift profits across borders
THE G8 leaders have agreed the "Lough Erne Declaration" - which says countries should change their rules that allow companies shift profits across borders - at the conclusion of their summit in Co Fermanagh.
Royalty Pharma drops hostile bid for drug maker Elan
Royalty ROYPH.UL on Tuesday withdrew its appeal against a ruling by regulator on takeovers, meaning the offer automatically lapses and bringing an end to a bitter, four-month battle that involved court hearings, injunctions and a war of words between the two sides.
IMF: Over 25pc of Irish bank loans bad, modest economic growth
JUST over a quarter of loans in Irish banks have gone bad with losses persisting, the International Monetary Fund has said.
Weakness at Danske Bank leads Euro shares lower
NTMA to raise €500m this week
Ryanair's Michael O'Leary lambasts Aer Lingus management
George Osborne denies RBS boss Stephen Hester was forced out
[TICON-A VIDEO] G8: Russia warns against setting preconditions for Syria settlement
The Punt: Key hiring for United Drug
Rihanna to go to rehab to get over 'Chris Brown addiction’
THE singer is reportedly considering entering rehab following a near break-down over her failed relationship to the rapper.
Justin Bieber accused of fleeing the scene in hit and run
Singer accused of leaving the scene of an accident after hitting a photographer with his car
Miriam: I work so I can buy my own shoes
BROADCASTER Miriam O'Callag- han has said she will always work – because she doesn't want to have to ask a man to buy her shoes.
United States to meet Taliban to seek peace
The United States will meet the Taliban this week for talks aimed at achieving peace in Afghanistan, US officials have revealed.
Knox acquittal 'full of mistakes'
The acquittal of accused murderer Amanda Knox was full of "deficiencies, contradictions and illogical" conclusions Italy's high court has ruled, ordering a fresh look at all the evidence to determine whether she did kill her flatmate Meredith Kercher.
FBI digs for Jimmy Hoffa's body in Michigan field
FBI agents in suburban Detroit widened their search of an overgrown field for the remains of former Teamsters union boss Jimmy Hoffa, who disappeared nearly 38 years ago and is thought to have been murdered by mobsters.
New York police sued over surveillance of Muslims
[TICON-A VIDEO] Topless protesters detained in Ukraine during demonstration against Belarusian President
I’m sick of this, says Moors murderer after walking out of his hearing
[TICON-A VIDEO] BBC star Hall jailed over sex assaults on young girls
Chinese authorities arrest man for attempting repeat of Tiananmen Square protest
Suicide bomber kills seven in Iraq in Shi'ite mosque blast
John Downing: Lucky General Kenny may find himself out of step with G8 chiefs on key issue of tax
TWO coincidences – one happy the other rather unfortunate – frame Taoiseach Enda Kenny's presence at the first G8 leaders' summit to be held in Ireland.
Karen Coleman: Sadly, this summit will be like previous ones – a stalemate of vested interests
TWO major issues are dominating the G8 summit which began yesterday in Lough Erne, Co Fermanagh. It is highly unlikely that agreement will be reached on either of them because of the polarised politics of the participating countries.
David McKittrick: Enthusiastic audiences lap up Obama vision of a shared future
The atmosphere was so good in Belfast that even before US President Barack Obama spoke, excited young people broke into Mexican waves that engulfed even normally reserved figures such as Gerry Adams.
[TICON-A VIDEO] Lise Hand: We just can't resist the First Lady
Liz O’Donnell: Liz O'Donnell: Irish women entitled to celebrate after a 40-year struggle for gender equality
Ian O'Doherty: Maybe they're missing the point?
[TICON-A VIDEO] Miriam Donohoe: We all know that First Lady Michelle is the real boss – and an icon of cool
[TICON-A VIDEO] John Downing: Despite its flaws the G8 summit is a chance for welcome debate
Sinead Kissane: Zebo knows personality is paramount in sport
Caprice set to join ‘Real Housewives UK’ ahead of debut on Bravo
Writing is child's play for Willoughby
Nidge swaps the mean streets for centre stage
Last night was the first showing of a new production of 'Howie the Rookie' by director and writer Mark O'Rowe.
Helen Mirren play breaks audience record
It is called The Audience - and the West End play has broken an audience record.
"More is never enough": Leonardo DiCaprio lives a life of debauchery as The Wolf of Wall Street
Leonardo DiCaprio takes on yet-another Oscar worthy role as Jordan Belfort in his latest collaboration with Martin Scorsese
Monsters University premiere in Hollywood
Billy Crystal hits the blue carpet to celebrate the premiere of Monsters University in Hollywood.
Made in Chelsea's Lucy Watson interview
Made in Chelsea's Lucy Watson talks on-screen snogging and acting plans at the premiere of Hummingbird in London.
Brad Pitt shows fans the love at World War Z premiere
Brad Pitt told New Yorkers about his personal motivations at the World War Z premiere in New York.
Technology
[TICON-A VIDEO] Viral video straps colt .45 handgun to a home-use drone
World’s largest TV goes on sale in Europe
[TICON-A VIDEO] Jay-Z gives away a million copies of new album to owners of Samsung phones
[TICON-A VIDEO] Video: Czech engineers create successful flying bicycle
Telefonica denies AT&T interest in buying up O2
Netflix signs deal with DreamWorks for original content
Personal Finance
Court changes will drive up cost of motor insurance, warns expert
Some grocery prices have risen 20 times faster than inflation
[TICON-A VIDEO] Coalition's €6bn gamble with pension fund
Rivals set to follow as Bank of Ireland hits customers with raft of new fees
Collapse in saving by people under 50
Now you only need a 10pc deposit to get a mortgage
Mother & Babies
'We can't risk more children' reveals celebrity chef Neven
CELEBRITY chef Neven Maguire and wife Amelda won't risk having another baby for the sake of their 15-month-old twins.
I caught my 13-year-old emailing a drug dealer
When her son began to go off the rails, one mum resorted to shock tactics
'Caesareans aren't always a bad thing'
Opinion remains divided on C-sections
Health
'I wanted to look the same to my kids during my cancer fight'
Blood test can detect HPV antibodies years before throat cancer develops
Staff who smoke cost firms €3,100 more
Fat fathers more likely to have overweight children
Multiple Sclerosis: 'I'll never let my illness hold me back'
Reach out to others for motivation
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The new, secure way to buy Sterling and US Dollars from the Post Office
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Lulu unveils a collection of glasses created specifically for stylish women aged 50 plus
Should’ve gone to Specsavers …New Hawkeye will give refs a clear view
‘Should’ve gone to Specsavers’, will be a phrase aimed less often at referees, now that the new Hawkeye points detection technology is going live at Croke Park.
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