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Gullit backs Mourinho return
Former Chelsea midfielder, Ruud Gullit, believes Jose Mourinho's possible return to Stamford Bridge would be a good move for the club.
Lee Rigby's family pay tearful tribute to murdered soldier
The tearful family of Drummer Lee Rigby, who was killed in a terrorist attack in Woolwich, pay tribute to their "hero".
Incredible: World's largest lego model on display in New York
A Star Wars X-wing Starfighter made from 5.3 million bricks has been put on display in Times Square in New York.
Will and Jaden Smith surprise school kids
Will Smith and his son Jaden surprised 90 schoolchildren, when dropped in on their end-of-term celebrations for their Leadership Clubs.
Heathrow shut down as plane makes emergency landing
Both runways at Heathrow airport were shut down this morning after a British Airways plane had to make an emergency landing. Credit: 301PLUSNEWS
Clara cat nurses ducklings
A cat has overcome its predatory instincts to nurse three fluffy yellow ducklings. Credit: Maura Cunningham
Raw footage: Heathrow plane with smoke pouring from engine
Emergency landing for Heathrow plane with smoke from the engine. Credit: Manjit Gahir
Irish Cert Student with epic song about dreaded exams
Rozanne Steven's Mozambican Peri Peri sauce
Top chef Rozanne Stevens ignites the imagination of Weekend magazine readers today with five of her favourite BBQ recipes and we have a video showing you how to make one of them, an all purpose Mozambican Peri Peri sauce which will really spice up your life!
Terrifying footage: Huge tornado tears through Russian town
Terrifying video captures the moment a tornado tears through the small central Russia town of Obninsk.
Heathrow plane 'fire': Passenger video shows landing
Passenger video of the British Airways plane as it makes an emergency landing at Heathrow Airport.
British security services face probe over Woolwich killing
British security services are facing a probe over Woolwich killing
Secondary schools face prospect of industrial action
Secondary schools face the prospect of industrial action up to and including strike action
Symbolic cancer mosaic goes on display in Waterford
A large mosaic featuring items of people who have overcome cancer is to be put on display in Waterford
Woolwich attack ignites Islam questions
Woolwich attack: Controversial muslim cleric Anjem Choudray speaks out after protests over the brutal killing of a soldier.
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In the Sunday Independent Elaine Byrne discusses what the US Senate hearing on Apple means for Ireland and Irish jobs.
The Sunday Independent's Financial makeover
Sunday Independent Personal Finance Editor Louise McBride and the Sunday Independent invite you to take part in the Sunday Independent's financial makeover.
British security services face probe over Woolwich killing
British security services are facing a probe over Woolwich killing
World News
Terrifying footage: Huge tornado tears through Russian town
Terrifying video captures the moment a tornado tears through the small central Russia town of Obninsk.
Archbishop in unity plea
The leader of the Church of England has praised the response of UK faith groups following the Woolwich attacks - as he also called for unity.
Lee Rigby's family pay tearful tribute to murdered soldier
The tearful family of Drummer Lee Rigby, who was killed in a terrorist attack in Woolwich, pay tribute to their "hero".
Sport
Gullit backs Mourinho return
Former Chelsea midfielder, Ruud Gullit, believes Jose Mourinho's possible return to Stamford Bridge would be a good move for the club.
Ras: Rogers edges bunch sprint to claim stage six
Rico Rogers wins sixth stage of the Ras into Carlow
Froch has a point to prove
Carl Froch will go toe-to-toe with conqueror Mikkel Kessler determined to overturn his 2010 defeat by the Dane and secure his legacy as one of Britain's all-time greats.
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The Hangover III: Ken Jeong praises co-stars
American comedian Ken Jeong praises co-stars Bradley Cooper and Zach Galifianakis while promoting his latest movie, The Hangover III.
The Saturdays' Frankie shows off growing baby bump
Frankie Sandford proudly showed off her growing baby bump on the red carpet at The Hangover Part III premiere.
Karl Henry's Weight Loss Tips
Fitness expert Karl Henry’s essential five-part beach body plan concludes today. In the final part, Karl offers tips on how to maintain your fitness and stick with a healthy diet on your holidays
Entertainment
Leona Lewis refuses to sing on Xtra Factor
Leona Lewis refuses to sing.
Will and Jaden Smith surprise school kids
Will Smith and his son Jaden surprised 90 schoolchildren, when dropped in on their end-of-term celebrations for their Leadership Clubs.
Nebraska hits Cannes
After a raft of films at this year's festival gorging on wealth and splendour such "The Great Gatsby" and Sofia Coppola's "The Bling Ring", "Nebraska" stars Bruce Dern in what director Alexander Payne called a film for the modern "depression era".
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Genius: Dancing with 20 year old former self
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Amazing: Moving choco fountain with a differnece
This has to be one of the best chocolate inventions I've seen. Credit: John Adamson
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The Sunday Independent's Financial makeover
Sunday Independent Personal Finance Editor Louise McBride and the Sunday Independent invite you to take part in the Sunday Independent's financial makeover.
Rozanne Steven's Mozambican Peri Peri sauce
Top chef Rozanne Stevens ignites the imagination of Weekend magazine readers today with five of her favourite BBQ recipes and we have a video showing you how to make one of them, an all purpose Mozambican Peri Peri sauce which will really spice up your life!
Karl Henry's Weight Loss Tips
Fitness expert Karl Henry’s essential five-part beach body plan concludes today. In the final part, Karl offers tips on how to maintain your fitness and stick with a healthy diet on your holidays
Technology
Windows 8: Less talking, more doing
Microsoft has released a new Windows 8 tablet ad and has used the opportunity to highlight some of the iPad’s shortcomings. Credit: WindowsVideos
New Xbox One: The facts
More information on the Xbox One: A home entertainment system that can be used for gaming, television and Skype.
New Xbox One revealed
Microsoft have unveiled the Xbox One a home entertainment system that can be used for gaming, television and Skype.
Highlights
Clara cat nurses ducklings
A cat has overcome its predatory instincts to nurse three fluffy yellow ducklings. Credit: Maura Cunningham
Hilarious: Sky News reporter caught with finger up his nose on air
Sky News reporter Jeremy Thompson was caught live on air picking his nose in Oklamhoma. Credit: davie719
Incredible Tilt Shift video shows Dublin as toy model
A new video by Dublin film students showing the city as if it were a toy model has gone viral. ‘Tilt-shift Dublin’ was created by Olivia Ricci, Stephen Duffy, Rafal Baran and Afshin Moosavi, a group of second year creative digital media students from Blanchardstown IT.
