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A woman, aged in her 40s, in the second car was brought to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment

Man and woman killed in Donegal two-car collision

Two people have died following a two-car collision in Co Donegal. The incident happened on the N56 at Kilmacrennan at 11.50pm last night.

Ireland • 23 mins

The review will cover the years 2021 to 2023 and then move on to other years

HSE to conduct review into deaths during childbirth

The HSE has confirmed a confidential review into baby and maternal deaths during childbirth covering the years 2021 to 2023 will start later this year.

Ireland • 1 hr

Three weeks of industrial action by pilots at Aer Lingus led to the cancellation of 610 flights

Pilots at Aer Lingus to vote on pay deal

Members of the Irish Airline Pilots Association will begin voting today on whether to accept or reject Labour Court proposals aimed at resolving a long-running …

Ireland • 1 hr

EU Commission president nominee Ursula von der Leyen speaks during European Parliament Plenary session

Von der Leyen vows support for green policies before vote

Ursula von der Leyen has vowed to not weaken Europe's efforts to tackle climate change, if she wins a second five-year term as President of …

World • 34 mins

Joe Biden pictured leaving Las Vegas on Air Force One to return to Delaware

Joe Biden tests positive for Covid-19, says White House

US President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 while on a campaign trip to Las Vegas and is experiencing mild symptoms, according to the …

US • 2 hrs

The 17-year-old was introduced by her father, Donald Trump Jr who said Kai called him on Monday to say she wanted to speak at the RNC

Watch: Trump's granddaughter says he is 'normal grandpa'

Kai Trump, the teenage granddaughter of former US president Donald Trump granddaughter, debuted at the Republican National Convention yesterday to applause and cheers to share …

World • 56 secs

The mice that were given the treatment lived for an average of 155 weeks, compared with 120 weeks in untreated mice (Stock image)

New drug extends life of mice by up to 25%, study finds

A new drug has increased the life of laboratory mice by up to 25%, according to a study. Researchers say the findings raise the "tantalising" …

World • 2 hrs

Mr Harris will participate in a roundtable discussion on securing and defending democracy

Taoiseach to attend European Political Community Summit

The Taoiseach Simon Harris will attend the European Political Community Summit in Oxfordshire later today.

Politics • 3 hrs

Sextortion, a form of cyber blackmail around the sharing of intimate images, is one of a number of online crimes which have prompted an increase in reports to the helpline last year (Stock image)

Rise in number of people seeking support for 'sextortion'

The number of people seeking support for "sextortion" has increased significantly year-on-year, according to new figures released by the Crime Victims Helpline.

Ireland • 1 hr

Gaza's water supply has been cut by 94% to 4.74 litres a day per person

Israel 'weaponising Gaza water supply causing' - report

Israel has been systematically weaponising the Gaza water supply, showing disregard for human life and international law, according to a new report by Oxfam.

Middle East • 2 hrs

Tom McKibbin hits his first ever Open Championship tee shot

Live Open Championship Day 1 updates: McKibbin on course

Follow our live updates from the opening round of the 152nd Open Championship from Royal Troon.

Golf • 3 mins

The 39-year-old introduced himself to Americans while using his story to argue that he understands their everyday struggles

Trump VP pick takes centre stage at Republican convention

Donald Trump's vice presidential running mate, US Senator JD Vance, presented himself to the nation as the son of a forgotten industrial Ohio town who …

US • 3 hrs

A French Firefighter looks out of a window after extinguishing a fire that broke out overnight at a residential building in Nice

Arson suspected in building fire that killed 7 in Nice

An apartment building blaze killed seven people in the southern French city of Nice and police were investigating the fire as a possible arson, authorities …

World • 1 hr

The EU Commission President has been lobbying intensely for weeks in the run up to this afternoon's vote

All eyes on Ursula von der Leyen ahead of crunch EU vote

Ursula von der Leyen is due to address the European Parliament in Strasbourg this morning, as she fights to hold on to her job. Having …

Analysis and Comment • 1 hr

A Palestinian woman mourns a family member killed in an Israeli bombardment at al-Maamadani Hospital in Gaza city

Israeli bombing of Gaza continues as army push into Rafah

Israeli forces bombed areas in central Gaza yesterday, killing at least nine Palestinians, according to health officials, while Israeli tanks carried out a limited advance …

Middle East • 2 hrs

The 32-year-old became the first Western journalist in Russia to be charged with spying since the Soviet era when he was detained in March 2023

Russian trial of US reporter Evan Gershkovich resumes

The trial of US reporter Evan Gershkovich has resumed behind closed doors in a Russian court, as the 32-year-old faces espionage charges that his employer …

Russia • 1 hr

Italy's antitrust agency has stated an investigation into Google and its parent company Alphabet over alleged unfair commercial practices

Italy probes Google over unfair commercial practices

Italy's antitrust agency has launched an investigation into online search giant Google and its parent company Alphabet over alleged unfair commercial practices, the regulator said …

Business • 2 hrs

Mary Lou McDonald said the online threat represented an escalation of abuse directed at her (file photo)

Death threat 'very shocking, disturbing', says McDonald

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has described a threat on her life as "very shocking and very disturbing".

Ireland • 2 hrs

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla arriving the opening of parliament

British government commits to repealing NI Legacy Act

The British government has committed to repealing and replacing the Northern Ireland Legacy Act.

UK • 13 hrs

The collision happened on the Coast Road in Baldoyle (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Man dies in hit-and-run involving stolen car in Dublin

A man in his 40s has died in Dublin after he was struck by a stolen car that failed to remain at the scene.

Dublin • 10 hrs

Group Captain John 'Paddy' Hemingway is the last known surviving member of a group described by Winston Churchill as

Irish Battle of Britain pilot celebrates 105th birthday

An Irishman who is the last known surviving fighter pilot from the Battle of Britain has celebrated his 105th birthday at a ceremony in Dublin.

Ireland • 14 hrs

Andrew Scott - Nominated for his work on Ripley

Andrew Scott among Emmy nominees

Irish actor Andrew Scott has been nominated for an Emmy award for his leading role in the acclaimed Netflix miniseries Ripley.

Television • 1 hr

The legislation was referred to the Council of State, where it considered the constitutionality of the Defence (Amendment) Bill

President signs bill after Council of State meeting

President Michael D Higgins has signed into law a bill that contained changes in relation to the Defence Forces following a referral to the Council …

Ireland • 19 hrs

Alec Baldwin pictured in court last week

Baldwin may sue prosecutor, sheriff over Rust film trial

Alec Baldwin has informed a US prosecutor and sheriff that he may sue them after it emerged they withheld evidence from his defence team during …

US • 13 hrs

Simon Harris and Keir Starmer pictured with a pint of Guinness at Chequers

Starmer to visit Dublin in September, seeks reset in ties

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has accepted his invitation to visit Dublin on 7 September.

UK • 11 hrs