Ireland’s President signs law repealing constitutional ban on abortion
The bill repealing the Eighth Amendment, amending Ireland’s abortion laws was signed on Tuesday by the President of Ireland.
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International Criminal Court begins preliminary probe into Rohingya deportations
The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has announced she is launching a preliminary investigation into the deportations of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims from Burma into Bangladesh.
Here are the hilarious habits people developed through their jobs
From subconsciously folding clothes, to telling off a stranger’s children, we’ve all accidentally slipped into work-mode when off the clock.
Who are the six candidates vying for Ireland’s presidency?
Six candidates are in the mix for next month’s presidential election in Ireland.
Businessman Peter Casey becomes sixth candidate in Irish presidential race
Londonderry businessman Peter Casey has become the sixth entry in the race to become the next president of Ireland.
Steam engine to return to mainline network
A record breaking steam engine is to return to the mainline rail network.
Five things we learned at the Liberal Democrat conference
Things we learned at the Liberal Democrat conference on Tuesday.
Brother of Kingsmill victim welcomes new Irish law to help inquest
The brother of one of the 10 men shot dead in the Kingsmill massacre has given a cautious welcome to an announcement that the Irish Government will introduce a new law to assist legacy inquests in Northern Ireland.
Sweeping reforms needed within Garda, Commission on Future of Policing suggests
A Commission set up to map out the future of Irish policing has suggested sweeping reforms are needed within the Garda.
William to visit Africa to promote fight against illegal wildlife trade
The Duke of Cambridge will visit troops from the Irish Guards during a trip to Africa to promote a major conference in London which is targeting the illegal wildlife trade.