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April 12, 2025

2 trapped in subway hell

A SUBWAY tunnel under construction near Seoul, South Korea, collapsed on Friday, likely leaving two workers trapped at the site, officials said yesterday.

1 min

Italians kick out migrants

ITALIAN authorities are moving 40 migrants with no permission to remain in the country to Italian-run migration detention centres in Albania.

1 min

Oz politician bomb threat

AUSTRALIA'S opposition leader says his home was the target of an alleged bomb plot.

1 min

Asylum applications down 41% in 3mths

THE number of asylum applications received in the first three months of the year has dropped by 41%.

1 min

By Jorgie Hollyoaks star takes her brood abroad

JORGIE Porter laps up the sunshine on a trip to Spain with her fiance and their two young children.

1 min

Smith 'just in ISIS area for beliefs'

LISA Smith's lawyers have argued that no self-respecting legal system could convict her of being a member of an unlawful organisation simply because she lived in an area where Islamic State operated.

1 min

5 YEARS FOR THE LIFE OF OUR WEE BOY IS PATHETIC

THE family of a nine-year-old boy struck and killed by a speeding driver have described his five-year prison sentence as \"pathetic\".

5 mins

I was numb & broken ..I felt like I'd died inside

Woman tells of pain as 'monster' landlord who raped her gets 7yrs

2 mins

FIREFIGHTER IS CAGED FOR RAPE OF DAUGHTER

A FIREFIGHTER has been jailed for the “repugnant” rape of his daughter, whom he met for the first time when she was a teenager, in what a judge described as an “egregious breach of trust\".

1 min

Man chased partner with three knives

A JUDGE has imposed a five-and-a-half-year prison sentence on a man who twice stabbed his partner of 18 years after chasing her with three knives.

1 min

Connors widow's last chance to get rid of illegal homes on site

THE widow of slain gangster ‘Fat’ Andy Connors has been given one more chance to get rid of illegal homes on her siteor face Jail.

1 min

Martin got notes on IT system saga

MEDIA briefing notes on the botched Arts Council IT system were prepared for former minister Catherine Martin six months before the controversy came to light, this paper can reveal.

1 min

GAA star garda admits assault

Exceptionally intoxicated' át hotel off-duty nutting him to had

2 mins

Elton's pride as he scores 10th No1 LP

SIR Elton John has scored his 10th number one album with Who Believes In Angels?, drawing level with Kylie Minogue and Michael Jackson.

1 min

Norton stars in the Doctor Who-rovision

GRAHAM Norton will join Doctor Who for an episode featuring a Eurovision-style song contest.

1 min

If you are alive Michael, please contact someone

THE senior garda leading the investigation into the disappearance of farmer Michael Gaine has appealed for him to come forward “if he is alive.”

3 mins

DOIREANN'S BABY STEPS

RTE star Doireann Garrihy has announced she is pregnant with her first child.

1 min

Challenges facing children who are 'highly sensitive'

New book offers parents advice and tips

3 mins

King of castle

LIVING in a Disney castle might seem like a fairytale to most people.

1 min

Still hope in Michael case

IT'S over three weeks now since Kerry farmer Michael Gaine vanished without trace and what has happened to him remains a complete mystery to gardai.

1 min

Uncertainty never good for economy

THERE has been some relief over recent days that Donald Trump has dialled down on his tariffs threat to the world.

1 min

I don't Laika anything about our Eurosong...

ASLAN star Billy McGuinness has blasted this year's Irish Eurovision entry as ‘absolute trash’.

2 mins

CHRISTY'S 2ND ANNIVERSARY CONCERT LINE-UP REVEALED

THE family of the late Aslan singer Christy Dignam have announced a tribute concert for his anniversary.

1 min

Jackson to play general in a western

SAMUEL L Jackson is to star in the western Man of War for Paramount Pictures.

1 min

Khloe thinks new beau a 'distraction'

KHLOE Kardashian worries a new boyfriend will be a “distraction”.

1 min

PAUL'S TUX OF THE IRISH

IRISH hunk Paul Mescal looked every inch the dapper gentleman as he hit the red carpet on Thursday night.

1 min

Base chief is sacked after Vance email

THE commander of America's space base in Greenland has been fired for speaking out about the US Vice President's visit.

1 min

TRUMP AIDE IN RUSSIA TO MEET PUTIN

A U.S. envoy pursued peace efforts in a trip to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday amid growing questions about the Kremlin's willingness to stop the more than three-year war.

1 min

Tech for tat risk in Don trade war

THIS weekend will be “vital” for tariff negotiations with the US and there “isn’t an hour to lose,” Tanaiste Simon Harris has warned.

1 min

Sinister Hitler birthday gift to fetch €15k

A GIFT received by Adolf Hitler on his 49th birthday is set to go for €15,000 at auction later this month.

1 min

Family die as copter break's up in mid-air

Horror on New York pleasure flight

2 mins

Corrie actor latest star to depart soap

CORRIE actor Adam Hussain has announced he is leaving after five years.

1 min

Top events perfect to hop along to

SCHOOL'S out for a fortnight for the Easter holidays.

2 mins

Chocolate treats for a sweet holiday

EASTER means chocolate eggs, but which ones are the best? BARBARA MCCARTHY tried some to find out.

1 min

PETA slams 'bully' Jez's squirrel dish

JEREMY Clarkson has been slammed as a “hideous bully” over his plans to serve squirrel at his country pub.

1 min

Lifetime ban for woman who starved her dogs to skin & bone

A WOMAN whose neglected pets were “just skin and bones” has received a lifetime ban from owning dogs.

2 mins

Top Gear Stig smashes lap record time

TOP Gear driver The Stig has crushed an “untouchable” 20-year-old record at the show's test track.

1 min

Una's worry as Fair City star to retire

THE partner of Fair City star Bryan Murray has said the actor doesn't believe there is anything wrong with him - as he retires from the soap later this month.

1 min

Bryan 'doesn't know he has memory problems

THE partner of Fair City star Bryan Murray has said the actor doesn't believe there is anything wrong with him - as he retires from the soap later this month.

1 min

New York City, for so long a passport to joy, has never felt so distant and unappealing

For the very many of us for whom the United States' most celebrated city — Trump's home town — has long offered a passport to joy, a place that exists as a triumph of the human imagination, a beloved bastion of gritty, unfiltered magic, the prevailing sense is one of suffocating despair at the potential rupturing of something precious.

5 mins

Fittest Family search begins

RTE are again looking for \"the fittest, fastest and strongest\" families to take part in next season's Ireland's Fittest Family.

1 min

STEEP 'N' BEAUTY..

Irish Disney castle on sale...for €7.5m

1 min

Like a duck to walker

A LAME duck was spared a trip to see the quack after being given a specially made scooter.

1 min

Bieber warns fans off his clothes line

JUSTIN Bieber has publicly distanced himself from his clothing brand.

1 min

Bloom keen to return to Rings world

ORLANDO Bloom wants to return to The Lord of the Rings.

1 min

Alison Steadman I'm lucky to be alive

ALISON Steadman says she feels lucky to be alive after falling and fracturing her leg.

2 mins

Pros & gones

Strictly regulars return ...but Giovanni still out

1 min

Jack offered Anjelica help in wildfires

ANJELICA Huston got a “heartbreakingly sweet” offer of help from her ex-boyfriend Jack Nicholson during the US wildfires.

1 min

Ratajkowski tells of 'wet rat' hair woe

EMILY Ratajkowski’s hair makes her look like a “wet rat” in humid weather.

1 min

How the Cockleshell Heroes found death and glory in daring kayak raid on Nazi shipping in France

They had set off believing they were on a training exercise. But when they got out to sea they learned it was in fact a top-secret Allied mission to cripple the Nazi war machine one which they knew they had little chance of surviving.

4 mins

TOP 5 GARDENING JOBS

Sow French marigolds in April for vibrant summer colour and natural pest control.

1 min

Let the kids blossom this Easter

Spring is the perfect time to introduce children to gardening. As the weather warms and nature bursts into life, it's a great opportunity to get outside together as a family, whether that's with your children or grandchildren.

2 mins

Simnel muffins

A new twist on a traditional recipe and perfect for getting the children involved in the festivities

1 min

BEYOND INCREDIBLE

Journey Beyond offers incredible experiential tours through off-the-beaten track routes in Australia...

4 mins

TRAVEL

Off Train Experiences include the Blue Mountains, Adelaide, the almost-ghosttown of Cook, and remote Rawlinna, a little outpost on the Nullarbor Plain.

1 min

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Cruise Whitsundays — Island transfers and day cruises to the iconic Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven beach, Hamilton Island and Airlie Beach. Day trips start from €82pp. See cruisewhitsundays.com.

1 min

THE BEST OF SPORTUGAL

PORTUGAL is a paradise for sports enthusiasts, offering a diverse range of events set against breathtaking landscapes.

3 mins

BRADY BUNCH READY TO PACK A PUNCH

Joint skipper Ciaran hopes Breffni are on verge of another Ulster winning side

3 mins

CONFIDENCE IS RACING AT CONNACHT

CONNACHT'S temporary boss Cullie Tucker is confident the Westerners can turn over Racing 92 and make the Challenge Cup semi-finals.

1 min

WE'VE A CHANCE BACK IN FRANCE

DENIS LEAMY believes that Munster can prevail in France for the second time in seven days if they play to their strengths as they did last Saturday.

2 mins

Irish front row really fronting up

CLIODHNA MOLONEY has hailed Ireland's front row performance in the Six Nations so far.

1 min

RORY IS ON ROUTE 66 FOR GLORY

RORY MCILROY roared back into contention at the Masters with a second round 66.

1 min

Boots can stamp his authority

WELTERWEIGHT is a classic division. The fighters are big enough to do damage but not too big to be ponderous.

2 mins

BLOOMIN' LOVELY!

Rose continues his hot Indian summer to stay in contention in Augusta sunshine

3 mins

AMBER'S GREEN LIGHT FOR REDS

AMBER WHITELEY is convinced Liverpool can halt Chelsea's trophy charge and claim a place in the Women's FA Cup final.

1 min

Prem techs on offside system

TOP-FLIGHT GOES SEMI-AUTO THIS WEEKEND

2 mins

Rice makes it a very tasty return for Arsenal

WOW - that Arsenal performance against Real Madrid was one for the ages.

1 min

I'm in the Derby and moan club

CARDS on the table: I hope that Southampton don't get another point this season.

1 min

Hollywood might be the only way to achieve real Premier League fairytale

THE gap between Championship and Premier League is getting wider - and it may take a Hollywood-inspired team like Wrexham to break the cycle.

3 mins

£312M: THE COST OF TRYING TO COMPETE

BETWEEN them they have spent £312million on 46 signings.

2 mins

IT'S RUSK AND REWARD

SIMON RUSK wants relegated Southampton to begin building momentum for next season's, promotion push when his second spell as interim manager begins against Aston Villa today.

1 min

FRANK HAS SOME FREE ADVICE

THOMAS FRANK has a simple message for his Brentford players ahead of today’s trip to Arsenal - avoid giving away fouls on the edge of the box.

1 min

NOW GUNNERS HAV MORE GOOD NEWS

ARSENAL'S golden week gained more glitter after it emerged Kai Havertz could yet return before the end of the season.

2 mins

'COME PLAY WITH MO'

ARNE SLOT claims Mo Salah's new £50million two-year deal will help Liverpool attract top talent this summer.

1 min

TO SHOP UNTIL HE DROPS

But obviously important for us is improvement.

1 min

Rash & Ru ready for showdown

MARCUS RASHFORD will hold showdown talks with manager Ruben Amorim if he returns to Manchester United this summer.

1 min

ZEEING IS BELIEVING

United boss Amorim hails Dutch striker's strength of character as he turns fans' jeers into cheers

2 mins

FODE TO RECOVERY

Pep vows to help struggling City star find form again

2 mins

INJURY WOES CONTRIBUTE TO REBEL DOWNFALL

FIRST half goals from Chris Forrester and Brandon Kavanagh just before the break eased St Pat's to a sweet victory at a raucous Turner's Cross last night.

1 min

HEADS WE WIN

McEneff rises like a salmon to help fire Rovers on their way in victory over Waterford

2 mins

Ex-Hammer puts the boot into Bohs for champions

MIPO ODUBEKO exploded onto the League of Ireland scene at the start of the season and looked primed to take the top flight by storm.

2 mins

BOYCE DREAM TURNS INTO A LIAM DUCK

CONOR KEELEY emerged an unlikely hero for Drogheda at Brandywell as his three minute brace against 10 man Derry ensured the Boynsiders remain top of the table.