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Festive ferry services at risk as Irish PM doubts when Holyhead will reopen

Irish PM says Holyhead is unlikely to reopen by Christmas, but the Welsh government remains hopeful.

BBC News - 6h

Deputy PM stands by Irish position on Gaza war after Israel closes embassy

Micheál Martin says support for court petition accusing Israel of genocide is driven by respect for humanitarian law. Middle East crisis – live updates Ireland’s position on the war in Gaza ...

The Guardian - 10h

Freeman secures long-term extension with Irish

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman, who is 30-9 over his three seasons with the Irish, has agreed to a long-term extension that will make him among the highest-paid coaches in the country, a ...

ESPN - 17h

RB Love among Irish starters healthy for CFP

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman says defensive lineman Howard Cross III is set to play for the first time since early November and running back Jeremiyah Love avoided a serious injury in the ...

ESPN - 1d

'Spy at heart of Whitehall' and PM criticised for 'housing slums'

Disclosures about an alleged Chinese spy operating in the UK and the PM criticised for allowing 'slum' housing are in Sunday's papers.

BBC News - 1d

Irish ex-rugby player found guilty of rape in France

Former Irish U20 prop Denis Coulson has been found guilty of the rape of a woman in Bordeaux in 2017.

BBC News - 3d

Georgia stands strong for democracy — America must stand with Georgia

The Georgian people stand alone, breathing tear gas on cold Byzantine streets, in their fight for democracy. What America does next is a measure of its honor.

The Hill - 3d

Farage: more popular than the PM

What happens next in Syria?

Financial Times - 3d

Hidalgo, Miles star as Irish down No. 2 UConn

Notre Dame's backcourt of Hannah Hidalgo and Olivia Miles led the way as the No. 8 Irish handed the Huskies their first loss of the season.

ESPN - 3d

Plans for energy tariffs with no standing charges

Energy firms will be forced to offer the new tariffs under a proposed shake-up of bills by the regulator.

BBC News - 4d

Watch Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Dartmouth Big Green: TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Notre Dame vs. Dartmouth basketball game

CBS Sports - 4d

Badenoch stands by Nigeria comments after criticism

Nigerian Vice-President Kashim Shettima has accused the Tory leader of denigrating her country of origin.

BBC News - 5d

Consult us on inheritance tax, farmers urge PM

Farmers driving tractors stage another protest against the Budget changes in central London.

BBC News - 5d

Women: Irish climb to 1-seed ahead of clash with UConn

No decision was tougher this week than determining the final 1-seed. But no team has two bigger wins than the Irish have on their résumé.

ESPN - 5d

Syria's new transitional PM calls for stability and calm

Mohammed al-Bashir is tasked with governing until March by the Islamist-led rebels who ousted Bashar al-Assad.

BBC News - 5d

Netanyahu Finally Takes the Stand in His Corruption Trial

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is accused of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in a trial that began four years ago. He has denied the charges.

The New York Times - 6d

Paul Mescal sells clothes on Vinted to raise money for Irish charity

Fans of Gladiator II star can choose from knitwear items, vintage T-shirt and Jimmy Choo boots. First the chain he wore in Normal People gained a cult following, then he went viral for the tiny ...

The Guardian - 6d

Woman arrested on suspicion of murder of Irish boy Kyran Durnin

Eight-year-old boy believed to have disappeared two years ago but only reported missing in August. A woman has been arrested in Ireland on suspicion of the murder of an eight-year-old boy who ...

The Guardian - 6d

AI-fuelled cloud storage boom threatens Irish climate targets, report warns

Friends of the Earth calls on government to rein in growth of datacentres for fear they could increase fossil fuel use . Ireland has allowed itself to become a “data dumping ground” for big ...

The Guardian - 6d

Israeli PM Netanyahu takes stand in corruption trial for first time

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is now juggling his own trial on corruption charges along with the war in Gaza and a new security challenge in neighboring Syria.

CBS News - 6d

These 3 Things Are Standing in the Way of a Global Plastics Treaty

Global plastic pollution talks have stalled—but a treaty is possible if countries can agree on finances, the proper regulation of dangerous ingredients, and set limits on production.

Wired - Dec. 8

Irish parliament has worst gender diversity in western Europe, study finds

Out of 174 seats in the November election, 44 went to women in a representation of slightly more than 25%. Ireland’s new parliament has the lowest proportion of female parliamentarians in western ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

PM meets leaders from both sides of the Irish border

Sir Keir Starmer is only the third prime minister to attend a meeting of the British-Irish Council in 17 years.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Australian PM condemns arson attack on Melbourne synagogue

Yahoo News - Dec. 6

The Papers: PM's 'pledges' and NHS faces 'quad-demic'

Keir Starmer's "plan for change" speech and rising cases of winter viruses in hospital lead the front pages.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Notre Dame vs. Texas score, takeaways: Hannah Hidalgo scores 30 as shorthanded Irish hand Longhorns first loss

The Fighting Irish bounced back from back-to-back losses to knock off previously unbeaten Texas

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

What would DeSantis stand to gain as defense secretary?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is in the mix to be President-elect Donald Trump's next defense secretary pick should Pete Hegseth withdraw. Political strategists Mariel Sáez and Erin Perrine join ...

CBS News - Dec. 5

Wild landscapes, dark comedy and the Irish language: the rise of ‘Gaelic noir’

Crá is the first Irish language drama shown on prime-time BBC Northern Ireland and is pioneering the new TV genre. Its setting is remote, desolate, and windy. Its protagonist is a mercurial ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

A dangerous stand-off in Georgia

Protesters fear a Russia-leaning government has closed the door to the EU

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Six takeaways from the PM's 'plan for change'

The prime minister has set out what he wants his government to be judged by at the next election.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Chris Mason: Is PM's speech an ‘emergency relaunch’?

The prime minister is to set out targets in areas including policing, housebuilding, the NHS and pre-school education.

BBC News - Dec. 5

PM refuses to give further details of Haigh resignation

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch asks the PM why he appointed a "convicted fraudster" to his team.

BBC News - Dec. 4

International films spotlight Irish rappers, quarreling kids and a teen with a hit-man dad

Three films — 'Armand,' 'Kneecap' and 'Sujo' — prove that great performances, incredible music and a sliver of hope can transcend the darker aspects of life.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4

How an Irish YouTuber turned a niche following into millions for charities with holiday livestreams

An Irish YouTuber hopes to raise millions of dollars for charity this holiday season — and is using a popular gaming technology to rally his fans around the cause

ABC News - Dec. 4

French government on verge of collapse as PM faces vote

Barnier, who was appointed by Emmanuel Macron just three months ago, is widely expected to lose a no-confidence vote.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Naeher stands tall, ends USWNT career with win

Lynn Williams scored the go-ahead goal in the 71st minute and Alyssa Naeher made six saves in her final match as the United States defeated the Netherlands 2-1 in The Hague on Tuesday.

ESPN - Dec. 3