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October 9, 2020
Alarm at ‘spill-over’ threat as cases of Covid skyrocket in Northern Ireland

The skyrocketing number of new Covid-19 cases in Northern Ireland is causing serious concern within the Government here.

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October 9, 2020
Hopes for a trade deal are just ‘British spin’, warns EU diplomat as deadline looms

European officials are playing down speculation of a Brexit trade deal - with one source describing it as "British spin".

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October 9, 2020
Hopes for a trade deal are just ‘British spin’, warns EU diplomat as deadline looms

European officials are playing down speculation of a Brexit trade deal - with one source describing it as "British spin".

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October 9, 2020
Imagine that: Long-lost John Lennon photos go on display

Previously unseen pictures of John Lennon in New York will go on display to mark his 80th birthday.

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October 9, 2020
‘A family who were supposed to be isolating were out, calling taxis, shopping, with not even a mask on’ – GPs see worrying trends at ground level

Martin Coyne wasn't going to sit around and wait for Level 3 restrictions to quell the rapidly rising tide.

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October 9, 2020
Imagine that: Long-lost John Lennon photos go on display

Previously unseen pictures of John Lennon in New York will go on display to mark his 80th birthday.

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October 9, 2020
‘A family who were supposed to be isolating were out, calling taxis, shopping, with not even a mask on’ – GPs see worrying trends at ground level

Martin Coyne wasn't going to sit around and wait for Level 3 restrictions to quell the rapidly rising tide.

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October 9, 2020
Minister says finding ‘the right balance’ for our struggling cities will be a priority

Public Expenditure and Reform Minister Michael McGrath wants to encourage people back to work in cities which have been devastated by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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October 9, 2020
No major Budget supports to encourage working from home, says Minister Michael McGrath as finding ‘the right balance’ for our struggling cities will be a priority

Public Expenditure and Reform Minister Michael McGrath wants to encourage people back to work in cities which have been devastated by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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October 9, 2020
Minister says finding ‘the right balance’ for our struggling cities will be a priority

Public Expenditure and Reform Minister Michael McGrath wants to encourage people back to work in cities which have been devastated by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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October 9, 2020
No major Budget supports to encourage working from home, says Minister Michael McGrath as finding ‘the right balance’ for our struggling cities will be a priority

Public Expenditure and Reform Minister Michael McGrath wants to encourage people back to work in cities which have been devastated by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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October 9, 2020
Serious concern at skyrocketing cases of Covid in the North

The skyrocketing number of new Covid-19 cases in Northern Ireland is causing serious concern within the Government here.

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October 9, 2020
Serious concern at skyrocketing cases of Covid in the North

The skyrocketing number of new Covid-19 cases in Northern Ireland is causing serious concern within the Government here.

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October 9, 2020
Gardaí seek to prosecute those not wearing masks in shops and on public transport

Gardaí have sent a number of files to the DPP arising from alleged breaches of the anti-Covid measure making it mandatory to wear a face mask in a shop or...

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October 9, 2020
American poet Gluck ‘surprised’ to win Nobel Prize for literature

American poet Louise Gluck won the 2020 Nobel Prize in literature for works exploring family and childhood in an "unmistakable voice that, with austere beauty, makes individual existence universal", the...

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October 9, 2020
‘They cut you off whenever they want’ – Trump pulls out of debate over plan to do it virtually

Donald Trump yesterday pulled out of the second presidential debate after organisers made it virtual, kick-starting a rapid sequence of public negotiations.

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October 9, 2020
Bloody conflict drags up bitter grudges from past ethnic war

In a war with no shortage of random shelling, it was one shot that was unmistakably on target. The Azerbaijani missile plunged straight into the roof of a cultural centre...

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October 9, 2020
Bloody Azerbaijahn and Armenia conflict drags up bitter grudges from past ethnic war

In a war with no shortage of random shelling, it was one shot that was unmistakably on target. The Azerbaijani missile plunged straight into the roof of a cultural centre...

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October 9, 2020
People found dead in lorry ‘part of earlier foiled attempt at smuggling’

Some of the 39 people found dead in a lorry container in Essex were involved in an earlier foiled people-smuggling attempt, a court has heard.

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October 9, 2020
In deep fake age, voters must be taught to critically analyse everything they see online

It's the final week of the US election, and a piece of film mysteriously appears on the web. Like a virus, it spreads, retweeted by pretty much every Trump supporter...

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October 9, 2020
Surge of infection puts Berlin and Paris on high alert

A rapid rise in coronavirus infections in Germany yesterday has caused alarm, while hospitals in Paris were told to "mobilise all resources" to treat Covid patients.

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October 9, 2020
DPP sent files over lack of masks in shops and on public transport

Gardaí have sent a number of files to the DPP arising from alleged breaches of the anti-Covid measure making it mandatory to wear a face mask in a shop or...

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October 9, 2020
Trump pulls out of debate over plan to do it virtually

Donald Trump yesterday pulled out of the second presidential debate after organisers made it virtual, kick-starting a rapid sequence of public negotiations.

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October 8, 2020
Plot to kidnap Michigan governor thwarted and Wolverine Watchmen militia members arrested

Thirteen people, including seven men associated with the Wolverine Watchmen militia group, have been arrested in a sweeping takedown of plots to kidnap the Michigan governor, attack the state capitol...

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October 8, 2020
Revealed: New Covid-19 data shows massive spikes in Donegal, Monaghan and Longford

Lifford-Stranorlar in Donegal has a Covid-19 14-day incidence of 602.6 per 100k which is by far the highest in the country, new Department of Health data has revealed.

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October 8, 2020
Stephen Donnelly contradicts Taoiseach on when he learned Nphet may seek tighter Covid-19 restrictions

HEALTH Minister Stephen Donnelly has revealed that he told Taoiseach Michéal Martin that Nphet may recommend tightening Covid-19 restrictions to Level 4 before it met on Sunday.

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October 8, 2020
Hurricane Delta regains Category Three strength

Governor John Bel Edwards has called on south-west Louisiana residents still reeling from the late August destruction of Hurricane Laura to ready themselves for Hurricane Delta.

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October 8, 2020
Stephen Donnelly says he knew Nphet may recommend tightening Covid-19 restrictions before health chiefs met on Sunday

HEALTH Minister Stephen Donnelly has revealed that he was aware that Nphet may recommend tightening Covid-19 restrictions before it met on Sunday and proposed that the country enter Level 5.

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October 8, 2020
911 complaint about ‘hazardous’ foodbank lines prompts donations surge

A 911 call about long lines at a foodbank causing a “hazard” turned into more than 2,000 US dollars in donations.

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October 8, 2020
‘I’m speaking’: How Kamala Harris’s firm response to Mike Pence’s interruptions gave voice to the experience of women everywhere

Those doing their Christmas shopping earlier this year might be pleased to know that they can now buy merchandise featuring the viral catchphrase from Wednesday's vice presidential debate.

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October 8, 2020
Covid-related costs of keeping schools operating until next summer has stretched to almost €580m

The Covid-related costs of keeping schools operating until next summer has stretched to almost €580m.

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October 8, 2020
They’re popular with hairdressers, cafe workers and retail staff – but how safe is a visor in protecting you against Covid-19?

New guidelines are expected on the wearing of face visors which are particularly popular with busy hairdressers, hospitality and retail staff.

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October 8, 2020
Nphet says it still has ‘deep concerns’ but recommends no new Covid-19 restrictions

The National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) has told the Government they still have "deep concerns" about the spread of the coronavirus but have not recommended any further restrictions.

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October 8, 2020
Six arrested in plot to kidnap Michigan governor

Six people have been arrested for allegedly plotting to overthrow the Michigan state government and kidnap its governor, Gretchen Whitmer, prior to the November 3 presidential election, law enforcement authorities...

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October 8, 2020
Department of Education warns primary schools to have contingency plans in the event of Covid-19-related closure

The Department of Education has told primary schools to ensure they have contingency plans to keep teaching and learning going in the event of Covid-19-related closure or pupils isolating at...

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October 8, 2020
Rare Harry Potter first edition could fetch up to £50,000 at auction, says expert

A rare Harry Potter first edition could sell for £50,000 when it goes under the hammer next week.

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October 8, 2020
Damning report criticises State response to threat posed by Covid-19 in nursing homes

The State's response to the Covid-19 at the start of the pandemic failed to recognise the threat posed by the virus to nursing home residents.

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October 8, 2020
All countries removed from overseas travel ‘Green List’ from next Monday

The Department of Foreign Affairs has today confirmed that there will be no countries on the overseas travel ‘Green List' as of next Monday.

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October 8, 2020
Son who decapitated mother and placed head in freezer jailed for life

A cross-dressing songwriter has been jailed for life for stabbing his mother to death before decapitating her and placing her head in the freezer while in the grip of a...

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October 8, 2020
Biden team rejects Trump bid for debate delay

Joe Biden has rejected Donald Trump's proposal to push back their remaining two debates in the wake of the president's coronavirus diagnosis.

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