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October 6, 2020
‘We have no guidance’- Garda body seek ‘urgent’ clarity on their powers as country placed in Level 3

The general secretary of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has said the force is seeking ‘urgent' clarity on what powers the gardai have under Level 3 and...

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October 6, 2020
Briton Roger Penrose wins Nobel Prize for physics for black hole discovery

A Briton is among three scientists who have won this year's Nobel Prize in physics for advancing our understanding of black holes.

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October 6, 2020
Briton among three to win Nobel Prize for physics for black hole discovery

A Briton is among three scientists who have won this year's Nobel Prize in physics for advancing our understanding of black holes.

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October 6, 2020
‘It’s not about who’s right or wrong’ – Health Minister Donnelly defends Govt decision to reject NPHET advice

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has said part of the reason the government decided not to move to Level 5, despite NPHET's advice, is because the HSE believes that hospitals can...

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October 6, 2020
Film posters valued at more than £180k to be auctioned

A collection of cinema posters and artwork with an estimated total worth of more than £180,000 is to be auctioned.

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October 6, 2020
Kyrgyzstan cancels general election results after unrest

Kyrgyzstan election officials have declared the results of the weekend's parliamentary election invalid after mass protests erupted in the capital Bishkek and other cities, with opposition supporters seizing government buildings...

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October 6, 2020
Watches of Switzerland ups outlook after 20% sales surge

Luxury retailer Watches of Switzerland has seen shares soar after upping its full-year outlook due to better-than-expected demand.

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October 6, 2020
Former Travelex owner Finablr finds new owner after tough year

The troubled former owner of Travelex has been sold in what its new owners billed as the first major deal between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel.

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October 6, 2020
Two US Supreme Court justices question 2015 ruling on same-sex marriage

The US Supreme Court, already poised to take a significant turn to the right, opened its new term with a jolt from two conservative justices who raised new criticism of...

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October 6, 2020
The real nightmare before Christmas would be not taking Covid seriously and loved ones dying

SITTING in the local pizzeria a few weeks ago in Inchicore – or maybe it was a few months ago, I can't actually remember at this stage – my sister...

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October 6, 2020
Joe Biden takes campaign to swing states as Donald Trump continues recovery

Joe Biden is capitalising on having the campaign trail largely to himself by hitting critical swing states and investing in long-time Republican bastions that he hopes might expand his path...

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October 6, 2020
In Video: State-of-the-art toilet will bring relief to space station astronauts

Astronauts on board the International Space Station will be able to boldly go when they need to when a new state-of-the-art toilet is installed at the orbiting laboratory.

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October 6, 2020
Wagamama owner sees steep losses but cheers trading revival

Frankie & Benny's and Wagamama owner The Restaurant Group has seen half-year losses nearly triple during the pandemic, but said trading has been “very encouraging” since sites reopened.

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October 6, 2020
UN says Haiti struggling ‘to avert precipice of instability’

The UN envoy for Haiti warned that Latin America's poorest country has seen increasing violence in recent months, with gangs challenging the authority of the state and political divisions blocking...

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October 6, 2020
Hundreds of coronavirus cases linked by Sri Lanka to garment factory

Sri Lanka has confirmed a cluster of more than 300 garment factory workers infected with coronavirus, days after reporting its first community infection in two months.

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October 6, 2020
SUV trip to wave to his supporters outside hospital described as ‘insanity’

US president Donald Trump's brief trip in a motorcade on Sunday to salute cheering supporters outside the hospital where he is being treated for Covid-19 has been criticised.

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October 6, 2020
Sculptor wins 20-year fight to be recognised as Belgian princess

Artist Delphine Boel has finally been acknowledged as Belgian Princess Delphine of Saxe-Coburg after a two-decade royal paternity scandal.

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October 6, 2020
Sculptor wins 20-year fight to be recognised as Belgian princess

Artist Delphine Boel has finally been acknowledged as Belgian Princess Delphine of Saxe-Coburg after a two-decade royal paternity scandal.

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October 6, 2020
‘Don’t fear Covid,’ Trump urges supporters as he returns to White House

President Donald Trump last night walked out of the military hospital where he had received an unprecedented level of care for Covid-19 for three days, urging the nation should not...

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October 6, 2020
Sculptor wins 20-year fight to be recognised as Belgian princess

Artist Delphine Boel has finally been acknowledged as Belgian Princess Delphine of Saxe-Coburg after a two-decade royal paternity scandal.

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October 6, 2020
‘Don’t fear Covid,’ Trump urges supporters as he returns to White House

President Donald Trump last night walked out of the military hospital where he had received an unprecedented level of care for Covid-19 for three days, urging the nation should not...

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October 6, 2020
Sculptor wins 20-year fight to be recognised as Belgian princess

Artist Delphine Boel has finally been acknowledged as Belgian Princess Delphine of Saxe-Coburg after a two-decade royal paternity scandal.

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October 6, 2020
‘Don’t fear Covid,’ Trump urges supporters as he returns to White House

President Donald Trump last night walked out of the military hospital where he had received an unprecedented level of care for Covid-19 for three days, urging the nation should not...

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October 6, 2020
Corpses from coffins among those swept away as floods kill at least 12

Four more bodies were discovered yesterday on the French side of the border with Italy after severe mountain flooding ravaged parts of both countries, leaving at least 12 dead. Hundreds...

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October 6, 2020
Corpses from coffins among those swept away as floods kill at least 12

Four more bodies were discovered yesterday on the French side of the border with Italy after severe mountain flooding ravaged parts of both countries, leaving at least 12 dead. Hundreds...

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October 6, 2020
Corpses from coffins among those swept away as floods kill at least 12

Four more bodies were discovered yesterday on the French side of the border with Italy after severe mountain flooding ravaged parts of both countries, leaving at least 12 dead. Hundreds...

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October 6, 2020
Medical experts baffled over range of drugs given to the president

The range of drugs being taken by President Donald Trump to treat his coronavirus infection has led to confusion among medical experts over his health, with some convinced the use...

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October 6, 2020
Medical experts baffled over range of drugs given to the president

The range of drugs being taken by President Donald Trump to treat his coronavirus infection has led to confusion among medical experts over his health, with some convinced the use...

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October 6, 2020
Press secretary McEnany in quarantine after positive test

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said yesterday she tested positive for Covid-19, while several US media outlets reported that a number of other White House staff members were also...

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October 6, 2020
Press secretary McEnany in quarantine after positive test

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said yesterday she tested positive for Covid-19, while several US media outlets reported that a number of other White House staff members were also...

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October 6, 2020
SUV trip to wave to his supporters outside hospital described as ‘insanity’

US president Donald Trump's brief trip in a motorcade on Sunday to salute cheering supporters outside the hospital where he is being treated for Covid-19 has been criticised.

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October 6, 2020
SUV trip to wave to his supporters outside hospital described as ‘insanity’

US president Donald Trump's brief trip in a motorcade on Sunday to salute cheering supporters outside the hospital where he is being treated for Covid-19 has been criticised.

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October 6, 2020
SUV trip to wave to his supporters outside hospital described as ‘insanity’

US president Donald Trump's brief trip in a motorcade on Sunday to salute cheering supporters outside the hospital where he is being treated for Covid-19 has been criticised.

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October 6, 2020
Donald Trump returns to White House after hospital admission for Covid-19

US President Donald Trump staged a dramatic return to the White House after leaving the military hospital where he has been receiving an unprecedented level of care for Covid-19.

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October 6, 2020
Donald Trump returns to White House after hospital admission for Covid-19

US President Donald Trump staged a dramatic return to the White House after leaving the military hospital where he has been receiving an unprecedented level of care for Covid-19.

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October 5, 2020
Plexiglass to separate candidates at vice presidential debate

Kamala Harris and Mike Pence will be separated by a see-through barrier to reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission at Wednesday's vice presidential debate.

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October 5, 2020
US President Donald Trump leaves hospital to return to White House

US President Donald Trump on Monday left the Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre where he was receiving treatment for Covid-19 to return to the White House.

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October 5, 2020
Number of people receiving Pandemic Unemployment Payment falls nationally but rises in Donegal

The number of people in receipt of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) has fallen by 11,549 this week to 205,593, down from 217,142 people paid last week.

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October 5, 2020
Donald Trump leaves hospital after treatment for Covid-19

Donald Trump has walked out of the military hospital where he received an unprecedented level of care for Covid-19 for three days, saying that despite his illness the nation should...

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October 5, 2020
Ministers respond as Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirms Ireland will enter Level 3 restrictions from midnight tomorrow

Independent.ie journalists bring you all the latest updates as the Goverment announced the entire country is moving to Level 3 of the Living with Covid plan.

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