Tuesday 20 October 2026Evening (Europe/Dublin)
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Italy is to deploy 500 troops to Milan after days of protests and looting, the government planning tougher security measures as France also says military forces will be deployed.
Analysis: France's culture of violent policing means the battle for its streets is far from over - the French state places officers as agents of authority tasked with repressing, rather than managing, public dissent.
France has imposed partial curfews in several cities, including parts of Paris, as the interior minister concedes police 'lost control' of weekend protests and the PM vows to restore public order.
'It looks like a war zone': France reels as looting continues for a second night, with police appearing taken by surprise by the scale of it after protests turned violent in Paris and other cities.
In pictures: from Paris to Porto, from Tirana to Milan - violent demonstrations have rocked Europe as protesters call for action over poor university conditions, tuition fees, corruption, housing and the cost of living.
Alberta voters have overwhelmingly rejected a plan to leave Canada in a referendum - a victory for prime minister Mark Carney and supporters of Canadian unity.
Flavio Bolsonaro's 'corrupto' stunt has sparked a viral meme before Brazil's election runoff: the far-right presidential candidate's TV debate swipe at his rival backfired as people took to social media to parody it.
Brendan Nugent is facing three charges over the alleged attack on MP Helen Haines; Victoria police arrested the 43-year-old Tarrawingee man on Monday afternoon after the incident in Wangaratta.
Analysis: Helen Haines was chatting with locals at a dog park on Monday morning; by the afternoon she was fighting for her life. Australia's politicians face increasing threats and abuse that can no longer be dismissed as online noise.
Brendan Nugent's family say Helen Haines has been their friend for more than 20 years; the father of the 43-year-old who allegedly attacked the independent MP says the incident is 'devastating and unfathomable'.
A power outage at a Google datacentre in London has caused widespread disruption; experts say the outage shows the danger of growing reliance on a small number of big companies for our digital infrastructure.
A Google cloud failure hit millions as UK courts and banks were knocked offline; services were restored for most users, but the power fault stalled hearings and left Revolut, Lloyds and HSBC customers unable to pay or move money.
Prince Harry says he wants to reconcile with Charles and William: the Duke of Sussex says 'there's enough drama in the world' without continuing to have issues with his family.
US politics live: House Democrat Eugene Vindman accuses Rubio and Trump of 'lying' about Ukraine intelligence, saying the president and secretary of state are 'gaslighting' over intelligence sharing as Trump heads to North Carolina.
In ruby-red Kansas, Trump contemplates the possibility of a Democratic win: the president came out in support of Senator Roger Marshall, who faces an unexpectedly strong challenge from Democrat Adam Hamilton.
Giving 2 pounds a day to people in the Amazon helps protect the rainforest, a pilot project finds: almost 90% of participants in an unconditional basic income scheme in Peru adopted environmentally beneficial practices.
A vast Beatles museum hailed as 'extraordinary' by Paul McCartney is to open in Liverpool in 2028: the Beatles Story museum moves to a 100,000 sq ft new home, with a Yellow Submarine makeover of the city's second-tallest building.
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Two women and a man have been arrested over the petrol bomb murders of an English family in Waterford city; the man (50s) and two women in their 30s were held in the latest phase of the inquiry after the first two suspects were charged.
The elderly couple who died in a fire at a Co Cork house have been named as Geraldine and Willie Hawkes; the roof of the property near Innishannon collapsed in the blaze, making search operations more difficult.
An American in Dublin: 'People are like, okay, maybe she has notions, but she doesn't know any better' - 'In some ways I get a free pass because I am an outsider,' says musician Joanna Mattrey.
A triple lock neutrality row fuelled fractious Dail exchanges, with opposition parties raising signs carrying a Save Neutrality message after the Taoiseach and Sinn Fein leader traded political blows.
Storm Austen is to hit Ireland as Met Eireann issues weather warnings for Wednesday and Thursday, with heavy rain spreading eastwards across the country into Friday.
A murder accused is to watch his trial by video-link after the judge noticed 'humming noises'; Seth Whelan (36) is charged with murdering his father, Michael Whelan (64), at their home in Dublin 8.
Chris Bryant had 'no other decision' but to halt the Drumcree march, a court has been told; PSNI lawyers refuted assertions police were considering the 'feelings' of the Provisional IRA in security assessments.
'No apology can bring our baby back': the parents of a baby who died two days after birth have settled their action; the HSE admitted a breach in its duty of care but denied it caused the baby's death.
Two gardai have been injured after a crash involving teenagers in a stolen car; three teenage males were arrested following the chase.
Gardai have arrested two men and seized drugs worth 1.7m euro in a Dublin city raid, a move against an organised gang in the north of the city following an 'intelligence-led operation' by Revenue and Garda units.
The strange but true story of the Daddy Cool disco divas: warring egos, studio shenanigans and bad blood taken to the grave - after a turbulent career, the band are bringing their farewell tour to Ireland.
The triple lock: what is it and why is the Government trying to change it? Opposition argues that removing the legal provision will compromise the State's neutrality.
Better with Money podcast: personal investment accounts - 'The worry is people will get very limited advice'.
At 49 I was a mum, a wife, a runner and constantly tired. Then one day I collapsed at work: what I want after surgery on my brain tumour is simple - to know every appropriate option has been explored for me.
A data centres plan in Co Waterford has been refused planning permission after a backlash; the loss of Kilmeaden's 'village character' would be contrary to local development plans, the council says.
Former rugby player Brendan Mullin represented himself in court due to the 'strike situation'; the 62-year-old is charged with theft of a bottle of perfume worth 158 euro from Brown Thomas on Grafton Street last May.
A hospital has apologised to a woman who had to have a mastectomy when seven months pregnant; Seanagh Rice (33), who had chemotherapy after the birth of her baby, sued St James's Hospital, Dublin over her care.
An application to unseal Bessborough mother and baby home burial records is to be made; the location of more than 800 children and 19 women who spent time in the institution remains unknown.
'It is the most basic duty of a solicitor to represent a client in custody', a judge has said; Judge Martin Nolan made the comments as a number of defendants appeared without a solicitor due to the legal aid dispute.
Narrow Water bridge components have arrived by barge from Belgium; the delivery of part of the deck and a pylon for the project linking Louth and Down is a 'major milestone', says the Taoiseach.
Two people charged in relation to the fatal Waterford arson attack have been remanded in custody; Jessica Dalton and Cian Stacey appeared in court after Philip, Kim, Jayden and Callum English were killed in the petrol bombing.
Property Clinic: my new landlord wants me to pay a deposit before issuing a tenancy agreement - is it common practice to request a rent deposit at such an early stage?
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An Orange Order Portadown parade involving up to 15,000 people this weekend has been deemed 'not sensitive'; the 'support' parade and rally comes after Orangemen were banned from the nationalist Garvaghy Road.
The young man (23) who died in a Co Armagh four-vehicle crash has been named as Dylan McCann, from Cookstown, Co Tyrone; he died at the scene of the collision on the road north of Newry early on Monday.
Fermanagh and south Tyrone people are treated like 'second class citizens', a surgery suspension case has heard; a barrister says officials 'have not been honest' about plans for the SWAH.
A civil action over the alleged involvement of British soldiers in the murder of two men is on hold after new evidence; Sean Farmer, 32, and Colm McCartney, 22, were shot dead at a bogus checkpoint in 1975.
Garvaghy Road residents involved in peaceful protests should not be associated with potential disorder, a court has heard; the intelligence assessment indicated loyalist paramilitaries were supporting the parade.
A council is exploring the possibility of a new cemetery in a Newtownabbey park area, with a Valley Park location considered.
'I woke to find him passed away in bed, I didn't see it coming': a campaign to prevent 500 heart deaths; two Northern Ireland families speak of losing loved ones to cardiovascular disease, which claims 4,400 lives a year.
The Health Minister has called on the NI Secretary to help prevent winter strikes; Robbie Butler urged Sir Chris Bryant to consider his 'sound plan' to balance the books ahead of imminent strikes and warnings of 'substantial' hospital deaths this winter.
The Laura Marshall inquest has heard her former partner say he 'definitely' had nothing to do with her death; Gary O'Dowd admitted he had a 'volatile' relationship with Ms Marshall.
The Irish state was at fault for not preventing the Omagh bomb, a lawyer has said; the Conway judicial review seeks to compel the Irish Government to establish a public inquiry into the bombing.
The Orange Order failed to notify the Parades Commission about the Portadown march this weekend; Portadown Orangemen are banned from marching along the nationalist Garvaghy Road.
A woman facing sentence over involvement in a 'very, very grave' robbery has had tag removal refused; a PSNI officer told of concerns the accused might 'slip' back into drug use.
Ulster Bank owners are 'to end remote working' from next February; unions brand the NatWest plan 'a kick in the teeth for staff who've suffered years of pay cuts and who struggle to make ends meet'.
Jewellery with sentimental value has been stolen during a Co Antrim burglary; the incident is believed to have taken place on Monday evening.
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Portadown District's offers to secure a Drumcree deal have been revealed as the Parades Commission approves a 10,000-strong parade - follow live coverage of the Drumcree dispute.
Call Her Daddy podcast host Alex Cooper has given birth to her first child.
Watch: the hilarious moment an MLA literally loses his seat.
A senior judge is to review the trial of the facts mechanism.
Families of GAA fans murdered by the Glenanne Gang have seen their case adjourned until January after new evidence emerged.
A 67m pound public subsidy bid has been revealed as Northern Ireland fights rivals for a 400m pound Ryanair hub with 600 new jobs; the airline's maintenance, repair and overhaul hub stands to produce 600 high-quality jobs.
A letter from convicted paedophile Jeffrey Donaldson tells of the comfort he finds in the Bible in the days before sentencing.
Jeffrey Donaldson will have to serve 2,741 days behind bars as his release date is revealed; outrage as the child rapist gets the automatic half-off jail term.
A right-wing politician is to be reported for purporting to identify a Donaldson victim on social media; despite repeated warnings, the former Tory MP has not deleted the post.
'I see you, and I'm thinking of you': the silent struggles of motherhood have inspired a NI mum's new business.
A judge is to rule next week on the Orange Order challenge over the banned Drumcree march.
The Permanent Secretary has backed the Education Minister's boycott order despite a warning that it could be unlawful.
Analysis: an unexplained aspect of police intelligence over dissidents at Drumcree may help bring understanding; further information on the policing of Drumcree is expected on day two of the Orange Order case.
Michelle O'Neill is to be interviewed by the PSNI over Drumcree, while a TUV man raises the possibility of further action.
The DUP is facing huge pressure to collapse Stormont as a Drumcree security report is set to show the 'IRA still exists'; the court challenge over the Garvaghy Road parade ban will hear a police assessment that the Provos are still operational.
How MLAs traded insults during the three-hour debate before the no-confidence motions in Sinn Fein ministers - none of the votes received cross-community support.
'We're hungry for it': clothing brand founders on why they've chosen now to open in Belfast.
An ex-hospital worker who was jailed for posting women's images on a porn site has been slammed for 'calling for street action'; 'revenge porn' creep Neil Kinnin urged street action over the Orange parade ban.
Comment: the Troubles' lasting scars on children are revealed in the small details of everyday life.
A secret council report warns Newry city theatre's bill could soar to almost 29.2m pounds.
James McClean's wife has spoken out on his mental health remarks as football pundit Stan Collymore offers support.
Comment: 'The Yank' memoir suggests the IRA was less sophisticated than was believed, and its long war fought differently.
Comment: London shouldn't give Stormont any more money - extra cash has been perversely making things worse; the Executive is an emperor with no clothes.
Comment: and the only person in the world to publicly support jailed paedophile Jeffrey Donaldson is...
NI airport ground staff used an internal system to secure better deals for friends and family; Swissport says it took 'all appropriate action' during the investigation into the underhand practice.
'An act of total evil': mourners have said a heartbreaking farewell to the family wiped out in the Waterford arson attack; 'forces of darkness' took the 'innocent lives' of Philip English, his wife Kim and their sons Callum and Jayden, mourners were told.
'My life is on hold': a Co Down mum with a rare cancer has been told there are too few cases to plan treatment.
'It has been a pleasure': a retired caretaker has been given a lifetime achievement award after 27 years at the same school.
Paddy Power owner Flutter is to cut 1,400 staff across Ireland, the UK and other locations; the company blames higher taxes on the gambling sector in the UK, with 240 jobs in Dublin targeted.
A Co Down man who sold drugs online has been warned he is 'toast' if caught with illegal substances again.
More than 100 choirs are set to descend on the north-west for its biggest-ever festival of song.