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British skier dies in Alpine storm new
A British skier has died while tackling a famous off-piste glacier in the French Alps, local police said.
Toddler taken to morgue in body bag new
A toddler pulled from the wreckage of a car crash that killed five family members was sent to a morgue in a body bag in the belief he was dead.
'One dead, two hurt' in plane crash new
One person is reportedly feared dead and two others have been injured after a light aircraft crash.
McDowell claims World Match Play title new
Graeme McDowell has become the first Irish winner of the Volvo World Match Play Championship with a hard-fought victory over Thongchai Jaidee in Bulgaria.
Electoral system changes considered new
Allowing voting for a local Dail candidate without affecting overall party strengths is among electoral changes being considered by the Constitutional Convention, it was revealed.
Two 'critical' after death crash new
Two men are critical in hospital after a car crash claimed the lives of two teenage girls.
Kiss set for role under Schmidt new
Les Kiss has confirmed that he will be a permanent member of Joe Schmidt's Ireland coaching team upon completion of the summer tour to the United States and Canada.
MLA John Dallat's office attacked new
The constituency office of SDLP East Derry MLA John Dallat has been attacked.
Extra sessions for highest courts new
Ireland's highest courts will sit in September due to long delays, Chief Justice Susan Denham said.
Hunt in GP call over A&E crisis new
Family doctors need a "closer personal relationship" with their patients as part of efforts to ease the crisis in hospital accident and emergency units, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has said.
Cup success justifies Kennedy move new
Nick Kennedy described winning the Heineken Cup as the pinnacle of his career and a vindication of his decision to move to Toulon last summer.
Rory Best to lead Ireland on tour
Rory Best will lead Ireland's 28-man squad for their tour to the United States and Canada after being overlooked by the British and Irish Lions.
Father 'slit children's throats'
A British father is being questioned in France on suspicion of slitting the throats of his two children, local police said.
North Korea fires 'projectile'
North Korea fired a projectile into waters off its eastern coast, a day after launching three short-range missiles in the same area, officials said.
Call to reopen Dublin memorial park
Campaigners have demanded the reopening of a memorial park to Irish patriots which was closed just a year after tens of thousands of euro in public money was poured into upgrading it.
Rooney to miss game as baby is due
Wayne Rooney will miss Manchester United's final game of the season as wife Coleen is due to give birth to the couple's second child.
MPs in line for dramatic pay rise
MPs are in line for a dramatic pay rise of up to £20,000 in a move that could spark public fury.
McDowell sets up Jaidee showdown
Graeme McDowell produced a flawless display of golf to book his place in the final of the Volvo World Match Play Championship for the second year running.
Deans offers hope to absentees
Australia coach Robbie Deans has left the door open for the likes of Quade Cooper to make the final squad to face the British and Irish Lions after the in-form Reds playmaker failed to make the 25-man group.
Rooney to miss West Brom game
Wayne Rooney will miss Manchester United's final game of the season at West Brom.
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British skier dies in Alpine storm new
A British skier has died while tackling a famous off-piste glacier in the French Alps, local police said.
Toddler taken to morgue in body bag new
A toddler pulled from the wreckage of a car crash that killed five family members was sent to a morgue in a body bag in the belief he was dead.
'One dead, two hurt' in plane crash new
One person is reportedly feared dead and two others have been injured after a light aircraft crash.
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Kidd pays tribute to Mancini new
Manchester City caretaker boss Brian Kidd has paid tribute to sacked manager Roberto Mancini.
Levy makes players pledge new
Daniel Levy has vowed to retain Tottenham's best players and invest in new signings this summer.
McDowell claims World Match Play title new
Graeme McDowell has become the first Irish winner of the Volvo World Match Play Championship with a hard-fought victory over Thongchai Jaidee in Bulgaria.
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Miley Cyrus 'feeling betrayed' new
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