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Medal for murdered Detective Garda new
The family of murdered Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe has received a special medal in his honour.
Organ campaigner urges law change new
A campaigner to make organ donation the norm in Northern Ireland has said he will not rest until positive changes are made in the law.
Colsaerts and McDowell clash again new
Nicolas Colsaerts and Graeme McDowell contested the final 12 months ago and have set up a quarter-final clash at the Volvo World Match Play Championship after both almost blew massive leads at the last-16 stage.
O'Gara bows out new
Ireland and Munster fly-half Ronan O'Gara has announced his playing retirement in order to take up a coaching role with Racing Metro.
Drugs suspected in girl's death new
A 16-year-old girl who died following reported breathing difficulties may have taken an illegal drug, police said.
Read inspires Crusaders new
Skipper Kieran Read led the way as the Crusaders eased to a 23-3 victory over the Blues at the AMI Stadium.
Mancini thanks City fans new
Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has thanked fans for their support during his three-and-a-half year stint at the club.
Young women killed in car crash new
A teenage driver and her female passenger have died and three men are in hospital after their car careered off the road into undergrowth.
'Amazing' slimmer loses 21 stone new
A woman branded morbidly obese by her GP has lost 21 stone in weight after an embarrassing trip to the dentist forced her to act.
Hammers rule out new Pogatetz deal new
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has confirmed the club will not be extending on-loan defender Emanuel Pogatetz's stay at the club.
Surgery row trust to replace chief new
An NHS trust at the centre of a row over children's heart surgery is to replace its chief executive.
US lottery jackpot $600m and rising
The jackpot for the US Powerball Lottery has reached 600 million dollars (£395 million) - just 56 million dollars (£37 million) less than the record from the March 2012 Mega Millions jackpot, which was split by three winning tickets.
Sea swim woman found after search
A woman who disappeared while swimming off the Lincolnshire coast has been found alive after a major search operation.
Giggs: Senior stars backing Moyes
Ryan Giggs says new Manchester United manager David Moyes can count on the support of the club's senior players when he begins the daunting task of replacing Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford.
Oil laundering plant discovered
An oil laundering plant with the capacity to process more than 2.5 million litres of fuel a year has been discovered in Dublin.
France signs gay marriage into law
French president Francois Hollande has signed a law authorising gay marriage and adoption by same-sex couples, after months of nationwide protests and wrenching debate.
North Korea 'fires three missiles'
North Korea fired three short-range guided missiles into its eastern waters on Saturday, a South Korean official said.
Rodgers keen to improve squad
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is confident the recruitment structure put in place over the last year will ensure the club do not waste money in the transfer market.
Cortese to stay at Saints
Southampton's executive chairman Nicola Cortese will be staying at the club next season following a meeting with owner Katharina Liebherr, removing fears that manager Mauricio Pochettino could also exit St Mary's.
OJ lawyer denies botching trial
OJ Simpson's former lawyer has defended himself point-by-point against allegations he botched the ex-American football star's armed robbery trial.
Madeleine McCann: New suspects identified by UK police
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Latest News
Medal for murdered Detective Garda new
The family of murdered Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe has received a special medal in his honour.
Organ campaigner urges law change new
A campaigner to make organ donation the norm in Northern Ireland has said he will not rest until positive changes are made in the law.
Drugs suspected in girl's death new
A 16-year-old girl who died following reported breathing difficulties may have taken an illegal drug, police said.
Latest Sport
Let's finish the job - Wenger new
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has challenged his team to concentrate on winning a football match and nothing more when they head to Newcastle for Sunday's Barclays Premier League finale.
Carragher open to idea of coaching new
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher will bring the curtain down on a 16-year playing career tomorrow but he has not ruled out making a return to the game in a coaching capacity.
Allardyce keen to keep Carroll new
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has confirmed he is keen to retain the services of on-loan Liverpool striker Andy Carroll and hopes a deal can be finalised as soon as possible.
Latest Showbiz
Kristen Stewart ‘wants normal life with Pattinson’ new
Kristen Stewart is apparently dreaming about the "normal family life" she wants with Robert Pattinson.
Monica Bellucci shares insecurities new
Monica Bellucci thinks her star sign is one of the reasons she battles feelings of insecurity.
Benedict Cumberbatch never expected success new
Benedict Cumberbatch still quite can't believe the success he's having in Hollywood.
