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A vigil at the spot where a husband and wife were killed in a hit-and-run incident in Blanchardstown, Dublin

At least 38 people were killed when the Azerbaijan Airlines flight came down near the city of Aktau

'External interference' caused Kazakhstan crash - airline

Natasha O'Brien said she could never have envisaged the swell of anger and disgust at the outcome of her case

'I found a new voice' - Natasha O'Brien

Mark Dorrian, 50, was found unconscious in a property in Newtownards, Co Down yesterday morning

Three remain in custody on suspicion of murder in Co Down

Councillor Caroline Dwane-Stanley said she had given the decision "careful consideration and reflection" (File Photo)

Councillor Caroline Dwane-Stanley resigns from Sinn Féin

A view of destruction following the Israeli attack on the courtyard of Kamal Adwan Hospital and its surrounding buildings on Christmas Day

Israeli forces enter Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital

There are currently 742 people hospitalised with flu, increasing the strain on hospitals over the post-Christmas period

More than 700 people hospitalised with flu, says HSE

File photo shows a boat in the Baltic sea on a surveillance camera

NATO to boost Baltic Sea presence after cable damage

People are being urged to talk to their loved ones about organ donation

'Incredible gift': This year saw 263 organ transplants

Every year, previously secret government files are transferred to the National Archives in Dublin

Day One: What have we learnt from the State Papers?

Cecilia Sala, works for newspaper Il Foglio and for podcast company Chora Media

Italian journalist arrested in Iran, says Italy

State Papers

Boris Yeltsin wrote to Albert Reynolds apologising for the 'unfortunate mishap' which prevented their meeting in Shannon

Reynolds told that Yeltsin 'might be worse for wear'

Various excuses were offered for Russian president Boris Yeltsin's no-show at Shannon Airport in 1994, he was "indisposed", he was resting after a tiring flight and his bodyguards were too frightened to wake him. But, it was generally accepted that he was drunk.

Billy Hutchinson (L) and David Ervine of the PUP were well-regarded by officials in Dublin

Loyalist leaders were well-regarded by Dublin, Washington

The Israeli army at the IsraeI-Lebanon In November 1992

Govt in 1992 argued over Israeli weapons purchase

Derry's Bloody Sunday in January 1972 saw British paratroopers shoot 26 unarmed civilians during a Civil Rights march

British general called Saville Inquiry 'cynical move'

Regional

The road is currently closed and will remain closed overnight

Pedestrian dies after being struck by car in Co Carlow

A woman in her 70s has died after she was struck by a car in Co Carlow.

The Killylea Road remains closed after the two-vehicle collision in Co Armagh

One person dies in two-vehicle collision in Armagh

Dao arrived from a zoo in Germany (Photo: Darragh Kane)

Critically endangered tiger arrives at Fota Wildlife Park

The incident happened shortly before 7pm in Ballygawley

Tyrone assault in which metal grate was used investigated

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‘I found a new voice’ - Natasha O’Brien

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‘I found a new voice’ - Natasha O’Brien

‘I found a new voice’ - Natasha O’Brien

Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan

Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan

Zelensky condemns Russian 'inhumane' Christmas Day attack on energy grid

Zelensky condemns Russian 'inhumane' Christmas Day attack on energy grid

Around 500 attend Christmas dinner charity event at RDS

Around 500 attend Christmas dinner charity event at RDS

The Coronas among musicians at annual charity busk

The Coronas among musicians at annual charity busk

Funeral held for Irish language activist, Gearóíd Ó Cairealláin

Funeral held for Irish language activist, Gearóíd Ó Cairealláin

2024 in Review

Trump won 2024, but will he have it all his way in 2025?

Trump won 2024, but will he have it all his way in 2025?

2024 was the year of the weird US election - a primary election process that was all over by the end of January meant a pseudo-campaign that was staggeringly boring for six months, even with the former president on trial in a New York court room, writes Sean Whelan.

6 talking points from arts and media in 2024

6 talking points from arts and media in 2024

British-Irish reset: Time to put meat on the bone

British-Irish reset: Time to put meat on the bone

Controversies about the new National Paediatric Hospital rumbled on this year

Health matters to watch out for next year

Features

It was a memorable Premier Division season

The highs and lows of a vintage LOI campaign

An SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division campaign jammed with thrills and spills gave us plenty to talk about. We've picked out some of the highlights.

Latin American leaders have rallied to Panama's defense after US president-elect Donald Trump threatened to reimpose US control over the Panama Canal

Explainer - What is the Panama Canal?

Enniscorthy, Co Wexford: the real home of the Wexford Carol. Photo: Getty Images

'Good people all': the Xmas carol from Enniscorthy (or Wexford)

People gather for sunrise at Newgrange, Co Meath, this morning

'Lucky' few in Newgrange chamber for Winter Solstice

News Lens

The find in Alkmaar suggests the use of wooden clogs was more widespread in The Netherlands than previously thought

Dutch discover rare 500-year old wooden shoe

A total of 2,046 species were recorded during the 38-day expedition using camera traps, bioacoustic sensors and DNA sampling

'Blob-headed fish' among 27 new species found in Peru

'A blessing': US woman receives gene-edited pig kidney

'A blessing': US woman receives gene-edited pig kidney

A gold electronic bracelet watch worn by French war-time hero and president Charles de Gaulle on display in Paris, France

Charles De Gaulle's watch sold for more than €500,000

The watch was commissioned in 1783 but was not completed until decades after Marie Antoinette's execution

Marie Antoinette's 'smart watch' on display in London

Firefighters had to knock out bricks to free the man

Man seeking to escape US police gets stuck in chimney

Veiz Basha pictured with one of the family's donkeys which they milk to make one of the most expensive cheeses in the world

'White gold' donkey milk meets success in Albania

The site was bought in 2019 from an insolvency administrator

Anger at plan to turn Nazi tunnels into bunker for rich

The coin was originally priced at more than €800,000

Rare Roman coin sells for €1.98m at auction

B-Girl Raygun competed for Australia in the Paris Olympics

Comedian cancels 'Raygun' musical after legal threat

'Et €2 Brute?' - Bids for the rare Roman coin are set to start above €804,000

Rare Roman coin featuring Brutus up for auction in Geneva

Prisoners Marek Kolar (R) and David Hejny are seen with 8 weeks old dog puppies named Zirkon and Zeus

Puppy love: Czech prisoners train assistance dogs