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Irish News Video -- Tánaiste Simon Harris criticises Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace'

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Irish News Video -- EU leaders gather but following Trump's announcement on Wednesday, the context for the talks have changed

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World News Video -- Trump says Board of Peace will be the 'most prestigious board in world history'

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Analysis - Explainer: What does new plan for state-led childcare services mean for parents and providers?

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Cork woman whose land is at centre of family dispute leaves estate valued at almost €9m

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North America -- Donald Trump orders military plan to 'wipe Iran off face of the earth'

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Europe -- One killed and 37 injured in Spanish train crash days after deadly Cordoba collision

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Britain -- Elizabeth Hurley to give evidence today in trial against Mail publisher

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North America -- Ghislaine Maxwell to appear before US Congress in Epstein investigation

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Dublin News -- Dublin lotto player wakes up to €90k lotto win

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Irish News -- Why the GAA's major long-time sponsor Allianz is facing the wrath of protesters today at Croke Park

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The Irish Independent's View: State should support selfless carers instead of penalising them with back-taxes

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Suzanne Crowe: We need greater ownership on dog fouling and a canine poo DNA database could be just the impetus

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Small Business -- Provisional liquidators appointed to Irish arm of footwear brand Russell and Bromley

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World Business -- IDA chief warns trade war will be damaging for Irish, US and EU economies

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Business -- Revolut says Irish mortgage launch still in development despite previously setting a 2026 introduction date

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World Business -- Barclays to move EU HQ from Dublin to Paris

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World Business -- MEPs back plans for new 'S.EU' company type

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League of Ireland -- Latest

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Gaelic Football -- Lee Costello: If you can't get excited by the National League's return, Gaelic football isn't for you

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Champions Cup -- Leinster moved from favoured Saturday slot for Champions Cup tie on Easter Sunday

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