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Mary McGee, contraception rights pioneer, dies

Tributes pour in for Mary McGee, the courageous Irish woman whose landmark 1973 Supreme Court case paved the way for legalising contraception in Ireland, ending decades of restrictive laws.

Irish Speaker met FBI-wanted Iranian agent

Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl faces intense scrutiny after meeting with man wanted by FBI for plotting kidnapping of journalist Masih Alinejad in New York.

British couple losing hope in Iran prison

Exclusive: A British couple imprisoned in Iran on espionage charges reveal their fading hope as diplomatic efforts stall and prison conditions worsen in shocking new testimony.

Iranian women defy compulsory hijab in street protests

Brave Iranian women are staging public demonstrations against mandatory headscarf laws, dancing unveiled in the streets while the regime intensifies its crackdown on female singers and social media content creators.

Irish President declines Belfast event invitation

President Michael D. Higgins declines invitation to historic Belfast event amid concerns about protocol and cross-border relations, creating political waves in both Ireland and the UK.

NI smoking ban faces Brexit legal hurdle

Labour's ambitious plan to outlaw smoking and vaping in Northern Ireland could breach the Brexit Windsor Framework, warns former Attorney General Sir Jonathan Jones in explosive legal analysis.

Martin Mansergh: Architect of Irish Peace Dies at 76

Discover the remarkable legacy of Martin Mansergh, the key architect behind the Northern Ireland peace process whose quiet diplomacy and intellectual rigour helped transform Anglo-Irish relations.

Ireland to recognise Israeli settlements as illegal

In a significant foreign policy move, Ireland announces it will officially recognise Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank as illegal under international law, escalating diplomatic tensions.

England Qualify for World Cup After Ireland Victory

Gareth Southgate's Three Lions secure crucial World Cup qualification in tense showdown against Republic of Ireland. Expert breakdown of the match that sealed England's ticket to international football's biggest stage.

Ireland's Euro 2025 hopes dented by Armenia draw

Republic of Ireland's qualification campaign for Euro 2025 faces uncertainty after frustrating 1-1 draw against Armenia at Tallaght Stadium, leaving Eileen Gleeson's side needing results elsewhere.

Portugal survive major scare against gritty Ireland

Portugal required a late equaliser to salvage a 1-1 draw against a determined Republic of Ireland side in Aveiro, with João Neves cancelling out Evan Ferguson's penalty in a thrilling international friendly encounter.

White House condemns Iran's execution spree

The Biden administration issues stern condemnation as Iran executes multiple former government figures and businessmen in what critics call political purges disguised as corruption cases.

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