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Serial killer 'The Serpent' hid in plain sight and slaughtered hikers across the world
Serial killers
French serial killer Charles Sobhraj, 79, allegedly slaughtered at least 20 Western backpackers who were travelling through Asia during the 1970s and 1980s
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New Delhi hotel fire kills 21 people as locals 'pull unconscious survivors from building'
Fires
The fire is reported to have started in the restaurant of the Flourish Stay hotel in Malviya Nagar
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Stryker cyber attack latest as hackers wipe devices and Irish employees unable to work
Irish News
The attack is understood to have occurred in the early hours of Wednesday night and has affected all of the company's operations in Europe, Asia, Australia, and the US.
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Stryker cyber attack: Thousands of Irish unable to work as hackers cripple global systems
Cybersecurity
All IT systems at Stryker, which employs 4,000 people in its Cork base, remain down.
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Kerry EuroMillions winner trusted partner with €500,000 ticket and instantly regretted it
Euromillions
Two Irish EuroMillions Plus players each won €500,000 on January 27, with one Kerry woman nearly losing her ticket in a domestic scramble.
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Ferry sinks in the Philippines killing 15 as rescue operation saves 316 people
Asia
The M/V Trisha Kerstin 3, an inter-island cargo and passenger ferry, sank in The Philippines with 359 people on board
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Deadly Nipah virus that inspired movie Contagion infects 2 people
Health
Rare virus that inspired movie Contagion spreads to nurses as nationwide alert issued
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Japan flu epidemic triggers global alarm as Ireland braces for impact
Flu
Ireland has reported a rise in flu cases as Japan's unusually early flu epidemic sparks global concern.
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Philippines earthquake LIVE as major 6.8 magnitude tremor sparks tsunami fears
Earthquake
A major earthquake has hit Leyte in the Philippines causing disruption across the country in Asia.
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Irish woman warned not to move to Pakistan shares verdict on new home
Travel
Aeva Andersson, who moved to Lahore, Pakistan after ignoring the concerns of others for her safety, has opened up on her 'life-changing' experience in South Asia
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Irish shoppers lose it as trendy fashion store Arket finally opens in Dublin
Dublin
Irish fashion fans are buzzing as Scandinavian brand Arket has opened its first Irish store in Dublin city centre, offering sustainable, Scandi-inspired clothing, accessories, homeware and a cafe.
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Chikungunya virus: Symptoms, spread and what to know as 7,000 infected in China
China
A rare mosquito borne virus called chikungunya has infected over 7,000 people across 13 cities in southern China, prompting strict Covid style containment measures.
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Irish holidaymakers warned phone habit risks public shame or €1,000 fine
Holidays
With summer holiday season approaching, Irish travellers are being warned that everyday phone habits like checking maps or taking selfies could lead to fines, public embarrassment or even legal trouble abroad.
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Rescue efforts continue as 80 Thai builders remain buried following earthquake
Earthquake
The construction workers were trapped under tonnes of rubble when a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck last week
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Azerbaijan Airlines pilot's chilling last words as plane went down, killing 38
Plane Crash
The flight is believed to have been mistakenly targeted as a Ukrainian drone by a surface-to-air missile from Chechnya
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First person dies with new Covid Arcturus variant as more countries sound alarm
Coronavirus
Arcturus, which is a subvariant of Omicron, was first seen in India and has been on the World Health Organisation's watchlist since the end of March.
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'I went on an adventure of a lifetime backpacking across southeast Asia - here's my must-dos in Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia'
Asia
If you’re planning a trip of a lifetime to the best backpacking region on the planet, be sure to put these must-dos in your itinerary
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Family of Derry man killed in crash in Australia pay tribute to 'adventurous and free-spirited' young man
Australia
His family described him as a ‘free-spirited and adventurous’ person who left ireland at the age of 23 for greener pastures
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Hopes of determining cause of Nepal plane crash raised after black box and voice recorder found 'in good condition'
Plane crash
The ATR 72 aircraft, operated by Yeti Airlines, was carrying 72 people when it plummeted from the sky
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Irishman arrested on suspicion of 'beating wife senseless' with piece of wood
Asia
When emergency services responded, the woman had lost consciousness with visible injuries to her eye and body.
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Tomato flu: What is new virus, symptoms to look out for and should Ireland be concerned?
Asia
Cases have been found in kids up to the age of nine, but no adults have yet been diagnosed with the rapidly-spreading virus
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Full list of documents and Covid tests you will need for travel to Europe, US and Asia
European Union
Some countries still require a PCR test alongside your EU Digital Covid Cert
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Woman missing after Tonga tsunami 'died trying to save dogs'
Tsunami
'She was just a lovely girl. She was the centre of our family and we're just broken'
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Taiwanese army troops stage urban battle exercise in front of fake 'O'Donoghue's' Irish pub
Asia
The training exercise is an attempt to prepare troops for a prospective battle against China
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