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China coal mine gas explosion: At least 82 dead and 38 miners trapped in Shanxi blast
China
At least 82 people have been killed and 38 miners remain trapped underground following a gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi city, in China's northern Shanxi province, according to official news agency Xinhua.
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China fireworks factory explosion 'kills 26 and injures 61'
China
The blast occurred at a fireworks factory in Changsha city, Hunan province
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Wu Yize emotional World Snooker Championship speech leaves family in tears
Snooker World Championship
Wu Yize is the second-youngest player in history to win the World Snooker Championship
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World's longest tunnel will cost €23bn and cut 8-hour journey to just 40 minutes
Transport
A mammoth tunnel would stretch 123km and sit 80 metres below the sea floor, slashing an 8-hour journey down to just 40 minutes
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Irish sailor at sea off UAE: 'There’s no point stressing about the situation because there’s nothing I can do'
UAE
Nathan O’Mahony, from Cork, is onboard one of the 3,200 ships stuck in the Persian Gulf
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'New Nostradamus' who predicted Covid shares five alarming 2026 warnings
Coronavirus Ireland
Psychic Craig Hamilton-Parker, hailed by some as the 'new Nostradamus', has issued a series of alarming 2026 predictions, warning of global conflict, natural disasters, cyberattacks and geopolitical upheaval.
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Gardai help stop €1.2bn in fake money as huge Chinese counterfeit cash plot foiled
Europol
Authorities found that most of the dud money came from China.
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Terrifying moment tiger towers over man seconds before mauling him to death
Animals
After a chilling photo emerged of a woman smiling with a snow leopard seconds before she was attacked, we look back at when brushes with nature's apex predators end in disaster
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Tourist mauled by snow leopard seconds after taking chilling selfie
China
A female tourist was brutally mauled by a snow leopard after deciding to pose for a selfie alongside the fierce predator on the slopes of a skiing resort
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Taoiseach Micheal Martin welcomes decision on Irish beef exports to China
Micheal Martin
Micheal Martin said it reflected the confidence in the "robustness" of Ireland’s food safety standards
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Micheál Martin's China visit boosts ties with region after discussions on Irish tourism, food and trade
Micheal Martin
The Taoiseach met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing during his four-day official visit to China, with the two leaders expressing a desire for increased co-operation between the countries
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Ireland has something standing in the way of Trump's world domination plans
Donald Trump
After Venezuela and Greenland Donald Trump has one big reason to put Ireland next on his hit list
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'CLARIFICATION: Micheal Martin didn't goad China into war - he just wants them to enjoy dinner'
Micheal Martin
'When Micheal talked about 'beef' with China - he meant actual beef'
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Direct Dublin to Shanghai flight could be on the cards after Taoiseach's China visit
China
A direct Dublin to Shanghai flight is being explored amid growing Chinese interest in Ireland as a tourism and business destination.
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Micheal Martin welcomed by over 200 soldiers at Beijing's Great Hall of the People
Micheal Martin
The military’s band was well-prepared for the Taoiseach’s visit as trumpets and flutes beautifully played Ireland’s national anthem
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Taoiseach 'conscious' of China's ambitions as he addresses EU trade on trip
Micheal Martin
It’s the first time a Taoiseach has visited the country since 2012, and the first face-to-face meeting with a sitting Chinese President since 2005
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Taoiseach quashes claims of spy alert on China and Ireland university links
Micheal Martin
Taoiseach Micheal Martin said he doesn't believe that the Military’s Intelligence Service is concerned about partnership between the two countries within the academic sector
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Taoiseach Micheal Martin discusses Cork and GAA with Chinese president Xi Jinping
Micheal Martin
As a gift, the Taoiseach also presented Xi Jinping with a copy of James Joyce’s Ulysses
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Micheal Martin slams Maduro regime in Venezuela, saying 'Ireland never accepted him'
Micheal Martin
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has said Ireland never recognized Maduro's regime in Venezuela as he called for a 'peaceful transition' through 'free and fair elections'.
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Taoiseach travels to China to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang
China
Mr Martin says he will emphasise the importance of effective multilateral institutions to promote peace and security
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Horror deaths of prisoners deliberately infected with diseases until they died
World War 2
A secret biological and chemical warfare research unit of the Imperial Japanese Army was found in China during World War 2, where hundreds of prisoners were subjected to lethal human experimentation
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'Worst execution imaginable' as victims slowly sliced in public until they die
China
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT The historical execution method involved a slow and painful death for criminals convicted of heinous crimes such as treason in China, Vietnam and Korea
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Dedicated hotline for Irish people concerned for loved ones in Hong Kong after massive apartment fire
Hong Kong
The Consulate General of Ireland in Hong Kong confirmed it was aware of the fire and is monitoring the situation
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Chinese firm claims 'Holy Grail' pill could extend your life to 150 years
Health
Lonvi Biosciences has developed a pill that targets 'zombie cells' in the body and could extend the lifespan of the average human
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