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Ireland closing embassy in Tehran amid 'deteriorating situation'
Iran
It comes after Israel and Iran exchanged further strikes a week into the conflict
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Ireland nuclear bomb map shows potential catastrophic damage amid World War 3 fears
Nuclear weapons
As tensions between global powers escalate and fears of World War 3 grow, a chilling nuclear bomb simulator shows just how devastating a strike on Ireland could be, with catastrophic death tolls and destruction mapped out across major cities.
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'Crazy we can see this.' Tourists in travel hotspot capture 'terrifying' sight from hotel balcony
Travel
Tourists have taken to social media to share their horror after their relaxing evenings by the pool were tarnished by the terrifying sight above them
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Iran-Israel LIVE: Missile slams into major Israeli hospital in fresh attack wave
World News
An Iranian missile struck the Soroka Medical Centre in south Israel causing 'extensive damage' with multiple people injured, and the hospital forced to close to all but life-threatening cases
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Iran-Israel LIVE: Trump considers Tehran strike after Israel attacks Gaza food queue
World News
Witnesses in the city of Khan Younis described the attack as a "massacre" and survivors have recounted the ordeal - admitting they have miraculously dodged death
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Donald Trump abruptly leaves G7 summit a day early after delivering ominous warning
Donald Trump
Donald Trump's team said he intended to leave the G7 summit in Canada early due to the conflict in the Middle East
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Israel-Iran LIVE: Trump sends warning to Iran after barrage of missile strikes
World News
Israel launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran yesterday, reportedly targeting the Ministry of Defence, nuclear headquarters, nuclear laboratories and oil facilities
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Israel attacks Iran’s nuclear sites and kills top military leaders
Israel
The facility in Isfahan, some 350 kilometres south-east of Tehran, employs thousands of nuclear scientists
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Irish citizens advised not to travel to Israel following attack on Iran
Israel
Israel launched strikes on Tehran early on Friday, targeting the country’s nuclear programme and rekindling fears of a full-scale conflict.
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Israel strikes LIVE: Leader of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard killed as explosions rock nation
Iran
General Hossein Salami, the commander-in-chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, was killed during Israel’s overnight attacks as tensions in the Middle East grow
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Iran leader promises 'severe punishment' in response to Israel attack amid ominous fears of all-out war
Middle East
Two leading Iranian military figures are believed to have been killed as a result of the attack, raising fears of an all-out war in the Middle East
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Taoiseach says Ireland must 'speak the truth to friends' on Middle East during White House visit
Simon Harris
On Tuesday, Iran launched more than 180 ballistic missiles towards Israel. It is suspected the attacks were in revenge for ground attacks in Lebanon and the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh
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Iran gives US chilling warning to 'stay away so you won't get hurt' as it vows revenge on Israel
Iran
'Stay away so you won't get hurt,' Iran warned the US after vowing to get revenge for a strike widely attributed to Israel which killed Iranian military staff at the country's consulate in Syria
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Jake Sullivan won't rule out whether US will conduct drone strikes inside Iran
USA
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan hinted that there will be more steps in the American response to the Jordan drone attack which killed three soldiers last week
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Intelligence expert claims World War 3 'could begin by Sunday' as Israel-Hamas war intensifies
In the News
The cyber security expert has claimed that China could be one of the major players
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Irishman Bernard Phelan - who was going blind in hellhole Iranian prison - released on 'humanitarian grounds'
Amnesty International
The 64-year-old dual Irish/French national spent almost 200 days in a prison in north-east Iran after his arrest in Mashhad in October 2022 while on a trip.
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Seriously ill Irishman 'going blind' in horror Iran jail cell as family start petition to free him
Iran
Tipperary-born travel consultant Bernard Phelan, 64, has been held in a prison in the city of Mashad since last October.
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Iran after World Cup protests: Stadiums reopen but issues remain amid FIFA accusations
Iran national football team
Domestic fixtures are being played in front of supporters after regime decided to reopen stadiums but women remain banned as protestors calling for equality continue to be killed
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Fears for health of Irishman held in Iran 'hellhole' prison in crowded cell amid -5C temperatures
Iran
Bernard Phelan was jailed in October after he was charged with inciting propaganda against the regime
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Family of football legend stopped from leaving Iran after he supported protests
Iran
Ali Daei held the world record for most international goals in professional men's football before being usurped by Cristiano Ronaldo in 2021, is considered a legend in his homeland and starred for his country at the 1998 World Cup
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Every football match taking place on Christmas Day with 26 leagues still in action
Christmas
Christmas Day features fixtures in 26 leagues across 22 countries with former England star Dele Alli amongst those in action in the Turkish top flight as Brits wait for their Boxing Day football fix
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Christian Pulisic gives injury update to leave Virgil van Dijk fearing "lazy" remark
Christian Pulisic
Christian Pulisic scored the winner against Iran to send United States into the World Cup last 16 in Qatar and set up a huge clash against Virgil van Dijk's Netherlands
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USA star embraces distraught Iran players at full-time in emotional World Cup moment
World Cup 2022
Political relations between the United States of America and Iran have been strained for years and the two nations faced each other in a World Cup game on Tuesday night
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Christian Pulisic provides update from hospital after injury in USA's World Cup win
Christian Pulisic
The Netherlands will have to contain Christian Pulisic on Saturday after the USMNT star confirmed he will be fit and ready, after going off with an injury scare against Iran
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