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Thursday, 27 August, 2026

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Crime & Law

Swiss politician accused of repeatedly raping Irish girl and her mother to stand trial

Prosecutors say dozens of videos show Paula and Iwona being raped and sexually abused by Patrick Frei while they were unconscious

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Ireland

Children addicted to HHC vapes can be denied access to CAMHS support

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Ireland

Road safety groups to examine technology that may reduce wrong-way driving

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Ireland

European warships providing missile cover during EU presidency must stay 22km off Irish coast

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Housing & Planning

‘My old flat was 1,000 times better’: Leaks, damp and cracks in new Dolphin’s Barn homes

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Europe

The Swiss politician and the alleged drugging and sexual abuse of an Irish girl and her mother

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Emer McLysaght: With news of Mark Zuckerberg’s Irish purchase, I became concerned I had ‘castle blindness’

Could the Norman knight who built Drimnagh Castle in 1240 have imagined it would one day sit near an Aldi?

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Restaurants

Restaurant review: Impressive dim sum and a tantalising ‘secret menu’

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Asia-Pacific

What triggered catastrophic flood on the Nepal-Tibet border?

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Opinion

The human brain cannot easily cope with very high levels of power. Why?

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Environment

Heavy rain warning for six counties on Thursday

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Residential

Look inside: Stylish Galway cottage with pavilion extension on the Atlantic

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August’s Prime Collection opens the door to four exceptional holiday homes – one extraordinary way to live

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HSE investigating after video shows dementia patient being ‘disrespected’ on hospital ward

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