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Ireland set up Triple Crown shot with bonus-point Six Nations win over Wales Andy Farrell’s men met stubborn Welsh resistance but had enough to get the job done.

A Six Nations that started with disappointment for Ireland could end with another bit of silverware for Andy Farrell's side, after a bonus-point win over Wales.

They have set up a shot at retaining the Triple Crown next weekend in Dublin.
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AI firm Anthropic vows court fight after Pentagon designates it as US national security risk It’s the first time a US company has been publicly given such a designation, a label typically reserved for organisations from foreign adversary countries.

Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei has said the company has "no choice" but to challenge in court the Pentagon's formal designation of the artificial intelligence firm as a risk to US national security.
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Stephen Bradley marks becoming longest serving Shamrock Rovers manager with win over Derry City On the occasion of his 445th game in charge, Hoops boss saw Dylan Watts score from penalty spot after great work from teenager Adam Brennan.

On the occasion of his 445th game in charge, Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley saw Dylan Watts score from penalty spot after great work from teenager Adam Brennan.
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Coming up after midnight @nialljournal.bsky.social speaks to naval and academic experts about the legitimacy of the sinking of the IRIS Dena off the coast of Sri Lanka by a US submarine.

'Bullying masquerading as strength': Obama attacks Trump at Jesse Jackson memorial ‘Each day we wake up to some new assault on our democratic institutions, another setback to the idea of the rule of law, an offence to common decency.’

Barack Obama lashed out at President Donald Trump for conducting an "assault on our democratic institutions" as he paid tribute to the late civil rights activist Jesse Jackson.

"Every day, you wake up to things you just didn't think were possible."
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Here's What Happened Today: Friday The most important Irish and international stories you need to know today.

Need to catch up? The Journal brings you a round-up of today's news.
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Taoiseach condemns 'reckless strike' on Ghanaian UN peacekeepers in south Lebanon The Defence Forces confirmed that all Irish personnel deployed in the south of the country are well and accounted for.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has condemned a "reckless strike" on a United Nations Interim Force (UNIFIL) base in southern Lebanon that has left a number of Ghanaian peacekeepers injured.

No Irish troops were injured in the incident. jrnl.ie/6977615

From gas bills to Ukraine, Trump's war on Iran presents the EU with a whole new set of problems Energy price rises are always a big problem for Europe – so here we go again.

In just 10 days Micheál Martin meets Donald Trump - a trip even more fraught than last year's.

Just ask the German chancellor, who sat by this week as Trump railed against "terrible" Spain, after its prime minister condemned his war on Iran. jrnl.ie/6977153t

Irish troops in Lebanon have proper 'training and experience' to stay safe A senior officer in the Irish Defence Forces has said that the declaration of the ‘end of international law’ was a cause of concern for all.

"It must be said that there is danger," he said. "At the moment it is dangerous but as you know, we have the training and the equipment to be able to stay safe and sound."

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Men feel more comfortable asking for pay rise and expect to earn €11,000 more than women While two-thirds of men said they feel confident negotiating a pay rise, only 47% of women felt confident doing the same.

Men feel more comfortable than women when it comes to negotiating a pay rise and also expect to earn €11,000 more than women.

That’s according to research published today by IrishJobs, a leading hiring platform.
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Oiliúint agus taithí a gcomrádaithe ag coinneáil fórsaí na hÉireann slán sa Liobáin - Coirnéal Tá oifigeach sinsireach in Óglaigh na hÉireann tar éis a rá go bhfuil an deireadh ar ‘dhlí idirnáisiúnta’ atá fógartha ag Stáit Aontaithe Mheirceá ina údar imní do chách.

"Caithfear a rá go bhfuil go bhfuil an baol ann," dúirt sé. "Faoi láthair tá sé contúirteach ach mar mar atá a fhios agaibh tá an traenáil agus an trealamh againn chun go mbeidh muid in ann fanacht slán sábháilte." #Gaeilge jrnl.ie/6976966t

Man accused of murdering Natalie McNally hit and threatened his ex-partner, court hears A transcript of a police interview with Stephen McCullagh about the incident was read to the court, in which he said he had ‘never hit a woman in my life’ before.

An ex-girlfriend of Stephen McCullagh described how he hit her, threatened to burn “sentimental” belongings and secretly recorded counselling sessions about a stillbirth.

McCullagh is accused of murdering his pregnant girlfriend, Natalie McNally, in December 2022.
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Parents say request to inspect closed primary school before it reopens has been ‘ignored’ ‘This request can be easily fulfilled and will also begin to rebuild trust in our school community.’

The parents of a Co Kildare primary school which was forced to close earlier this week due to “urgent” safety concerns have said that a request to inspect the building before it re-opens on Monday has been "ignored".
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Government-chartered flight for Irish citizens from Oman delayed until tomorrow Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee confirmed the news in a statement this afternoon.

The first government-chartered flight from Oman to Dublin that had been expected to depart today has been delayed until tomorrow.

Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee confirmed the news in a statement this afternoon. jrnl.ie/6977390

Landlord for controversial Wexford evictions says it has 'decided to withdraw' terminations It follows major criticism of the landlord from tenants and politicians over the past week.

The landlord behind controversial planned evictions of some 36 households in Co Wexford has said it has "decided to withdraw" the notices.

It follows major criticism of the company after it issued the notices last week.
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Cork sailor stranded on gas carrier in Persian Gulf as war in the Middle East escalates ‘Everything has come to a halt at the moment. There are about 3,200 ships currently stuck inside the Persian Gulf.’

An Irish sailor and marine electrical technician who is trapped on board a bulk gas carrier in the Gulf has spoken of the uncertainty crews in the region are facing.

Nathan O'Mahony says he has no clue when the carrier will be able to resume its voyage.
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Barry Keoghan and Anthony Scaramucci among guests on Pat Kenny’s debut weekend time slot Asked about what to expect from his weekend slot, Kenny remarked: ‘If it ain’t broke don’t fix it!’

Barry Keoghan and former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci are among the guests on The Pat Kenny Show’s weekend debut.

Kenny signed off from his weekday show on 30 January and his new weekend time slot will debut tomorrow.
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BBC boss says broadcast team 'didn't hear' racial slur live during Baftas Tim Davie said the corporation “profoundly regrets” what happened.

The BBC's outgoing director-general Tim Davie has said the corporation “profoundly regrets” the events around the Bafta film awards when a racial slur was broadcast on BBC One. jrnl.ie/6977155

The Late Late Show will be replaced with a rom-com tonight The schedule change-up is due to the Six Nations coverage.

The Late Late Show will not be airing at its usual Friday night slot on RTÉ One tonight.
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Here's what the US and Israel are saying about the deadly bombing of a primary school in Iran At least 165 people were killed in the strike, most of them children.

Almost a week on from the bombing of a school in Iran that killed dozens of children and staff members, no one has yet to claim responsibility for the incident.

Here's what the US and Israel have said about it. jrnl.ie/6977044

Debunked: Video of US military coffins taken off plane is from 2011, not the ongoing war with Iran The video was spread alongside claims the US military has suffered hundreds of casulaties

A video showing caskets draped in the flag of the United States being taken off a military plane has been shared widely online along with descriptions falsely indicating that it shows casualties from the conflict with Iran.

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US threatens to 'surge dramatically' its bomb attacks in Iran as death toll reaches 1,000 Israel has also threatened to introduce ‘additional surprises’ as part of its military operations

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Oxfam warns of risk of 'catastrophe' in Lebanon after fresh Israeli bombardment Further bombardment of Lebanon and Iran’s capitals continued overnight.

Oxfam in Lebanon says Israel's intensified bombardment of Lebanon is triggering further mass forced displacement and risks "catastrophe" in the region.

Motorists have jammed roads trying to flee or seek shelter from the bombing.

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Are you more of a cat or dog person? Take some time to paws and consider.

Jessie Buckley has officially addressed the cat-sized elephant in the room.

But today we simply wanted to ask you: Are you more of a cat or dog person? jrnl.ie/6976865

EU ministers discuss potential for Iran war to bring refugees to Europe Politicians said today there was no evidence yet of an influx, after the EU Asylum Agency warned destabilisation in Tehran could cause massive movement of people.

Justice and home affairs ministers from across the EU discussed the potential impact of war in Iran on the movement of refugees to Europe yesterday. jrnl.ie/6976266

A ray of hope for Gaeltacht housing as Minister announces survey to measure actual need Gaeltacht Minister Dara Calleary launched a survey to determine housing need in the Gaeltacht during a visit to the site of an innovative project in west Kerry.

"There's a win for everyone here - there's a win for the families who will be living there, there will be spaces for teenagers who are attending the Summer Colleges and there's a win for the community." #Gaeltacht jrnl.ie/6976468t

'It's weighed on me all day': Jessie Buckley clears up her divisive views on cats The Oscar nominee was mentioned on social media feeds across the globe after a clip from an old podcast resurfaced suggesting she’s not a cat fan.

Kerry actress Jessie Buckley has cleared up her views on cats after a clip from an old podcast suggesting she's not a feline fan went viral and caused chaos online.
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Údar dóchais don tithíocht Gaeltachta i gCorca Dhuibhne mar bhuaic ar lá gnóthach don Aire Agus é ar an láthair ag suíomh tógála i gCorca Dhuibhne, sheol Aire na Gaeltachta suirbhé faoin dtithíocht atá de dhith sa Ghaeltacht.

"Tá bua anseo do gach duine - tá bua ann dos na clainne a bheidh ag cónaí ann, beidh spásanna ann do dhéagóirí atá ag freastal ar na Coláistí Samhraidh agus tá bua ann don bhaile seo, tá na tithe á tógáil i lár an bhaile agus cuirfidh sin le beatha na háite." #Gaeilge jrnl.ie/6975688t

Iranian woman in Ireland: We would rather risk US intervention than be forgotten by the world Samieh Hezari explains what nearly five decades of repression, exile and unanswered pleas for help from the international community have done to the Iranian people.

'We'll take US intervention over being forgotten': Samieh Hezari, an Iranian-Irish citizen, explains what nearly five decades of repression, exile and unanswered pleas for help from the international community have done to the Iranian people.

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