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31 December 2024

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hands in shadow typing on a computer in front of a Chinese flag

What to know about string of US hacks blamed on China

Presidential campaigns and the US telecommunications network have also been targeted by hackers in recent months.

French troops in Ivory Coast, 27 October 2005

Ivory Coast says French troops to leave West African nation

The country is home to the biggest remaining contingent of French troops in the region.

Several multi-coloured pipe bombs laid out on a table

FBI finds largest explosive cache on a Virginia farm

More than 150 bombs were scattered round the property the suspect shares with his wife and two young children, say investigators.

Sophie Pierce wears a dark pink puffy jacket and a stripy scarf of the same colour. She has thick, square framed glasses and her hair is loose around her shoulders. In the background there is open water with a longboat on the shore.

I thought I'd die by 30, now I'm rowing the Atlantic

Sophie Pierce is determined to make the most of her life - however long she may have.

Emma Meese in a red jumper and plastic apron, holding construction equipment

Rising costs see homeowner take renovation classes

One homeowner facing rising costs enrols in a construction course to work on her house herself.

Sushila Meena, 10, wearing her school uniform - a pale blue tunic and faded navy blue pants - holds a ball in her hand as she performs her viral bowling action

How Sachin Tendulkar made this Indian girl an online cricket star

People are lining up to meet the 10-year-old internet sensation, but will fame guarantee opportunities to her?

The back of a Garda Síochána member, wearing a black and hi-vis yellow jacket with Garda written across the top of it.

Murder investigation launched after body found in Roscommon

An Garda Síochána are identifying her as Mirjana Pap following a post-mortem examination.

Three women stand in front of the entrance to an art gallery. They are smiling and two are wearing tartan. There is a Turner watercolour behind them, advertising the exhibition

Art swap brings new Turner paintings to Scotland

Thirty eight watercolours from Ireland will go on display in Edinburgh with a Scottish collection shown in Dublin.

Isla Dawn screams in delight after winning her match at Clash at the Castle earlier this year. Fans can be seen getting to their feet to cheer in the background.

'I wanted to be a dancer - now I'm a WWE star'

Isla Dawn has gone from Langside College to becoming a tag team champion in the world's biggest wrestling company.

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