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Compromise deal at COP30 sidesteps fossil fuels Brazil's COP30 presidency has pushed through a compromise climate deal that would boost finance for poor nations coping with global warming but that omitted any mention of the fossil fuels driving it. Sat, 22 Nov 2025 10:38:01 +0000 Crash victims 'forever united' together, funeral hears The names of five young people killed in a road crash in Co Louth will be now forever united together, a funeral for one of the victims has heard. Sat, 22 Nov 2025 07:02:00 +0000 Ukraine, US to start talks in Switzerland on peace plan Ukraine and the US will soon meet in Switzerland to discuss Washington's plan for ending the war with Russia, which currently heeds to some of Russia's hardline demands, Kyiv said. Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:02:17 +0000 Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe dies aged 80 Irish designer Paul Costelloe, who presented collections at London Fashion Week for over 35 years, has died aged 80. Sat, 22 Nov 2025 13:44:56 +0000 Ireland count cost of cards as Springboks power to win South Africa's 13-year wait for a win in Dublin is over, with the world champions proving their credentials with a 24-13 win against Ireland after a remarkable game at Aviva Stadium. Sat, 22 Nov 2025 20:09:20 +0000 G20 summit adopts declaration despite US boycott Group of 20 leaders adopted a declaration addressing the climate crisis and other global challenges over US objections, prompting the White House to accuse South Africa of weaponising its leadership of the group this year. Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:38:31 +0000 'Inspirational' young people honoured in garda awards More than 100 young people who have made positive contributions to their communities have been honoured at a special ceremony in Co Laois. Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:52:58 +0000 Speedy Cabinet reshuffle avoids vacuum and battle in Govt Paschal Donohoe's decision this week to resign from Irish politics and take a job at the World Bank in Washington DC left the Government with a big choice to make to avoid a political vacuum and battle for succession, writes Joe Mag Raollaigh. Sat, 22 Nov 2025 07:00:01 +0000 Refuge says not enough space for domestic abuse victims One of the largest refuges in the country which supports women and children experiencing domestic abuse has said the housing crisis is making it harder for women to leave abusive relationships. Sat, 22 Nov 2025 19:18:09 +0000 Gunmen seize 315 in latest Nigerian school kidnapping Gunmen have kidnapped more than 300 students and teachers in one of the largest mass kidnappings in Nigeria, a Christian group said, as security fears mounted in Africa's most populous nation. Sat, 22 Nov 2025 09:30:22 +0000