Jeremy Kyle defends male domestic abuse victim after audience laughs at him
The guest had described how his ex-girlfriend locked him in a flat and he’d had to jump from a third-floor balcony.
Man who didn't know how long his puppy had to live filmed her every day
The film is beautiful and oddly moving.
Investigation after another newborn baby dies at Cavan Hospital
The newborn baby died at the maternity unit in the hospital on Tuesday afternoon.
This is not a glass of water
No, really.
Woman killed and second woman injured after car and lorry collide
The serious crash happened this morning in Offaly.
Man who had his penis cut off in savage attack has been found dead
Police found the body of the 40-year-old at his home.
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Investigation finds garda use of pepper spray against homeless man was justified
The investigation was launched after a video went viral showing the garda arresting the man on Dublin’s Henry Street.
Ben E King, singer of Stand By Me, has died
The singer was 76.
Ben E King, singer of Stand By Me, has died.
The singer was 76.
Two people pulled alive from rubble five days after Nepal earthquake
One, a 15-year-old boy, was dazed and covered in dust when he was brought out from the wreckage of a building.
Woman who hit her son during the Baltimore riot explains why she did it
Don’t ever mess with a mam.
Charlie versus Love/Hate: The nominations for the IFTAS are out
Let’s forget about last year’s ceremony and move on…
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What percentage of men in Ireland have paid for sex? It's the week in numbers
Plus: How many abortion pills bound for Ireland were seized last year?
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Get quick fit, learn to DJ, and/or finally get your photos organised.
Ben Affleck apologises after asking programme not to mention his slave-owner ancestor
Affleck asked the programme not to mention his dodgy ancestor – but now an investigation into the programme is under way.
How many school flags will mark 2016? It's the week in numbers
Plus: How long did Clarkson’s attack on his producer last?
Angelina Jolie has had her ovaries removed after a cancer scare
The actress had the surgery last week.
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How many cars are clamped in Dublin? That, and more, in the week in numbers
Plus: How many children have eaten liquid detergent tablets after mistaking them for sweets?
5 things to expect when George Osborne announces today's Budget in the UK
With 49 days to go before the general election, this will be an important Budget for the coalition government.
The longer kids are breastfed for, the more they earn when they start working
A major new study of almost 3,500 children has found some interesting results about breastfeeding.
34 great photos from St Patrick's Day parades around the country
Tens of thousands of people turned out on the streets around Ireland today.
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Jeremy Clarkson cleared over the use of the word 'pikey' on Top Gear
The decision has been criticised by a Traveller group which accused the BBC of ‘legitimising a racist word’.
The body of Don Quixote writer Cervantes has been found, 399 years after his death
Cervantes died in 1616, one week after William Shakespeare.
Three judges have been sacked for watching porn in their offices
Not a great idea, to be fair.
Brendan O'Connor just announced the end of The Saturday Night Show
Ray D’Arcy will host a new Saturday night show on RTÉ One from the autumn.
How many people want to bring Jeremy Clarkson back? It's the week in numbers
Plus: How many hours were drugs legal for in Ireland this week?
Author Terry Pratchett has died at the age of 66
The author was best known for his Discworld series of novels.
Missing 15-year-olds found safe and well
A missing persons appeal was put out, earlier today.
DJ Tony Fenton has died at the age of 53
The veteran presenter had been battling cancer for four years.
This striking newspaper cover won front page of the year last night
The Independent on Sunday picked up the top gong in Britain for this front page on the killing of a hostage by Islamic State.
Jeremy Clarkson has been suspended by the BBC
Top Gear will not be broadcast this weekend and an investigation is underway.
How big is the average penis? That, and more, in the week in numbers
Plus: How much did Willie Walsh earn last year?
Four more people charged over murder of teenager Becky Watts
It comes one day after the teenager’s stepbrother appeared in court charged in connection with her murder.
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