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South Korea considers new lockdown measures as virus cases climb
Almost half of the new cases were reported from capital Seoul and nearby metropolitan areas.
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Coronavirus: China cases stabilise as multiple US states report spikes in infection
South Korea continues to face new infections after it eased social distancing rules to boost the economy.
107 killed as Pakistani passenger plane crashes near Karachi
The aircraft arriving from the eastern city of Lahore was carrying 99 passengers and eight crew.
China sees highest number of Covid-19 cases in one day since March, while Spain reopens some workplaces
More than half of the world’s population is staying home to try and stem the spread of the virus.
Global pact forged to contain oil price crash as producers agree to reduce production by 10 million barrels a day
Mexico’s energy minister said on Twitter that the group of nations had reached an agreement.
Coronavirus: France reports highest daily death toll so far, New York Governor warns this is 'not over'
France has been in lockdown since 17 March in an attempt to slow the spread of the virus.
Coronavirus: Deaths grow in Europe as Germany says vaccine is not for sale to Trump
The number of deaths in Spain and Italy jumped yesterday.
'The attitude they showed coming back in was the most pleasing of all' - Cullen hails Leinster's Ireland crew
Leinster’s returning international quintet played their part in securing another win for the province at the RDS on Saturday.
Patrick Reed's caddie banned after clash with fan at President's Cup
The spectator told the controversial American star that he ‘f****** sucked’, according to the bagman.
Hong Kong voters wait in hundred metre-long queues to cast their ballot in elections
One-third of registered voters had cast their ballot in the first five hours.
RNLI sees donation surge after being forced to defend its work saving lives overseas
The RNLI says less than 2% of annual expenditure is spent outside the UK and Ireland.
'I have woken up every morning with pressure in my head' - Scotland star retires due to concussion
David Denton was capped 42 times and coach Gregor Townsend said the national side would ‘miss him’.
'There was just blood everywhere... I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy'
Greg O’Shea has overcome injury and disappointment with Munster to become an Ireland 7s star.
O'Neill: 'Roy Keane has never let me down. I'll take responsibility, because that's my job'
The Ireland boss has stood by his assistant and reaffirmed that morale in the Irish camp was not low.
'It's not the first altercation between players and staff' - O'Neill responds to leaked WhatsApp audio
The Ireland boss identified Stephen Ward when asked about the message, as his side prepares for tomorrow’s friendly with Poland.
'I can't understand how Martin O'Neill could put up with that' - Brady condemns conduct of Roy Keane
Liam Brady has criticised the behaviour of Roy Keane following reports of a confrontation with Harry Arter.
Dr Dora Gorman: Ireland's football, hockey and GAA star who just graduated medicine at UCD
Dora Gorman discusses captaining Ireland at World Cups and European Championships, playing gaelic for Galway and recently graduating top of her class at UCD.
'There is an urgency to this': The government wants to double Ireland's 'global footprint' by 2025
The government launched its Global Ireland plan today.
'He was a true gentleman' - FAI lead tributes to former Ireland international Arthur Fitzsimons
Fitzsimons made 25 appearances for his country and later managed Drogheda United and Shamrock Rovers.
Uruguay legend receives Guinness World Record certificate
Sebastian Abreu has suited up for 26 professional teams in his career.
Ireland keep Euro hopes alive with goals from Man United and Southampton prospects
Ireland secured a much-needed win against Kosovo on Saturday to keep alive their chances of reaching the Uefa U19 Championships in Finland.
Almost 100 England fans arrested after trouble in streets of Amsterdam
The men were mainly accused of disrupting public order.
Ex-Munster centre Cian Bohane to lead Ireland Students against Scotland
The 26-year-old is the star name in a talented Irish team to travel to Edinburgh this weekend.
US Congress passes spending bill to end government shutdown
The government shutdown did not last too long.
Children suffered a shocking scale of violence in conflict zones in 2017, Unicef warns
In conflicts around the world, children have become frontline, used as human shields, killed, maimed and recruited to fight.
Wales defender gets two-game ban for horror tackle that broke Coleman's leg
Fifa have extended Neil Taylor’s suspension by one match.
Bundee Aki called up to Barbarians squad to face England and Ulster
The New Zealand native is expected to be capped by Ireland when he qualifies later this year.
Here's how the international community stops drones from crashing into aircraft
As commercial and private drones become ever more prevalent, the risk of airplane strikes heightens accordingly.
Ireland drops another place in global corruption ranking
Denmark was named the least corrupt state out of 176 countries, followed by New Zealand, Finland, Sweden and Switzerland.
Gareth Southgate's England denied victory by two late Spain goals at Wembley
Former Liverpool player Iago Aspas scored in the 89th minute before Isco levelled with practically the last kick of the game.
Bealham has come long way from Canberra and freezing-cold Renmore
The 24-year-old Connacht prop won his first Ireland cap this season.
Powerful Glasnevin Cemetery documentary scoops international film award
The New York Festivals World’s Best Awards were held in Las Vegas last night.
Ex-Ireland international makes Ipswich debut & more from this weekend's Championship
Meanwhile, there was bad news for Nottingham Forest’s Andy Reid recently.
Ipswich set to sign ex-Ireland international
The full-back earned eight caps for Ireland, and was famously left out of Giovanni Trapattoni’s Euro 2012 squad.
Scrum-half Phillips retires from international rugby after 94 Wales caps
The 33-year-old helped the Welsh to two Grand Slams during his Test career.
More than 300 reportedly arrested in bust on huge child pornography ring
At least 106 victims have also been traced, most of whom are under 12.
'I found that nothing worked, except cannabis': Who are Ireland's marijuana users?
Users tell TheJournal.ie about their experiences.
Here's how the two most infamous drug barons in history compare with each other
Colombia’s Pablo Escobar and Mexico’s Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman proved to be a law unto themselves.
An Irish group has made the Catholic Church acknowledge Filipino children fathered by priests
The group has already reached a similar agreement with the Catholic church in Ireland.
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