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Germany asks Poland for forgiveness, 80 years on from beginning of World War II
Nearly six million Poles died in the conflict that killed more than 50 million people overall.
Two children among five dead after lightning strike hits metal cross on Polish mountain
The thunderstorm hit Poland and Slovakia’s Tatra mountains.
Multiple fatalities as lightning strike hits cross at Polish pilgrimage site
The lightning reportedly struck the large cross on the Giewont summit at a time when many hikers were present.
Eva Kor, survivor of Auschwitz doctor Mengele, dies aged 85
Kor passed away in Poland during a trip to the Holocaust site.
A search is under way for a century-old 'solidarity' book sent from Poland's children to Ireland
The book was a thank you gift after Ireland sent its own version in response to the Września children’s strike of 1901.
Polish minister defends hunting of beavers by claiming their tails are an aphrodisiac
The minister said hunting quotas for beavers were far from being depleted.
'A great joy': Woman gives birth to Poland's first sextuplets
The babies range in weight from 890 grammes to 1.3 kilogrammes.
'The equivalent of the Euros': Dublin quidditch team heading to Poland for international tournament
Players describe the sport as a ‘mix of rugby and dodgeball’ and involves the team members sitting on brooms.
Catholic priests in Poland burn Harry Potter and Twilight books
Photos show priests carrying a basket of books and other items including an African-styled face mask.
'That medal is the outcome of a lot of hard work, not just 100 laps I did on the track'
Lydia Boylan discusses her world silver medal success, dealing with disappointment and uprooting her life in search of Olympic glory.
Cases of sex abuse by priests in Poland exposed in new report
The document details the cases of 85 priests convicted of paedophilia.
Polish PM cancels Israel trip after reports of Netanyahu saying 'Poles collaborated with Nazis'
The Israeli prime minister’s office has said that he was “misquoted” in the article, and said that he meant individual Poles.
'I've been in Ireland for 18 years, I love the country, but in football there is a lot of negativity'
UCD U19s boss Maciej Tarnogrodzki offers his thoughts on the development of young Irish players.
'It's hatred that killed Pawel': Poland bids farewell to murdered mayor
Adamowicz, 53, was stabbed in the heart in front of hundreds of people at a charity fundraiser last weekend.
Dortmund legend Blaszczykowski set to rejoin boyhood club taking no salary and donating €300,000
The two-time Bundesliga champion will rejoin boyhood club Wisla Krakow, where he won a Polish title in 2005.
Mayor of Polish city dies after being stabbed at charity event
Pawel Adamowicz was in surgery for five hours following the stabbing in Gdansk.
Huawei employee arrested in Poland on suspicion of spying for China
The Chinese foreign ministry told AFP it was “highly concerned” by the arrest.
Victims of Poland escape room fire to be buried together
Players in escape room games are locked inside a room or building and must solve puzzles to unlock the door.
Polish officials shut down 13 escape rooms over safety flaws after 5 teenage girls die in fire
Firefighters found the victims’ bodies after they extinguished a fire next to the locked room.
Five teenage girls die and one man injured after fire breaks out in Polish escape room
The man with severe burns was taken to an intensive care unit.
UN climate summit: The three key outcomes you need to know
Minister for Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton, said Ireland is fully committed to implementing the Paris Agreement.
David Attenborough:'The collapse of our civilisation is on the horizon'
The TV presenter (92) issued an appeal to world leaders at a UN climate summit.
High Court orders surrender of Polish man at centre of extradition row
Artur Celmer had claimed he could not get a fair trial in Poland.
Poland independence day march overshadowed by far-right demonstrations
Among the slogans that participants shouted were “USA, empire of evil” and “Poland, white and Catholic.”
Donald Tusk lashes out at Trump's stance on 'strong and united' Europe
The European Union chief also warned against the emergence of a “brownshirt” nationalist front in EU elections.
Landmark case involving extradition of Polish man back before High Court
Artur Celmer has argued that he will not get a fair trial in his own country.
O'Neill hopeful of Arter return after Keane row
The Republic of Ireland manager was asked about the row involving the Cardiff City midfielder after tonight’s game.
As it happened: Poland v Ireland, International friendly
Join us for live minute-by-minute coverage as Ireland attempt to end a turbulent international break on a high note against Poland.
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.
Ireland’s rise in 7s continues as Eddy's men make history with Grand Prix title in Poland
Anthony Eddy’s side set a new series points tally, securing 23 wins from 24 matches across the four legs.
Arter and Long out as O'Neill trims Ireland squad for Wales and Poland
Martin O’Neill has confirmed a panel of 26 players for the games over the coming week.
'I can't deny that it's a problem' - O'Neill admits concern over striker situation
The Ireland boss isn’t blessed with attacking options for the games against Wales and Poland.
O'Neill: 'The Republic of Ireland have done just about everything to sell the country to him'
Declan Rice has won three senior caps for Ireland but England are keen on the West Ham youngster.
Germany agrees to take in 95-year-old deported from US over previous life as Nazi guard
Jakiw Palij became an American citizen in 1957, but was told to leave the country in 2004.
'We can't rule out further strikes': Ryanair and union reps meeting today in a bid to avoid further travel chaos
Talks will begin later this morning to try to resolve the long-running Ryanair dispute.
Tourists charged with stealing bricks from an Auschwitz crematorium
The two Hungarians admitted their actions and were fined.
Bronze for Ireland as 19-year-old Liam Glynn bags medal at World Championships in Poland
Ballyholme’s Liam Glynn is seeking to secure a place at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Ireland gives its support to Poland's judges caught up in retirement 'purge'
There have been grave concerns that the Polish government is trying to take control of its judiciary.
Poland's top judge defies government 'purge' and shows up for work
The dispute could end up in the European Court of Justice.
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