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Trump administration announces new sanctions on Iran as it pins blame for Ukrainian airline disaster
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo became the highest-level US official to point the finger at Iran today.
Donald Trump says ‘reign of terror’ is over after Iranian general killed
The air strike ordered by President Donald Trump in Iraq’s capital Baghdad killed General Qassem Soleimani.
'We've woken up to a more dangerous world': The world reacts to the US killing of a top Iran general
Presidential hopeful Joe Biden said we could be on the brink of a “major conflict across the Middle East”.
Fiery clashes in House judiciary committee ahead of crucial vote on Trump impeachment
The deeply partisan committee is preparing to send charges against Donald Trump to the full House of Representatives.
Pack of feral hogs attack and kill woman outside Texas home
Texas has seen a boom in its feral hog population in recent years.
Woman found dead in US with python around her neck
The 36-year-old was found in a house where around 140 snakes lived.
Tens of thousands flee their homes as US emergency services battle fierce wildfires
Several fires have struck the state of California this week.
Cork's O'Sullivan into another US final, Keenan shines for Celtic, and United stun City
Some of the weekend’s interesting stories for Irish women’s football stars overseas.
Bayern Munich youngster inspires Canada to first win over USA in 34 years
Alphonso Davies opened the scoring as Canada overcame their neighbours for the first time since 1985.
'It meant a lot' - Biles takes career record to 25 medals with win in world championships
The 22-year-old was crowned world floor champion for the fifth time in Stuttgart today.
Te'o double not enough for USA against Tonga
AJ MacGinty’s side ran in three tries, but weren’t able to register a point in Pool C.
Sanchez stars as Argentina end World Cup with 7-try win over USA
The out-half was a controversial omission from the weekend loss to England.
Bernie Sanders’ campaign reveals he suffered heart attack
Sanders is in the running for the Democratic nomination for president.
Lopez' left foot ensures France burn off US challenge
AJ MacGinty kicked the Eagles to within a score with 15 minutes to go, but Les Bleus had too much firepower.
As it happened: England v USA, Rugby World Cup
Eddie Jones said he’s expecting to face ’15 Donald Trumps’ today. We’re going minute-by-minute to make sure doesn’t field any Boris Johnsons.
US Justice Department sues Edward Snowden over new book
The suit alleges that Snowden published his book without first submitting it to the two government agencies for pre-publication review.
Hotly-contested Pool C promises fireworks
No pool has quite as much World Cup pedigree as this one with three sides who traditionally expect to reach the semis.
Irish golf fan among six injured after lightning strike in US
A number of people were injured after two lightning strikes hit trees on the course.
NBA star steers Australia to stunning first-ever win over world champions USA
The hosts secured a four-point victory in Melbourne.
'A wonderful woman': Trump praises Danish PM after phone call following row over Greenland sale
Trump cancelled a trip to Denmark earlier this week over the row.
'Better off without them': Trump issues 'order' for US companies to pull out of China
Trump’s series of angry tweets came after China announced a new set of tariffs to the tune of $75 billion.
David Koch, the billionaire and major Republican donor, has died aged 79
He was the 11th-richest person in the world.
From transition year in Ballincollig to facing the world champions in LA
Seventeen-year-old Éabha O’Mahony made her senior international debut for Ireland at the Rose Bowl.
'Do something': Protesters greet Trump in Ohio as he visits mass shooting victims
The US President will visit El Paso later today.
World champions too strong for battling Ireland as USA kick off victory tour in style
USA were 3-0 winners at the Rose Bowl.
Six-year-old boy among three killed by 'wicked' shooter at US garlic festival
A witness told NBC a white man in his 30s armed with a rifle opened fire indiscriminately.
Irishman Peter Nelson makes international debut as Canada suffer defeat to US
The 26-year-old Dungannon native featured at out-half as Canada fell to a 47-19 defeat.
Ireland without a new manager for friendly against world champions
Colin Bell’s former assistant Tom O’Connor takes interim charge for the trip to California.
Irishman Nelson named at out-half for Canada debut against US
The 26-year-old will be playing with and against several other Irishmen.
Eir Sport to show Ireland's upcoming clash with World Cup champions USA
The Rose Bowl hosts the 3 August friendly.
FactCheck: Trump's false claims about Congresswoman Omar in continuing feud
Donald Trump has made several claims about Omar recently.
Kevin Spacey could avoid trial for sexual assault after accuser declines to testify
The actor was charged with indecent assault and battery in January.
'I was born ready' - Dream day for Wexford's O'Neill after World Cup gold and meeting Rapinoe
Michelle O’Neill lined out as an assistant referee in yesterday’s World Cup final in Lyon.
Ireland set to face World Cup champions USA at the Rose Bowl later this summer
Jill Ellis’ side earned their fourth star yesterday.
Macron in last-ditch attempt to save Iran nuclear deal
Tensions between Iran and members of the UN security council were heightened after the US pulled out of the Iran nuclear deal in 2018.
'What a great country': Donald Trump praises US military and salutes America in 4 July speech
The US President avoided politics during his speech in Washington DC yesterday.
Manslaughter charges dropped against US woman who lost her baby after being shot while pregnant
27 year-old Marshae Jones was shot during a fight last December.
Neville defends captain after penalty miss in World Cup defeat and says referee 'not in control' of game
The manager had nothing but praise for Steph Houghton as England bowed out at the semi-final stage.
USA book World Cup final spot as 10-woman England denied by VAR and penalty miss
Steph Houghton missed a late spot-kick as the defending world champions ran out 2-1 winners in Lyon.
As it happened: England v USA, World Cup Semi-Final
The defending champions have booked their place in the decider but they were pushed all the way.
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