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California set to reject billionaire wealth tax, a proposal Patrick Collison spent heavily to oppose
Stripe CEO Patrick Collison is reported to have spent some $33 million in opposing the measure.
Landslide sparks fears in Irish government that Trump could ramp up foreign policy aggression
The Irish government is taking a broadly cautious approach to the Democratic win.
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Rickshaw driver facing trial over death of Co Down mother after Westlife concert in Dublin
It is alleged the driver was in a cycle lane and made a ‘reckless manoeuvre’ trying to leave it and merge into traffic when he struck a concrete bollard.
Man who killed his family during mental illness relapse found guilty of manslaughter
Robert O’Connor (32) had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder of his mother, father and brother.
House prices in Dublin ‘broadly flat’ on year previous, with median home costing €500k
Of the close to 15,000 homes sold in Q3, around 27% sold for more than €500,000.
Woman (87) spared jail for mounting kerb in car causing death of pensioner
A “momentary lapse” by Ms Foley of Farran in Charleville led to the death of “beautiful, caring and vibrant” grandmother-of-10 Mary Fehilly.
RTÉ's health correspondent Fergal Bowers retires
He spent 22 years in the role at RTÉ.
PSNI granted extra time to question man arrested on suspicion of murdering missing Limerick woman
The PSNI said it holds ‘serious concern that Carrie may have been the victim of a violent crime and may in fact have been murdered’.
Nick Timoney and Craig Casey get starts as Ireland make seven changes to face Argentina
Andy Farrell has confirmed his match day 23 to face Argentina.
Where did it all go wrong for Trump?
With their resounding victories, how did the Democrats get it right, and where did the Republicans go so wrong?
Aengus Ó Snodaigh bid for Dáil statement not accepted, Sinn Féin says
The Ceann Comhairle felt unable to accommodate the request due to potential non-compliance with standing orders.
'I'm only human': Maura Higgins was 'unwell' training for Dancing With The Stars this week
The Love Island star is taking part on the US version of the dancing series, where she has been paired with professional dancer Mark Ballas.
Celebrity hairstylist John Frieda dies aged 75
Throughout his career, Frieda worked with other clients including Princess Diana, Madonna, Nicole Kidman and Scarlett Johansson.
Idaho voted to choose the state's official gun - what on earth is that?
Voters were given six different options for the state’s official gun.
Watchdog to investigate gun holster used by murdered Garda Colm Horkan
Detective Garda Colm Horkan was 49 years old when he was murdered while on duty six years ago – his family have criticised the investigation.
How megadonors like Elon Musk spent $1.7 billion on the midterms, but couldn’t stop the Democrats
Thirteen of the top 20 individual donors were Republican-leaning.
'Trump got regime change in Texas before Iran': How social media reacted to midterm demolition
A lot of people are having a lot of fun with it.
'It's always great to be here' — Contepomi names powerful Argentina side to face Ireland
The Argentina boss has recalled his frontliners for Friday night’s clash with Ireland.
How did Texas turn blue?
And did Donald Trump’s backing of Ken Paxton cost Republicans the Senate seat? Hannah McCarthy, who has been reporting from Texas for The Journal, joins us.
Quiz: How much do you know about Keira Knightley?
Put your knowledge to the test.
I was at Talarico's watch party as he 'took back Texas'. Here's what it was like
There was an electric atmosphere at the concert hall in downtown Austin. One voter told me it felt like a ‘fever dream’.
Want a 'Letter to the Editor' published on The Journal?
Here’s how to submit a letter to the editor.
Gardaí investigate as man taken to hospital following Limerick city stabbing
The incident happened shortly before 7pm on the southside of Limerick city.
Trump's grip on America is broken, but he could be more dangerous now
The Democrats’ historic ‘Blue Wave’ midterm victory has transformed the US political landscape, but a humiliated Trump is unlikely to surrender quietly.
Two Senate seats still hang in the balance after Democrats' victories overnight
Votes are still being counted in Alaska and Mississippi, and they’re too close to call.
Do you support another day of public sector strike action?
Unions representing public sector workers have said that they are planning another 24-hour strike on 12 November.
Man arrested after gardaí seize firearms and €2.5m worth of cocaine
Two men in their 30s and a woman in her 20s were also arrested during Monday’s operation.
These US midterms are historic in more ways than one
A surge of support for Democratic candidates has seen a number of historic firsts in the profiles of those elected to Congress and governorships.
Abdul El-Sayed wins in high-profile Michigan race, making history as first-ever Muslim senator
He is the first Muslim elected to the upper chamber of Congress.
Amy Acton wins in Ohio after ugly race where her opponent used her estranged mother in ad
The 60-year-old becomes the first elected female governor of Ohio, and the first Democrat to win the seat since 2016.
Government set to double down on smaller apartment sizes despite European court challenge
It is understood that the regulations will be a carbon copy of the apartment guidelines introduced in July last year.
As it happened: Democrats sweep Congress, with further gains possible as counting continues
Counting continues after a Democratic wave swept through Republican strongholds, handing Trump a major midterm defeat.
RTÉ €20m funding cut and Ger Gilroy podcast appointment dominate committee hearing
Kevin Bakhurst said podcast host Ger Gilroy might appear in the top 20 list of earners at RTÉ.
Democrats pull off unexpected double win in Texas in most expensive Senate race in US history
A changing of the guard in the Lone Star State.
Trump says he's 'learned a lot' and is ready to work with Democrats after midterms disaster
Republicans are set to lose the House and Senate to the Democrats.
Democrat Jon Ossoff eyes 2028 presidential bid as he holds Georgia Senate seat
Attention is already turning to two years’ time.
At a glance: The key wins that saw the Democrats romp home in the House and Senate
It was a historic night for the Democratic party which did even better than polls had suggested.
Dublin faces huge traffic disruption next week in 'biggest policing operation in Ireland's history'
The EU events are set to coincide with planned industrial action, adding to the disruption expected across the capital.
UK's King Charles stops short of offering formal apology over transatlantic slave trade
Andy Burnham recently announced a change in long-established government policy and made an offer of talks on a slavery apology.
Mosque at centre of foiled bomb plot urges politicians to 'challenge hostility' facing Muslims
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Ireland spoke out on the back of last week’s sentencing of a group of men for a plot to bomb the Galway mosque.
Spain's transport minister resigns after fatal train crash
Oscar Puente earlier pledged to work “tirelessly” to restore confidence in the world’s second-largest high-speed rail network.
Patrick O’Donovan was consulted on which Fine Gael minister would take over his portfolio
O’Donovan said it was a ‘slap in the face’ that one of his ministerial colleagues briefed against him in a Sunday newspaper.
FactCheck: Is Ireland generating AI jobs ‘at two to three times the pace’ of other countries?
Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke made the claim last week.
US Election Day: What to watch out for tonight as America votes
The midterms could tip the balance of power in Washington, but once the results are clear, the 2028 presidential race will be firmly in focus.
How a Revolut and Bank of Ireland customer lost €4k in a scam - with no reimbursement in sight
The case highlights potential weaknesses in fraud detection systems – and neither bank has offered to reimburse.
'The buck stops with you': Health minister blasted over patients spending hours on trolleys
Opposition TDs said the public are facing into a winter of discontent when it comes to hospital overcrowding.
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
The most important Irish and international stories you need to know today.
Children's Rights' Alliance concerned for missing boy who vomited up 37 bags of crack cocaine
The court heard there was no special care bed available for him
'A profound tragedy': Teenager sentenced for stabbing man who taunted him over father’s suicide
The victim’s family told court that they did not want the defendant’s ‘life to stop here too’.
‘The challenge of letting go’: Ciara Mageean’s funeral Mass told of how Olympian faced her death
Father Martin Kelly said he visited Ciara three weeks before her death, and the two of them talked of ‘letting go’.
Sinn Féin: Decision to begin demolition works at former Cork prison 'insulting to our history'
Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has argued that the planned demolition will retain a number of historically significant structures.
Lack of derogations for striking staff could lead to significant disruption during EU summit
The European Political Community (EPC) Summit will be held in Dublin on Thursday, 12 November.
Murder trial hears 80-year-old man suffered blunt force injuries
The court heard the injuries could not have been sustained from a fall backwards.
The 5 at 5: Tuesday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Woman and teenage girl 'hunted down' Scarlett Faulkner before 'brutal' assault, court hears
The prosecution’s case is that both accused were part of a joint enterprise to kill or cause serious harm to the mother-of-one.
PSNI launch murder investigation and arrest man in case of missing Limerick woman
Carrie Mullane travelled to Enniskillen on 10 October but hasn’t been seen in a number of weeks.
Trump took a bizarre final bow as his midterm campaign flew off the rails
A campaign marked by distractions and disgruntled voters has left Trump facing a potentially damaging electoral reckoning.
To win just once: Ireland’s biggest Brewers fan goes home to experience World Series glory
Living in Ireland since 2007, Matt Steerman made a pilgrimage to Wisconsin to see his beloved Milwaukee Brewers play in baseball’s World Series for the first time in 44 years. Here, Matt tells Sinead and Niall about why his side’s victory resonated in so many ways.
Pulling an all-nighter or setting your alarm? When to expect key results from the US Midterms
A blue Texas? A blue Senate? Democrats are polling ahead in Republican territories, but when will we know if the blue wave materialises?
'She represented the very best of us': Hundreds attend funeral of Ciara Mageean in Co Down
The funeral Mass heard that the athlete was an ‘inspirational human being’.
Famous man loses High Court bid to stop UK news outlets publishing allegations against him
The man, who denies the allegations, cannot yet be identified pending any appeal.
Communities are right to be concerned about data centres
Communities are pushing back against the rampant development of data centres. The government and the tech sector would do well to start listening.
Aengus Ó Snodaigh asks to make personal statement to Dáil in relation to Liberty Recycling probe
The charity is at the centre of a money laundering probe by gardaí, however, Ó Snodaigh is not under investigation himself.
Four Ryanair flights among 10 planes affected by bomb threats across Europe today
All the impacted flights landed safely, and no bombs have been found despite extensive searches.
Judge criticises aspects of new legal aid scheme as 'grossly unfair' and 'demonstrably illogical'
The row between solicitors and justice minister Jim O’Callaghan has been ongoing since the introduction of changes to the criminal legal aid fees model.
Woman jumped from upper floor of Dublin 8 house set ablaze in arson attack
Gardaí and Dublin Fire Brigade went to the scene at Clanbrassil Close, Dublin 8 at around 2.30am.
'Where there's a will, there's a way': Taoiseach pushes for public sector pay deal agreement
Simon Harris said the next few days are a “window of opportunity” to reach a deal with workers.
Ryanair's Michael O'Leary has called for a two-drink limit at airport bars – do you agree?
‘My view is two will do,’ the airline chief told Sky News.
HSE failed to ensure that thousands of children under six received vital health checks
The HSE has accepted the findings of an investigation, which warned that developmental and child protection concerns could go unidentified.
Noel McNamara to become Leinster head coach after Leo Cullen departs at end of the season
The Clare native will join Leinster from Union Bordeaux-Bègles, where he is currently the club’s attack coach.
The FOI Files: Is Coimisiún na Meán investigating social media companies for dangerous driving videos?
While the media regulator hasn’t launched an official investigation, there are signs that the preliminary stages of one might be underway.
Primark profits fall as retailer cuts prices to win over cautious shoppers
The chain said trading remained challenging despite growth from new store openings.
Expert concerned new dwelling completions could still be 'forward counted'
Lorcan Sirr is set to tell the housing committee this afternoon that housing completion data is far more accurate than it was a decade ago.
Health minister offers 'sincere condolences' to family and friends of Ciara Mageean
Jennifer Carroll MacNeil emphasised that bowel cancer screening is for people “who do not have symptoms”.
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
US heads to the polls for midterms, migrant worker demand changes, and funeral for Ciara Mageean to take place.
There were just 12 rental properties within HAP limits in September
Eleven areas had no properties within the limits, while none of the homes surveyed were available to families with children at standard HAP rates.
US reportedly strikes Iranian island as Trump signals possible deal to end war
The Wall Street Journal reported an attack on Qeshm Island, while Trump said an agreement with Tehran “could happen”.
Instant messaging has become the single-use plastic of communication
Instant messaging like WhatsApp was supposed to make life easier. So why does replying to messages feel like a full-time job?
Americans vote in midterms set to upend Trump presidency
More than 57 million Americans had already voted early before today.
Long-awaited rules for short-term lets in large towns and cities one step closer
Housing Minister James Browne hopes that the move will effectively ban councils from issuing new planning permissions for short-term lets in larger towns and cities.
Agriculture minister to launch five year animal welfare strategy today
New rules around dog breeding and enhanced oversight of dog controls are set to be announced.
Funeral of Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean to take place later in Co Down
Ciara Mageean died on Sunday following a diagnosis of bowel cancer.
Demand for 'lower-skilled' migrant workers becoming greater than higher-skilled migrants
Recruitment from outside the EEA has doubled in the likes of construction, though remains highest in health and ICT.
Gardaí and PSNI working together to establish whereabouts of missing Limerick woman
Carrie Mullane hasn’t been seen in a number of weeks and may have travelled to Derry after first travelling to Co Fermanagh.
Ivan Yates latest construction industry voice to warn that new home building may drop
The pundit is chairman of developer Ingram Homes and is a regular host at construction industry events.
Russian bomb attacks on aid centre and shelter in southern Ukraine kill 26 people
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said it ‘is further proof that Russia wants no de-escalation’.
Gardaí investigating reports of pins found in Halloween 'trick or treat' sweets in Co Donegal
Two Donegal parents took to social media to share reports of the incident.
What kind of bowel cancer screening is available in Ireland, and what should people look for?
Bowel cancer is the second most common cancer in men and the third most common cancer in women in Ireland.
From O'Donovan fallout to a shift on 'woke' issues: Simon Harris faces a defining weekend
The Fine Gael leader will be seeking to reset the narrative at his party’s ard fheis in Cork this weekend.
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
The most important Irish and international stories you need to know today.
'There are many reasons I go to Mass, and boring my kids with screen-free time is one of them'
Sunday is a day of rest but work and consumerism seek to devour more and more family time.
Hear Me Out: Does the commercial Christmas season start too early these days?
Does Christmas coming earlier cheapen the fun of it?
Special education schools take legal action against Department circular on admission policy
Lawyers submit the Department’s circulars amount to a contradiction of the terms of admissions policy established by the 1998 Act.
Ireland’s beautiful birds: Artist Gordon D’Arcy celebrates our birdlife in his new book Birdstyle
Artist, environmentalist and author Gordon D’Arcy’s book, Birdstyle explores the beauty and mystery of Ireland’s birdlife through a mix of natural science and art.
Court hears man accused of killing Tipperary grandmother believed he was going to be murdered
Josephine ‘Josie’ Ray was found allegedly strangled and smothered and with over 40 bruises to her body at her Tipperary home.
'What is a good replacement car for a 2012 Mercedes E-class?'
Our readers get expert answers.
'Acting like a crazy idiot' towards women is not a crime, Russell Brand's barrister tells jury
Brand denies three charges of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault against six women.
Carla Lockhart quits DUP over fallout from Drumcree dispute, party accuses her of 'arrogance'
Lockhart has quit over the DUP not opting to collapse Stormont over the fallout of the Drumcree parades dispute.