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U2 frontman Bono has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from outgoing US leader, Joe Biden. The award, which is America's highest civilian honour, was established in 1963 by then president John F. Kennedy. The medal is presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values or security of the United States, world peace or other … [Read more...] about U2 frontman Bono receives Presidential Medal of Freedom from Joe Biden

GARDAI have launched a murder investigation following the death of a woman in co. Cork. The body of the woman, named locally as 31-year-old mother-of-two Paula Canty, was discovered at a residential property on Bridewell Lane in Mallow on Friday. A post-mortem examination has been carried out and preliminary results have been provided to the investigating team. While details of … [Read more...] about Gardaí launch murder investigation following death of woman in Co. Cork

WEATHER warnings remain in place in Ireland today while 28,000 properties have been left without power. If follows adverse weather conditions across the country on Saturday, with several counties at risk of further snow and ice today. Meanwhile, Northern Ireland has been issued with a Status Yellow snow and ice warning, with some areas expected to see up to 10cm of … [Read more...] about Weather warnings remain in place as 28,000 left without power

A MAN has been charged as part of an investigation into large-scale cross-border drug importation. Detectives from the PSNI's Organised Crime Branch charged the man to court on Saturday in relation to a number of drugs offences. The 43-year-old was charged with offences including concealing criminal property and being concerned in the supply of Class A, Class B and Class C … [Read more...] about Man charged as part of investigation into large-scale cross-border drug importation

A WOMAN arrested in relation to a reported arson attack on a home in Belfast has been bailed. The 33-year-old was detained on suspicion of a number of offences, including arson with intent to endanger life. It relates to a fire at a property in the north of the city at lunchtime on Friday, when three people were inside the building. "Just before 12.25pm, we received a report … [Read more...] about Woman bailed following reported arson attack on north Belfast home