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Sex offender carried on offending while on bail - report

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/1110/1543133-sex-offender-ulster/

Published: November 10, 2025 12:00

A prolific sex offender arrested by police was able to carry on offending while on bail, leading to the death of a 12-year-old girl, according to a report from Northern Ireland's Office of the Police Ombudsman.

Patience pays off as Jennings smashes 100-mile mark

https://www.rte.ie/sport/athletics/2025/1110/1543125-patience-pays-off-as-jennings-smashes-100-mile-mark/

Published: November 10, 2025 11:07

Caitriona Jennings was delighted to see her plan come to fruition after setting a new 100-mile world record over the weekend.

Prison a 'nightmare', Sarkozy tells appeals hearing

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/1110/1543123-nicolas-sarkozy/

Published: November 10, 2025 10:42

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy called his imprisonment a "nightmare" as prosecutors requested he be released from jail pending an appeals trial over Libyan funding.

Katy Perry to play Dublin's Malahide Castle next summer

https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/1110/1543106-katy-perry-to-play-dublins-malahide-castle-next-summer/

Published: November 10, 2025 09:40

Katy Perry is set play a headline show at Dublin's Malahide Castle next summer.

Client confidentiality reason for non-disclosure - Yates

https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2025/1110/1543093-ivan-yates/

Published: November 10, 2025 09:29

Ivan Yates has said client confidentiality was the reason he did not disclose the fact that he gave media training to Fianna Fáil presidential candidate Jim Gavin.

More State investment in cancer medicine trials urged

https://www.rte.ie/news/health/2025/1110/1543104-cancer-treatment/

Published: November 10, 2025 09:03

A new report has called for more State investment in trials of cancer medicines, which it says save lives and bring access to new treatments that would otherwise be unavailable to patients.

BBC chairman expected to apologise for Trump speech edit

https://www.rte.ie/news/uk/2025/1110/1543092-bbc-resignations/

Published: November 10, 2025 08:23

The chairman of the BBC is expected to apologise for the way a speech by Donald Trump was edited for a Panorama programme after several days of pressure on the broadcaster prompted the resignation of director-general Tim Davie.

Protection vs prejudice: finding balance in FGM legislation

https://www.rte.ie/news/investigations-unit/2025/1110/1542998-protection-vs-prejudice-finding-balance-in-fgm-legislation/

Published: November 10, 2025 08:00

Pamela Fraher has spent the past year investigating Ireland's first and only prosecution for FGM. Here, she reflects on what she uncovered while examining how the State handles this sensitive and complex issue.

Activism, opinions were hallmarks of Higgins' presidency

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/1110/1543038-president-michael-d-higgins/

Published: November 10, 2025 07:19

Sometimes controversial, strongly opinionated, but never dull, Michael D Higgins' 14-year term as Uachtarán na hÉireann comes to an end this week after many historic moments that helped define modern-day Ireland.

Children waiting up to 13 years to see psychologist

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1110/1543052-child-psychologist-services/

Published: November 10, 2025 06:00

New figures obtained by RTÉ News show that up to August this year, children in Dublin were waiting up to 13 years to be seen by a primary care psychologist.

Ireland's problem dealing with with textile waste

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1110/1543034-textile-waste/

Published: November 10, 2025 06:00

The National Centre for the Circular Economy says Ireland will need more resources to adequately deal with textile waste.

Syrian president due at White House for landmark talks

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/1110/1543078-ahmed-al-sharaa-us-visit/

Published: November 10, 2025 04:46

Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa is to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House for unprecedented talks just days after Washington removed him from a terrorism blacklist.

Coordination on climate efforts essential, COP30 to hear

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/1110/1543077-cop30/

Published: November 10, 2025 04:15

The UN Climate Change Executive Secretary, Simon Stiell, has said the two-week long COP30 climate negotiations that begin in Belem must send a clear signal that nations are fully on board for climate co-operation.

Over a million displaced in the Philippines after typhoon

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/1110/1543076-typhoon-fung-wong/

Published: November 10, 2025 03:39

A weakening Typhoon Fung-wong departed the Philippines over the South China Sea, after its driving winds and heavy rain killed at least two people and forced more than a million to evacuate.

US senators reach deal that could end shutdown - reports

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/1110/1543074-us-fed-shutdown/

Published: November 10, 2025 02:13

US senators reached a bipartisan deal that would resume federal funding and end a shutdown which has stretched to a record 40 days and forced many government operations to grind to a halt, US media reported.

Central Bank warns over increase in AI 'deepfake' scams

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1110/1543058-ai-deepfake-fraud/

Published: November 10, 2025 00:01

The Central Bank has issued a warning about an increase in artificial intelligence (AI) being used to create realistic social media ads and profiles impersonating public or business figures.

Housing order for all poultry amid high risk of bird flu

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1110/1543063-bird-flu-order/

Published: November 10, 2025 00:01

A housing order for all poultry and captive birds in the country is in effect from today, due to the high risk from avian influenza - or bird flu.

SIPTU conference to hear of online abuse of union members

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1110/1543059-siptu-conference/

Published: November 10, 2025 00:01

Online abuse of union members, the protection of whistleblowers, and prison terms for employers who breach workers' rights are among the issues that will be discussed at the SIPTU Biennial National Delegate Conference which opens in Galway today.

Shefflin condemns 'unsavoury scenes' at Nowlan Park

https://www.rte.ie/sport/hurling/2025/1109/1543050-shefflin-condemns-unsavoury-scenes-at-nowlan-park/

Published: November 9, 2025 19:52

Ballyhale Shamrocks boss Henry Shefflin and Kilcormac-Killoughey manager Declan Laffan both condemned a melee after their Leinster club SHC quarter-final in UPMC Nowlan Park.

Belfast-born astrophysicist prepares for space mission

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/1109/1543031-astronaut-dundalk/

Published: November 9, 2025 17:33

A Belfast-born astrophysicist is preparing for her first mission to space as an ESA astronaut.

Gaffney seals the double for Hoops against 10-man Cork

https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2025/1109/1543018-gaffney-brace-secures-rovers-double-against-cork/

Published: November 9, 2025 17:03

Shamrock Rovers completed a first League of Ireland and FAI Cup double since 1987 with a 2-0 victory over 10-man Cork City at Aviva Stadium.

Govt's National Housing Plan to be published on Thursday

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1109/1543025-housing-plan/

Published: November 9, 2025 16:21

The Government's long-awaited National Housing Plan is expected to be published on Thursday morning, and provide the overall framework for housing over the next five years and beyond.

Will bird flu mean there won't be turkeys for Christmas?

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1109/1543021-turkeys-bird-flu/

Published: November 9, 2025 15:25

Poultry farmers say there are under a "mental stress that can't be underestimated" due to the bird flu outbreak.

FF needs to 'reconnect' with young people, says Kelleher

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1109/1543017-fianna-fail-speech/

Published: November 9, 2025 14:44

Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher has said his party needs to "reconnect and re-engage" with young people, given its facing "a demographic cliff-edge when it comes to membership, activists and voters".

McDonald says Morrison waiting list report 'devastating'

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1109/1543009-harvey-morrison/

Published: November 9, 2025 14:22

The Sinn Féin leader has described as "devastating" a newspaper report that claims nine-year-old Harvey Morrison was taken off a surgery waiting list because Children's Health Ireland believed he was a palliative patient.

FAI Cup final: Shamrock Rovers v Cork City updates

https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2025/1109/1542961-fai-cup-final-shamrock-rovers-v-cork-city-updates/

Published: November 9, 2025 14:13

Can Cork City deny Shamrock Rovers the double at Aviva Stadium? Follow the action here.

Minister denies Govt immigration stance echoes Farage

https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2025/1109/1543005-immigration-politics/

Published: November 9, 2025 13:59

Minister for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity Christopher O'Sullivan has said the likening of Government rhetoric on immigration to Nigel Farage were "absolutely disgraceful, scandalous".

Claims BBC misled viewers with Trump edit 'serious'

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1109/1543008-bbc-trump-edit/

Published: November 9, 2025 13:41

A UK government minister has described as "incredibly serious" allegations over the way the BBC edited clips of US President Donald Trump in a flagship documentary programme.

Taoiseach lays wreath at Remembrance Sunday ceremony

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1109/1542997-remembrance-sunday/

Published: November 9, 2025 12:35

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has laid a laurel wreath at the war memorial in Enniskillen as part of Remembrance Sunday events taking place across the UK.

Ukraine scrambles for energy with 'zero' power generation

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1109/1542988-ukraine-russia-war/

Published: November 9, 2025 11:23

Ukraine was scrambling to turn lights and heating back on after Russian attacks targeting energy infrastructure, with the state's power provider saying its generating capacity was reduced to "zero".

Three killed, 15 injured as rough seas batter Tenerife

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1109/1542983-tenerife-rough-seas/

Published: November 9, 2025 10:22

Three people died and 15 were injured as rough seas battered the Spanish holiday island of Tenerife yesterday, emergency services have said.

Hamas to hand over remains of Israeli soldier

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1109/1542962-gaza-israel-hostage/

Published: November 9, 2025 09:54

Hamas' armed wing said it would hand over the remains of Israeli officer Hadar Goldin, who was killed during the 2014 war in Gaza.

Woman, 80s, dies in single-car collision in Tipperary

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1109/1542965-fatal-collision-tipperary/

Published: November 9, 2025 09:10

A woman in her 80s has died following a single-car collision in Nenagh, Co Tipperary.

Super typhoon to hit Philippines as floodwaters rise

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1109/1542958-super-typhoon-philippines/

Published: November 9, 2025 08:31

Nearly a million people have been evacuated and floodwaters are rising in the Philippines before Typhoon Fung-wong's expected late-night landfall on the east coast.

Climate clash: why some EU countries opposed 2040 target

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1109/1542827-poland-czech-2040-emissions/

Published: November 9, 2025 07:01

The European Commission's 2040 climate target just about got over the line this week. But four central and eastern European countries did not sign up to the agreed text over concerns that the changes could be too costly to implement and threaten industry…

'Fear is always with us' - One month into Gaza ceasefire

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1109/1542909-gaza-ceasfire-waleed-rizq/

Published: November 9, 2025 07:00

'The ceasefire is weak, it could break anytime.' These are the words of emergency care nurse Waleed Rizq, who lives and works in Khan Younis in Gaza.

Can there be a calm debate on Ireland's migration policy?

https://www.rte.ie/news/analysis-and-comment/2025/1109/1542952-ireland-migration-policy/

Published: November 9, 2025 07:00

Can there be a calm, open and honest debate on Ireland's migration policy in the Oireachtas, as the Government says it wants?

Watch: What happens at a presidential inauguration?

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1109/1542754-presidential-inauguration-explainer/

Published: November 9, 2025 07:00

On Tuesday, president-elect Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated as the tenth President of Ireland.

Impact of tracker mortgage scandal not consigned to past

https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2025/1109/1542908-impact-of-tracker-mortgage-scandal-not-consigned-to-past/

Published: November 9, 2025 07:00

It's the biggest consumer overcharging scandal in the history of the State which cost the banks in excess of €1 billion in fines and redress to customers. Why then are many of the same banks involved using confidentiality clauses to potentially stop those…

Syrian president arrives in the US - state media

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1109/1542955-syria/

Published: November 9, 2025 04:29

Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in the United States for a landmark official visit, his country's state news agency reported, a day after Washington removed him from a terrorism blacklist.

Christmas deadline for decision on healthcare in Mid-West

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1109/1542904-university-hospital-limerick/

Published: November 9, 2025 00:00

Limerick is hosting a conference called 'Healthcare on the Margins' this weekend - a fitting location, given that the Mid-West is seen as the unhealthiest region in the country, and its main hospital is consistently the most overcrowded.

National Council of Family Carers holds first meeting

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/1108/1542919-carers-council/

Published: November 8, 2025 18:24

The first ever meeting of the new National Council of Family Carers was held in Dublin today.

Quentin Willson, former Top Gear presenter, dies

https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/1108/1542907-quentin-willson-former-top-gear-presenter-dies/

Published: November 8, 2025 16:01

Former Top Gear and Fifth Gear presenter Quentin Willson has died aged 68 following a short battle with lung cancer, his family has said.

Six killed, hundreds injured as tornado hits south Brazil

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/1108/1542898-tornado-brazil/

Published: November 8, 2025 15:06

A tornado accompanied by strong winds and heavy rain struck the southern Brazilian state of Paraná, killing six people, the state government has said.

Review of Fianna Fáil's Áras campaign may be delayed

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1108/1542889-fianna-fail-review/

Published: November 8, 2025 14:05

Fianna Fáil has signalled that an independent review into its failed presidential campaign may not be finalised by the agreed deadline of next Wednesday.

FAI to bring motion to ban Israel from Euro competition

https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2025/1108/1542874-fai-to-bring-motion-to-ban-israel-from-euro-competition/

Published: November 8, 2025 13:34

The FAI has voted to submit a motion to UEFA to ban Israel from its European club and international competitions.

Autumn international: Ireland v Japan updates

https://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2025/1108/1542871-autumn-international-ireland-v-japan-updates/

Published: November 8, 2025 11:48

Follow all the action live from Aviva Stadium as Ireland host Japan in their second autumn international.

Westlife: from little world of their own to pop stardom

https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/1108/1542217-westlife-from-little-world-of-their-own-to-pop-stardom/

Published: November 8, 2025 10:23

Westlife's comeback secures their position as Ireland's most successful pop act in history. But not everyone thought they'd make it this far...

Russia hits Ukraine energy facilities, kills three people

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1108/1542867-ukraine-russia-war/

Published: November 8, 2025 10:07

Russia has said that its forces continued to advance in grinding battles around the key towns of Pokrovsk and Kupiansk, and had captured a tiny village in eastern Ukraine.

Man due in court over seizure of firearms in Cork city

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1108/1542869-man-court-cork/

Published: November 8, 2025 09:56

A man, in his 40s, is due to appear in court over the seizure of firearms, ammunition and cocaine in Cork city.

US firms ground MD-11 cargo planes after Kentucky crash

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1108/1542862-flights-grounded-crash/

Published: November 8, 2025 09:17

UPS and FedEx said they have grounded their combined fleet of more than 50 McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo planes following a crash in Louisville, Kentucky this week that killed at least 14 people.

UN warns of 'intensified hostilities' ahead in Sudan

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1108/1542859-sudan-un/

Published: November 8, 2025 08:58

The United Nations has warned of "intensified hostilities" ahead in Sudan, despite paramilitary forces endorsing a truce proposal from mediators after more than two years of war with the regular army.

Israel identifies latest body returned from Gaza

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1108/1542855-israel-gaza-hostage/

Published: November 8, 2025 08:21

Israel has identified the latest body returned from Gaza by Hamas and Islamic Jihad as Israeli-Argentinian hostage Lior Rudaeff, the Israeli army said.

EU enlargement: No Big Bang, just a challenging trickle

https://www.rte.ie/news/europe/2025/1108/1542665-eu-enlargement-analysis/

Published: November 8, 2025 07:00

The European Commission is attempting to keep the accession process within its procedural guardrails, much to the frustration of those who believe that Europe faces a defining moment, writes Tony Connolly.

Bubble Trouble: Is too much being spent on AI?

https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2025/1108/1542794-ai-bubble-tech/

Published: November 8, 2025 07:00

Firms are spending hundreds of billions of dollars on artificial intelligence with little to show for it, leading many major tech and trading exports to conclude that the industry is in a bubble, writes Adam Maguire.

Orders pour in for 'Catherine Connoll-Tea' tea cosies

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1108/1542733-catherine-connolltea-president/

Published: November 8, 2025 06:00

A Dublin woman who has crocheted thousands of 'Michael Tea Higgins' tea cosies is preparing for a new presidency.

DNA pioneer James Watson dies aged 97

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/1108/1542852-james-watson-death/

Published: November 8, 2025 05:13

James Watson, the Nobel laureate co-credited with the pivotal discovery of DNA's double-helix structure, has died aged 97, his former lab said.

US judge says National Guard illegally ordered to Oregon

https://www.rte.ie/news/us/2025/1108/1542851-national-guard-portland/

Published: November 8, 2025 04:38

US President Donald Trump unlawfully ordered National Guard troops to Portland in Oregon, a federal judge has ruled, in a legal setback to the administration's use of the military in American cities.

US gives Hungary exemption from Russian oil sanctions

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/1108/1542847-us-hungary-russia/

Published: November 8, 2025 02:12

The United States has granted Hungary a one-year exemption from US sanctions for using Russian oil and gas, a White House official has said, after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán pressed his case for a reprieve during a meeting with President Donald…

Joe Duffy surprises Kieran Cuddihy with message of luck

https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/1107/1542841-joe-duffy-surprises-kieran-cuddihy-with-message-of-luck/

Published: November 7, 2025 23:42

Joe Duffy surprised Kieran Cuddihy with a good luck message on Friday night's Late Late Show, while the new Liveline presenter has said the reaction to his gig has been "almost life-affirming".

Watch: Day 2 of COP30 leaders summit in Belém

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1107/1542836-cop30-george-lee/

Published: November 7, 2025 22:28

RTÉ News Environment Correspondent George Lee reports on the second day of the COP30 leaders summit in Belém, Brazil.

Pilots' industrial action at ASL Airlines postponed

https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2025/1107/1542826-asl-airlines-action/

Published: November 7, 2025 20:28

Planned industrial action by members of the Irish Airline Pilots' Association (IALPA) employed by ASL Airlines Ireland has been postponed.

Court rules against fast-track process of IPAS centre

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1107/1542815-court-ipas-centre/

Published: November 7, 2025 19:34

The High Court has ordered it appropriate to quash the use of a fast-track process used to expedite a controversial International Protection Accommodation Service centre in Athlone but has put a stay on its final order for four months, after which it will…

Call for action against spread of hatred on social media

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/1107/1542818-social-media-companies-minister/

Published: November 7, 2025 19:22

The Minister for Justice has said that he wants social media companies to do more to ensure their platforms are not used to "freely spread incitement or hatred of others".

Ex-footballer Barton convicted over social media posts

https://www.rte.ie/news/uk/2025/1107/1542811-joey-barton-uk-court/

Published: November 7, 2025 18:42

Former British soccer player Joey Barton has been convicted of sending grossly offensive social media posts about two ex-players and a broadcaster.

Man drove stolen bus to Dublin because other one was full

https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2025/1107/1542806-man-stole-bus/

Published: November 7, 2025 18:24

A young man stole a Bus Éireann vehicle in Co Donegal and drove it to Dublin after being told another bus was full.

Podcast: Is FIFA Peace Prize blurring sport and politics?

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1107/1542802-podcast-is-fifa-peace-prize-blurring-sport-and-politics/

Published: November 7, 2025 18:03

A newly created FIFA Peace Prize will be awarded at the draw for the World Cup on 5 December, with one very likely contender.

Little-Pengelly not attending Connolly inauguration

https://www.rte.ie/news/ulster/2025/1107/1542804-little-pengelly-connolly-inauguration/

Published: November 7, 2025 17:46

Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister has said that she will not be attending the inauguration of president-elect Catherine Connolly.

'Monster' father who raped daughter jailed for 12 years

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1107/1542800-offaly-father-jailed/

Published: November 7, 2025 17:17

A "monster" who raped his daughter and threatened to kill her and move on to abusing her younger sister if she told anyone has been jailed for 12 years.

Watch: Web home to more than 110,000 spiders discovered

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1107/1542796-largest-spider-web/

Published: November 7, 2025 17:07

Researchers have discovered what could be the largest spider web ever found, according to a paper published last month.

Ireland look to recapture ruthless streak against Japan

https://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2025/1107/1542799-ireland-look-to-recapture-ruthless-streak-against-japan/

Published: November 7, 2025 16:52

Neil Treacy looks ahead at Ireland's Quilter Nations Series meeting with Japan at Aviva Stadium this afternoon.

Revenue extends LPT filing deadline to 12th November

https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2025/1107/1542787-lpt-deadline-extension/

Published: November 7, 2025 16:17

Revenue has extended the deadline for Local Property Tax filings by three days, to Wednesday 12th November.

Extremist group threatened to attack mosque, court hears

https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2025/1107/1542785-portlaoise-court/

Published: November 7, 2025 16:17

A "violent" right-wing extremist group threatened on video to attack a Galway mosque, IPAS centres and hotels housing migrants around Ireland, a court has heard.

Fewer drinking alcohol while GP visits rise, survey finds

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1107/1542755-healthy-ireland-survey/

Published: November 7, 2025 15:38

The latest Healthy Ireland survey has found that 80% of people have attended a GP in the last year - the highest since reporting began in 2015.

Further weapons found after arrest of man in Cork city

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1107/1542774-loaded-handguns-cork/

Published: November 7, 2025 15:17

Further weapons have been found in Cork city during follow up searches following the arrest of a man in his 40s earlier this week, who had been found in possession of two loaded handguns.

Three boys arrested over Saggart disorder last month

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1107/1542776-saggart-arrests/

Published: November 7, 2025 14:59

Three boys have been arrested in connection with an investigation into serious public disorder in Saggart last month.

Appeal set for man jailed over online asylum seeker posts

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1107/1542773-appeal-asylum-seeker-posts/

Published: November 7, 2025 14:46

The first person convicted and jailed in Ireland for online posts that jeopardised the anonymity of asylum seekers has had a "priority" appeal date set in 2026.

Climate momentum 'comes from ordinary people' - activist

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1107/1542771-irish-climate-activists/

Published: November 7, 2025 14:39

As COP30 approaches, young Irish climate activists are taking stock of their journeys, frustrations and hopes for the future.

Ivan Yates, Coimisiún na Meán invited to media committee

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1107/1542762-ivan-yates/

Published: November 7, 2025 13:41

The media watchdog Coimisiún na Meán, as well as broadcaster Ivan Yates and a number of political public relations specialists, have been invited to an Oireachtas committee to discuss transparency issues in the sector.

'I know what I did', UK murder accused told judge in May

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1107/1542759-london-murder-trial/

Published: November 7, 2025 13:32

The man accused of the murder of an Irish pensioner in London told a judge last May that he did not want bail because he was "guilty".

The first trillionaire? New goal for Elon Musk

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1107/1542749-musk-tesla/

Published: November 7, 2025 13:00

The world's richest man has been handed a chance to become history's first trillionaire.

95% of households now have internet connectivity - CSO

https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2025/1107/1542736-95-of-households-now-have-internet-connectivity-cso/

Published: November 7, 2025 12:03

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that Irish perople were online more than ever in the first half of 2025 and are increasingly reliant on technology and digital services.

Woman guilty of harassing Madeleine McCann's parents

https://www.rte.ie/news/uk/2025/1107/1542737-julia-wandelt-court/

Published: November 7, 2025 12:00

A woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann has been found guilty of harassing the missing girl's parents by turning up at their home and sending sinister letters and messages repeatedly begging for a DNA test.

Tests to determine era of recovered Tuam infant remains

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1107/1542724-tuam-mother-and-baby-home/

Published: November 7, 2025 11:38

Infant remains have been recovered from the site of the former mother-and-baby home in Tuam, Co Galway, as excavation work there continues.

EU restricts visas for Russian nationals over Ukraine war

https://www.rte.ie/news/ukraine/2025/1107/1542722-ukraine-europe/

Published: November 7, 2025 11:29

The European Union has said it would deny Russians multi-entry visas as security fears rise nearly four years into the war on Ukraine.

BreastCheck set to miss screening target for third year

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1107/1542716-breast-cancer-screening/

Published: November 7, 2025 11:20

The Director of Clinical Affairs at the Irish Cancer Society has said it is "very disappointing" that the national screening programme for breast cancer looks set to miss its screening target for a third year in a row.

11 men arrested on foot of international warrants

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/1107/1542717-garda-extradition-arrests/

Published: November 7, 2025 11:10

Eleven men have been arrested across four counties on foot of international arrest warrants in connection with serious crimes in other jurisdictions.

Trump, Orbán to discuss Russian oil, economic cooperation

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1107/1542713-trump-orban/

Published: November 7, 2025 10:47

US President Donald Trump will sit down for talks with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán later today, with the two leaders expected to discuss Hungary's reliance on Russian oil at a time when Mr Trump has been working to wean nations off of it.

'More needs to be done' on nitrates, says EU Commissioner

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/1107/1542710-nitrates-ireland/

Published: November 7, 2025 10:36

Farmers in Ireland are "doing a lot", but "more needs to be done", the European Commissioner for the Environment has said, as Ireland's four-year derogation from the Nitrates Directive is due to expire at the end of the year.

Several ill after 'suspicious' package opened at US base

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1107/1542707-us-military-base/

Published: November 7, 2025 10:23

Multiple people have fallen ill and an investigation is under way after a suspicious package was delivered to a military base near Washington, US media reported.

Funeral for campaigner Sr Stan to take place in Dublin

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1107/1542697-sr-stanislaus-kennedy-funeral/

Published: November 7, 2025 09:50

The funeral of social justice campaigner and Focus Ireland founder Sr Stanislaus Kennedy, who died aged 86, will be held in Dublin this afternoon.

Commitment to documentaries 'not changing', says RTÉ

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/1107/1542694-rte-documentaries/

Published: November 7, 2025 09:39

RTÉ's Director of Video has said the broadcaster's commitment to airing Irish documentaries "is not changing".

Two men charged with arson over Drogheda IPAS centre fire

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1107/1542691-drogheda-fire-court/

Published: November 7, 2025 09:20

Two men in their 20s have appeared before court charged with arson offences in connection with a fire at an IPAS centre in Drogheda last week.

Diplomats worry absent US could influence COP30 summit

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1107/1542680-cop30-summit/

Published: November 7, 2025 08:34

Governments heading to the UN COP30 climate summit in Brazil are bracing for the possibility that the Trump administration may seek to disrupt negotiations at the event, even without any US officials showing up.

UN, US to start negotiations on international Gaza force

https://www.rte.ie/news/middle-east/2025/1107/1542671-gaza-un-us/

Published: November 7, 2025 08:06

The UN Security Council will start negotiations on a US-drafted resolution to endorse President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, said a senior US government official, and authorise a two-year mandate for a transitional governance body and international…

British woman on Indonesia death row repatriated

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/1107/1542656-lindsay-sandiford-indonesia/

Published: November 7, 2025 07:04

Two Britons convicted of drugs offences in Indonesia, including a 69-year-old woman on death row, were repatriated early this morning, as part of a deal to return them to the UK on humanitarian grounds.

'One of the greatest Irishmen' - Cockran to be celebrated

https://www.rte.ie/news/connacht/2025/1107/1542649-william-bourke-cockran-sligo/

Published: November 7, 2025 06:02

A celebration of one of the Yeats Country's most distinguished but forgotten sons will take place in Sligo City Hall this evening.

Boundary report's centenary to be marked at Donegal event

https://www.rte.ie/news/ulster/2025/1107/1542647-donegal-event-boundary-report/

Published: November 7, 2025 06:02

A one-day conference will take place in Lifford in Co Donegal, tomorrow exploring the impact of the border on the centenary of the Boundary Commission.

All-Star night special for teammates and opponents alike

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1107/1542631-all-stars-football-hurling/

Published: November 7, 2025 06:00

The All-Star awards are special. For one night only it's not about the winning. It's not about the All-Ireland title or the provincial title or the league. It's just about being there. That in itself is an achievement, writes Marty Morrissey.

Watch: Hopes of keeping 1.5C drain away ahead of COP30

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1107/1542607-global-warming-cop30/

Published: November 7, 2025 06:00

Ahead of COP30, the UN has said the world will fail to meet its main climate change target of limiting the rise in global temperatures to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels.