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Yesterday
1st December 2023
England rally from two goals down to keep Olympic hopes alive with Netherlands win
Ella Toone’s stoppage-time goal completed the fightback against the Dutch in the Nations League.
Tiger Woods admits to battling mental and physical fatigue as second-round rally fades
The 15-time major winner picked up three bogeys and one birdie in his final six holes today at the Hero World Challenge.
Gavin Henson among 200 retired rugby players named in concussion lawsuit
Former England captain Phil Vickery is also included in the legal claim against three of the sport’s governing bodies.
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Ukrainian special forces reported to have ‘bombed two Russian trains' on Siberian railway
Ukrainian media has cited unidentified sources for the attack.
Brexit backer James Dyson loses libel claim against Daily Mirror publisher
The inventor appeared at the Royal Courts of Justice in last month.
Four police officers injured, 39 people arrested amid violent scenes before Aston Villa match
Police said fans of the Polish team Legia Warsaw were not allowed into the stadium after missiles were thrown at officers.
Thursday
30th November 2023
Tiger Woods fades late to shoot 75 in first round of World Challenge
The 15-time major winner was playing his first competitive round since the Masters last April.
Joy for Irish players as Brighton and West Ham advance to Europa League knockout stages
Joao Pedro and Tomas Soucek were the goal-scoring heroes.
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Willie Mullins strikes for 120-1 five-timer on impressive day at Thurles
Il Etait Temps won the Beginners Chase, while Fun Fun Fun took the Mares Maiden Hurdle.
'I’m itching to get back into the game': Steve Bruce interested in Ireland manager's job
Former West Brom boss says ‘there’s been no connection’ with FAI in relation to manager’s job.
Dominic Cummings ‘malign actor’ who created culture of fear, Matt Hancock tells UK Covid inquiry
The former British health secretary Matt Hancock painted Boris Johnson’s ex-chief adviser as a ‘malign actor’ who undermined the UK’s pandemic response.
Former British chancellor Alistair Darling dies aged 70
The long-serving MP died after spending time in hospital being treated for cancer.
Wednesday
29th November 2023
Arsenal cruise into Champions League last 16 after hammering Lens
Five first half goals makes Gunners victory academic.
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Ten Hag refuses to lay blame at the door of Onana after poor display
‘We give free-kicks away and we have to defend them better twice’
Brilliant Bazunu denies Ireland teammate to keep first home clean sheet since March
Elsewhere, Sammie Szmodics celebrated his new contract by firing a brace to help Blackburn to an enthralling 4-2 victory over Birmingham.
Conor Benn denied boxing license in UK because of doping investigation
Hopes that Benn might fight Chris Eubank Jnr remains some way off.
Legislation to provide gardaí with body-worn cameras passes
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee said the new legislation will also give gardai greater access to CCTV.
Actor Jonathan Majors in court for start of assault trial
The Loki and Creed III actor is accused of injuring his then-girlfriend during an argument.
‘Huge distortion’ over advent of facial recognition technology, Drew Harris says
The Garda Commissioner said that they would look to use the technology to retrospectively scan footage as part of investigations.
US military Osprey aircraft with six onboard crashes off southern Japan
The Japanese coast guard are conducted a search and rescue operation.
Aide reads speech for unwell Pope Francis
The Pope was due to attend COP24 but cancelled due to his illness.
VAR official involved in controversial PSG penalty call stood down from duty
Eddie Howe said earlier he was ‘hugely frustrated’ while Alan Shearer blasted ‘disgusting’ penalty decision.
UK study finds that GP appointments over the phone or online can ‘put patients at risk’
Researchers said mistakes via remote consultation are rare, but there is a risk of patients being under-diagnosed.
Emily Hand could only whisper after being released by Hamas, her father says
Thomas Hand told CNN that when he asked his daughter how long she had been held for, she said “a year”.
'First half was the worst I’ve seen us' says Foden as Guardiola rues 'sloppy goals'
Manchester City boss stresses the need for his players to ‘win duels’.
Tuesday
28th November 2023
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Tánaiste says govt giving ‘serious consideration’ to taking action over controversial Legacy Bill
The Bill includes a limited form of immunity from prosecution for Troubles-related offences and will halt future civil cases and legacy inquests.
Pope Francis cancels trip to Dubai for COP28 climate talks on doctors’ orders after getting flu
Pope Francis was expected to use the platform to castigate countries for a lack of action on climate change.
All 41 workers trapped in collapsed tunnel in India for 17 days have been rescued
They got trapped on 12 November and all 41 have been freed, according to an Indian minister.
Women's Super League to break away from English Football Association
The Women’s Championship is also set to be governed by a new, independent body from next season.
Lawmakers keen to introduce sin bins for professional football after grassroots trial
Ifab board members also supported a proposed trial whereby only the team captain may approach the referee in certain major game situations.
PSNI launch investigation into Belfast neurologist who was struck off the medical register
Dr Michael Watt was at the centre of Northern Ireland’s largest recall of patients.
Ben Dunne a ‘good, decent, generous, loving Irish man’, mourners told
Mary Lou McDonald and Larry Goodman as well as hundreds of others attended the funeral.
‘What is the point of VAR?’ asks angry Gary O’Neil after Wolves' defeat at Fulham
Willian claimed all three points with a controversial late penalty.
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Monday
27th November 2023
Close to €1 million worth of herbal cannabis seized in Dublin and Cavan
Searches were carried out in the past few days and led to two arrests.
Elon Musk visits Israel amid growing accusations of antisemitism on his social media platform X
Musk today met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he toured a kibbutz that was attacked by Hamas on 7 October.
Pope Francis receiving antibiotics intravenously for lung problem, Vatican says
Francis will scale back his appointments, but does not have pneumonia or fever, officials said.
Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch says Dublin riot energy is 'always under the surface'
His book Prophet Song describes what happens when his home country becomes authoritarian.
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'Better than John Lewis': Heartwarming Christmas ad for Enniskillen pub gains millions of views
Una Burns, the manager of Charlie’s Bar, said they wanted to provide a Christmas advert that would hopefully “resonate with people”.
Garnacho should not be compared with Rooney or Ronaldo - Ten Hag
The talented teenager scored a goal that was similar to ones struck by former stars Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Paul Lynch: From film critic to Booker Prize-winning writer
His fifth novel, Prophet Song, about a tyrannical government won the 2023 prize last night.