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EXPLAINED: Why are Oscar winners cutting off their hair?

Oscar-winning actresses Marion Cotillard and Juliette Binoche and other stars including Charlotte Rampling, Charlotte Gainsbourg and singer Jane Birkin have filmed themselves cutting off locks of their hair in support of protesters in Iran. Their ...

05 Oct 2022 at 16:02

Sport

Harry Kane to wear anti-discrimination armband at Qatar World Cup

England captain Harry Kane will wear an anti-discrimination armband during the team’s World Cup matches in Qatar this winter. The Football Association has joined nine other European federations, including the Football Association of Wales, in ...

21 Sept 2022 at 13:33

Sport

Football Association given assurances over LGBTQ+ fans at Qatar World Cup

Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham says he has been assured that LGBTQ+ England fans will not face arrest for holding hands in public at the World Cup in Qatar. Same-sex sexual activity is illegal in the Gulf state, raising ...

21 Sept 2022 at 21:05

Sport

Commonwealth Games can be important to highlight where inequalities persist

The Commonwealth Games in Birmingham can be a vehicle to highlight where inequalities persist, a global LGBTQ+ rights group hopes. Thirty-five Commonwealth countries continue to criminalise same-sex relationships, according to data from the ...

26 Jul 2022 at 13:00

National News

Almost €5m to provide 'vital' services to victims of crime announced by McEntee

The Justice Minister has announced almost €5million in funding for organisations supporting victims of crime in Ireland. Minister Helen McEntee said she was "pleased" to make the announcement today (Friday March 25), with funding set to ...

25 Mar 2022 at 12:11

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Investment opportunities in Ireland’s growing home-care sector

The home-care sector offers investment opportunities as Ireland’s ageing population rises. Right at Home is a leading provider of in-home care for the elderly and people with disabilities. Right at Home is looking to expand across ...

29 Mar 2022 at 17:28

National News

President Higgins leads tributes to Traveller rights activist Ronnie Fay

The president has led tributes to Pavee Point co-director and traveller rights activist Ronnie Fay following her death. President Michael D Higgins said that Ms Fay “worked tirelessly” to improve the living circumstances, status ...

31 Jan 2022 at 17:13

Other Sport

Aye Right poised to take Cotswold Chase challenge

Harriet Graham has confirmed the Paddy Power Cotswold Chase at Cheltenham as the preferred weekend target for stable star Aye Right. After being placed in the Charlie Hall at Wetherby, the Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury, the Sky ...

25 Jan 2022 at 15:17

Motoring

Car manufacturer launches £575m rights issue

Luxury car maker Aston Martin has confirmed a £575 million rights issue, which will be supported by a fund controlled by Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader. It told shareholders on Monday that it will launch the rights issue – a ...

05 Sept 2022 at 11:33

Sport

Calls for FIFA to compensate migrant workers in Qatar receive public support

Calls for FIFA to contribute to a compensation scheme for migrant workers in World Cup host country Qatar have received strong public backing. Human rights campaign groups, including Amnesty International, have called on ...

15 Sept 2022 at 02:01

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