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European Space Agency in second launch attempt to Jupiter and its moons

European Space Agency in second launch attempt to Jupiter and its moons

Juice was due to launch on Thursday but weather conditions showed there was a risk of lightning.

European Space Agency in second launch attempt to Jupiter and its moons

European Space Agency in second launch attempt to Jupiter and its moons

Juice was due to launch on Thursday but weather conditions showed there was a risk of lightning.

Plan of Titanic tipped to sell for £200,000

Plan of Titanic tipped to sell for £200,000

The 33ft (10m) cross-section plan was commissioned by the British Board of Trade to assist in the 36-day inquiry into the sinking of the ship.

Report shows ‘lack of trust’ in system for health assessments

Report shows ‘lack of trust’ in system for health assessments

Thousands of people were surveyed in the report into the system for health assessments which the committee’s chair said has created a lack of trust.

Biden to conclude Ireland trip with visit to ancestors’ home town

Biden to conclude Ireland trip with visit to ancestors’ home town

US President Joe Biden will end his visit to the island of Ireland by making a speech in Ballina, Co Mayo.

Nursing union to reveal pay ballot result as junior doctors remain on strike

Nursing union to reveal pay ballot result as junior doctors remain on strike

Junior doctors in England will strike again on Friday while the RCN is set to announce the result of a ballot over a proposed pay offer.

Pension system needs ‘big reform’ to ensure higher returns, says Hunt

Pension system needs ‘big reform’ to ensure higher returns, says Hunt

The Chancellor was speaking in Washington where met other finance ministers.

Joe Biden seeks to ‘make hope and history rhyme’ in Irish homecoming address

Joe Biden seeks to ‘make hope and history rhyme’ in Irish homecoming address

The US president’s wide-ranging speech lasted for more than 30 minutes.

Irish premier fulfils pledge to roll out red carpet for Joe Biden

Irish premier fulfils pledge to roll out red carpet for Joe Biden

Leo Varadkar hosted the US president for a banquet dinner at Dublin Castle.

Removal of betting ads from Premier League shirts ‘a start’ – bereaved father

Removal of betting ads from Premier League shirts ‘a start’ – bereaved father

John Myers, whose son took his own life, said the removal of betting sponsorship from the front of shirts is a ‘small victory’.

Joe Biden speaks Irish in the Dail to exultant applause

Joe Biden speaks Irish in the Dail to exultant applause

The US president said “Ta me sa bhaile”, meaning “I am home”.

Junior doctors leader insists he is ‘still working’ on holiday during strikes

Junior doctors leader insists he is ‘still working’ on holiday during strikes

Dr Robert Laurenson has been criticised for taking a break to attend a wedding during the strikes.

UK should work more closely with Irish Government to support NI, says Joe Biden

UK should work more closely with Irish Government to support NI, says Joe Biden

The president also claimed hundreds of US corporations were holding off investing in Northern Ireland due to political instability at Stormont.

Joe Biden welcomed to Irish parliament as ‘one of us’

Joe Biden welcomed to Irish parliament as ‘one of us’

The Dail Speaker said the US president’s address marked a ‘proud and historic day for us all’.

Seamus Heaney’s widow watches on as Joe Biden cites work of late Irish poet

Seamus Heaney’s widow watches on as Joe Biden cites work of late Irish poet

Marie Heaney heard the US president cite one of the poet’s best-known works in his Oireachtas address.

Premier League move to cut gambling sponsorship ‘step in the right direction’

Premier League move to cut gambling sponsorship ‘step in the right direction’

A charity said football clubs ‘could go further’ but welcomed the decision to withdraw gambling sponsorship from the front of matchday shirts.

Biden apologises to Irish senator’s infant daughter during historic speech

Biden apologises to Irish senator’s infant daughter during historic speech

The US president addressed the daughter of Rebecca Moynihan for having to endure his speech on US policy.

Joe Biden hails US-Irish relationship in historic parliamentary address

Joe Biden hails US-Irish relationship in historic parliamentary address

He is the fourth US president to address the Irish Parliament.

King is presented with £5 coin featuring his crowned portrait for first time

King is presented with £5 coin featuring his crowned portrait for first time

Charles’ effigy, which was designed by artist and sculptor Martin Jennings, show him wearing the Tudor Crown.

Esme Young and Twiggy remember ‘trailblazer’ Dame Mary Quant

Esme Young and Twiggy remember ‘trailblazer’ Dame Mary Quant

The fashion stalwart was widely credited with popularising the mini skirt.

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