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The 'Born in Dublin' exhibition at the Little Museum of Dublin traces 200 years of the Coombe Hospital, from 15 beds in 1826 to 6,500 births a year today.

Meta's profits fell almost 50% after an $18 billion settlement with US states and a $25 billion New Mexico ruling, even as it plans record AI spending.

Storm Austen will bring Status Orange rain warnings to six counties from Thursday evening, with flooding risk and gale-force winds across Ireland.

Galderma, L'Oreal and Natura are testing treatments for 'Ozempic face' as the obesity drug boom opens a market projected to reach $2 billion, but experts say the science is more complicated.

The High Court heard the refusal of a study visa to Shaymaa Abdualu, who lost most of her family in an Israeli strike, is irrational and unlawful.

James Maddison inspired a 3-1 win over Coventry as Tottenham claimed a first league win of the season at the seventh attempt.

UEFA has given FIFA until 2 November to answer questions on the withdrawn FFE plan, the Balogun case, an undisclosed payment to Infantino, and the fairness of next year's election.

France's interior minister admits police 'lost control' as weekend riots leave 2,400 arrests, a burned city hall in Limoges and a government under pressure.

Portaferry beat Ballygalget at Páirc Esler to seal a fifth straight Down Senior Hurling Championship, though the final was far closer than the 11-point margin suggests.

Truagh Gaels, Killeavy and a host of clubs chase first county titles this weekend as the GAA's club finals deliver the year's best stories.

Divers found a critically endangered fan mussel off Valentia Island, the first live sighting in Irish waters in nearly 20 years.

Shane O'Neills of Camloch won their first ever Armagh senior ladies football title on 26 September, beating Crossmaglen Rangers 2-18 to 0-10 at the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds.

The PSNI is investigating six unnotified processions across the North as police also pursue elected representatives over the Garvaghy Road protests.

Hackers turned supermarket cooling racks into heaters across France and the Netherlands in October 2026, spoiling food in hundreds of stores and exposing weak security in Europe's networked food chain.

A woman told Southwark Crown Court that Russell Brand turned monster-like before raping her in a hotel room at the 1999 Labour Party conference.

The CJEU has ruled that the IAA may cut take-off and landing slots at Dublin Airport to enforce the 32 million passenger cap, piling pressure on the Government to lift the limit.

A London court heard the comedian described as a ruthless sexual predator as six women's allegations, spanning 1999 to 2009, go before a jury.

Denise O'Sullivan returned from injury to score in Ireland's 4-0 win over Kazakhstan and now faces five play-off matches in a month, with a World Cup place against Poland on the line.

A National Print Museum exhibition tells how Dutch designers who arrived for Aer Lingus in the 1950s reshaped Irish tourism, branding and the country's modern image.

Gearóid Uí Chairealláin dreamed of Shaw's Pygmalion in Irish. After his death, Bríd Ó Gallchóir and Aisling Ghéar bring Pygmalion 26 to stages across Ireland.

Dublin Zoo vet Frank O'Sullivan on rising dolphin strandings, warming seas, and the simple actions that can save a life on Irish beaches.

Heathrow's CEO warns investors may abandon the £33bn third runway unless PM Burnham backs it by year-end, despite falling passenger numbers.

Tullamore made history with a fourth consecutive Offaly SFC title, beating Ferbane in a display of ruthless efficiency and community pride.

Sligo Rovers manager Darren Purse has slammed some players after relegation, promising a massive rebuild. Read his honest take and what's next for the club.

Ulster stormed back from a 26-5 half-time deficit to earn a dramatic 26-all draw with Munster in Belfast, with Jacob Stockdale starring on his 150th cap.

The Drumcree parade ban is a victory for community safety and common sense. Michelle O'Neill and Micheál Martin welcome the decision, but unionists cry foul. A new chapter for Garvaghy Road begins.

Ireland won't block the US execution livestream, but the Taoiseach and Minister for Justice have condemned it. Coimisiún na Meán urges public to report offensive content.

Australian surfer Mel Ismail reveals the surreal moment a shark seemed to wink at him during a brutal attack, and how strangers saved his life.

Margaret Hamilton, the software pioneer who guided Apollo 11 to the moon, has died at 90. Her story of quiet brilliance and relentless precision changed the digital world forever.