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Irish Independent
2 days ago
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Kim Jong Un weeps over soldiers killed fighting for Putin in Ukraine war
©Telegraph Media Group Holdings Ltd Kim Jong Un appeared to weep during a ceremony honouring North Korean soldiers who died while fighting alongside the Russian army. The dictator had tears in his eyes as he watched footage of the battlefield in an operatic show marking the one-year anniversary of Pyongyang's defence pact with Moscow.
Irish Independent
2 days ago
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‘It was a very fun minute' – thousands in Norway celebrate lottery win before being told it was an error
©Telegraph Media Group Holdings Ltd Thousands of Norwegians were told that they had won the lottery and become millionaires after an error by the state-owned gambling operator. Norsk Tipping said 'several thousand customers were notified of incorrectly high prizes' because of a mathematical error following Friday's Eurojackpot.
Irish Independent
3 days ago
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How a World War II shipwreck laden with explosives could trigger a tsunami in the Thames
It appears to be a disaster in waiting – yet there are stories of people picnicking on boat ©Telegraph Media Group Holdings Ltd Today at 00:30 It's a June day on the glistening Thames Estuary; perfect for a river cruise and a spot of lunch in Kent, south-east England. Yet there's something vaguely unsettling in the distance as we embark the 'Cruiser' tourist boat at the end of Southend pier; gentle waves are lapping at three masts of a wrecked ship, a phalanx of buoys warning people off coming too close. Register for free to read this story Register and create a profile to get access to our free stories. You'll also unlock more free stories each week.
Irish Independent
7 days ago
- Business
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Kim Jong-un opens North Korean tourist resort
©Telegraph Media Group Holdings Ltd Kim Jong-un officially inaugurated a new tourist town on the east coast of North Korea on Tuesday. The Wonsan-Kalma coastal tourist zone has hotels and accommodations to house nearly 20,000 guests as well as restaurants and recreational facilities, including a water park, according to the North Korean state media.
Irish Independent
7 days ago
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Neo-Nazi planned crossbow attack on London mayor Khan, court told
©Telegraph Media Group Holdings Ltd A neo-Nazi allegedly plotted a knife and crossbow attack targeting the mayor of London, a court heard. Alfie Coleman was arrested by armed police in a Morrisons car park after he paid £3,500 (€4,100) in exchange for what he thought was a gun and ammunition to an undercover officer, the Old Bailey was told.
