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- Michael Healy-Rae returns home to Kerry after assault September 17, 2026Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae has returned home to Kilgarvan in Co Kerry, after he was injured during an assault in Dublin yesterday.
- OpenAI reveals six new cases of AI misbehavior September 17, 2026US artificial intelligence giant OpenAI promised to more systemically report instances of its models going off track, while also publishing six new reports on previously undisclosed incidents of AI misbehavior.
- US federal probe targets multi-million dollar Irish scam gang September 17, 2026US federal agencies are now involved in an investigation spanning multiple states into an Irish criminal fraud and construction scam gang.
- Offaly's economy showcased at Ploughing Championships September 17, 2026More than 275,000 people are expected to have attended the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan by their conclusion today.
- US again denies visas for Palestinians before UN assembly September 17, 2026The US State Department has said it will extend visa sanctions on Palestinian Authority (PA) officials and members of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) ahead of the upcoming UN General Assembly.
- World rivers experience driest year in decades - report September 17, 2026Rivers across the world experienced one of their driest years in more than three decades last year.
- US passes sanctions bill targeting Russia September 17, 2026The US House of Representatives has passed a sweeping sanctions and tariff bill intended to increase economic pressure on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
- Canada association plan 'not against anyone', EU says September 17, 2026US President Donald Trump has threatened to cut trade with the European Union after the bloc proposed to make Canada its first ever associate member.
- Macklemore donates $1m Sheeran tour fee to Gaza charities September 16, 2026US rapper Macklemore has donated his net earnings from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour - $1 million - to charities supporting Palestinian people.
