How one day in 1919 helped shape modern Ireland

On January 21st 1919 two RUC officers were killed in Soloheadbeg in an act that many believed started the civil war and a few hours later, 200km away, the Dáil sat for the first time. Video: Ronan McGreevy/ Enda O'Dowd

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EU and US reach deal on tariffs

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and US president Donald Trump at Turnberry in Scotland on Sunday. Video: Reuters. Illustration: Paul Scott


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