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Ronan O'Gara

Ronan O'Gara

Irish rugby union footballer and coach

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    Munster defend Cork venue for Anthony Foley tenth anniversary match against Racing 92

    Munster say moving the Racing 92 Champions Cup opener away from Thomond Park was not practicable, with tributes to Anthony Foley planned for the game at Pairc Ui Chaoimh in Cork.

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Brussels promises Ukraine a winter shield

EU leaders pledge winter lifeline to Zelensky in Brussels

European leaders welcomed Volodymyr Zelensky in Brussels and pledged a winter package for Ukraine covering energy, air defence and financing. Ursula von der Leyen said the EU is working on a 22nd sanctions package and would not lift sanctions until Russia stops the war.

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    Vladimir Putin says a planned 660-kilometer security zone inside Ukraine is non-negotiable in future peace talks, Kremlin officials state.

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    The Kremlin confirms Pope Leo XIV's call with Putin, which asked for a civilian ceasefire to evacuate about 2,000 people trapped in Oleshky, according to the New York Times.

  • EU summit opens in Brussels

    Ursula von der Leyen says Ukraine's 2026 funding is covered, but the 70 billion euro gap for 2027 must be filled, with partners covering about a third.

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