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Sunday 26 April 2026 Dublin: 8°C
Washington DC
Trump rushed from White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunman fires shots
Loud bangs were heard and guests at the black-tie White House Correspondents’ Dinner scrambled to hide under tables.
Cole Tomas Allen
Gunman to face charges in court tomorrow after shooting at Washington dinner
White House Correspondents' Dinner
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Analysis
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The Morning Lead
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Our top 5 watches of the weekend
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Quiz: How much do you know about these iconic Irish TV series?
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Cost rental is easing pressure for some, but it’s nowhere near big enough to fix Ireland’s rental crisis.
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SPOTLIGHT

Energy crisis Ireland scrambles to cope with soaring prices

Government response
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Inflation
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Drill, baby, drill
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staycation it is so
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Opinion
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Tracking the price rises
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Washington DC
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Courts
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suspected crime proceeds
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