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September 2026
New York
Actor Hannah Einbinder said she hopes her arrest at Netanyahu protest draws attention to Gaza
White House
Trump hosts Xi Jinping for state dinner and the guest list included Elon Musk and Sam Altman
Must ReadSpeaking out
Taoiseach tells UN the world will be shamed when 'true horrors' of Gaza are fully revealed
He also told world leaders that Israel’s actions in the West Bank amount to ethnic cleansing.
United Nations
Arrests at protests on the streets surrounding UN HQ as Netanyahu addressed world leaders
One Jewish couple told The Journal they believed Netanyahu is “weaponising antisemitism in support of genocidal policies”.
United Nations
Ireland did not take part in mass walkout during Netanyahu's UN General Assembly address
Netanyahu accused the global press of ‘spreading lies’ about Israel, and said Israel’s conduct in Gaza is ‘the opposite of genocide’.
byelection
Date set for Seanad byelection to fill seat vacated by Fine Gael (but only 234 people get a vote)
Retrofitting
Could you really save money by swapping out your boiler for a heat pump? We asked an expert
AI HACK
World must be 'mindful' of AI risks, McEntee says after rogue OpenAI model hack on Australian site
The AI model bypassed safeguards during training went on to hack the government website.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the AI tool sought access to a health statistics portal in June and "didn't accept no for an answer".
OpenAI did not raise the alarm until September, when it sent a message to a generic email inbox that is only checked once each day.
wing of zion
Netanyahu's plane again avoids Irish airspace en route to UN due to ICC arrest warrant fears
Eurovision Song Contest
Netherlands will return to Eurovision after boycotting 2026 competition over Israel
SeriesCARL KINSELLA REVIEWS...
Did you know they've made a TV series where real politicians pretend Russia is bombing the UK?
Columnu2 50
Lise Hand: Swear to God, I saw U2 play in the Dandelion Market too
The band, who celebrate 50 years in the business this week, went from playing small Irish venues to stadiums around the world in the space of a few short years.
Must Readworkers wanted
8,000 staff needed: Metrolink has been 'going around Europe for the last year' for workers
Some 8,000 workers are needed for Metrolink alone, but the NTA has warned of a ‘brain drain’ across the public sector affecting major works.
Seriesrockin the suburbs
Deals with the devil and an escape artist cat: Among the storytellers on a small Irish island
A longstanding storytelling festival brings people in their droves to the island of Cape Clear.
coalition clash
Fianna Fáil calls emergency meeting after Fine Gael announces details of sports grants scheme
New York
'I believe in self-determination': Mamdani on a united Ireland after round of bingo with Taoiseach
The pair stopped into the New York Irish Center this afternoon before taking a trip on the subway together.
Must ReadThumbs Down
Builders vote no confidence in housing targets moments after minister's rousing speech
Stormont
'Unpalatable choices': Cost of public sector in Northern Ireland rising faster than funding from UK
Clean Energy
Have an old oil boiler? You might be able to get a few grand to replace it under new plans
Nitrous Oxide
Revenue seizures of nitrous oxide canisters have fallen, and politicians are asking why
Don't get too excited
'We can't do everything for everyone': Taoiseach seeks to manage expectations around budget
The Taoiseach also defended New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani ahead of a meeting with him later today.
Road Safety Authority
Driving tests or lessons should 'absolutely' include motorway work, committee hears
General Assembly
Burnham wants UK to lead on developing AI safety, after Trump dismisses concerns as a 'hoax'
Human Trafficking
Child trafficking significantly under-identified in Ireland, human rights body warns
your stories
Are you earning less than €44k and struggling to make ends meet? We want to hear your stories
Analysisblowing hot and cold
Banning goujons and slashing costs with new cold options: what's really happening to school meals?
Plus: We tot up how much families are saving through the scheme. Are the government’s figures correct?
UN General Assembly
US officials hold 'good' talks with Iran at UN hours after Trump's 'annihilation' threat
More in Common poll
Most Irish people expect EU would defend us, but a minority would send military help the other way
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