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International

Man (26) arrested on suspicion of the murder of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe
Police have said that Ann Widdecombe was found dead inside at her home, having sustained ‘serious injuries’.
EU demands Facebook and Instagram get rid of 'addictive' features or face fines
Tourists thought to be among at least 12 killed in southern Spain wildfire
Emergency crews are continuing to search for people, with at least 23 unaccounted for.
The Department of Foreign Affairs has told The Journal there have been no reports of any Irish citizens having been affected in the fires.
Man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane after window 'detached' mid-flight
The Bayeux Tapestry has crossed the English Channel for the first time in 900 years
Imported fossil fuels still dominate Ireland's energy system, SEAI says
MEP calls for Ireland to increase testing done on newborn babies for rare conditions
'He's from India': Man allegedly attacked by group of teens after they asked where he was from
“If I had said some other country, then I probably would have been safe.”
Yesterday
9th July 2026
Mbappé and Dembélé fire France to quarter-final win over Morocco
Trump updates Netanyahu on 'American moves in the Gulf' as fighting with Iran continues
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan receives settlement from UK police over arrest for X posts
Andy Burnham says UK's Labour 'got it wrong' in the early stages of Israel's offensive in Gaza
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Madonna is back with a new album and has been getting her best reviews in years
Irishman jailed for murder of American nurse in Hungary
Zara Home is opening its first ever standalone store in Ireland
New York officials are worried this 37-storey skyscraper could partially collapse
The building was evacuated due to buckled columns, cracks and sagging floors.
'A true soul stirrer': Total Eclipse of the Heart singer Bonnie Tyler has died aged 75
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Farage wanted a coronation. He got Count Binface.
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MEP Maria Walsh says government's 'soft' language on migrant return hubs is 'really frustrating'
Wednesday
8th July 2026
Trump says US bombing to 'get much worse' if Iran continues to attack ships in Strait of Hormuz
Here's what happened today: Wednesday
Two girls seriously wounded and teenager arrested in German school attack
Nigel Farage's main byelection rival looks like it's going to be a guy dressed as a bin
Zelenskyy comes through meeting with Trump unscathed and with a promise of new missiles
Debunked: A fake government memo falsely claims Irish leaders visited Epstein's private island
European Parliament votes to back ban on export of alumina to Russia as Fianna Fáil MEPs abstain
FAI should bow to pressure of football fans on Israel fixtures ahead of EGM vote tonight, MEP says
'They're scum': Trump says ceasefire between US and Iran is 'over'
Denmark tells US (again) that Greenland is 'not for sale' after Trump revives row
Novak Djokovic survives longest quarter-final in Wimbledon history to set up Sinner semi-final
Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to set up World Cup quarter-final clash with Argentina
The Swiss will face Argentina in Kansas City on Saturday.
Farage byelection bid risks backfiring as main parties will not contest vote
Tuesday
7th July 2026
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Trump’s World Cup, where sport and politics mix freely
Argentina keep World Cup title defence alive as three-goal comeback stuns Egypt
Government's Occupied Territories Bill passes despite criticism over lack of ban on services
Gaza doctor held by Israel since 2024 told lawyer 'this is the last time you'll see me'
Ireland has 'no immediate plans' to opt in to migrant return hubs, Taoiseach says