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March 2026
Oil prices tumble as global markets rebound after Trump halts Iran strikes
Two killed and more than 40 injured after plane hit fire truck on New York airport runway
Another 13 people, including 11 passengers and two first responders, were taken to the hospital with injuries, broadcaster ABC reported.
Barry Keoghan says online abuse about his appearance is so bad he doesn't want to go outside
Irish singer says security guard ‘berated’ her daughter after Chappell Roan encounter
Four ambulances belonging to Jewish volunteer group in London targeted in arson attack
Socialist elected as new mayor of Paris, as far right loses in major cities
UN warns planet is ‘in a state of emergency’ as global heat levels hit record high
Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz after Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum
Have you ever watched Saturday Night Live?
Saturday Night Live UK 'could have been a lot worse', critics say
The 9 at 9: Sunday
FactCheck: Anti-abortion campaigners say Holly Cairns' comments in the Dáil misled. Who is right?
The internet has come for St Patrick’s Day and turned it into a global culture war about Ireland
Dodgy boxes and cheap smart TVs are the next frontier for scammers
Recently, The Journal travelled to Interpol in Lyon to hear from experts fighting the scammers.
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Meningitis cases rise to 34 from 29 in British county of Kent outbreak
Frustrated Man United held to draw by Bournemouth
Ireland will not follow Scotland and Wales in banning greyhound racing, Minister says
Trump says US considering 'winding down' war on Iran, but other nations must guard Strait of Hormuz
The US president said the Strait will have to be policed by countries “who use it”, adding: “The United States does not!”.
Saoirse Ronan granted planning permission to demolish and rebuild home in west Cork
Tánaiste hints at excise duty cut next week to help alleviate rising fuel costs
Gerry Adams says withdrawn UK civil case against him ‘verged on show trial’
Head of global energy watchdog warns Iran war is greatest energy security threat in history
The International Energy Agency has recommended a list of measures to member countries as a way to alleviate energy pressures caused by the conflict.
Debunked: Fake Keir Starmer post threatens to kick US from military bases
Denmark planned to blow up runways in Greenland if Trump followed through on takeover threats
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
Actor and martial arts star Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86
His family said in a statement today that they wished to keep his cause of death private.
Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran is being 'decimated' as Tehran keeps up retaliatory fire
Mediahuis suspends senior journalist for using fabricated quotes produced by AI
Opinion: Modern media has a problem - just look at the Oval Office meeting
Steve Dempsey
Gerry Adams in London court to reject allegations and assert 'legitimacy of the republican cause'
'Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor?', Trump says when asked about surprise Iran attack
HSE says no increase in meningitis cases in Ireland following UK outbreak
Six US allies express 'readiness' to ensure safe passage in Strait of Hormuz after Trump dismissal
The US has said it may try to boost oil supply by getting it from an unlikely source, Iran.
Taoiseach hints at energy supports as he condemns 'unacceptable' attack on Iranian gas field
Oil prices surge after Iran and Israel trade attacks on gasfields
Russia to refer women who don't want children to psychologists to address dwindling birth rate