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International

May
May 2025
High Court
Five other sources corroborated allegations made about Gerry Adams in BBC documentary, court hears
9 May
9.5k
Eurovision
Eurovision organisers commit to 'discussions' on Israeli participation after meeting with RTÉ
Updated 9 May
8.0k
Courts
Two men found guilty of cutting down famous Sycamore Gap tree
9 May
17.9k
Gaza
Taoiseach backs existing Gaza aid agencies after EU official suggests helping Israel provide aid
9 May
5.6k
watch party
Yes, Pope Leo XIV has watched the hit film Conclave
Diarmuid Pepper
in Rome
9 May
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NEW POPE
First Mass: ​Pope Leo says role of Church leader is to 'move aside so that Christ may remain'
Robert Francis Prevost was elected by fellow cardinals yesterday to lead the Catholic Church.
The mass in the Sistine Chapel was broadcast by the Vatican.
Thousands of well-wishers cheered Pope Leo as he appeared on the balcony of St Peter's Basilica yesterday.
Updated 9 May
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RELATED
Big day in the Windy City: Pope's brother shares childhood stories as Chicagoans celebrate 'Bob'
9 May
'Did he just say Prevost?’: St Peter’s Square stunned by first American Pope, Leo XIV
8 May
Conflict
Death toll in India-Pakistan clashes hits 50 as JD Vance says conflict 'none of our business'
Updated 9 May
9.5k
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Michael Pitt
Boardwalk Empire actor Michael Pitt charged with sexual abuse and assault of ex-girlfriend
9 May
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Chitown
Big day in the Windy City: Pope's brother shares childhood stories as Chicagoans celebrate 'Bob'
“Everything dope, including the Pope, comes from Chicago!”
9 May
8.9k
27
Moscow
Russia hosts leaders of over 20 countries - including one EU member - at Victory Day parade
9 May
21.4k
29
The Morning Lead
'Utterly shameful': Irish MEPs slam EU offer to assist Israel in replacing Gaza aid agencies
The offer was made on the same day that UN agencies condemned Israel’s proposal.
David MacRedmond
9 May
34.3k
Palestine
Over 350 Irish TV and film producers sign open letter calling for Israeli exclusion from Eurovision
8 May
14.3k
Retrial
Ex-model tells jury Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her when she was 16
8 May
10.6k
the vatican
'Did he just say Prevost?’: St Peter’s Square stunned by first American Pope, Leo XIV
Diarmuid Pepper
in Rome
Updated 8 May
50.3k
88
Los Angeles
Man accused of ramming Jennifer Aniston's gate appears in court shirtless and wrapped in a blanket
Updated 8 May
25.4k
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As it happened
How the day played out as US cardinal Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV
The 69-year-old from Chicago has chosen the name Leo XIV after he was elected on day two of the conclave.
Updated 8 May
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good evening
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
8 May
3.3k
the big reveal
'First American pope': Trump, Higgins, Martin and other world leaders congratulate Pope Leo XIV
Updated 8 May
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Robert Prevost
Who is Pope Leo XIV, the new American leader of the Catholic Church?
8 May
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22
High Court
BBC ends cross-examination of Gerry Adams in libel trial after seven days on the stand
8 May
6.2k
belgium meeting
'Constructive' meeting between Taoiseach and von der Leyen as pair discuss trade, Middle East and Ukraine
Updated 8 May
6.2k
strike a deal
US farmers to gain better access to British agriculture market under new trade deal, Trump says
Updated 8 May
25.8k
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Evening Wrap
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8 May
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podcast image
PodcastThe Candidate
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35m
Conclave
'Praying we get the right pope for the right time': The Irish camping out in St Peter's Square
Diarmuid Pepper
in Rome
8 May
6.0k
15
Eurovision
Bakhurst says RTÉ won't pull Irish entry out of Eurovision despite protests against Israel
Updated 8 May
7.7k
Conclave
The black smoke caught everyone off guard, including ourselves and an ex-US presidential hopeful
‘There are some big financial problems, and Cardinal Timothy Dolan can raise money,’ said Rick Santorum.
Diarmuid Pepper
in Rome
8 May
20.0k
13
Conclave
Black smoke emerges once again in the Vatican this morning as cardinals fail to elect new pope
Updated 8 May
20.3k
Conclave
Explainer: When will we see the white smoke and a new pope?
If recent conclaves are anything to go by, we could see the new pope later today.
Diarmuid Pepper
in Rome
8 May
6.8k
34
Global Warming
Thought April was warm? You were right - it was the second-hottest April globally of modern records
8 May
4.6k
43
tyre nichols
Three former US police officers acquitted in fatal beating of man that sparked national protest
8 May
11.5k
Ukraine
Three-day truce ordered by Putin comes into effect without Ukrainian consultation
8 May
3.8k
Conflict
India and Pakistan exchange gunfire overnight after worst violence between them in two decades
8 May
4.9k
European Union
‘No chance of sanctions’: We asked all 14 Irish MEPs for their view on the EU’s response to Israel
As members of the EU prepare to celebrate Europe Day, we asked Irish MEPs to reflect on the bloc’s response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Jane Matthews
8 May
18.0k
The Morning Lead
Ireland's support for EU membership remains strong, but poll reveals it's dropped to lowest level
Support for Ireland to remain within the EU remains strong at 82% but support has slipped in recent years.
A European Movement poll shows support for EU membership has dropped to its lowest level at 82%, after reaching its highest point in 2019 at 93%.
Christina Finn
8 May
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Cliona Ward
Irish woman detained by US immigration to be released after charges dropped in court
7 May
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
7 May
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the vatican
Explainer: The extreme measures taken to ensure the secrecy of the conclave
Diarmuid Pepper
in Rome
Updated 7 May
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15
As it happened
First round of conclave voting ends with black smoke as no pope elected
133 cardinals from around the world gathered in the Sistine Chapel today for the highly secretive election of the new pope.
Updated 7 May
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United Nations
EU offers Israel help with plan to replace aid agencies distributing food and medicine in Gaza
Updated 7 May
13.1k
RELATED
Israel's nine-week blockade on Gaza is 'clearly' a war crime, says Taoiseach
6 May
'My baby died of malnutrition': The suffering and starvation in Gaza as Israel blocks all supplies
6 May
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