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International

May
May 2025
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
15.3k
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Cliona Ward
Irish woman detained by US immigration to be released after charges dropped in court
7 May
21.5k
35
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
7 May
4.1k
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
35.7k
48
United Nations
EU offers Israel help with plan to replace aid agencies distributing food and medicine in Gaza
Updated 7 May
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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
Israel
Eurovision defends stance on Israel's inclusion after RTÉ call for 'discussion'
Updated 7 May
24.3k
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
7 May
2.4k
FactCheck
Debunked: Deepfake video appears to show Canadian Prime Minister announcing ban on old cars
7 May
26.0k
Kashmir
​Explainer: The violent history that has nuclear nations India and Pakistan on the brink of war
The conflict between India and Pakistan originates from disputes over the territory of Kashmir.
7 May
4.8k
High Court
Gerry Adams criticises ‘grievous smear’ in BBC Spotlight programme during defamation trial
7 May
4.3k
warning
Ireland given two months to begin implementing hate speech laws or face legal action from EU
7 May
22.1k
Kashmir
DFA issues travel warning to citizens heading to India and Pakistan amid soaring tensions
It has reclassified both countries’ security status as ‘High Degree of Caution’.
At least seven civilians were also killed in Indian-controlled Kashmir by Pakistani shelling, the Indian army said in a statement.
Pakistan's military said India damaged a hydropower plant in Pakistani Kashmir.
Pakistan said the country’s air force shot down five Indian jets in retaliation.
Updated 7 May
13.6k
Conclave
Irish archbishop who heads abuse investigations says tackling crisis will top next pope's agenda
Diarmuid Pepper
in Rome
7 May
6.4k
Weight Loss
WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy in the US amid rapid growth of weight-loss drugs
7 May
12.2k
18
Gulf of Persia
Trump has another gulf he wants to rename
7 May
30.6k
58
Fossil Fuels
Global methane emissions from energy are around 80% higher than what governments are reporting
7 May
8.4k
22
The Morning Lead
‘Not conservative or liberal, but holy’: What are Vatican insiders looking for from the next pope?
‘I don’t know if they’re looking for conservative, liberal, progressive, traditional, fat or thin.. I think they’re just looking for someone holy.’
Diarmuid Pepper
in Rome
Updated 7 May
7.9k
24
Kashmir crisis
India launches series of missile attacks on Pakistan and Kashmir
Nine ‘terrorist infrastructure’ sites were targeted by Indian armed forces, officials said.
Updated 6 May
29.1k
85
evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
6 May
6.2k
United States of Never
Carney says Canada 'not for sale' but Trump says 'never say never' in the Oval Office
Updated 6 May
22.0k
59
Pulitzer Prize
Irish journalists win Pulitzer Prize for international news coverage of war in Sudan
6 May
16.3k
19
Germany
Friedrich Merz elected as Germany's new chancellor after second parliamentary vote
Updated 6 May
14.9k
61
Heart in the right place
Boy uses mother’s phone to order 70,000 lollipops to share with his friends
6 May
38.2k
24
High Court
Gerry Adams tells High Court he won't 'speculate' about who was in charge of the IRA in 1970s
Updated 6 May
10.6k
Yemen
Trump says US will stop bombing Yemen after Israeli strikes destroy the country's main airport
6 May
9.5k
16
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Updated 6 May
2.7k
Starvation
Israel's nine-week blockade on Gaza is 'clearly' a war crime, says Taoiseach
Martin also said it was “wholly unacceptable” that Israel is planning the mass displacement of people in Gaza.
Updated 6 May
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RELATED
'My baby died of malnutrition': The suffering and starvation in Gaza as Israel blocks all supplies
6 May
Bobby McDonagh: To avert our eyes from Gaza would be a moral travesty
24 Apr
Eurovision
Staff at RTÉ call on broadcaster to oppose Israel's participation at Eurovision this year
6 May
7.9k
Legal Battle
Wagatha Christie: Rebekah Vardy agrees to pay almost £1.2m of Coleen Rooney’s legal costs
6 May
12.3k
Irish Red Cross
Second group of sick children from Palestine arrive in Ireland for treatment
6 May
8.1k
laika party
In photos: The first shots of Ireland's Eurovision stage set have been revealed
6 May
10.1k
Catholic Church
Conclave: Here’s how the drama unfolded last time around, in Pope Francis’s own words
‘It was then that I began to understand. I understood at least that the danger was there.’
Diarmuid Pepper
in Rome
6 May
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RELATED
Pope Francis gave blessing for popemobile to become health clinic for Gaza children
5 May
What happens during a real-world conclave?
21 Apr
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