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International

Monday
29th December 2025
Russia says Ukraine launched drone attack on Putin's residence, Zelenskyy calls claim a 'lie'
The reported attack comes as US President Donald Trump said a resolution to the conflict was “closer than ever”.
British boxer Anthony Joshua injured in car crash in Nigeria that killed two people
'Rising star' Gavin Newsom calls himself 'Irish' but cancelled on the taoiseach back in 2005
Bondi victims' families demand national inquiry into antisemitism
Sunday
28th December 2025
The Skibbereen ship 'the Nazis couldn't sink' and the 60-year fight for compensation
Trump says talks to end war in Ukraine are in 'final stages' as Zelenskyy meeting kicks off
Which of next year's new films are you most excited about?
Calvert-Lewin continues hot streak as Leeds hold Sunderland
Three people missing in southern Spain following widespread flooding
Ireland's man in Israel was reminded in 1993 that Gaza was outside his jurisdiction
Sitdown Sunday: The best longreads of the year
Trump and Zelensky to meet for face-to-face talks to discuss ending Ukraine-Russia war
When Bertie Ahern brought loyalists to Dublin and they raised 'ethnic cleansing' by republicans
The Loyalist Commission had representatives from the UVF, UDA and Red Hand Commando.
Last week
21st December 2025 - 3rd January 2026
Shannon Airport was an 'emergency landing' spot for the Space Shuttle if multiple engines failed
Zelenskyy says overnight bombardment of Kyiv shows Russia does 'not want to end the war'
The barrage came ahead of tomorrow’s meeting between the Ukraine and US leadership in Florida.
Connacht v Ulster, URC
Thailand and Cambodia declare truce after weeks of fighting killed dozens
Manchester City move top of the table momentarily with win at Nottingham Forest
US and Nigeria diverge in details over Christmas Day strikes on militants
White House did not want photo of Clinton shaking hands with Adams during 1995 visit
UK to offer gap years in the military to boost country’s defence
'Brit cards' raised eyebrows recently, but similar plans in 2005 didn't go down well here either
Fans hospitalised for 'hysteria' at Boyzone gig in '95 had the Irish State all hot and bothered
Prince Charles's team told Irish officials that Diana might fancy 'upstaging' him by visiting Ireland
State Papers from 30 years ago detailed the behind-the-scenes chat about Charles’ visit here.
Here's What Happened Today: St Stephen's Day
From Rosie O'Donnell to Saipan: The biggest Late Late Show moments of 2025
Zelenskyy says he will meet Trump again in Florida this weekend
The Jukebox Man wins the King George chase for owner Harry Redknapp
Palestinian kills two in attack in Israel as defence minister calls for crackdown on his hometown
Man arrested after 15 people injured in stabbing and bleach attack in Japan
Trump says US launched 'powerful and deadly' strikes on Islamic State militants in Nigeria
Looking for something to watch? The top new films to stream this Christmas and New Year
Quiz: How much do you know about Christmas traditions from around the world?
Coastguard rescues 52 migrants off Greece, continues search for missing child
Leo XIV calls on congregation to think of 'defenceless' Gazans at his first Christmas mass as pope