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International

Monday
18th May 2026
not so small and humble
Never really knew they could tax like this: Shakira wins €60m in Spanish case
18 May
22.8k
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Death Penalty
Executions worldwide hit 44-year high last year, led by surge in deaths in Iran
18 May
3.7k
MV Hondius
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship finally docks in the Netherlands as crew faces weeks-long quarantine
Updated 18 May
6.5k
20
Leipzig
German police shoot and kill tiger after it injured handler and escaped private zoo
18 May
11.6k
32
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Embassy staff avoid speeding penalties, ambulance pay dispute talks continue and President Connolly to meet King Charles…
Updated 18 May
3.7k
Sunday
17th May 2026
now what
Another year over – but can Eurovision go on like this?
Contest organisers the EBU will be breathing a sigh of relief now that the week is over – but whether the boycotting broadcasters will return remains an open question.
Daragh Brophy
reporting from Vienna
Updated 17 May
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Thailand
Irish student dies in road crash in Thailand
The man has been named locally as Dublin film student Max Hendrickson.
Updated 17 May
49.9k
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Ukraine War
Russia says four killed after Ukraine launches large-scale drone attack
Updated 17 May
6.4k
Updates
Ireland v Scotland, Women's Six Nations
17 May
17.5k
10
Abu Dhabi
Drone strike starts fire outside UAE nuclear plant
17 May
9.0k
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7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: The article Israel is suing The New York Times over
17 May
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25
world health organization
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo declared a global health emergency
17 May
13.6k
eurovision result
Bulgaria are surprise winners of the Eurovision Song Contest, as Israel finish in second place
Israel finished in 8th place after the jury votes were announced and once again received a massive public vote in the contest.
Daragh Brophy
reporting from Vienna
Updated 17 May
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Last week
10th May 2026 - 16th May 2026
Vienna
Pro-Gaza protesters arrested near Eurovision arena as contest takes place amid heavy security
Austrian police said the protesters were repeatedly asked to remove face coverings and detained after they refused to comply.
Daragh Brophy
reporting from Vienna
16 May
11.1k
Austria
Large-scale anti-Eurovision protest takes place in Vienna ahead of Grand Final
Updated 16 May
8.1k
Denmark
Whale 'Timmy' that was rescued in €1.5m operation after stranding in Germany found dead
16 May
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Maldives
Military diver dies after search for bodies of four Italians in underwater cave
16 May
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no surprises there
Wes Streeting (finally) confirms he will run in any leadership contest to replace Starmer
Updated 16 May
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RELATED
Why does almost nobody in Britain seem to like Keir Starmer?
16 May
Burnham to seek Westminster return after path opens to challenge Starmer
14 May
Keir's woes: Starmer may be weak, but his opponents are not strong
14 May
The people who could be the next UK Prime Minister if Keir Starmer goes
12 May
Champions Again
Celtic claim Scottish Premiership title with dramatic win over Hearts
The 42
16 May
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UK
At least 11 arrested as thousands descend on London for two major protests
16 May
10.3k
Nigeria
Trump says IS second-in-command killed in US-Nigerian mission
16 May
6.9k
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Keir Starmer’s leadership challenge, milder weather from next week, and what exactly does Derek Mooney do at RTÉ?
16 May
2.9k
Palestine
Israel kills at least seven in strike on Gaza it says targeted Hamas military leader
Gaza has seen near-daily Israeli fire despite a US-brokered ceasefire agreement reached in October.
16 May
2.3k
Taiwan
Taiwan says it is a 'sovereign' country after Trump warned against declaring independence
16 May
12.0k
Golf
McIlroy charges up the leaderboard at PGA Championship as Lowry clings on
The 42
Updated 16 May
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15
The Morning Lead
Why does almost nobody in Britain seem to like Keir Starmer?
‘Unambitious’, ‘bland’ and ‘worst of both worlds’ – the critics have not been kind to Starmer in recent months.
Andrew Walsh
16 May
12.7k
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top five
Watkins double downs Liverpool and helps Aston Villa book Champions League spot
The 42
15 May
6.6k
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
15 May
2.6k
Beijing
Trump warns against Taiwan independence after China visit
15 May
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Eurovision
'No Stage for Genocide' concert held in Vienna, with more protests expected over weekend
Updated 15 May
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WASHINGTON TALKS
Israel and Lebanon extending ceasefire despite new strikes
15 May
1.3k
19
FactCheck
Debunked: Posts misrepresent a routine honour given to the Iranian ambassador by the Vatican
15 May
3.8k
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
15 May
2.0k
Newshound Quiz
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
15 May
13.3k
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FactCheck
Debunked: There is no government scheme offering free cheese to recipients of a hantavirus vaccine
15 May
4.0k
modern dating
Bumble is killing the swipe and replacing it with AI matchmaking – how romantic
15 May
8.9k
21
Another year
What's the atmosphere like at Eurovision? Odd, fraught - but less intense than recent years
New rules make for a more sedate environment at the 2026 Eurovision – in spite of continuing protests over the presence of Israel.
Daragh Brophy
reporting from Vienna
15 May
10.1k
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podcast image
PodcastThe Candidate
British psychodrama and Bertie's big blunder
23m
Energy Crisis
Cuban president calls for US to lift blockade as oil supplies dwindle
15 May
5.3k
12
Kyiv
Russia pummels Kyiv, killing at least 24 and denting peace hopes
15 May
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