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International

Monday
27th April 2026
Washington DC
Suspect charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at White House correspondents' dinner
Cole Allen faces a sentence of up to life in prison if convicted of attempting to kill the US president.
Updated 27 Apr
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27 Apr
'It cannot be built fast enough': Trump pushes for White House ballroom after gala shooting
27 Apr
Washington shooting suspect called himself ‘Friendly Federal Assassin’
26 Apr
War in Ukraine
Government to start withdrawing State-provided accommodation housing 16,000 Ukrainians
27 Apr
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FactCheck
A bizarre 'time travel' theory is among the conspiracies spreading about the DC shooter
27 Apr
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Germany
Courtroom row delays trial of Irish man and four others over alleged break-in at Israeli arms firm
27 Apr
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27 Apr
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Melania Trump urges ABC to 'take a stand' against Jimmy Kimmel after widow remark
27 Apr
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George's Dock
'I think it's silly': Mixed views on The Giant, a €29m idea for Dublin's Docklands
The 30-metre tall statue can transform into any Irish or international figure.
27 Apr
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Washington
How close did the suspected gunman get to the US President in the latest Trump shooting?
27 Apr
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washington shooting
'It cannot be built fast enough': Trump pushes for White House ballroom after gala shooting
Trump lashed out when elements of the shooter’s manifesto were read out to him on 60 Minutes.
27 Apr
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Sunday
26th April 2026
Cole Tomas Allen
Washington shooting suspect called himself ‘Friendly Federal Assassin’
Updated 26 Apr
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Up for the cup
Enzo Fernandez sends Chelsea into FA Cup final with Wembley winner against Leeds
The 42
26 Apr
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Press Conference
Donald Trump says attack by ‘lone wolf whack job’ has resulted in 'very beautiful' unity
Updated 26 Apr
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Cork
Taoiseach praises courage of those who have endured the legacy of Chernobyl 40 years on
26 Apr
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playoff scrap
Coventry celebrate Championship title party with win in hit to Wrexham’s promotion chances
The 42
26 Apr
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He came he sawe he conquered
History made as Kenya's Sabastian Sawe finishes London Marathon in under two hours
Kilkenny’s Peter Lynch smashed the Irish record.
26 Apr
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first hand account
Catríona Perry shares video of chaos after shooting at White House media dinner
26 Apr
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7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: The devoted World Cup fans skipping this year's US matches
26 Apr
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Chaos after gunman invades Trump-media dinner, Sinn Féin unsure of its path and the 125 people who buy a convertible every year.
Updated 26 Apr
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Internet Diaries
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26 Apr
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Washington DC
Trump rushed from White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunman fires shots
Loud bangs were heard and guests at the black-tie White House Correspondents’ Dinner scrambled to hide under tables.
A person is in custody after a “shooting incident” near a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton, authorities said.
26 Apr
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Last week
19th April 2026 - 25th April 2026
Job Done
Arsenal beat Newcastle to reclaim Premier League top spot
The 42
25 Apr
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Progress
Man City reach FA Cup final despite sensational goal from Ireland's Finn Azaz
The 42
25 Apr
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dnipro
Five killed and more than 40 wounded in Russian attacks on Ukraine
25 Apr
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Pakistan
'All they have to do is call!': Trump calls off envoys' face-to-face Iran talks
Trump was to send emissaries Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Islamabad, this time without Vice President JD Vance.
Updated 25 Apr
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Occupation
Low turnout as Palestinians vote in local elections in the West Bank and Gaza
Updated 25 Apr
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dnipro
Russian strike kills two and injures 21 in Ukraine
25 Apr
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Modular homes and planning permission, US-Iran talks in Pakistan and a new Gaza flotilla sets sail…
25 Apr
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Palestine
A new aid flotilla is setting sail for Gaza this weekend with 21 Irish people on board
As well as supplies, this new flotilla is bringing building materials.
25 Apr
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compliance audit
US justice department's watchdog to review handling of Epstein files release
24 Apr
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Middle East
Trump sends envoys Witkoff and Kushner to take part in fresh Iran talks without JD Vance
Updated 24 Apr
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eu presidency
Von der Leyen pushes defence spending as Ireland to host showdown on massive €2 trillion budget
Sophie Finn
reports from Cyprus
24 Apr
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relief all around
The EU club are delighted Orbán didn't make it to Ayia Napa - but is there 'too much euphoria'?
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk quipped before Friday’s working dinner in the Mediterranean resort of Ayia Napa that there were finally “no Russians in the room”.
Sophie Finn
reporting from Cyprus
24 Apr
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24 Apr
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Palestine
Ireland to demand Israel pay after settlers destroy Irish Aid-backed school in occupied West Bank
The Department of Foreign Affairs said that the school served around 60 children from the local region.
Andrew Walsh
Updated 24 Apr
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Cyprus
EU pessimistic on economic impact of Iran war, but Taoiseach says Ireland will 'still grow'
Martin made the statements while in Cyprus for an informal meeting of the European Council.
Sophie Finn
reports from Cyprus
24 Apr
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Lebanon-Israel ceasefire extended, left-leaning parties get together and Sinn Féin hold their Ard Fheis.
Updated 24 Apr
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Venezuela
US soldier charged after winning $400,000 on bet relating to abduction of Nicolás Maduro
24 Apr
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Hezbollah
Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire agreement by three weeks after talks in Washington
The initial 10-day ceasefire, which took effect last Friday, had been due to expire Monday.
24 Apr
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your stories
Working from home vs commuting: As fuel prices rise, we want to hear your stories
Updated 23 Apr
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Cyprus
'Substantial packages' to be announced for agriculture and transport sectors, Taoiseach says
The Taoiseach said the packages will lead to a “significant reduction” in the cost of green diesel.
Sophie Finn
reports from Cyprus
23 Apr
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