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29 Apr
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Irish Airspace
Harris to bring plans to roll-out Ireland's first military radar programme to Cabinet today
29 Apr
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As it happened
Almost 50% of power restored in Spain as the cause of the blackout remains a mystery
Portugal’s grid operator said the outage may have been caused by a “rare” atmospheric phenomenon.
The EU Council president said there are “no indications” that it is the result of a cyber attack.
Dublin Airport advised passengers to check directly with their airline for updates regarding their flights.
Updated 28 Apr
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Switzerland's youth fencing team apologise after Israeli flag scandal
28 Apr
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Gaza says Israeli strikes have killed at least 40 people across the territory today
Updated 28 Apr
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Updated 28 Apr
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The Settlers
Louis Theroux explains why he made his new film about Israeli settlements in the West Bank
28 Apr
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War in Ukraine
Putin announces surprise three-day ceasefire in Ukraine next week to coincide with VE Day
28 Apr
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28 Apr
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27 Apr
Zelenskyy hopeful 'symbolic' meeting with Trump will lead to ceasefire as US President leaves Rome
26 Apr
Russia says it's 'ready to strike deal' as US envoy Witkoff gets warm welcome at the Kremlin
25 Apr
'Vladimir, STOP!': Trump condemns Russian strikes on Kyiv as death toll rises to 12
24 Apr
California
Irish woman legally residing in US for 30 years detained following visit to ill father in Ireland
Updated 28 Apr
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Conclave to elect a new Pope will begin on 7 May, cardinals agree
Cardinals in The Vatican met this morning to discuss the start date of the next conclave.
Updated 28 Apr
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The 9 at 9 Man charged for Vancouver car attack, Tina Satchwell murder trial begins and Canada goes to the polls
Updated 28 Apr
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Ukraine
Trump claims Zelensky is ready to 'give up' Crimea and says Putin should 'stop shooting'
28 Apr
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Greenland’s PM says island cannot be bought and that the US is showing disrespect
27 Apr
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Canada
Eleven people killed in Vancouver after car driven into crowd through street festival
A 30-year-old Vancouver man arrested at the scene remains in custody.
Updated 27 Apr
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Liverpool crowned 2024/25 Premier League champions after a 5-1 win against Tottenham
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27 Apr
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Gaza
Gaza death toll surpasses 52,000 as aid groups warn crucial supplies are about to run out
27 Apr
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200,000 attend Mass for 'first millennial saint' on second day of mourning for Pope Francis
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Updated 27 Apr
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27 Apr
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27 Apr
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22 Apr
Football
Crystal Palace sweep past Aston Villa to reach FA Cup final
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26 Apr
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Rugby
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26 Apr
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26 Apr
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At least 49 people killed after Israeli strikes on Gaza City
Updated 26 Apr
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Santa Maria Maggiore
Small group of transgender people and prisoners among the last to say farewell to Pope Francis
The small group of transgender people live with a community of nuns that is supported by a Bishop who had a role in organising the funeral.
Updated 26 Apr
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26 Apr
Conclave will be thinking of faith - not politics - when selecting a new pope, Archbishop says
25 Apr
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25 Apr
Iran
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Updated 26 Apr
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26 Apr
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Francis, a 'Pope among the people', laid to rest in Rome
Over 200,000 people attended the funeral of Pope Francis earlier, including dozens of world leaders.
26 Apr
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26 Apr
Spontaneous applause in St Peter's Square as Zelenskyy arrives for funeral of Pope Francis
26 Apr
War in Ukraine
Zelenskyy hopeful 'symbolic' meeting with Trump will lead to ceasefire as US President leaves Rome
The Ukrainian president said the two leaders discussed a “full and unconditional ceasefire” and a “reliable and lasting peace”.
White House communications director Steven Cheung called the meeting "a very productive discussion".
Posting on Truth Social, Trump has criticised Vladimir Putin for the recent Russian strikes on Kyiv, saying: "Maybe he doesn’t want to stop the war."
Zelenskyy is also holding meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Updated 26 Apr
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25 Apr
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24 Apr
Zelenskyy says Ukraine will only hold direct talks with Russia after ceasefire is in place
22 Apr
Russia resumes attacks on Ukraine following brief Easter truce, Ukraine says
21 Apr
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In pictures: Thousands turn out to line Rome streets after funeral of Pope Francis
26 Apr
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Vatican City
Spontaneous applause in St Peter's Square as Zelenskyy arrives for funeral of Pope Francis
26 Apr
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Good Morning
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26 Apr
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26 Apr
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St Peter's Basilica
Coffin of Pope Francis is sealed in private ceremony in St Peter's Basilica ahead of funeral
Camerlengo and Irish-born Cardinal Kevin Farrell presided over the liturgical rite this evening.
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Updated 25 Apr
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Israel
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