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May

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Surprise attack

Over 4,000 people evacuated in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, says governor

12 May

6.3k

Eurovision

'The EBU is not what the Eurovision is - f**k the EBU' - Bambie Thug

Updated 12 May

117k

As it happened

Switzerland have won Eurovision with Ireland's Bambie Thug finishing sixth

The 68th Eurovision Song Contest concluded in Malmö after a chaotic week.

Updated 12 May

138k

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News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

11 May

14.2k

Grand Final

Bambie Thug competing at Eurovision after performance thrown into doubt due to EBU row

Updated 11 May

109k

Foursome

Man City continue march to title as they go top with 4-0 win at Fulham

11 May

8.5k

Sde Teiman

Inhumane detention and torture of Gazans reported at Israeli military prison

11 May

10.8k

Europapa

Dutch act Joost Klein kicked out of Eurovision after police investigation, EBU confirms

Updated 11 May

71.7k

Humanitarian Crisis

Gaza: 150,000 people have fled Rafah city as more evacuation orders issued by Israel

UN chief Antonio Guterres said that Gaza risks an “epic humanitarian disaster” if Israel launches a full-scale ground operation in Rafah.

Updated 11 May

9.8k

Rio Grande do Sul

More downpours forecast in Brazil after devastating floods leave hundreds dead or missing

11 May

5.4k

Taliban government

Flooding in Afghanistan leaves hundreds dead and thousands of buildings destroyed

11 May

5.5k

ireland thinks

We asked what the nation thinks about Eurovision - here's what we found

11 May

18.5k

European People's Party

Fine Gael condemns political violence after EU partners refused to sign letter denouncing far right

11 May

11.5k

Palestine

UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favour of Palestine membership

This comes after another UN vote on Palestine’s membership last month failed due to a veto from the United States.

Updated 10 May

17.1k

criminal case

'I felt ashamed': Trump hush money trial wraps third week of evidence after Stormy Daniels testifies

10 May

14.2k

Ukraine

Russia launches ground offensive into Ukraine's Kharkiv region, opening new front in the war

Updated 10 May

16.3k

EBU BOO

Eurovision organisers say no attempt was made to ‘censor sound’ during Israel’s performance

10 May

14.1k

Catholic Church

Pope urges Italians to have more babies to tackle low birth rate

10 May

7.9k

No deal

More than 100,000 people have fled Rafah ahead of threatened invasion

Israel continues its bombardments despite Hamas accepting a ceasefire proposal put forward by mediators.

The population in Rafah had swelled to around 1.5 million after hundreds of thousands of Palestinians fled fighting in other areas of Gaza.

Israel's military on Monday called for Gazans to leave eastern Rafah, which triggered widespread international alarm.

Israel has long resisted the idea of a permanent ceasefire, insisting it must finish the job of dismantling Hamas.

Updated 10 May

7.2k

Russia

Putin reappoints Mishustin as Russia’s prime minister

10 May

6.1k

Whaling

Japan proposes expanding commercial whaling to fin whales

10 May

10.3k

Caramelo

Brazilian horse stranded on roof by floods is rescued

10 May

15.7k

Malmo

Tensions between acts over Israel's presence on display at Eurovision press conference

The Dutch act called on Israel’s singer to answer a question about performers’ safety concerns.

Daragh Brophy

reports from Malmö

10 May

27.2k

The Morning Lead

Independent candidates overtake Sinn Féin as voters' top choice ahead of European elections

Independents and others have seen a large jump in support in recent weeks, according to a new opinion poll.

Almost a quarter of people (24%) plan to vote for candidates classed as 'independents and others' on 7 June

The next most popular choice is Sinn Féin on 22% (down one point)

Sinn Féin is the most popular party among younger voters, while Fine Gael is the preferred party for over 65s

Órla Ryan

10 May

40.3k

Eurovision

Israel among ten acts to qualify for Eurovision Grand Final from tonight's semi-final show

Updated 9 May

39.6k

Gaza

Israel ready to 'stand alone' after Biden warns US will stop arms supply upon Rafah invasion

Israel has said the US President’s threat to halt supplies was “very disappointing”.

Updated 9 May

14.9k

Eurovision

RTÉ Eurovision chief: If we withdraw that's the end of the Olympics, the end of the World Cup

Daragh Brophy

reports from Malmö

9 May

58.1k

Trump Trial

Stormy Daniels returns to witness box in Trump’s hush money trial

Updated 9 May

14.7k

Limerick

Join our expert discussion on community and cohesion in the EU in Limerick next week

9 May

2.6k

VE Day

Putin celebrates victory in Second World War with parades around Russia

9 May

6.2k

Palestine

Ireland aims to recognise Palestinian State on 21 May as Tánaiste hopes more countries will come on board

9 May

4.5k

Eden Golan

Israeli broadcaster says 'they will not silence us' as singer booed during dress rehearsal

Updated 9 May

26.6k

Drama

'It feels almost like a betrayal' - Bayern coach fumes at decision to rule out late equaliser

9 May

14.4k

Opinion

Roberta Metsola: How to defend the European Union and democracy? Vote.

Roberta Metsola

9 May

4.2k

The Morning Lead

Large-scale protest planned in Malmö today to coincide with Israel's Eurovision appearance

Security is likely to be stepped up within the city today, ahead of the Israeli singer’s performance in the second semi-final.

9 May

7.0k

Gaza

Israel bombards Rafah as military says ground troops have carried out 'targeted raids'

Despite international objections, Israel sent tanks into Rafah yesterday and seized the nearby crossing into Egypt.

Tánaiste said he is “horrified” by events unfolding in Rafah, describing the levels of violence as “unconscionable”.

More than one million civilians are sheltering in Rafah after evacuating other parts of Gaza amid Israel’s offensive on the region.

Updated 8 May

17.3k

evening fix

Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday

8 May

5.0k

eric saade

Singer who wore keffiyeh during Eurovision opening act labels EBU condemnation 'racist'

8 May

34.6k

trinity college dublin

Encampment in Trinity to conclude after students accept college's terms of divestment from Israel

Updated 8 May

18.7k

Courts

Andrew Tate served with UK civil proceedings papers at Romania home

8 May

13.5k