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International

May
May 2024
rap battle
Opinion: There's collateral damage as Kendrick Lamar conquers Drake in the rap feud of its era
Dean Van Nguyen
8 May
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record temperatures
Global temperature streak continues with hottest April on record, says EU's climate monitor
8 May
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euphoria
Watch: Sweden gave 'King of Eurovision' Johnny Logan a return to the big stage last night
The Irish singer belted out ‘Euphoria’ – the 2012 winner by the only other person to have won the contest twice, Sweden’s Loreen.
8 May
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Eurovision
Bambie Thug says EBU 'ordered' change to Ogham make-up that spelled out pro-Palestine messages
8 May
40.6k
malmo 2024
Eurovision: Bambie Thug confirms they will perform in final after qualifying from semis tonight
The Cork-born ‘witch’ broke a bleak spell for Ireland at the competition by finishing among the top ten acts tonight.
Daragh Brophy
reports from Malmö
Updated 7 May
67.1k
RELATED
How a president's intervention set the stage for the most contentious Eurovision in years
5 May
Linda Coogan Byrne: Why is Irish radio afraid to play Bambie Thug?
13 Feb
Ceasefire negotiations
All parties, including Israel, agree to resume Gaza deal talks
Hamas said yesterday it would accept a ceasefire plan to end the conflict but Israel rejected it.
Updated 7 May
16.5k
RELATED
Time running out: 'Invasion of Rafah would be a death sentence for thousands'
7 May
Israeli cabinet vote to shut down Al Jazeera in the country as UN urges govt to reconsider
5 May
Netanyahu says Israel 'cannot accept' Hamas demand to end Gaza conflict as truce talks resume
5 May
Trump Trial
Adult film actress Stormy Daniels details alleged sex with Trump at hush money trial
Updated 7 May
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Disaster
Rescuers search for workers still alive after apartment building collapse in South Africa
7 May
7.7k
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Kristi Noem
Donald Trump's potential 2024 running mate suggests Biden’s dog Commander should be put down
7 May
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26
eurovision 2024
'Crown the Witch': Raucous cheers for Bambie Thug in Malmö have Irish fans dreaming
Travelling fans were in buoyant form after last night’s full dress rehearsal, held amid tightened security at Malmö Arena.
Daragh Brophy
reports from Malmö
7 May
14.3k
New York
Met Gala: Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter make red carpet debut but Zendaya steals the show
7 May
27.0k
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malmo 2024
Everything you need to know about what's happening on stage this week at Eurovision
Daragh Brophy
reports from Malmö
Updated 7 May
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Snooker
Kyren Wilson survives Jak Jones fightback to win world snooker title at Crucible
Updated 7 May
11.7k
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Gaza
Israel carries out Rafah strikes hours after Hamas saying it will accept ceasefire plan
The Israeli military said it was conducting “targeted strikes”. Five people have been reported dead.
Updated 6 May
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evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: May Bank Holiday Monday
6 May
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Scotland
John Swinney becomes new leader of the SNP and is likely to be next Scottish first minister
6 May
6.3k
Diplomacy
Simon Harris discusses recognising state of Palestine with Spanish leader
6 May
7.0k
Film
Lord Of The Rings and Titanic star Bernard Hill dies aged 79
5 May
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Closed
Israeli cabinet vote to shut down Al Jazeera in the country as UN urges govt to reconsider
5 May
13.9k
Egypt
Netanyahu says Israel 'cannot accept' Hamas demand to end Gaza conflict as truce talks resume
The Qatar-based political chief of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, has accused the Israeli prime minister of sabotaging the talks.
5 May
11.8k
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Israeli cabinet vote to shut down Al Jazeera in the country as UN urges govt to reconsider
5 May
Turkey suspends trade with Israel until aid allowed to flow into Gaza
3 May
The White House
Man dies after crashing vehicle into White House security barrier
5 May
23.6k
United Kingdom
Tories suffer devastating losses in UK local elections
5 May
18.3k
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European elections
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Controversy
How a president's intervention set the stage for the most contentious Eurovision in years
The buildup to the competition has been overshadowed by the debate over Israel’s inclusion – so what can we expect in Malmö?
Daragh Brophy
5 May
37.7k
ceasefire talks
Hamas negotiators arrive in Egypt for Gaza truce talks
4 May
5.0k
Organised Crime
One person killed and six injured in Paris suburb shooting linked to drug trafficking
4 May
11.3k
Gaza
Hamas says delegation to head to truce talks in Cairo tomorrow with 'positive spirit'
3 May
4.6k
Trump Trial
Donald Trump's former adviser Hope Hicks testifies at his hush money trial
3 May
13.9k
do you know who I am?
Boris Johnson, who introduced voter ID law as PM, forgets photo ID at polling station
3 May
11.6k
BBC
It's occurring: Gavin and Stacey to return for one last episode on Christmas Day
3 May
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Palestine
Turkey suspends trade with Israel until aid allowed to flow into Gaza
3 May
8.6k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Harris goes to Belfast, Biden insults allies and Johnny Logan back at Eurovision.
3 May
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Campaign fundraiser
Biden calls a number of Asian countries 'xenophobic', including allies Japan and India
3 May
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Ballot blues
Rishi Sunak's Conservatives suffer huge losses in UK local elections and by-election
3 May
19.4k
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Joe Biden
More than 2,100 arrests made so far during pro-Palestinian protests at US colleges
3 May
3.4k
Dublin
Gardaí preparing major security operation to prevent violence during Europa League Final
The UEFA Europa League Final will take place in Dublin on Wednesday 22 May.
Niall O'Connor
3 May
21.6k
Gaza
UN says rebuilding Gaza could cost $40 billion as Hamas examining truce deal in 'positive spirit'
UN Assistant Secretary-General Abdullah al-Dardari said 72% of all residential buildings in the region “have been completely or partially destroyed”.
2 May
5.3k
Demonstration
Eurovision: 'Die in' staged at RTÉ as singers and campaigners call for boycott of contest
Former RTÉ producer Betty Purcell told The Journal: “We believe it is not a time to sing songs and clink glasses with Israel.”
2 May
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Evening Wrap
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2 May
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Guangdong province
Death toll rises to 48 following motorway collapse in southern China
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