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May 2026
Diplomatic Relations
Taoiseach says he asked Pope Leo for ‘every effort’ on redress for historical abuse
Updated 22 May
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Quiz
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
22 May
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Palestine
Who are the Irish flotilla activists detained and deported by Israel?
22 May
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Alberta to hold referendum on separating the province from Canada
22 May
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Premier League
Manchester United announce Michael Carrick as permanent head coach
The 42
22 May
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Byelection voting begins, Martin to meet Pope Leo XIV and Colbert presented his last Late Show
Updated 22 May
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RIP
Seanchaí and founder of Sneem Storytelling Festival Batt Burns has died
22 May
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Lethal Injection
Tennessee calls off execution of prisoner after medical staff unable to tap vein
22 May
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last late night
Colbert hosts final 'Late Show' after cancellation – but dream guest the Pope didn't make it
22 May
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Epstein files
Investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to include claims of sexual misconduct
22 May
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Gaza
First of Gaza Flotilla activists deported from Israel arrive in Istanbul
The lawyer for the activists has said the treatment of those detained had been “severe” and that three had been hospitalised before being released.
Updated 21 May
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RELATED
Taoiseach calls for EU-Israel trade pact to be suspended after 'shocking treatment' of flotilla activists
21 May
Evening wrap
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
21 May
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Iran
Iranian ambassador ceremony goes ahead after delay due to suppression of protests
21 May
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love eu
Martin and Macron all smiles ahead of meeting to discuss EU presidency plans
21 May
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Brion
Two-year-old girl dies after being left in hot car in Spain
21 May
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he should be so lucky
Irish musician was booked to play background music for Kylie - and they ended up duetting
“She was the biggest hype-woman. It felt like she was my number one fan in the room.”
21 May
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paris court of appeal
Air France and Airbus guilty of involuntary manslaughter over crash that killed three Irish women
21 May
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Taoiseach writes to Costa over Israel’s treatment of EU citizens, the last day of canvassing and a warm spell of weather on the way.
Updated 21 May
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International condemnation
Taoiseach calls for EU-Israel trade pact to be suspended after 'shocking treatment' of flotilla activists
In a letter to the European Council president, Micheál Martin said the EU cannot continue with a “business as usual approach” to Israel.
21 May
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last late nights
Springsteen tells Stephen Colbert he's being forced off-air because Trump 'can't take a joke'
21 May
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Talks
Iran weighs US proposal to end war, as Trump awaits 'right answers'
21 May
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wrap it up
Europeans are catching gonorrhoea more than ever (but Ireland is doing OK)
21 May
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Not dead
UK radio station apologises after mistakenly announcing death of Britain's King Charles
Updated 20 May
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Cuba
US announces charges against former Cuba president Raul Castro over 1996 downing of planes
20 May
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
20 May
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i spy
Southampton expelled from Championship play-off final after admitting spying on rivals
The 42
20 May
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Iran
Iran Guards vow war will 'spread far beyond region' if US resumes attacks
20 May
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Rising rent prices, a 31% increase in drug treatment demand, and RTÉ face the Oireachtas media committee
Updated 20 May
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trade deal
Under Trump pressure, EU agrees to implement US trade pact
20 May
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evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
19 May
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Chelsea Flower Show
A 'strong woman' and staying 'Silent No More': A morning at the Flower Show with Catherine Connolly
President Catherine Connolly attended the Chelsea Flower Show on her second day in London.
Rónán Duffy
Reports from London
19 May
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Channel 4
Married at First Sight UK bride who alleges sexual misconduct says she ‘lost her light’ on show
19 May
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global sumud flotilla
Israel's detention of Dr Margaret Connolly in breach of international law, Tánaiste says
Updated 19 May
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with or without eu
U2 receive new EU award for promoting European values (but skip the ceremony)
19 May
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Almeria
Two people killed and four seriously injured after man opens fire on family members in Spain
19 May
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Tarsus
Manhunt for mass shooter in Turkey ends after suspect turns gun on himself to avoid arrest
19 May
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nursing home evictions, faulty septic tanks and Trump calls off renewed assault on Iran…
Updated 19 May
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DRC
HSE 'has procedures in place' for management of Ebola cases but risk 'very low'
19 May
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California
Two teenage suspects fatally shoot three people at San Diego mosque in suspected hate crime
Police said the suspects, aged 17 and 19, were later found dead with self-inflicted gunshot wounds.
Updated 19 May
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Middle East
Trump claims 'positive development' in negotiations with Iran after calling off renewed assault
Updated 19 May
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