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International

Last month
May 2025
ICE flight
Tánaiste investigating if 'illegal' US deportation flight stopped in Shannon en route to Africa
The Journal has established that the purported deportation flight, a Gulfstream V, landed in Shannon and spent approximately two hours on the ground.
Niall O'Connor
Updated 22 May
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Plane Crash
Multiple people killed after private plane crashes into San Diego neighbourhood
22 May
12.9k
FactCheck
'Death, death, death': How Trump embraced South Africa's 'white genocide' conspiracy theory
22 May
9.0k
BBC Spotlight
Gerry Adams' libel case against BBC 'a cynical attempt to launder his reputation', court hears
22 May
4.4k
Death roll rises
Israeli strikes have killed 52 people in Gaza today as aid finally gets in
22 May
3.2k
bualadh bos
Paul Mescal receives six-minute standing ovation at Cannes for new film The History of Sound
22 May
25.8k
25
Trump Tax Package
US House of Representatives narrowly pass Trump’s big bill of tax breaks after all-night session
22 May
10.3k
27
Antisemitism
Israeli foreign minister blames 'incitement' by European leaders for murder of US embassy workers
22 May
9.7k
kneecap
'We will fight you in your court. We will win' - Kneecap slams 'political policing' after terror charge
22 May
13.7k
Migration
Migration into the UK has halved in the space of a year
22 May
6.5k
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Jony Ive
Legendary designer behind Apple's iPhone joins OpenAI
22 May
6.6k
7
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Frivolous 999 calls, Israeli embassy staff shot dead in the US, and speeding up driving tests.
22 May
3.3k
Qatar
US Defence Department accepts Boeing 747 from Qatar for Donald Trump’s use
21 May
16.7k
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West Bank
Israeli ambassador to Ireland delivered démarche condemning IDF shots fired at diplomats
Two diplomats from Ireland were with the group, the Tánaiste has said.
Updated 21 May
94.8k
Liveblog
Man United v Tottenham, Europa League final
Man United faced Tottenham for a place in next season’s Champions League.
21 May
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mo chara
One member of Kneecap charged with terrorism offence by London police
Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who uses the stage name Mo Chara, is charged with displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah.
21 May
45.3k
White House
Trump plays video of baseless claims of 'white genocide' in South Africa to country's leader
Updated 21 May
25.0k
FactCheck
Debunked: There is no evidence that Pope Leo XIV ever said being ‘woke’ was part of the Gospel
21 May
10.0k
Gaza
How an aid blockade and a warning that 14,000 babies could die heaped Western pressure on Israel
Updated 21 May
5.5k
BBC libel case
Gerry Adams had reputation of being in the IRA Army Council, Michael McDowell tells court
21 May
10.1k
RIP
Tributes paid to young Irish man (25) who died on holiday in Portugal
21 May
42.4k
5
Palestine
Palestinian leader welcomes international rejection of Israel's 'starvation' of Gaza
Israel said 93 trucks had entered Gaza on Tuesday but the UN said the aid had been held up.
Updated 21 May
9.5k
Sanctions
UK sanctions 'godmother' of Israeli settler movement featured in Louis Theroux documentary
21 May
12.8k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Badger culling, Israel’s reaction to EU review and Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’.
Updated 21 May
3.9k
Health
Treating cold sores with anti-virals could help slash the risk of developing Alzheimer’s
21 May
18.4k
21
Ukraine-Russia war
Putin visits recaptured Kursk as Russia intercepts 159 Ukrainian drones in overnight attack
21 May
5.7k
the man with the golden dome
Trump promises to deliver $175 billion ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence before end of term
Trump directed the Pentagon to pursue the space-based interceptors in an executive order.
21 May
16.3k
82
Lobbying
Meta warned minister that €200m EU fine last month would harm Irish businesses and consumers
21 May
9.9k
27
Gaza
UN receives permission to send more aid trucks to Gaza amid warning 14,000 babies could die
20 May
12.0k
Cheers
'Doting family man' George Wendt, who played Norm in Cheers, dies aged 76
20 May
20.2k
42
Gaza
Pressure mounts on Israel as EU to review trade and cooperation over Gaza aid blockade
Meanwhile, the UK government announced this afternoon that it will sanction West Bank settlers and suspend trade deal discussions with Israel.
Tánaiste Simon Harris said the EU's review reflects the "grave concerns" of member states.
Conor O'Neill of Christian Aid Ireland said the review is welcome but "it is not enough".
International pressure has been building on Israel following a months-long blockade of aid into Gaza that prompted famine warnings.
Updated 20 May
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UN receives permission to send more aid trucks to Gaza amid warning 14,000 babies could die
20 May
evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
20 May
4.5k
Syria
EU to lift remaining economic sanctions on Syria to support war-torn country's recovery
20 May
4.4k
Gaza
RTÉ asks EBU for breakdown of Eurovision televote amid disquiet over Israel placing
Broadcasters in Spain and Belgium have also raised concerns.
20 May
48.2k
2027
Norman People? Calls for projects as Ireland to mark millennium since birth of William the Conqueror
20 May
11.0k
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Death Penalty
Indiana executes cop killer by lethal injection in first execution of three in US this week
20 May
19.9k
71
Manhattan
Singer tells court Sean 'Diddy' Combs threatened to kill her after she saw him hit girlfriend
20 May
14.4k
Palestine
Nine aid trucks cleared to enter Gaza after 11-week blockade, but UN calls it 'drop in the ocean'
It comes as Israel announced plans to “take control” of the whole of Gaza as it intensified its campaign across the territory.
UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said "significantly more aid must be allowed into Gaza, starting tomorrow morning."
Benjamin Netanyahu said that even supporters of Israel would not tolerate "images of mass starvation".
Updated 19 May
9.2k
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President highlights 'forced starvation' in Gaza in speech during commemoration of the Famine
17 May
100 Palestinians killed in latest Israeli strikes on Gaza as humanitarian crisis worsens
17 May
120 people killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, as aid blockade labelled ‘tool of extermination’
15 May
Families in Gaza eating grass and animal feed as doctors witness record levels of malnutrition
14 May
Premier League
Brighton keep European football hopes alive with late win over Liverpool
The 42
19 May
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War in Ukraine
Trump says Russia and Ukraine to start ceasefire talks 'immediately' after phone call with Putin
19 May
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