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International

This month
April 2026
White House
'We are going to finish the job': Trump tells US that Iran war victory near, but vows big strikes
After Trump’s speech, gasoline prices in the US surged above $4 per gallon (just under €1 per liter) for the first time in years.
2 Apr
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Florida
Lift-off: NASA's Artemis II crew blast into space on historic Moon mission
NASA teams and spectators cheered the spacecraft as it ascended away from Earth.
Updated 1 Apr
11.8k
30
The White House
Trump again claims US is talking to Iran, this time with the country's 'New Regime President'
Updated 1 Apr
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On The Mend
US rapper Megan Thee Stallion recovering after falling ill on stage in Broadway show
1 Apr
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Iran
War's impact on inflation and jobs are the big fears for Paschal Donohoe at the World Bank
1 Apr
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Lebanon
Ireland among 15 European nations to say it is 'appalled by escalation of violence in Lebanon'
1 Apr
5.1k
UK
Scott Mills says he 'fully cooperated' with 2016 police probe over sex offences allegations
1 Apr
7.0k
Ryanair
Michael O'Leary warns of fuel supply disruption but travel agents say no evidence of surcharges yet
The Ryanair CEO said up to 25% of the airline’s jet fuel could be at risk if the war in Iran continues past this month.
If the war continues, there's a risk that between 10 and 20% of Ryanair's fuel supply might be at risk through May and June, he said.
The EU Commissioner for Energy endorsed IEA recommendations against air travel and encouraged use of public transport.
Updated 1 Apr
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Space Exploration
Crowds gather as astronauts arrive at launch pad ahead of historic Moon mission
Updated 1 Apr
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NOT EGG-CITING
'It's like cooking chocolate': Why Big Chocolate is changing the taste of our favourite bars
People are saying the taste of well known chocolate brands in Ireland has changed.
1 Apr
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49
itamar ben-gvir
Israeli minister has been wearing a noose pin to support new death penalty bill for Palestinians
1 Apr
16.6k
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PodcastThe 42FM
The tragedy of Tiger Woods
Sinead O’Carroll and Gavin Cooney discuss the rise and prolonged downfall of golf’s greatest ever player.
50m
april fool's day
Wolves in Phoenix Park and public transport goes contactless: Today's best jokes (so far)
1 Apr
24.4k
21
Charges
Tiger Woods to ‘seek treatment’ after pleading not guilty to DUI charge
The 42
1 Apr
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30
Lurgan
Taoiseach 'absolutely shocked' by suspected dissident republican bomb attack on PSNI
1 Apr
6.2k
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Energy Crisis
People should work from home and drive less to save fuel - EU Commissioner for Energy
1 Apr
18.1k
64
Hezbollah
American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq by Iran-linked group
1 Apr
9.4k
12
Royal Visit
Britain's King and Queen 'have no plans' to meet Epstein survivors on US trip
1 Apr
4.4k
war dead
Irish flags with names of four Irish men killed in Ukraine stand in the centre of a Kyiv square
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Ukraine
1 Apr
11.0k
America250
‘American President’s Trail’ among Irish initiatives to mark 250th anniversary of United States
1 Apr
6.2k
25
Last month
March 2026
Catholic Church
Pope calls on Trump to seek ‘off-ramp’ to end US-Israel war on Iran
31 Mar
6.8k
26
White House Works
'He is not the owner!': US judge orders halt to Trump's White House ballroom construction
31 Mar
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
31 Mar
3.6k
FactCheck
Just like during Covid, conspiracy theorists are thriving amid the Middle East fuel crisis
31 Mar
8.6k
Kyiv
McEntee said she is open to engaging with Ukraine to learn lessons on drone defence
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Ukraine.
31 Mar
8.4k
Francesca Albanese
An Irish MEP has urged the Collison brothers to lift US sanctions on Stripe for Gaza expert
31 Mar
16.9k
25
Football
Roberto De Zerbi confirmed as new manager of Tottenham Hotspur
The 42
Updated 31 Mar
5.4k
16
Palestine
‘Cruel’: UN warns Israel that applying new death penalty in West Bank would be a war crime
31 Mar
2.0k
Kyiv
Zelenskyy attacks Orbán for blocking €90bn EU loan just days before Hungarian election
The Journal has travelled to Ukraine and will be reporting from the country over the coming days.
Niall O'Connor
reporting from Kyiv
31 Mar
6.7k
bbc radio
Probe into DJ Scott Mills over alleged teen sex offences was dropped due to lack of evidence
31 Mar
10.8k
Iran
'Go get your own oil!': Trump tells allies to go to Strait of Hormuz and 'just TAKE IT'
Updated 31 Mar
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bienvenue bangkok
An Asian version of Eurovision has been announced (and no, Ireland aren't in that one either)
31 Mar
3.3k
Ukraine
Ireland joins EU chiefs in Kyiv to observe Bucha massacre anniversary as drone war grinds on
The Journal has travelled to Ukraine and will be reporting from the country over the coming days.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Ukraine.
Updated 31 Mar
10.6k
en français
Air Canada chief to step down after row over not speaking French
31 Mar
16.2k
25
Man on the Moon
Countdown under way for first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years
31 Mar
11.1k
Catholic Church
White House defends prayer for ‘violence’ after Pope says God doesn’t listen to ‘those who wage war’
30 Mar
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off air
Scott Mills sacked from BBC Radio 2 over 'historic relationship’ allegation, according to UK media
Updated 30 Mar
54.0k
birthday present
'The best gift': Celine Dion announces comeback three years on from autoimmune diagnosis
30 Mar
16.6k
16
West Bank
Israeli MPs pass bill allowing death penalty for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks
Updated 30 Mar
7.2k
iran execution
Dublin relatives worry for jailed man facing execution in Iran after alleged torture
30 Mar
18.7k
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