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International

This month
December 2025
Irish stars Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley take to the red carpet in Dublin
Israel says it has killed top Hamas commander in Gaza
Virginia Giuffre’s family ‘deeply disappointed’ by Met Police decision on Andrew
Ekitike brace fires Liverpool to victory over Brighton with Salah back in action
Trump dismisses new photos released of himself with Epstein as 'no big deal'
Kim Jong Un acknowledges North Korean troops cleared mines for Russia
Cork teenager to represent Ireland in the Junior Eurovision today
US envoy to meet Zelensky and European leaders in Germany to discuss peace plan
Three children die from exposure to the cold in Gaza as winter storm batters the territory
According to a UN report, 761 displacement sites hosting about 850,000 people are at high risk of flooding.
Britain's King Charles says his treatment for cancer will be reduced next year
Debunked: Series of antisemitic posts make false claims about historical figures
'I want this intensity and spirit' - Evan Ferguson's Roma manager after striker scores twice
Reddit files legal challenge after Australia bans social media for under-16s
Charlie Kirk murder suspect appears in US court
Irish economy 'highly vulnerable' due to reliance on multinational corporations - ESRI
Disney makes $1 billion deal that allows beloved characters to be used in short AI videos
Zelenskyy says US-led peace talks wrestling with Russian demands for Ukrainian territory
US intends to seize oil from stormed tanker as Venezuela war fears build
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Fifa urged to halt World Cup ticket sales over ‘betrayal’ of fans pricing plan
Yes, that's Elon Musk in the lineup on the cover of the Time 'Person of the Year' edition
Minister insists incursion being taken 'extremely seriously' as she unveils anti-drone funding
Venezuela condemns 'act of piracy' after the US seizes large oil tanker off Venezuelan coast
Hoping to go to the World Cup? Here's how to try to get tickets
Ukraine sends US updated plan to end war
Maria Corina Machado to make Oslo appearance tomorrow after missing Nobel peace prize ceremony
Marco Rubio bans Calibri font in latest fight against diversity and inclusion programmes
Pizza, pasta and tiramisu celebrated as Italian cooking makes UN cultural heritage list
Veggie 'burgers' are still on the menu after EU politicians failed to agree on use of the term
Iceland becomes fifth country to withdraw from Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete
International fact-check group 'deeply concerned' over reports of US visa curbs on fact-checkers
Louvre thieves escaped with just 30 seconds to spare due to avoidable security failures
McDonald’s Netherlands removes ‘creepy, depressing and inauthentic’ AI Christmas advert
Spanish prosecutor says court case won't stop The Monk standing in Dublin Central by-election
Sophie Kinsella, author of Shopaholic novel series, dies aged 55
Social media ban for children under 16 begins in Australia
FactCheck: Does the US really buy 80% of its imported butter from Ireland?
The figure was cited in a CNN article published last year.
Cancellation of Nobel Peace Prize event raises questions over Maria Corina Machado's whereabouts
Reporters Without Borders says Israel killed highest number of journalists again this year
Zelenskyy says he will send US updated plan to end the Ukraine war tomorrow