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International

Last week
15th March 2026 - 21st March 2026
'No reason to believe' Irish airspace being used by US as part of war on Iran, Minister says
United strengthen grip on Champions League places with Villa win
Zelenskyy says Ukraine waiting on US and Russia to set next round of talks
London’s Burning actor John Alford dies in prison months after being jailed for sexual assault
Switzerland refuses two US overflights linked to war on Iran
Iran vows to 'target and kill' Netanyahu as Trump threatens more strikes 'just for fun'
The Israeli air force said yesterday that more than 200 Iranian targets were struck in a 24-hour period.
Sitdown Sunday: What really happened to the missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370?
Palestinian actor says that Trump's travel ban means he cannot attend Oscars tonight
Leo, Enda and Bertie: The Irish blueprints for the Taoiseach's St Patrick's Day dilemma
From Gaza to jobs, the Taoiseach must decide whether to risk it or play it safe during the high-stakes Oval Office meeting.
This month
March 2026
France crowned Six Nations champions after stunning finale in Paris
Drones, snubs, racial politics and felines: this Oscars has a host of possible controversies
What controversies might we be talking about on Monday morning?
Trump says other countries that rely on oil 'must take care' of Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump said every military target on Iran’s Kharg island had been ‘obliterated’ but its energy facilities had been spared in an earlier US strike.
The international DNA policing project 'giving back names' to anonymous murdered women
Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after 18-day-old baby falls from Westminster property
Taoiseach says he will articulate 'the need for peace' in Oval Office meeting with Trump
Four killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv region as war in Iran halts peace talks
Israeli settlers injure five Palestinians in fresh attack against village in occupied West Bank
Oil exports from Iran's Kharg island continuing as normal after US bombs, Iranian official says
Scottish First Minister says he wouldn't take his son to Old Firm game following latest disorder
Blast outside Jewish school in Amsterdam denounced by Mayor as 'cowardly act of aggression'
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What is it actually like inside the White House on St Patrick's Day?
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North Korea fires around 10 ballistic missiles toward the sea of Japan
How could the Middle East crisis affect supermarket prices?
Government publishes Bill to allow Irish court testimony be used in UK Omagh bombing inquiry
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Backing of 'Philomena’s Law' hailed as 'step forward' for mother and baby home survivors in UK
Zelenskyy says lifting Russia sanctions will 'not help peace' as US sends more forces to Middle East
Oil prices have stayed above $100 a barrel since the US lifted sanctions on Russia.
The Late Late has competition tonight as Claudia Winkleman’s new chat show airs on BBC
British politicians are upset that a badger may be replacing Churchill on the £5 note
All six US crew dead after refuelling aircraft crashes in Iraq
Taoiseach and Starmer enjoy a stroll in Fota House and back plans for 'Philomena’s Law'
The two leaders have attended several events in Cork for the second annual summit today and yesterday, including a business roundtable.
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
Pentagon says Iran's new supreme leader 'wounded' amid ongoing speculation over his health
Armed man who rammed vehicle into synagogue was naturalised US citizen, officials say
KPop Demon Hunters is finally getting a sequel
Dunblane residents to mark anniversary of mass shooting with ‘quiet dignity’, says minister
FBI investigating shooting at Virginia college that killed one person as act of terrorism