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International
This month
October 2026
Evictions
Vigils held for Maricarmen Abascal (87), whose eviction sparked housing protests across Spain
Hundreds marched to parliament chanting: “The struggle continues, Maricarmen lives.”
Tinker Tailor German Spy
Germany reels amid major spy scandal, but sources say Ireland has little to worry about
August Hanning ran Germany’s BND foreign intelligence agency between 1998 and 2005 and is suspected of charges including “attempted treason” and “espionage”.
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Irish Life
Oct 7
Leaders' Questions
McDonald urges Martin to apply 'all necessary pressure' on NI Secretary to end Drumcree dispute
Joshua Kerry
Man accused of Ann Widdecombe murder appears in court over terror plot at Nigel Farage's home
From The 42Lionel Messi
'I have nothing left to give': emotion and tears as Messi retires from Argentina team
Palestine
As Israel marks the third anniversary of Hamas's 7 October attack, bombs continue to fall on Gaza
Protests in France
Nearly 500 arrested and tear gas fired in mass protests against school conditions
appeals court
A5 road from the Tyrone border to Derry set for major upgrade after Belfast court ruling
Palestine
Israel puts army on alert and claims Hamas planning 'terrorist' attack on 7 October anniversary
riot police
France braces for more student protests as tens of thousands expected to turn out in Paris
The office of the country’s prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has called for “peaceful” gatherings.
Palestine
'Appalling injustice' - academics call on Taoiseach to intervene over visas for Gazan students
AnalysisIreland Israel Games
Accusations of trash talk and hypocrisy: How Israeli media covered Sunday's match
Music
Zach Bryan wears 'Free Palestine' T-shirt at stadium weeks after Ed Sheeran-Macklemore tour dispute
tight race
Jair Bolsonaro's son Flavio tops presidential vote as the right makes big gains in Brazil
Flavio Bolsonaro was a little-known senator a few months ago when his father anointed him his political heir.
uefa nations league
Spitting allegation made against Israeli player added to list of controversies with Ireland
View from the telly
An empty stadium and even emptier commentary: RTÉ broadcasts Uefa feed of second Israel game
As it happenedLiveblog
Ireland v Israel, Nations League
Ireland faced Israel in their final match of this four-game window.
SeriesCalling 353
The tale behind the Irish translation of Dracula is something to really get your teeth into
The scholar who carried out the translation was so respected that he was approached by the government and asked to take his pick of novels.
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