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International

Last month
October 2025
good evening
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
30 Oct
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New York
Billie Eilish accepts award from Wall Street Journal and tells billionaires: 'Give your money away'
30 Oct
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fresh moves
Trump administration to cap number of refugees at 7,500 people, prioritise white South Africans
30 Oct
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Dutch general election
Geert Wilders’s far-right populists and centrist party set for unprecedented tie in Dutch election
30 Oct
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Boston
Dublin firefighter given jail term of seven to nine years for rape at Boston hotel
30 Oct
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In Pictures
'Everything is gone': Photos show aftermath of Hurricane Melissa in Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba
30 Oct
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ROYAL JEWELS
Five new suspects arrested in Louvre heist investigation
30 Oct
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friends again
US and China strike deal on lowering tariffs and securing supply of rare earths
Updated 30 Oct
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Palestine
Over 100 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza as Taoiseach condemns 'appalling' attack
Updated 29 Oct
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Police raid
Rio de Janeiro residents line streets with bodies after Brazilian police raid leaves 119 dead
29 Oct
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News Fix
Here's what happened today: Wednesday
29 Oct
6.2k
Injury blow
Evan Ferguson forced off injured after just seven minutes of Roma's Serie A clash
The 42
29 Oct
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Courts
Graham Linehan tells court he was trying to get trans activist to ‘stop pushing camera in his face’
29 Oct
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Louvre heist
Two Louvre heist suspects ‘partially’ admit participation, says Paris prosecutor
29 Oct
5.2k
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Weather Warnings
Remnants of Hurricane Melissa to bring wind and rain to Ireland on Monday
Updated 29 Oct
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Taxation
Former Paddy Power boss calls for gambling tax hikes to deter harmful betting
29 Oct
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Cork
HMV to open a new shop in Ireland, nine years after it had to close them all
29 Oct
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Climate Change
Over half a million people are dying every year due to rising heat globally
29 Oct
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Extreme Weather
Hurricane Melissa loses strength en route to Cuba after wreaking 'disaster' in Jamaica
29 Oct
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Jamaica
Record-breaking Hurricane Melissa tears into Jamaica with deadly winds and torrential rain
The hurricane now also looks set to impact Cuba.
Updated 28 Oct
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Palestine
At least eleven dead after Netanyahu orders 'powerful' strikes on Gaza despite ceasefire deal
Hamas has responded by postponing handing over the remains of another hostage.
Israel accused Hamas of firing on its soldiers in the southern Gaza Strip.
Hamas denied any involvement in the alleged attack.
US Vice President JD Vance said the ceasefire would hold despite 'little skirmishes'.
Updated 28 Oct
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good evening
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
28 Oct
4.3k
Transgender claims
French prosecutors seek suspended jail terms in Brigitte Macron cyberbullying case
28 Oct
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ai technology
Irish jobs set to go as Amazon cuts 14,000 roles globally following AI investments
Updated 28 Oct
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Extreme Weather
Why is Hurricane Melissa so strong and how will it impact Ireland?
The hurricane is the most powerful storm of the year so far.
Experts say that warming sea temperatures have increased the intensity of the storm.
The remnants of the storm will likely bring "plenty of rain and unsettled weather" to Ireland - but it's too far away to say with certainty yet.
Updated 28 Oct
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Journalist Access
When will international media be allowed into Gaza?
28 Oct
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royal lodge
Prince Andrew hosted Jeffrey Epstein at his Windsor home just days before his arrest in Florida
28 Oct
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CLIMATE CRISIS
Global emissions only on track to fall 10% by 2035, far short of 60% goal
28 Oct
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RIP
Fawlty Towers actress Prunella Scales dies aged 93
28 Oct
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council of europe
Hate speech 'widespread' in Ireland and legislation should be prioritised, report says
28 Oct
9.3k
GOLDEN AGE
Trump and new Japanese prime minister sign deal to 'secure' rare earths supply
28 Oct
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Changes
Rodgers resigns as Celtic boss with ex-Ireland manager O’Neill taking interim charge
The 42
28 Oct
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Buenos Aires
Argentina's Milei vows more reforms after election win
27 Oct
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Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa upgraded to Category five as it heads for Jamaica
27 Oct
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Ketziot Prison
'Sadistic and petty': Irish flotilla activists on their treatment in a notorious Israeli prison
They were keen to stress that what they experienced was only ‘a fraction’ of what Palestinian detainees endure.
David MacRedmond
27 Oct
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 President Higgins spent the night in hospital, will the government and the Áras need a collision course to get on well and who is our new first husband?
Updated 27 Oct
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grounded
Louis Theroux has British Airways sponsorship paused after interview with Bob Vylan frontman
26 Oct
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advantage arsenal
Arsenal edge win against Crystal Palace as Man City lose to Aston Villa in Premier League
26 Oct
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captured
Manhunt stood down in UK after sex offender who was mistakenly released caught by police
Updated 26 Oct
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Palestine
Hamas accuses Israel of 'clear violation' of ceasefire after latest strike in Gaza
26 Oct
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