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International

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2025
US Supreme Court blocks Trump's use of 18th century law to deport people
European leaders prepare fresh sanctions package on Russia, coordinating with the US
'I'm not a rag doll': Cassie takes the stand again in sex trafficking trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs
International Criminal Court prosecutor steps down while sexual misconduct probe is carried out
US students entering fifth day of 'complete fast' in protest over university ties to Israel
New claims Mountbatten sexually abused children from notorious Belfast boys' home
Ukraine and Russia agree to exchange 1,000 POWs and indicate future direct talks on the cards
Russian President Vladimir Putin did not show up, nor did his foreign minister Sergei Lavrov.
US singer Chris Brown remanded after appearing in court charged over ‘bottle attack’
Harvey Weinstein’s office kept list of female ‘friends of Harvey’, ex-aide tells trial
Pro-Palestinian protest during Israeli Eurovision act at afternoon rehearsal performance
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Israel claims it intercepted one missile from Yemen this evening
Man (21) charged over alleged arson attacks on Keir Starmer's home
120 people killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, as aid blockade labelled ‘tool of extermination’
Cassie forced to read aloud explicit texts between her and ex-boyfriend Sean 'Diddy' Combs
BBC reporter denies claims she had ‘no regard or care’ about Gerry Adams allegation
'Starving kids': Ben & Jerry's co-founder ejected from US Senate over Gaza protest
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of sending 'dummy' delegation, without Putin, to talks in Istanbul
Volodymyr Zelenskyy had challenged Putin to meet him in person in Istanbul, but the Russian delegation names only a lower-level team.
Ireland competes in tonight's Eurovision semi-final - here's what to know and how to watch
Norwegian singer Emmy Kristiansen will represent Ireland with her song Laika Party.
Former South Africa rugby player Cornal Hendricks dies at 37
Harris cites US 'fundamental misunderstanding' of pharma industry as EU holds tariff talks
US and Iran 'close' to deal that would see Iran accept restrictions on its nuclear programme
Harvey Weinstein accuser says his defence lawyer 'should be ashamed of yourself'
Fears Air Corps may have to cut down on night flights due to lack of air traffic controllers
Air traffic control for the Air Corps is managed from Casement Aerodrome at Baldonnel in southwest Co Dublin.
'No one should do that to anyone': Cassie testifies against ex-boyfriend Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Irishman Mike Ryan among World Health Organisation staff leaving following US funding cuts
Families in Gaza eating grass and animal feed as doctors witness record levels of malnutrition
Israel’s blockade has entered its eleventh week.
'It's a collapse of basic survival. It's a collapse of dignity. It's a collapse of the international order.'
Three Nazi-worshipping extremists found guilty of planning attacks on mosques and synagogues in UK
'Young, attractive guy': Trump praises new Syrian leader after lifting US sanctions
The US President is expected to arrive in Qatar at noon today.
Will Putin and Trump turn up to Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul tomorrow?
What is in Scotland's divisive assisted dying bill and is it likely to become law?
US President pampered upon touching down in Doha
Israel admits killing journalist in Gaza hospital bomb, saying he 'documented' 7 October massacre
Hassan Aslih is the 179th journalist killed during Israel’s war on Gaza.
Menendez brothers are eligible for parole after judge reduces sentences
Ukraine, favourites Sweden and Estonia all through to the Eurovision Grand Final
Here's What Happened today: Tuesday