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International

This month
February 2026
Russia launches 'most powerful' attack this year on Ukraine amid glacial weather
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Benjamin Netanyahu tells US envoy Palestinian Authority won't be part of post-war Gaza governance
UK police launch criminal investigation into Peter Mandelson amid Jeffrey Epstein scandal
US-Iran talks 'still scheduled' after drone shot down, says White House
Defence Forces tell gardaí they can't provide anti-drone security for EU Presidency meetings
Son of Norway's crown princess pleads not guilty to raping four women
How the UK papers are covering Peter Mandelson's alleged leaks to Jeffrey Epstein
Elon Musk has merged SpaceX with his AI start-up with the goal to operate data centres in space
Russia resumes strikes on freezing Kyiv, leaving over 1,000 homes without heating
It comes days after Donald Trump said Putin had agreed to stop striking Kyiv and “various towns” during cold weather.
Bill and Hillary Clinton to testify in US probe into sex offender Epstein after initial refusal
Tourists now have to pay €2 fee to get close to Trevi Fountain in bid to control overtourism
First medical evacuees leave Gaza for Egypt after limited reopening of Rafah crossing
Crowds gather in Pennsylvania to see Punxsutawney Phil predict the weather on Groundhog Day
'Sending my lawyers': Trump threatens to sue Grammys host over Jeffrey Epstein joke
Ireland’s questionable relationship with social media giants and scam ads
A recent report showed that Facebook parent company Meta estimated it would make 10% of its revenue from scam ads and banned goods.
George Mitchell's name removed from scholarship programme amid Epstein files release
Death toll from Swiss New Year bar fire rises to 41 after teen dies
New Epstein accuser claims sexual encounter with ex-prince Andrew
Do you have plans this Bank Holiday weekend?
Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest man ever to win all four tennis grand slams after victory at Australian Open final
Turkey bus accident near tourist town kills eight and injures 26
Sitdown Sunday: What this week's weather tells us about Ireland's flood warning system
Israel to terminate MSF work in Gaza for failing to provide Palestinian staff list
Iran says progress made towards US talks
Israel partially reopens Gaza's Rafah crossing
Dublin Racing Festival to go ahead at Leopardstown today
Last month
January 2026
Ekitike on the double as Liverpool beat Newcastle to go fifth
Quiz: How much do you know about Paris?
Simon Harris says he wants to put an age restriction on social media use
Thousands rally in US cities as immigration anger gathers in US
Israeli strikes kill 28 people, including children, in Gaza
Will you watch the Melania Trump documentary?
Elena Rybakina beats world number one to win Australian Open in thrilling tennis final
Belarussian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka faced off against Kazakhstani tennis player Elena Rybakina in Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena.
Trump expects Iran to seek deal to avoid strikes as US sends arms to Israel and Saudi Arabia
Today's Dublin Racing Festival card postponed after further rain at Leopardstown
17mm of rainfall fell on Leopardstown racecourse overnight.
US government shuts down for second time in Trump's current presidential term