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Donald Trump's former lawyer says he lied on his behalf in opening testimony to hush money trial
Ireland's '10 points' for Israel shouldn't surprise anyone - a pollster explains why
US warns of 'anarchy' if Israel invades Rafah as Gaza death toll passes 35,000
Catalan separatists lose majority in regional elections after 10 years in power
Are young people really being pushed from Ireland's shore? We asked them (and everyone else)
8% of people aged between 18-34 years old have said they are actively planning to emigrate from Ireland.
Quiz: Can you tell who these celebrities are from their Met Gala outfits?
What does the EU do? And what can it legislate and regulate?
Here are all the things that are in the EU’s exclusive remit to legislate and regulate.
Arsenal beat Man Utd to put title race pressure back on Man City
Russia takes four more villages in Kharkiv as Ukrainian strike kills five people in Belgorod
Poll: Did you watch the Eurovision Grand Final last night?
Israel strikes Gaza after fresh Rafah evacuation order
Tens of thousands rally in Tbilisi against 'foreign influence' bill for NGOs
Over 4,000 people evacuated in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, says governor
'The EBU is not what the Eurovision is - f**k the EBU' - Bambie Thug
Switzerland have won Eurovision with Ireland's Bambie Thug finishing sixth
The 68th Eurovision Song Contest concluded in Malmö after a chaotic week.
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Bambie Thug competing at Eurovision after performance thrown into doubt due to EBU row
Man City continue march to title as they go top with 4-0 win at Fulham
Inhumane detention and torture of Gazans reported at Israeli military prison
Dutch act Joost Klein kicked out of Eurovision after police investigation, EBU confirms
Gaza: 150,000 people have fled Rafah city as more evacuation orders issued by Israel
UN chief Antonio Guterres said that Gaza risks an “epic humanitarian disaster” if Israel launches a full-scale ground operation in Rafah.
More downpours forecast in Brazil after devastating floods leave hundreds dead or missing
Flooding in Afghanistan leaves hundreds dead and thousands of buildings destroyed
We asked what the nation thinks about Eurovision - here's what we found
Fine Gael condemns political violence after EU partners refused to sign letter denouncing far right
UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favour of Palestine membership
This comes after another UN vote on Palestine’s membership last month failed due to a veto from the United States.
'I felt ashamed': Trump hush money trial wraps third week of evidence after Stormy Daniels testifies
Russia launches ground offensive into Ukraine's Kharkiv region, opening new front in the war
Eurovision organisers say no attempt was made to ‘censor sound’ during Israel’s performance
Pope urges Italians to have more babies to tackle low birth rate
More than 100,000 people have fled Rafah ahead of threatened invasion
Israel continues its bombardments despite Hamas accepting a ceasefire proposal put forward by mediators.
The population in Rafah had swelled to around 1.5 million after hundreds of thousands of Palestinians fled fighting in other areas of Gaza.
Israel's military on Monday called for Gazans to leave eastern Rafah, which triggered widespread international alarm.
Israel has long resisted the idea of a permanent ceasefire, insisting it must finish the job of dismantling Hamas.
Putin reappoints Mishustin as Russia’s prime minister
Japan proposes expanding commercial whaling to fin whales
Brazilian horse stranded on roof by floods is rescued
Tensions between acts over Israel's presence on display at Eurovision press conference
The Dutch act called on Israel’s singer to answer a question about performers’ safety concerns.
Independent candidates overtake Sinn Féin as voters' top choice ahead of European elections
Independents and others have seen a large jump in support in recent weeks, according to a new opinion poll.
Almost a quarter of people (24%) plan to vote for candidates classed as 'independents and others' on 7 June
The next most popular choice is Sinn Féin on 22% (down one point)
Sinn Féin is the most popular party among younger voters, while Fine Gael is the preferred party for over 65s
Israel among ten acts to qualify for Eurovision Grand Final from tonight's semi-final show
Israel ready to 'stand alone' after Biden warns US will stop arms supply upon Rafah invasion
Israel has said the US President’s threat to halt supplies was “very disappointing”.
RTÉ Eurovision chief: If we withdraw that's the end of the Olympics, the end of the World Cup
Stormy Daniels returns to witness box in Trump’s hush money trial