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28th June 2026 - 4th July 2026

Historic

World Cup game for the ages ensures spirit of Pico Lopes and Cape Verde will never die

World champions Argentina come out on top in extra time of a 3-2 thriller in Miami.

The 42

reports from Miami Stadium

4 Jul

28.0k

The Morning Lead

TikTok workers 'terrified' over potential job losses - and wary of AI's role

Eimer McAuley

4 Jul

12.8k

New York City

Graham Norton among celebrities spotted heading for Taylor Swift's New York wedding

3 Jul

21.6k

A two-day Cork affair

Taoiseach's old student stomping ground delights von der Leyen as EU presidency kicks off

The European Commission president didn’t get to see too many Cork sights, but the Taoiseach will be satisfied events went off without a hitch.

Christina Finn

reports from Cork

3 Jul

11.1k

true underdog story

It's all gone slightly Italia '90 in this Crumlin cul-de-sac as locals cheer on Pico

The quiet cul-de-sac in the west Dublin suburb where Lopes grew up has been covered Cape Verdean flags.

3 Jul

14.4k

Newshound Quiz

The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz

3 Jul

8.9k

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good evening

Here's What Happened Today: Friday

3 Jul

1.9k

Safety Concerns

Cracks appear in Dublin city building, prompting officials to cordon it off

3 Jul

56.4k

Central Criminal Court

Daughter of garda on trial for child cruelty says she expected to be hit over uneaten meals

3 Jul

18.8k

Analysis

AI may well destroy humanity - just not the way you think

Societal collapse, writes Steve Dempsey, but through the most mundane of methods.

Steve Dempsey

3 Jul

8.3k

termination of pregnancy

Over 46,000 abortions carried out in Ireland in six years

3 Jul

6.3k

South Dublin

Permission refused for apartment scheme after Killiney residents, including Ali Hewson, object

3 Jul

17.5k

belfast crown court

Three men found not guilty of murdering journalist Lyra McKee in Derry

Updated 3 Jul

18.6k

Central Criminal Court

Jury sent home for weekend in trial of former sports coach accused of sexual abuse

3 Jul

3.2k

southern france

‘Holiday from hell’: Irish family’s cabin in France destroyed by wildfire hours after arrival

3 Jul

20.7k

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

3 Jul

1.3k

rising energy costs

Pinergy's 82% increase in night rate electricity described as 'extraordinary' by Tánaiste

3 Jul

28.1k

Flying High

Dublin businessman flies out Pico Lopes's wife and son on private jet ahead of clash with Messi

The 42

reports from Miami

3 Jul

24.7k

FactCheck

Debunked: There are no special tax-free arrangements for Islamic banking or 'halal mortgages'

3 Jul

3.9k

Dundalk

Two gardaí injured after attack outside Co Louth garda station

3 Jul

9.6k

Kilkenny

Single speed camera responsible for over 30,000 fines 'is unusual', justice minister says

3 Jul

166k

social media ban

Could the EU ban social media for children? Von der Leyen expects an expert report this month

3 Jul

1.7k

Housing Crisis

Report urges new standalone job title in housing to help tackle crisis

3 Jul

3.1k

eu commission president

Von der Leyen says EU member states hold power to act on Israel sanctions

At a press conference in Cork, Ursula von der Leyen was asked by The Journal why she and the commission are “dragging” their feet on the situation in Gaza and the West Bank.

Updated 3 Jul

16.4k

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doneraile

Man (21) found guilty of murder of father-of-five Barry Daly in Co Cork

3 Jul

7.8k

Madison Square Garden

Celebs touch down and Irish pubs forced to close for Taylor Swift's NYC wedding

Updated 3 Jul

22.4k

Athlone

Accountant jailed for sexually assaulting teenager on her Leaving Cert results night deported

3 Jul

22.1k

Jim O'Callaghan

Justice minister says solicitors comparing him to Trump is 'unfair'

3 Jul

9.4k

High Court

Bob Vylan is suing the BBC in Ireland a year on from Glastonbury row

Updated 3 Jul

16.4k

kilcoole summer

Why Taylor Swift is unlikely to honeymoon in Wicklow, no matter how hard Simon Harris tries

3 Jul

6.0k

powerscourt

Wicklow hotel cancels Peter Thiel-linked 'Dialog' conference

3 Jul

21.2k

Courts

Man who killed college friends in drink-driving crash jailed for four years

3 Jul

16.4k

Clondalkin

Man (20s) seriously injured after shooting in Dublin

3 Jul

12.0k

Burglary

Teenager and woman in her 50s injured in aggravated burglary at Athlone house

3 Jul

6.7k

ashling murphy

Scope of Jozef Puska's appeal to overturn murder conviction may change, lawyers tell court

3 Jul

8.5k

dream

10 years ago, he was working in a Dublin bank. Now he's facing Messi in the World Cup knockouts

Derek Pender, Lee Grace and Stephen McGuinness on Roberto Lopes’ remarkable journey.

The 42

3 Jul

14.4k

The Daily Poll

Have you ever owned a PlayStation?

3 Jul

12.4k

24m

customer service

Consumers can request to speak to human instead of chatbot under new financial services rules

3 Jul

7.1k

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Noah Donohoe inquest adjourned, Bob Vylan sues the BBC in Ireland’s High Court, and an unusually warm summer ahead.

3 Jul

2.4k