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Sunday

12th July 2026

Middle East

Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz after fresh US attacks

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Internet Diaries

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12 Jul

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Analysis

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12 Jul

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Welsh Lessons

An Cailín Ciúin and other films as Gaeilge inspired Welsh language cinema revival says S4C head

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Ceachtanna Cymraeg

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Final Four

Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster England World Cup semi-final

12 Jul

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Liveblog

England v Norway, World Cup quarter-final

12 Jul

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The Morning Lead

Still no agreement on making costly prenatal testing available through the public system

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12 Jul

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5th July 2026 - 11th July 2026

tie the knot

Quiz: How much do you know about celebrity weddings?

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Branding

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11 Jul

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Winners and Losers

'Jesus, he really is a tosser': Four winners and two losers of the week

A shift in the polls has some people happy, a report shrouded in secrecy and an MEP out on her own.

Christina Finn and Jane Matthews

11 Jul

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evening fix

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

11 Jul

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Braniel

Man has died following fall from bonfire in east Belfast

11 Jul

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no school today

Letting them fly: My daughter just got her first summer job, I've had to learn to let go

Margaret Lynch

11 Jul

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beirut

US officials in Lebanon for talks about on the withdrawal of Israel from the south of the country

11 Jul

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GAA

Mayo defeat Louth to reach All-Ireland Senior Football Final

11 Jul

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Dublin

A judge has imposed a full care order for newborn baby which tested positive for cocaine at birth

11 Jul

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impersonators

Scammers posing as Pearse Doherty online are asking for money, Sinn Féin TD warns

11 Jul

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RIP

Former Sky News anchor Dermot Murnaghan dies aged 68

11 Jul

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Murder Investigation

Police investigating Ann Widdecombe’s death believe she was attacked 24 hours before being found

A man who was arrested on suspicion of murdering Widdecombe was released from custody and is no longer part of the investigation.

Updated 11 Jul

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Media Minister

Patrick O'Donovan flown back to Ireland on government jet after becoming unwell in Belgium

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Heatwave

Poll: How are you spending the sunny weekend?

11 Jul

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Ennis

Carpenter guilty of carrying out 'horrendous beating' with hammer on 'keyboard warrior'

11 Jul

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As it happened

Japan 20-36 Ireland, Nations Championship

Kick-off at McDonald Jones Stadium is at 11:10am Irish time.

11 Jul

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Heatwave

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Antoinette Smith

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Surrealing in the Years

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11 Jul

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Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Islamophobia in Co Tyrone, the heatwave continues, and Spain beat Belgium.

11 Jul

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FactCheck

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11 Jul

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RURAL HOUSING PLAN

Minister defends number of homes reserved for Irish speakers in Gaeltacht

11 Jul

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Tithíocht sa Ghaeltacht

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strait of hormuz

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