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Yesterday
18th June 2026
Why a civil war among the British right could hand today's crucial byelection to Andy Burnham
The Housing Essay: How the Kiwis are solving their housing crisis
The US and Iran have signed a deal aimed at ending the war - here's what's in it
Pakistan’s prime minister said leaders of both the United States and Iran had signed the agreement and endorsed him as a mediator.
Notorious child abuser Bill Kenneally has died in prison
It will be a wet and humid night with a rain warning in place for three counties
Man who murdered eight women on New York's Long Island over 17 years is jailed for life
Six Irish universities rise in global rankings - here's which one ranked best in the country
Lilo & Stitch voice actress Daveigh Chase dies at 35
Ghana beat Panama 1-0 in World Cup opener after injury-time winner
Luis Diaz shines as Colombia beat Uzbekistan
Inflation could hit 5% next year if Middle East conflict persists
Credit union managers want to be allowed provide first-time buyer mortgages under help-to-buy
Rotunda allowed public-only anaesthesiologists and paediatricians to bill private insurers
Multiple consultants outside obstetrics who were appointed directly to public-only contracts were permitted to bill insurers for epidurals, C-section anaesthesia and newborn reviews.
Wednesday
17th June 2026
Harry Kane scores twice as England make winning start to World Cup bid
US officials reveal details of Iran agreement after days of secrecy
Donald Trump said earlier that the US “will probably go back to bombing” Iran if they don’t honour the agreement.
PSNI release images of men it wishes to speak to in connection with Belfast riots
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Man charged over alleged Galway mosque plot claims he can't get fair trial due to law's wording
Portugal held to draw by DR Congo in their World Cup opener
DR Congo earned their first-ever World Cup point.
For whom the blood flows: Metallica encourage Irish fans to donate ahead of their Irish gigs
Varadkar says he got hate speech legislation wrong, would have been better to go after algorithms
Doctor describes treating little girl who had 'no pulse' after Parnell Square attack
Chants of ‘send them back’ and 'shame on you' as MEPs back contentious migrant detention laws
Stars and Swipes: New York is having a moment. The Big Apple is back
Marion McKeone
Panel to rule on Friday over Enoch Burke's efforts to remove members of fitness-to-teach inquiry
Minister 'can't pass the blame' for new social homes switched to private market, Ó Broin says
Psychotherapist warns of the rise of loneliness among young adults
Quiz: How much do you know about Game of Thrones?
Why are the Taoiseach and Tánaiste supporting a Sinn Féin bill on abortion and will it pass?
It’s pretty rare for the government to back an opposition bill, but it’s even more unusual when it’s on the issue of abortion.
Silk Road Café staff granted entry to café after court injunction
The Journal went along with a number of staff this morning as they began to clear out their fridges and clean up the café.
Group of Dublin city councillors take legal action on 'block' on renaming public spaces
'Fundamental issues’ with reliability of accusers, Jeffrey Donaldson's barrister tells jury
Jeffrey Donaldson’s barrister said one of the complainants had ‘proven herself to be very, very unreliable witness’.
Teenager who died after Waterford collision named as promising cyclist Shane O'Brien
Irish parents are the least likely in the EU to think their children spend too much time on screens
Energy minister says data centres are good for Ireland as Dáil debates moratorium
Labour told the Dáil data centre energy consumption is “insane”.
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Why is crack cocaine use soaring in Ireland?
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Ghana's Thomas Partey 'failed to disclose' UK rape charges as he's denied entry to Canada
Rain warning for Cork and Kerry to hit tomorrow evening