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27th April 2025 - 30th April 2025
The Morning Lead
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Purchasing a home has arguably never been more difficult – and that’s even before the horror stories our readers experienced.
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Crystal Palace sweep past Aston Villa to reach FA Cup final
The 42
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26 Apr
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Rugby
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The 42
26 Apr
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News Fix
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26 Apr
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26 Apr
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the vatican
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26 Apr
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Third-place finish secured but Ireland finish Six Nations with dramatic Scotland defeat
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26 Apr
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Gaza city
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Santa Maria Maggiore
Small group of transgender people and prisoners among the last to say farewell to Pope Francis
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26 Apr
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25 Apr
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25 Apr
Iran
Five people dead and more than 700 injured after massive explosion at Iranian port
Updated 26 Apr
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26 Apr
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Dublin
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26 Apr
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Francis, a 'Pope among the people', laid to rest in Rome
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26 Apr
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The Ukrainian president said the two leaders discussed a “full and unconditional ceasefire” and a “reliable and lasting peace”.
White House communications director Steven Cheung called the meeting "a very productive discussion".
Posting on Truth Social, Trump has criticised Vladimir Putin for the recent Russian strikes on Kyiv, saying: "Maybe he doesn’t want to stop the war."
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22 Apr
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21 Apr
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Dublin
Julian Benson brought 'colour, love, joy and hope' to many, his funeral hears
26 Apr
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the vatican
In pictures: Thousands turn out to line Rome streets after funeral of Pope Francis
26 Apr
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The Daily Poll
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26 Apr
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Sinn Féin
McDonald says conversations about trans rights need to happen respectfully, referencing her trans sister
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Good Morning
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Updated 26 Apr
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climate action
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Knocklyon
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26 Apr
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Newtownards
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25 Apr
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St Peter's Basilica
Coffin of Pope Francis is sealed in private ceremony in St Peter's Basilica ahead of funeral
Camerlengo and Irish-born Cardinal Kevin Farrell presided over the liturgical rite this evening.
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