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Politics
Last week
25th October 2026 - 7th November 2026
Brazil
Brazil election: Left-wing president Lula scores surprise victory over Flávio Bolsonaro
The announcement capped an evening of chaos at polling places across Brazil, following a last-minute decision to extend voting by two hours.
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Oct 26
Must ReadThe Morning Lead
How is the Israeli election shaping up and just what might it mean for Palestine?
Netanyahu’s main competitor is different to him in a lot of ways, but on Gaza they share similar positions.
AnalysisEnergy prices
How much would it cost to introduce an electricity price cap in Ireland?
It’s been argued that the incoming CRU levy will make electricity more expensive, and that electricity credits shouldn’t be universal. What are our other options?
Must ReadThe Morning Lead
Housing insiders warn construction could slump with minister's new plan
The changes were announced to little fanfare this week, but have set off alarm bells in the housing sector.
Last month
October 2026
Data Centres
Irish data centre chief says critics are 'like Brexiteers' and fuelled by conspiracy theories
Dublin District Court
Man arrested at Dublin Airport accused of recording intimate image of another man
FactChecksolicitors strike
FactCheck: Are rape trials being 'deliberately' singled out by striking legal aid solicitors?
Liberty Recycling
Sinn Féin supports investigation into money laundering at charity chaired by party TD
watch out galway
Taoiseach says Ryan Tubridy 'welcome' to try politics after broadcaster said he ‘dreams’ of it
consent campaign
Gary Gannon says justice minister ordering removal of consent ad sets ‘dangerous precedent'
FactCheckworst case scenario
Debunked: No, the United Nations did not ‘admit’ that climate change is a hoax
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