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Politics
This month
July 2026
Extradition
Gardaí will engage with Jordanian police to bring back chief suspect in murder of Jamey Carney
Analysis
Von der Leyen says Europe has done most for Gaza. Can Ireland push for more during its presidency?
Ireland has a golden opportunity to make its voice heard. The big question is whether Europe will listen.
aughinish alumina
Limerick mayor: Aughinish Alumina workers need 'clear communication' on future from government
Republican Party
US senator Lindsey Graham, who criticised Irish support for Palestine, dies aged 71
7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: The strange story behind the late Bonnie Tyler's Total Eclipse of the Heart
The Morning Lead
Still no agreement on making costly prenatal testing available through the public system
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.
beirut
US officials in Lebanon for talks about on the withdrawal of Israel from the south of the country
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.
Media Minister
Patrick O'Donovan flown back to Ireland on government jet after becoming unwell in Belgium
Murder Investigation
Man (26) arrested on suspicion of the murder of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe
Police have said that Ann Widdecombe was found dead inside at her home, having sustained ‘serious injuries’.
Heel Prick Test
MEP calls for Ireland to increase testing done on newborn babies for rare conditions
Labour Party
Andy Burnham says UK's Labour 'got it wrong' in the early stages of Israel's offensive in Gaza
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health led approach
Gardaí can refer first-time offenders with personal drug possession to the HSE from September
back into the groove
Madonna is back with a new album and has been getting her best reviews in years
an ecumenical matter
A group of church leaders told the Taoiseach to use the EU presidency to speed up delivery
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