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International

Cuban president calls for US to lift blockade as oil supplies dwindle
Russia pummels Kyiv, killing at least 24 and denting peace hopes
Trump says he made 'fantastic trade deals' with Xi as he wraps up China visit
Yesterday
14th May 2026
RTÉ to be queried on sending 41 people to cover World Cup play-off in Czechia, PAC chair says
Could Israel win this year's Eurovision?
The second semi-final of the world’s biggest live music show played out in Vienna tonight – but what might happen on Saturday?
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
'Club legend': Katie McCabe to leave Arsenal
Burnham to seek Westminster return after path opens to challenge Starmer
The mayor of Greater Manchester is hoping to stand in a byelection.
Mother of Grace O'Malley-Kumar's killer 'thought he posed risk to others years before attacks’
Debunked: The WHO has not said hantavirus is 'spreading very fast across the world'
Ireland to face Australia in August, with Irish AFLW team in the works
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British psychodrama and Bertie's big blunder
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Xi warns Trump that 'mishandling' Taiwan issue could lead to conflict during Beijing talks
Passengers allowed to leave norovirus-hit cruise ship
Heavy Russian strikes on Kyiv kill one, wound 31
Lebanon and Israel to hold new talks in US later as ceasefire nears end
The World Cup final is getting a Super Bowl-style half-time show and here’s who’s performing
Wednesday
13th May 2026
France lets asymptomatic passengers leave cruise ship after stomach flu outbreak
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How will Eurovision boycotts impact the song contest?
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One ticket from Ireland to Europe: EU seeks to simplify cross-border train travel and booking
Trump touches down in China for high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping
‘Hostage’ taking and gunpowder plots: The odd traditions of the King’s Speech
Starmer has 'full confidence' in Wes Streeting, even as he looks set to resign
New York Times backs author of article outlining widespread sexual abuse of Palestinian inmates
So... is the heave against Keir Starmer over?
The timing of today’s State Opening of Parliament has given the British prime minister a lifeline – but it could be the calm before the storm.
Tuesday
12th May 2026
'Stop the genocide' chanted during Israel's Eurovision semi-final performance
Israel’s act, Noam Bettan, performed at Vienna’s Wiener Stadthalle amid heightened security and controversy as five nations boycott the event.
Here's what happened today: Tuesday
Irish MEP witnessed Israeli settlers presiding over 'brutal apartheid system' in West Bank
Speaking during a visit to the West Bank last week, Barry Andrews said that Israeli settlers were operating with ‘complete impunity’.
Embattled UK prime minister to meet leadership rival in the face of backbench revolt
How Israel spent $1m pushing Eurovision votes – and how it probably worked
An investigation found coordinated advertising and social media campaigns urging viewers to vote multiple times for Israel’s acts during the past two contests.
The people who could be the next UK Prime Minister if Keir Starmer goes
Despite mounting calls for the British prime minister to stand down, there is no natural successor in Labour to take the top job.
EU considering social media 'delay' for children, says von der Leyen
Front pages of the UK newspapers today are brutal for Keir Starmer
Monday
11th May 2026
Micheál Martin rejects leadership comparison between himself and Keir Starmer
Trump says US-Iran ceasefire is 'on massive life support'
'I'm shocked, but I'm not surprised': Dublin Rose subjected to racist comments online