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International

Yesterday
9th June 2026
Middle East
US launches retaliatory strikes on Iran after military helicopter shot down over Strait of Hormuz
Updated 2 hrs ago
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artemis 3
Italian astronaut to pilot Nasa's upcoming Artemis space mission
2 hrs ago
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Nations League
Moving Ireland-Israel game to Hungary simply removes right to protest, activists argue
The football association is expected to announce its decision on Thursday.
Sinn Féin and the Social Democrats are tabling motions in the Dáil calling for the game to be called off.
The Stop the Game campaign has threatened a judicial review over the "collective failure" to stop the fixtures from going ahead.
Updated 6 hrs ago
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ulm 5
Irish State intervened over 'glass cage' used in German trial of Irish man and four others, lawyer claims
8 hrs ago
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Ukraine War
EU foreign affairs chief said Aughinish Alumina not on sanctions list as Ireland investigates
Updated 8 hrs ago
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Los Angeles
Rob Reiner’s son seeks money from trust parents left him for his murder defence
10 hrs ago
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Nanterre
French singer Patrick Bruel in police custody over alleged sexual assaults
11 hrs ago
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California
Reality star Spencer Pratt knocked out of race to be LA mayor after tight competition
16 hrs ago
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EXPENSIVE NAP
Trump booed then falls asleep after causing long queues at third game of NBA finals in New York
17 hrs ago
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omar artan
Somali referee set to officiate at World Cup is dropped after being denied entry to US
17 hrs ago
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Obesity
Irish public more likely to blame people's lifestyles for obesity epidemic
18 hrs ago
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Monday
8th June 2026
Hezbollah
Israel vows to continue attacks in Lebanon despite Iran warning 'crushing measures' would follow
Updated 8 Jun
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Air defence
France and Germany have abandoned a joint project to build a European fighter jet
8 Jun
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good evening
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Updated 8 Jun
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Bullets and bombs
Irish Defence Forces at risk of running out of ammunition stocks as multiple wars rage
“The arms manufacturers are looking for big orders,” one source told The Journal.
Niall O'Connor
8 Jun
9.9k
Countdown to Kickoff
48 teams, extreme heat and a final half-time show - your guide to World Cup 2026
Fifa has promised this 23rd World Cup will be the biggest and best yet, but there has been plenty of controversy surrounding the tournament.
8 Jun
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eu presidency
Aircraft carrying French, Dutch and Greek defence ministers in security alert in Cyprus
8 Jun
19.0k
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
8 Jun
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Broadway
'Leading Lady Marmalade': Pink gets rave reviews for performance hosting the Tony Awards
8 Jun
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No matter what
Boyzone fans and Jedward jump to group's defence after scathing review of reunion concert
8 Jun
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good news
Denmark's Christian Eriksen ‘in good spirits’ after collapsing on pitch during friendly match
The 42
8 Jun
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Los Angeles
Reality star Spencer Pratt overtaken in race to be mayor of Los Angeles
8 Jun
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General Santos City
Strong earthquake kills 15 and sparks tsunami warning in the Philippines
Updated 8 Jun
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Sunday
7th June 2026
Search and Rescue
At least 10 dead in shipwreck off Malta
7 Jun
26.1k
Canada
Mark Carney to visit Ireland for first time as Canada PM and meet with Taoiseach and president
7 Jun
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Henry Nowak
David Lammy told JD Vance ‘you’re wrong’ after Henry Nowak case commentary
7 Jun
13.9k
Kokhav Yair
At least one person killed and five others wounded in multiple shooting attacks in Israel
7 Jun
9.4k
Papal Visit
Over one million people gather in Madrid for Pope’s Mass
7 Jun
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7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: The Dublin woman who shot Mussolini
7 Jun
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Henry Nowak
A UK student's killing reignited claims about two-tier policing this week, but do they stack up?
7 Jun
9.3k
Ohio
At least 12 people wounded and two in critical condition after shooting near US festival
7 Jun
9.9k
Middle East
US shoots two Iranian drones threatening Strait of Hormuz, as the war enters day 100
7 Jun
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Last week
31st May 2026 - 6th June 2026
Tennis
Andreeva wins first Grand Slam title at French Open
6 Jun
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hebron
Seven-month-old baby boy killed by Israeli gunfire in occupied West Bank
Updated 6 Jun
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Russia
Ukraine fires hundreds of drones at Russia on last day of key economic forum in St Petersburg
Updated 6 Jun
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Papal Visit
Pope Leo to meet with abuse victims and migrants during Spain visit
Updated 6 Jun
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Lebanon
Several Lebanese soldiers killed in Israeli strike on military vehicle, army says
6 Jun
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Michaelmas Island
Diver killed in shark attack in Western Australia
Updated 6 Jun
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Analysis
The have-nots and the have-yachts: Distrust is supercharged in an unequal society
Steve Dempsey
6 Jun
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Middle East
US and Iran trade strikes in latest test of already fragile ceasefire
6 Jun
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