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International

Yesterday
25th April 2026
Job Done
Arsenal beat Newcastle to reclaim Premier League top spot
The 42
6 hrs ago
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Progress
Man City reach FA Cup final despite sensational goal from Ireland's Finn Azaz
The 42
6 hrs ago
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dnipro
Five killed and more than 40 wounded in Russian attacks on Ukraine
7 hrs ago
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Pakistan
'All they have to do is call!': Trump calls off envoys' face-to-face Iran talks
Trump was to send emissaries Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Islamabad, this time without Vice President JD Vance.
Updated 8 hrs ago
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Occupation
Low turnout as Palestinians vote in local elections in the West Bank and Gaza
Updated 10 hrs ago
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dnipro
Russian strike kills two and injures 21 in Ukraine
16 hrs ago
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Modular homes and planning permission, US-Iran talks in Pakistan and a new Gaza flotilla sets sail…
17 hrs ago
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Palestine
A new aid flotilla is setting sail for Gaza this weekend with 21 Irish people on board
As well as supplies, this new flotilla is bringing building materials.
18 hrs ago
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Last week
19th April 2026 - 25th April 2026
compliance audit
US justice department's watchdog to review handling of Epstein files release
24 Apr
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Middle East
Trump sends envoys Witkoff and Kushner to take part in fresh Iran talks without JD Vance
Updated 24 Apr
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eu presidency
Von der Leyen pushes defence spending as Ireland to host showdown on massive €2 trillion budget
Sophie Finn
reports from Cyprus
24 Apr
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relief all around
The EU club are delighted Orbán didn't make it to Ayia Napa - but is there 'too much euphoria'?
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk quipped before Friday’s working dinner in the Mediterranean resort of Ayia Napa that there were finally “no Russians in the room”.
Sophie Finn
reporting from Cyprus
24 Apr
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Palestine
Ireland to demand Israel pay after settlers destroy Irish Aid-backed school in occupied West Bank
The Department of Foreign Affairs said that the school served around 60 children from the local region.
Andrew Walsh
Updated 24 Apr
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Cyprus
EU pessimistic on economic impact of Iran war, but Taoiseach says Ireland will 'still grow'
Martin made the statements while in Cyprus for an informal meeting of the European Council.
Sophie Finn
reports from Cyprus
24 Apr
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Lebanon-Israel ceasefire extended, left-leaning parties get together and Sinn Féin hold their Ard Fheis.
Updated 24 Apr
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Venezuela
US soldier charged after winning $400,000 on bet relating to abduction of Nicolás Maduro
24 Apr
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Hezbollah
Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire agreement by three weeks after talks in Washington
The initial 10-day ceasefire, which took effect last Friday, had been due to expire Monday.
24 Apr
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your stories
Working from home vs commuting: As fuel prices rise, we want to hear your stories
Updated 23 Apr
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Cyprus
'Substantial packages' to be announced for agriculture and transport sectors, Taoiseach says
The Taoiseach said the packages will lead to a “significant reduction” in the cost of green diesel.
Sophie Finn
reports from Cyprus
23 Apr
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Lebanon
Italian peacekeepers in Lebanon replace crucifix damaged by Israeli soldiers
23 Apr
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ballroom bombshell
'I manifested this': Maura Higgins lands a spot on Dancing With The Stars US
23 Apr
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World Cup
'You qualify on the pitch': Italy rejects Trump envoy suggestion it should replace Iran at World Cup
23 Apr
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Ukraine War
Zelenskyy lands in Cyprus to celebrate released funding with host of EU leaders
23 Apr
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Copenhagen
Head-on collision of two trains in Denmark leaves 18 injured, with five in critical condition
Updated 23 Apr
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escalation
US forces board tanker carrying Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean
The Pentagon said it conducted the boarding in international waters.
23 Apr
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Los Angeles
Girl (14) found in US singer D4vd's car died of 'multiple penetrating injuries'
23 Apr
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Man killed in crash at Dublin Airport, stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz and the Taoiseach flies to Cyprus…
23 Apr
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the EU club
Micheál Martin heads to Ayia Napa as resort town plays host to leaders from across EU
Updated 23 Apr
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persian gulf
Hegseth fires US Navy secretary, the second military leader dismissed during the war with Iran
23 Apr
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amal khalil
Lebanese journalist killed by Israeli airstrike amid ceasefire
22 Apr
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title race
Man City leapfrog Arsenal to go top of Premier League table as Burnley relegated
The 42
22 Apr
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Middle East
Iran says 'impossible' to reopen Strait of Hormuz while US blockade remains in place
Updated 22 Apr
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the blues
Chelsea sack manager Liam Rosenior after three months in charge
The 42
22 Apr
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Lebanon
Second French peacekeeper dies after ambush blamed on Hezbollah
22 Apr
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Ukraine War
EU nears approval of €90 billion loan for Ukraine, as Zelenskyy pushes for meeting with Putin
22 Apr
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Blockade
Trump has extended his Iran war deadline again - so what's going on?
Updated 22 Apr
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The Daily Poll
The UK has passed a bill introducing a generational smoking ban – should Ireland follow suit?
22 Apr
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Iran silent on Trump’s ceasefire extension, Mexico shooter’s inspiration and what the war means for housing…
Updated 22 Apr
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22 Apr
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