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International

The Morning Lead
Irish ferry companies 'closely monitoring' Iran war for impact on fuel prices
Ferry operators are insisting there will be more certainty if travelling by sea instead of air this summer – but it’s a mixed picture on prices.
Eoghan Dalton
4 hrs ago
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7th May 2026
strait of hormuz
US says it struck Iranian sites after 'unprovoked' attacks on warships in Strait of Hormuz
Updated 5 hrs ago
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Bonnie Tyler in induced coma after emergency intestinal surgery
5 hrs ago
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Tariffs
Trump threatens EU with higher tariffs if trade deal not approved by 4 July
7 hrs ago
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Happy Birthday
David Attenborough says he was ‘completely overwhelmed’ by fan greetings for his 100th birthday
7 hrs ago
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News Fix
Here's what happened today: Thursday
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PodcastThe Candidate
Charles wants to visit, but we're not sure what to do with him
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hantavirus
Evacuation plans still unclear for Irish passengers aboard virus-stricken cruise ship, minister says
The fate of the MV Hondius has sparked international concern after three people travelling on the ship died after contracting the virus.
Updated 12 hrs ago
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Jerusalem
Israeli settler to face trial over attack on French nun
13 hrs ago
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Give it back
Minister says former colonial powers should return 'loot' and 'plunder' to Ireland
13 hrs ago
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Catholic Church
Marco Rubio meets with Pope Leo amid tensions between the pontiff and Trump
Updated 16 hrs ago
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FactCheck
Debunked: Ivermectin is not a proven cure for cancer, despite claims by famous figures in the US
16 hrs ago
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The Daily Poll
Will you be following the UK local elections?
17 hrs ago
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Doctors Without Borders
Israel created a 'manufactured malnutrition crisis' in Gaza by restricting food, MSF says
Its report found that 90% of the babies born to malnourished mothers in Gaza were born prematurely and 84% had low birth weight.
20 hrs ago
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New York
Alleged suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein released by US judge
21 hrs ago
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Title Holders
Paris Saint-Germain beat Bayern to set up Champions League final against Arsenal
The 42
21 hrs ago
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The Morning Lead
Keir Starmer is bracing for bad news in today's local elections - so will he be forced out?
Labour are under pressure from the left and the right – here’s when we’re expected to know the results of today’s elections.
7 May
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Wednesday
6th May 2026
Middle East
Israel launches air strike on Beirut for first time since ceasefire with Lebanon began
It marks the first time Israel has struck the city since its tentative ceasefire with Lebanon came into place on 17 April.
Updated 6 May
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MV Hondius
Hantavirus-struck cruise ship to continue to Spain after patients evacuated
The Spanish health minister said the ship will arrive at Granadilla “within three days”.
Three passengers were evacuated from the ship this morning to receive medical care in the Netherlands.
Switzerland has confirmed that a former passenger on the ship has been hospitalised in Zurich and has tested positive for the virus.
South Africa has identified the human-to-human strain of hantavirus in a passenger who was evacuated there.
Updated 6 May
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Evening Wrap
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6 May
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Middle East
Trump threatens 'higher level' of bombing if Iran doesn't cooperate amid reports of deal nearing
Updated 6 May
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Artificial Intelligence
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni criticises sexualised AI deepfake images of her being shared online
6 May
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Trump puts Strait of Hormuz operation on pause, Spain to receive hantavirus-hit cruise ship and Ireland paying highest electricty costs in the EU.
Updated 6 May
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anyone buying or selling
'We have to apply market rates': Fifa president defends skyrocketing World Cup ticket prices
The 42
6 May
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energy costs
Ireland has the highest household electricity prices in the EU
6 May
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Tuesday
5th May 2026
MV Hondius
Spain to receive cruise ship with presumed hantavirus outbreak in coming days
Two Irish passengers are among the 149 people on the MV Hondius.
Updated 5 May
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final step
Arsenal beat Atletico Madrid to progress to Champions League final
5 May
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evening fix
Here's what happened today: Tuesday
5 May
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Middle East
Trump urges Iran to 'do the smart thing' and make a deal to end the war
Updated 5 May
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FactCheck
Debunked: No, nine out of ten Ukrainians in Ireland are not unemployed
5 May
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Explainer
Hantavirus: What to know about the potentially fatal disease and the outbreak on a cruise ship
5 May
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New York
Last night's looks: Stars commit to 'fashion is art' theme at Met Gala
This year’s function drew some controversy after Amazon boss Jeff Bezos and his wife were announced as the lead sponsors.
5 May
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Germany
Two dead and several injured after car rams into crowd in German city of Leipzig
Updated 5 May
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It End With Us
Blake Lively settled legal battle with Justin Baldoni and then went to the Met Gala
5 May
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Monday
4th May 2026
Snooker
Wu Yize beats Shaun Murphy in Crucible classic to become world champion
Updated 4 May
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Premier League
Man City drop points in title race as last-gasp leveller rescues draw at Everton
4 May
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consumer safety
Toxic chemical fears may see Ireland's furniture fire safety law scrapped
Ireland’s regulations are an outlier in the EU. Ikea has called for changes to be made quickly.
Valerie Flynn
4 May
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European summit
Mark Carney tells Armenia summit Europe isn't destined to 'submit' to a more brutal world
Updated 4 May
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Outbreak
Two Irish passengers aboard cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak
Updated 4 May
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Rudy Giuliani
Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani hospitalised in 'critical' condition
4 May
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