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International

Israel launches fresh strikes on south Lebanon a day after first direct talks in decades
Vatican commission opposes ordination of women as deacons but says 'further study' possible
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Ireland will not compete in Eurovision 2026 after Israel allowed to remain in competition
Spain and the Netherlands have also confirmed that they will not take part in the contest.
Vladimir Putin says Russia 'should engage', not obstruct US talks on Ukraine
Mr Men and Little Miss cartoons are getting their own feature film
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A careful visit with an even more careful message
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Trump pardons 'beloved' Democratic congressman in bribery case
Eurovision members begin talks about boycotting Israel, as union asks RTÉ to hold firm
Yesterday
3rd December 2025
Five people, including two children, killed in Israeli strikes on shelter camp near Khan Yunis
Pentagon report finds Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's Signal use could have put troops at risk
EU proposes plan to break deadlock and fund Ukraine using seized Russian assets
US House Oversight Committee releases never-before-seen images of Epstein’s private island
Unions urge RTÉ to hold firm on Eurovision boycott over Israel inclusion ahead of EBU meeting
Search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 to resume over 11 years after it went missing
Pete Hegseth cites ‘fog of war’ in defending follow-up strike on alleged drug boat
EU agrees deal to ban Russian gas by autumn 2027
Keir Starmer to defend new budget in face of backlash over tax hikes
Opinion: Leaders say we need a 'conversation on migration'. The public are way ahead of them
Finian Murphy
Tuesday
2nd December 2025
Man charged in National Guard shooting pleads not guilty to murder and assault from hospital bed
Sabrina Carpenter slams Trump administration for using her music in ‘evil’ deportation video
Political enemies, Biden's autopen and Home Alone 2 feature in Trump's five-hour posting spree
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ireland and Ukraine stand 'united for real peace'
Zelenskyy met with Micheál Martin and Catherine Connolly earlier this afternoon.
Watch: Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s full speech to the Oireachtas
Debunked: Claims ‘15-minute cities’ are a totalitarian scheme resurface after Hong Kong fire
Hillsborough probe finds 12 officers would have faced gross misconduct cases
Jury trials to be scrapped in England and Wales for crimes with sentences of under three years
UK tightens loophole allowing Irish savers to get a pension on the cheap - here's what we know
Hong Kong leader orders independent probe into deadly high-rise fire
Monday
1st December 2025
In a world-first move, Australia will soon ban under-16s from social media – how will it work?
EU drawing up new sanctions against Belarus over 'hybrid attack' on Lithuania
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor stripped of last remaining titles by Britain’s King Charles
Why is Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visiting Ireland tomorrow?
Who was Chaim Herzog, the Irish-born former president of Israel?
Two films produced by Irish company Element Pictures win big at British Independent Film Awards
Zelenskyy to make first official visit to Ireland tomorrow
During the visit, Zelenskyy will meet with the President, Taoiseach and members of the Ukrainian community living in Ireland.
Nearly 1,000 people dead following major flooding across south-east Asia