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International

Yesterday
20th April 2026
strait of hormuz
Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal struck with Iran as talks in limbo
An Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson today said “no decision has been made” on whether it would take part in a second round of talks with the US.
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Tech
Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down in September as tech giant names his replacement
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Palestine
Over $71bn is needed over the next decade to rebuild Gaza, according to the UN and EU
The joint assessment said the scale and extent of deprivation "have pushed back human development in the Gaza Strip by 77 years".
Separately, a group of UN experts called on the EU to "immediately" suspend its trade agreement with Israel.
Updated 6 hrs ago
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Starmer insists he was never told Mandelson failed security vetting as pressure mounts (again)
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northern Japan
Tsunami warning issued as 7.7-magnitude earthquake hits northern Japan
Updated 10 hrs ago
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Mitch Winehouse
Amy Winehouse's father loses court row over her friends auctioning items owned by late singer
11 hrs ago
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Middle East
Netanyahu 'stunned and saddened' after IDF soldier damages statue of Jesus in Lebanon
Updated 12 hrs ago
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Dublin
Bereaved Israeli and Palestinian fathers now call each other brother
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United States
Louisiana father kills seven of his children plus another child, police say
Updated 18 hrs ago
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Sunday
19th April 2026
all to play for
Manchester City beat leaders Arsenal 2-1 in pivotal Premier League title clash
The 42
19 Apr
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Deadlock
'NO MORE MR NICE GUY': Trump again threatens Iran's power plants over Hormuz closure
Traffic in the vital trade route has been at a standstill today.
Updated 19 Apr
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Antisemitism
Keir Starmer 'appalled' after another arson attack at London synagogue
19 Apr
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Dubai
Likely to be months before Daniel Kinahan extradited to Ireland - former Assistant Commissioner
19 Apr
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Sitdown Sunday: Does Trump think he has become Jesus?
19 Apr
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 All the stories you need to know this Sunday morning.
Updated 19 Apr
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Afghanistan War
Decorated Australian soldier charged with war crimes vows to clear his name
19 Apr
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The Morning Lead
Are the fuel protestors right - should Ireland drill for oil?
Various bodies have previously estimated that there could be billions of barrels worth of the black stuff buried in the Irish seabed.
Paul O'Donoghue
19 Apr
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Last week
12th April 2026 - 18th April 2026
Race For Europe
Cunha steers Man Utd towards Champions League at Chelsea's expense
18 Apr
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Kyiv
Five people killed after gunman opens fire in Ukrainian capital of Kyiv
18 Apr
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UNIFIL
French peacekeeper killed and three others injured in suspected Hezbollah attack in Lebanon
Updated 18 Apr
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Pope Leo: It’s 'not in my interest at all' to debate Trump about Iran war
18 Apr
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Middle East
Trade ships fired upon in Strait of Hormuz after Iran closes critical trade route again
The toing and froing over the strait has cast doubt on Donald Trump’s optimism that a peace deal was near.
Updated 18 Apr
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Daniel Kinahan’s arrest, Hormuz reopens (for now) and just how generous is Ireland’s fuel relief package? It’s your morning roundup.
18 Apr
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Analysis
Motoring: The quiet death of the manual gearbox
Paddy Comyn
18 Apr
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let's go girls
Jessie Sludds wins Late Late Show competition and earns a slot opening for Shania Twain
Updated 17 Apr
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
17 Apr
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UAE
Daniel Kinahan has been arrested in Dubai
17 Apr
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
17 Apr
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Iran declares Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' to commercial shipping for ceasefire period
Trump said the US naval blockade of Iranian ports would remain in place until a peace deal with Tehran.
Updated 17 Apr
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Newshound Quiz
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
17 Apr
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Probe
Trump says White House looking into cluster of 10 dead or missing US scientists
17 Apr
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Arrest
US singer D4vd arrested on suspicion of killing teen girl whose body was found in his car
17 Apr
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Data centres successfully lobbying against transparency laws, new cost of living talks and Europe’s jet fuel supply dwindles.
Updated 17 Apr
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Ceasefire
US-led ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon begins as Trump warns Hezbollah to 'act nicely'
17 Apr
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Epstein files
Keir Starmer facing mounting pressure over Peter Mandelson vetting decision
17 Apr
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Middle East
Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire just hours before ceasefire due to come into effect
Updated 16 Apr
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News Fix
Here's what happened today: Thursday
16 Apr
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Belfast
Judgment reserved after trial of three men accused of murdering Lyra McKee
16 Apr
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PodcastThe Explainer
Will the government's fuel package actually work?
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RIP
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger killed in road accident, aged 48
Murray Kinsella
16 Apr
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