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International

Heads of State
President Catherine Connolly meets Britain's King Charles in Buckingham Palace
The president has not spoken since her meeting with Charles but is due to brief reporters on their encounter in the coming hour.
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satanic panic
Russia’s foreign affairs minister says Eurovision participation requires ‘outright Satanism’
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Andy Burnham
Keir Starmer says his government can 'turn things around' (and that he's still not resigning)
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Across the water
A nod to Ireland's housing crisis as Catherine Connolly is greeted by song and dance on UK visit
The second overseas trip by the president includes engagements in London and Leeds.
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Reports from London
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Flotilla
President Connolly’s sister among Irish activists detained by Israel after Gaza flotilla intercepted
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not so small and humble
Never really knew they could tax like this: Shakira wins €60m in Spanish case
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Africa
The WHO has declared the new Ebola outbreak an international emergency – what does that mean?
As of 16 May, eight laboratory-confirmed cases, 246 suspected cases and 80 suspected deaths had been reported in the DRC.
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Death Penalty
Executions worldwide hit 44-year high last year, led by surge in deaths in Iran
4 hrs ago
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MV Hondius
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship finally docks in the Netherlands as crew faces weeks-long quarantine
Updated 5 hrs ago
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Leipzig
German police shoot and kill tiger after it injured handler and escaped private zoo
7 hrs ago
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Embassy staff avoid speeding penalties, ambulance pay dispute talks continue and President Connolly to meet King Charles…
Updated 7 hrs ago
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Yesterday
17th May 2026
Thailand
Irish student dies in road crash in Thailand
The man has been named locally as Dublin film student Max Hendrickson.
Updated 21 hrs ago
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Ukraine War
Russia says four killed after Ukraine launches large-scale drone attack
Updated 17 May
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now what
Another year over – but can Eurovision go on like this?
Daragh Brophy
reporting from Vienna
Updated 17 May
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Updates
Ireland v Scotland, Women's Six Nations
17 May
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Abu Dhabi
Drone strike starts fire outside UAE nuclear plant
17 May
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7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: The article Israel is suing The New York Times over
17 May
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world health organization
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo declared a global health emergency
17 May
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eurovision result
Bulgaria are surprise winners of the Eurovision Song Contest, as Israel finish in second place
Israel finished in 8th place after the jury votes were announced and once again received a massive public vote in the contest.
Daragh Brophy
reporting from Vienna
Updated 17 May
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Last week
10th May 2026 - 16th May 2026
Vienna
Pro-Gaza protesters arrested near Eurovision arena as contest takes place amid heavy security
Austrian police said the protesters were repeatedly asked to remove face coverings and detained after they refused to comply.
Daragh Brophy
reporting from Vienna
16 May
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Austria
Large-scale anti-Eurovision protest takes place in Vienna ahead of Grand Final
Updated 16 May
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Denmark
Whale 'Timmy' that was rescued in €1.5m operation after stranding in Germany found dead
16 May
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Maldives
Military diver dies after search for bodies of four Italians in underwater cave
16 May
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no surprises there
Wes Streeting (finally) confirms he will run in any leadership contest to replace Starmer
Updated 16 May
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RELATED
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16 May
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14 May
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12 May
Champions Again
Celtic claim Scottish Premiership title with dramatic win over Hearts
The 42
16 May
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UK
At least 11 arrested as thousands descend on London for two major protests
16 May
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Nigeria
Trump says IS second-in-command killed in US-Nigerian mission
16 May
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Keir Starmer’s leadership challenge, milder weather from next week, and what exactly does Derek Mooney do at RTÉ?
16 May
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Palestine
Israel kills at least seven in strike on Gaza it says targeted Hamas military leader
Gaza has seen near-daily Israeli fire despite a US-brokered ceasefire agreement reached in October.
16 May
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Taiwan
Taiwan says it is a 'sovereign' country after Trump warned against declaring independence
16 May
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Golf
McIlroy charges up the leaderboard at PGA Championship as Lowry clings on
The 42
Updated 16 May
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The Morning Lead
Why does almost nobody in Britain seem to like Keir Starmer?
‘Unambitious’, ‘bland’ and ‘worst of both worlds’ – the critics have not been kind to Starmer in recent months.
Andrew Walsh
16 May
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top five
Watkins double downs Liverpool and helps Aston Villa book Champions League spot
The 42
15 May
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
15 May
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Beijing
Trump warns against Taiwan independence after China visit
15 May
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Eurovision
'No Stage for Genocide' concert held in Vienna, with more protests expected over weekend
Updated 15 May
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WASHINGTON TALKS
Israel and Lebanon extending ceasefire despite new strikes
15 May
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FactCheck
Debunked: Posts misrepresent a routine honour given to the Iranian ambassador by the Vatican
15 May
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
15 May
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Newshound Quiz
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
15 May
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