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International

New EU asylum rules begin, paving the way for detention centres and payments to Greece and Italy
The Irish Refugee Council said the Pact ‘prioritises expediency and fast-tracking over the rights and needs of the individual’.
Yesterday
11th June 2026
Trump calls off promised strikes on Iran, says peace deal to be signed 'shortly'
Amid three red cards, Mexico get home World Cup off to flying start
Pope condemns 'indifference' to migrants as he honours thousands lost at sea during Spain visit
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Starmer premiership 'falling apart' as another minister quits and clock ticks down to byelection
First World Cup opening ceremony kicks off in Mexico City
Pentagon lifts lockdown after false alarm 'hazardous materials' incident
Fancy a bandwagon? Eight teams to fill the Ireland-shaped hole in your World Cup
48 teams, extreme heat and a final half-time show - your guide to World Cup 2026
Fifa has promised this 23rd World Cup will be the biggest and best yet, but there has been plenty of controversy surrounding the tournament.
Mortgage holders urged to assess their options as ECB raises interest rate to 2.25%
Three Indian sailors dead after US hits commercial ship off coast of Oman
Dáil rejects opposition motions calling for Ireland vs Israel football matches not to go ahead
'We could make $30bn': Fifa's president rounds on World Cup critics on eve of tournament (again)
US launches new strikes on Iran after Trump accuses negotiators of 'playing us for suckers'
Wednesday
10th June 2026
Here's what happened today: Wednesday
Gwyneth Paltrow faces backlash after starring in ad for luxury apartment development in Israel
Facing questions at Epstein hearings, Bill Gates says he 'never victimised anyone'
Debunked: There is no ‘second suspect’ for the Belfast knife attack
Ministers say Common Travel Area works for UK and Ireland despite abuse concerns
'Civil war is coming': Belfast protests were planned and inflamed online before turning violent
Dáil told Ireland 'can't sit on the sidelines' as politicians call for boycott of Israel games
White House official defends decision to refuse entry to Somali referee ahead of World Cup
Tuesday
9th June 2026
US launches retaliatory strikes on Iran after military helicopter shot down over Strait of Hormuz
Italian astronaut to pilot Nasa's upcoming Artemis space mission
Moving Ireland-Israel game to Hungary simply removes right to protest, activists argue
The football association is expected to announce its decision on Thursday.
Sinn Féin and the Social Democrats are tabling motions in the Dáil calling for the game to be called off.
The Stop the Game campaign has threatened a judicial review over the "collective failure" to stop the fixtures from going ahead.
Irish TDs intervened over prison conditions for Irish activist and four others on trial in Germany
EU foreign affairs chief said Aughinish Alumina not on sanctions list as Ireland investigates
Rob Reiner’s son seeks money from trust parents left him for his murder defence
French singer Patrick Bruel in police custody over alleged sexual assaults
Reality star Spencer Pratt knocked out of race to be LA mayor after tight competition
Trump booed then falls asleep after causing long queues at third game of NBA finals in New York
Somali referee set to officiate at World Cup is dropped after being denied entry to US
Irish public more likely to blame people's lifestyles for obesity epidemic
Monday
8th June 2026
Israel vows to continue attacks in Lebanon despite Iran warning 'crushing measures' would follow
France and Germany have abandoned a joint project to build a European fighter jet
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Irish Defence Forces at risk of running out of ammunition stocks as multiple wars rage
“The arms manufacturers are looking for big orders,” one source told The Journal.