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International

Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
The EU is bringing in Digital IDs for citizens – but what are they, and how will it affect you?
The app should allow users to verify their age without giving their date of birth.
West Ham relegated from Premier League as Spurs survive following win over Everton
EU sanctions against Israel could happen after Ireland assumes presidency, Dooley says
Trump says talks with Iran 'constructive', but US negotiators will not 'rush into a deal'
EU leaders condemn Russia's use of nuclear-capable missile in massive attacks killing four
Dublin v Kilkenny, Kildare v Offaly, Wexford v Galway - Leinster SHC match tracker
France bans Israel's Ben-Gvir from entry after 'reprehensible' actions towards Gaza activists
Man dies after shark attack while spearfishing in Queensland
Sitdown Sunday: Inside the hantavirus-hit cruise ship
Man killed in shootout with US Secret Service after opening fire outside White House
Why AI-fuelled job cuts at multinationals risk blowing a hole in Ireland’s public finances
Ireland’s deal with the tech giants is at risk of breaking down, as big companies appear keen to take an axe to their workforces.
Yesterday
23rd May 2026
Police seen beating people at Spanish airport as Gaza activists return
On return home, Margaret Connolly describes ‘dehumanising’ conditions for activists
Trump skips son's wedding, insisting he must stay in White House as Iran talks continue
Leinster v Union Bordeaux-Bègles, Champions Cup final
SpaceX rocket explodes in the Indian Ocean after splashdown
China coal mine blast kills at least 90 as search continues for missing miners
An Irish doctor was due to come home from the DRC – then the Ebola outbreak hit
Last week
17th May 2026 - 23rd May 2026
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as US director of national intelligence, citing husband's cancer diagnosis
Amid outbreaks, an age-old theory is being resurrected online: viruses don’t exist
Fourteen Irish flotilla activists deported from Israel expected to return home on Saturday
Taoiseach says he asked Pope Leo for ‘every effort’ on redress for historical abuse
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
Who are the Irish flotilla activists detained and deported by Israel?
Alberta to hold referendum on separating the province from Canada
Manchester United announce Michael Carrick as permanent head coach
Seanchaí and founder of Sneem Storytelling Festival Batt Burns has died
Tennessee calls off execution of prisoner after medical staff unable to tap vein
Colbert hosts final 'Late Show' after cancellation – but dream guest the Pope didn't make it
Investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to include claims of sexual misconduct
First of Gaza Flotilla activists deported from Israel arrive in Istanbul
The lawyer for the activists has said the treatment of those detained had been “severe” and that three had been hospitalised before being released.
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Iranian ambassador ceremony goes ahead after delay due to suppression of protests
Martin and Macron all smiles ahead of meeting to discuss EU presidency plans
Two-year-old girl dies after being left in hot car in Spain