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International

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Trump says deal with Iran to be signed on Sunday and Strait of Hormuz will be 'open to all'
Ghana formally protests Canada's denial of visa for footballer Thomas Partey
Workers begin removing Trump’s name from the Kennedy Centre
Lebanon reports strikes in south after Israeli army issues evacuation warning
Elephant 'makes a splash’ at Republican Party convention in Texas and urinates on arena floor
Irishman in Zurich: 'People are nervous' ahead of referendum to cap Switzerland's population
Researchers say Elon Musk 'instrumental' in amplifying anti-migrant narratives after Belfast knife attack
Woman in her 30s critically injured after shark attack at Australia's Coogee Beach
Yesterday
12th June 2026
Larin on target to earn first-ever World Cup point for co-hosts Canada
Iran says draft US peace deal to be signed 'remotely', possibly in 'coming days'
US President Donald Trump said yesterday that a deal would be signed “shortly”.
Here's what happened today: Friday
No sex please, we're scrolling: Data is showing us that smartphones may be reducing fertility
Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette and Will Arnett feature in World Cup's second ceremony in Canada
Thomas Partey to miss Ghana's World Cup opener after entry to Canada denied
Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX rockets to record-breaking IPO
'A true icon': Tributes paid to 'revolutionary' British artist David Hockney, who died aged 88
The Englishman is best-known for vibrant, colourful pieces across mediums, including print, painting and photography.
RTÉ says it will continue showing ads during World Cup water breaks, but not too many
​Ireland-Israel fixture to be played overseas in neutral venue as Uefa approves FAI request
The Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign called the decision “reprehensible”, with opposition parties labelling it “a cop out” and “nothing more than sportswashing”.
White House $60m UFC cage fight almost ready for Trump's 80th birthday
Thai princess dies three years after falling into coma when she contracted sudden illness
World Cup opens with a story of angels and demons as Mexico put on a show
Hosts claim 2-0 win over South Africa in front of a delirious Azteca with three red cards shared for good measure.
Iran says no final deal reached, despite Trump claiming agreement would be signed 'shortly'
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’.
Thursday
11th June 2026
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