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International

The Daily Poll
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Catholic Church
Marco Rubio to meet with Pope Leo amid tensions between the pontiff and Trump
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MV Hondius
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Doctors Without Borders
Israel created a 'manufactured malnutrition crisis' in Gaza by restricting food, MSF says
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New York
Alleged suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein released by US judge
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The 42
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The Morning Lead
Keir Starmer is bracing for bad news in today's local elections - so will he be forced out?
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Yesterday
6th May 2026
Middle East
Israel launches air strike on Beirut for first time since ceasefire with Lebanon began
It marks the first time Israel has struck the city since its tentative ceasefire with Lebanon came into place on 17 April.
Updated 12 hrs ago
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MV Hondius
Hantavirus-struck cruise ship to continue to Spain after patients evacuated
The Spanish health minister said the ship will arrive at Granadilla “within three days”.
Three passengers were evacuated from the ship this morning to receive medical care in the Netherlands.
Switzerland has confirmed that a former passenger on the ship has been hospitalised in Zurich and has tested positive for the virus.
South Africa has identified the human-to-human strain of hantavirus in a passenger who was evacuated there.
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Evening Wrap
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Middle East
Trump threatens 'higher level' of bombing if Iran doesn't cooperate amid reports of deal nearing
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Artificial Intelligence
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni criticises sexualised AI deepfake images of her being shared online
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Trump puts Strait of Hormuz operation on pause, Spain to receive hantavirus-hit cruise ship and Ireland paying highest electricty costs in the EU.
Updated 6 May
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'We have to apply market rates': Fifa president defends skyrocketing World Cup ticket prices
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energy costs
Ireland has the highest household electricity prices in the EU
6 May
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Tuesday
5th May 2026
MV Hondius
Spain to receive cruise ship with presumed hantavirus outbreak in coming days
Two Irish passengers are among the 149 people on the MV Hondius.
Updated 5 May
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final step
Arsenal beat Atletico Madrid to progress to Champions League final
5 May
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evening fix
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Middle East
Trump urges Iran to 'do the smart thing' and make a deal to end the war
Updated 5 May
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FactCheck
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5 May
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New York
Last night's looks: Stars commit to 'fashion is art' theme at Met Gala
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5 May
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Germany
Two dead and several injured after car rams into crowd in German city of Leipzig
Updated 5 May
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It End With Us
Blake Lively settled legal battle with Justin Baldoni and then went to the Met Gala
5 May
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Monday
4th May 2026
Snooker
Wu Yize beats Shaun Murphy in Crucible classic to become world champion
Updated 4 May
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Premier League
Man City drop points in title race as last-gasp leveller rescues draw at Everton
4 May
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consumer safety
Toxic chemical fears may see Ireland's furniture fire safety law scrapped
Ireland’s regulations are an outlier in the EU. Ikea has called for changes to be made quickly.
Valerie Flynn
4 May
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European summit
Mark Carney tells Armenia summit Europe isn't destined to 'submit' to a more brutal world
Updated 4 May
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Outbreak
Two Irish passengers aboard cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak
Updated 4 May
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Rudy Giuliani
Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani hospitalised in 'critical' condition
4 May
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 HSE falling short of health and safety targets, Taoiseach at European summit and Trump says US to guide ships through Hormuz
4 May
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strait of hormuz
Trump says US forces to 'guide' stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz
4 May
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Money Talks
Tánaiste travels to Brussels for meetings with fellow EU finance ministers
4 May
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Sunday
3rd May 2026
Giorgia Meloni
Marco Rubio to visit Rome and the Vatican after Trump's harsh criticism of Pope Leo
3 May
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Palestine
Two flotilla activists say they have been subjected to 'extreme brutality' in Israeli detention
3 May
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Good Morning
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Middle East
Trump says US not likely to accept new Iran peace proposal
3 May
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Surprise Move
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3 May
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Analysis
Why one of Ireland’s biggest companies just rejected a €6bn takeover offer
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Paul O'Donoghue
3 May
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