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International

World number one Aryna Sabalenka knocked out of French Open by Diana Shnaider
Senior reporter fired by CBS News after saying new editors are 'murdering the show'
Ukraine strikes St Petersburg oil terminal as city prepares to host 'Russian Davos'
Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire after Trump said a deal had been struck
Yesterday
2nd June 2026
Police in the UK pelted with projectiles at rally over college student's murder
Trump's policies and a 'crazy world' are forcing another country to reconsider joining the EU
Here's what happened today: Tuesday
UK police watchdog conducting probe into murder of Henry Nowak, who was handcuffed as he died
Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish undergoing treatment for cancer
Violence continues in Lebanon – in spite of Trump's angry phone call with Netanyahu
Former SNP chief bought €144k motorhome and robotic lawnmower with party donations, court told
Ukraine says around 730 drones and missiles fired in Russian attack that killed at least 13
Minister Peter Burke meanwhile said his department is ‘doing a deep dive’ investigation to ensure Irish alumina is not eventually being purchased by arms companies in Russia.
Six people killed in Iowa after series of shootings linked to a domestic dispute
'Who can we tax': Another big political row brewing over WhatsApp message to Mandelson
Social Democrat Frederiksen secures third term as Denmark's prime minister
Trump €1.8b 'slush fund' is dead for now after Republican backlash
Monday
1st June 2026
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
French special forces board Russian Shadow Fleet oil tanker in Atlantic
Mandelson said Government would never regret ambassador appointment, files show
Woman claims she told Eleanor Donaldson about alleged abuse incident
Around 75 people were rescued from a height during Arsenal parade
Man charged with driving offences and two arrests made after officer struck by stolen squad car
Macron calls emergency meeting of UN Security Council after Israel captures castle of Beaufort
Sunday
31st May 2026
How much do you know about sea creatures?
Israel PM says capturing medieval castle of Beaufort a 'dramatic shift' in Lebanon offensive
Heavy rains threaten to delay search for last two missing people in flooded Laos cave
Nicola Sturgeon says estranged husband never explained his embezzlement crimes to her
French police detain 780 people during violent clashes following PSG's Champions League win
Ukraine launches fresh strikes on Russian energy targets but denies hitting nuclear plant
Sitdown Sunday: Could 3D-printing homes solve a housing crisis? Probably not
How do we understand a world where the White House shitposts about Harambe on his anniversary?
Our FactCheck editor details the internet trends seen by a thirtysomething-year-old man.
How should Irish investors react to upcoming $1 trillion AI stock market listings?
Last week
24th May 2026 - 30th May 2026
PSG v Arsenal, Champions League final
Sinn Féin to bring Dáil motion calling for boycott of Ireland's matches against Israel
Dublin civil servant accused of leaking government information to a foreign intelligence service
Yevgen McKeeffe (45), originally from Ukraine but with Irish citizenship, appeared at Dublin District Court on Saturday and was refused bail by Judge Máire Conneely.
Rescuers free four men trapped in flooded Laos cave for 10 days
Trump disowns art centre he seized after court finds it can't be named after him
You may spot a blue moon over Ireland tonight (spoiler alert: it's unlikely to be blue)