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Occupation

Low turnout as Palestinians vote in local elections in the West Bank and Gaza

Updated 20 mins ago

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Pakistan

Iran says US is looking for a 'face-saving' way to escape the war ahead of peace talks

5 hrs ago

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dnipro

Russian strike kills two and injures 21 in Ukraine

6 hrs ago

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Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Modular homes and planning permission, US-Iran talks in Pakistan and a new Gaza flotilla sets sail…

6 hrs ago

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Palestine

A new aid flotilla is setting sail for Gaza this weekend with 21 Irish people on board

As well as supplies, this new flotilla is bringing building materials.

7 hrs ago

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Yesterday

24th April 2026

compliance audit

US justice department's watchdog to review handling of Epstein files release

18 hrs ago

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Middle East

Trump sends envoys Witkoff and Kushner to take part in fresh Iran talks without JD Vance

Updated 19 hrs ago

9.1k

eu presidency

Von der Leyen pushes defence spending as Ireland to host showdown on massive €2 trillion budget

Sophie Finn

reports from Cyprus

20 hrs ago

14.1k

relief all around

The EU club are delighted Orbán didn't make it to Ayia Napa - but is there 'too much euphoria'?

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk quipped before Friday’s working dinner in the Mediterranean resort of Ayia Napa that there were finally “no Russians in the room”.

Sophie Finn

reporting from Cyprus

21 hrs ago

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24 Apr

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Palestine

Ireland to demand Israel pay after settlers destroy Irish Aid-backed school in occupied West Bank

The Department of Foreign Affairs said that the school served around 60 children from the local region.

Andrew Walsh

Updated 24 Apr

37.9k

Cyprus

EU pessimistic on economic impact of Iran war, but Taoiseach says Ireland will 'still grow'

Martin made the statements while in Cyprus for an informal meeting of the European Council.

Sophie Finn

reports from Cyprus

24 Apr

5.5k

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Lebanon-Israel ceasefire extended, left-leaning parties get together and Sinn Féin hold their Ard Fheis.

Updated 24 Apr

2.4k

Venezuela

US soldier charged after winning $400,000 on bet relating to abduction of Nicolás Maduro

24 Apr

14.6k

Hezbollah

Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire agreement by three weeks after talks in Washington

The initial 10-day ceasefire, which took effect last Friday, had been due to expire Monday.

24 Apr

4.3k

Thursday

23rd April 2026

your stories

Working from home vs commuting: As fuel prices rise, we want to hear your stories

Updated 23 Apr

19.2k

Cyprus

'Substantial packages' to be announced for agriculture and transport sectors, Taoiseach says

The Taoiseach said the packages will lead to a “significant reduction” in the cost of green diesel.

Sophie Finn

reports from Cyprus

23 Apr

26.7k

Lebanon

Italian peacekeepers in Lebanon replace crucifix damaged by Israeli soldiers

23 Apr

8.2k

ballroom bombshell

'I manifested this': Maura Higgins lands a spot on Dancing With The Stars US

23 Apr

18.3k

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World Cup

'You qualify on the pitch': Italy rejects Trump envoy suggestion it should replace Iran at World Cup

23 Apr

17.4k

Ukraine War

Zelenskyy lands in Cyprus to celebrate released funding with host of EU leaders

23 Apr

5.3k

Copenhagen

Head-on collision of two trains in Denmark leaves 18 injured, with five in critical condition

Updated 23 Apr

9.5k

escalation

US forces board tanker carrying Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean

The Pentagon said it conducted the boarding in international waters.

23 Apr

12.6k

Los Angeles

Girl (14) found in US singer D4vd's car died of 'multiple penetrating injuries'

23 Apr

28.6k

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Man killed in crash at Dublin Airport, stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz and the Taoiseach flies to Cyprus…

23 Apr

3.1k

the EU club

Micheál Martin heads to Ayia Napa as resort town plays host to leaders from across EU

Updated 23 Apr

16.5k

persian gulf

Hegseth fires US Navy secretary, the second military leader dismissed during the war with Iran

23 Apr

12.3k

Wednesday

22nd April 2026

amal khalil

Lebanese journalist killed by Israeli airstrike amid ceasefire

22 Apr

5.1k

title race

Man City leapfrog Arsenal to go top of Premier League table as Burnley relegated

The 42

22 Apr

10.6k

Middle East

Iran says 'impossible' to reopen Strait of Hormuz while US blockade remains in place

Updated 22 Apr

20.6k

the blues

Chelsea sack manager Liam Rosenior after three months in charge

The 42

22 Apr

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Lebanon

Second French peacekeeper dies after ambush blamed on Hezbollah

22 Apr

9.4k

Ukraine War

EU nears approval of €90 billion loan for Ukraine, as Zelenskyy pushes for meeting with Putin

22 Apr

4.6k

Blockade

Trump has extended his Iran war deadline again - so what's going on?

Updated 22 Apr

12.6k

The Daily Poll

The UK has passed a bill introducing a generational smoking ban – should Ireland follow suit?

22 Apr

38.0k

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Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Iran silent on Trump’s ceasefire extension, Mexico shooter’s inspiration and what the war means for housing…

Updated 22 Apr

3.3k

no protection

Durex supplier plans to raise price of condoms because of impacts of US-Israeli war on Iran

22 Apr

13.3k

Mass Shooting

Mexico pyramids shooter was inspired by Columbine school massacre, investigators say

22 Apr

7.6k

Artificial Intelligence

Florida launches investigation into ChatGPT's role in mass shooting in university last year

22 Apr

5.6k

Tuesday

21st April 2026

Middle East

Trump says he will extend US ceasefire with Iran to allow leadership to submit 'unified proposal'

It comes after Iran failed to confirm whether it would take part in a second round of talks and JD Vance called off a trip to Pakistan.

Updated 21 Apr

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