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International

Met Police to resume arresting protesters for holding signs in support of Palestine Action
Welsh singer Duffy to recount kidnapping and sexual assault in new documentary
Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder of Rihanna after shots fired at her home
'We do not intend to negotiate': Iran rejects US ceasefire offer and proposes its own peace plan
From 'tearing across the M50' to the cusp of the World Cup - Dara O'Shea's dad reflects on son's journey
In a quiet corner in Prague, Sean O’Shea speaks of his pride as son prepares to take his place at heart of Ireland’s defence tomorrow.
US jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable for young woman’s social media addiction
The excise cuts kicked in at midnight - so why haven't all filling stations dropped their prices?
‘We are in agony’: US TV host Savannah Guthrie gives first interview since mother’s disappearance
Is the US really negotiating with Iran, or is Trump making it all up?
Seamus Coleman declares himself fit and ready for Ireland's World Cup play-off with Czechia
Construction inflation caused by Iran War could hit house building in Ireland, ESRI warns
Two men arrested in connection with arson attacks on Jewish charity ambulances
'Thorny issue': Catholic Church in Africa says it would be 'unfair' to baptise polygamists
Yesterday
24th March 2026
Officials downplay speculation air traffic controller 'distraction' contributed to New York crash
Mo Salah to leave Liverpool at the end of the season
Debunked: A Kneecap gig in Havana did not cause an energy blackout and deaths in Cuba
Pakistan 'stands ready' to host talks to end US-Israeli war in Iran, prime minister says
Graham Norton and Philippa Dunne lead Irish nominees for Bafta TV awards
More Australian beef expected and Aussie 'prosecco' allowed as EU and Canberra strike trade deal
Iran fires more missiles at Israel and denies Trump’s ‘very good’ talks claim
Around 18,000 breathing machines remediated in Ireland after defect led to recall
Some 70 incident reports potentially related to the affected machines were received by the Health Products Regulatory Authority.
Almost 8,000 CPAP and BiPAP machines distributed through the HSE were recalled on foot of an initial notice first issued in 2021
Some 822 machines, commonly used by people who have sleep apnoea, are still unaccounted for
Philips Respironics say it is working towards closing the remediation of ventilator devices in Ireland in 2026
Monday
23rd March 2026
EU-Mercosur trade deal to apply provisionally from May, despite pending court ruling on legality
Trump says he's postponing US strikes on Iranian power plants after 'productive' talks with Tehran
The US President had previously said that if Iran did not open the strait, the US would destroy its “various power plants”.
Oil prices tumble as global markets rebound after Trump halts Iran strikes
Two killed and more than 40 injured after plane hit fire truck on New York airport runway
Another 13 people, including 11 passengers and two first responders, were taken to the hospital with injuries, broadcaster ABC reported.
Barry Keoghan says online abuse about his appearance is so bad he doesn't want to go outside
Irish singer says security guard ‘berated’ her daughter after Chappell Roan encounter
Four ambulances belonging to Jewish volunteer group in London targeted in arson attack
Socialist elected as new mayor of Paris, as far right loses in major cities
UN warns planet is ‘in a state of emergency’ as global heat levels hit record high
Sunday
22nd March 2026
Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz after Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum
Have you ever watched Saturday Night Live?
Saturday Night Live UK 'could have been a lot worse', critics say
The 9 at 9: Sunday
FactCheck: Anti-abortion campaigners say Holly Cairns' comments in the Dáil misled. Who is right?
The internet has come for St Patrick’s Day and turned it into a global culture war about Ireland
Dodgy boxes and cheap smart TVs are the next frontier for scammers
Recently, The Journal travelled to Interpol in Lyon to hear from experts fighting the scammers.