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International

THE LUAS ISN'T FREE
Calls to make public transport free to help conserve fuel as energy prices soar
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Michael O'Leary warns of fuel supply disruption but travel agents say no evidence of surcharges yet
1 Apr
Petrol and diesel hikes: Government pushes the same old fix in a worsening climate crisis
31 Mar
Yesterday
2nd April 2026
B1 bridge
Eight people reported dead and 95 wounded after US strike on Iran's tallest bridge
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to the moon
After historic NASA mission launch, Artemis II astronauts given green light for lunar orbit
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Greece
Saharan dust storm turns sky a deep red over holiday island of Crete
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
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another one bites the dust
Prosecution of Trump's foes and Epstein files missteps marked Pam Bondi's turbulent tenure
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Donald Trump has sacked Pam Bondi as US attorney general
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'Washed-up loser lawyer!' - How Pam Bondi's hearing on Epstein descended into yelling and chaos
12 Feb
Too much talk
‘You have to be serious’: Macron hits out at Trump for ‘unrealist’ statements on Iran war
4 hrs ago
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Catholic Church
Why are some Catholics upset at Pope Leo for washing the feet of 12 priests on Holy Thursday?
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You're Fired
Donald Trump has sacked Pam Bondi as US attorney general
The US president described the 60-year-old as a "loyal friend".
Deputy attorney general Todd Blanche will take up the role on an interim basis.
Bondi said serving in the role had been "the honor of a lifetime".
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World Cup
FIFA criticised for 'ridiculous' pricing as World Cup final tickets on sale for almost $11k
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FactCheck
Debunked: German chancellor did not say ‘send them all back’ about Syrians living in Germany
7 hrs ago
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Brooklyn
Seven-month-old baby killed by 'stray bullet' in New York
7 hrs ago
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irish peacekeepers
Mission for 'highly skilled' Irish troops in Lebanon 'remains unchanged for now', says Chief of Staff
Updated 8 hrs ago
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Backlash
Farage sacks Reform UK housing spokesman after 'everyone dies in the end' Grenfell fire comment
10 hrs ago
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undiplomatic
Anger in France over Trump remark that Macron 'treated very badly' by his wife
11 hrs ago
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wax era
Dublin's Wax Museum hopes to shake off Sinéad O'Connor fiasco with €40k Taylor Swift figure
The waxwork is the first to be unveiled since a figure of Sinéad O’Connor was removed from display in 2024 after family complaints.
12 hrs ago
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Utah
Teenager identified as Ted Bundy victim more than 51 years after her murder
16 hrs ago
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White House
'We are going to finish the job': Trump tells US that Iran war victory near, but vows big strikes
After Trump’s speech, gasoline prices in the US surged above $4 per gallon (just under €1 per liter) for the first time in years.
18 hrs ago
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Wednesday
1st April 2026
Florida
Lift-off: NASA's Artemis II crew blast into space on historic Moon mission
NASA teams and spectators cheered the spacecraft as it ascended away from Earth.
Updated 1 Apr
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The White House
Trump again claims US is talking to Iran, this time with the country's 'New Regime President'
Updated 1 Apr
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On The Mend
US rapper Megan Thee Stallion recovering after falling ill on stage in Broadway show
1 Apr
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Iran
War's impact on inflation and jobs are the big fears for Paschal Donohoe at the World Bank
1 Apr
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Lebanon
Ireland among 15 European nations to say it is 'appalled by escalation of violence in Lebanon'
1 Apr
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UK
Scott Mills says he 'fully cooperated' with 2016 police probe over sex offences allegations
1 Apr
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Ryanair
Michael O'Leary warns of fuel supply disruption but travel agents say no evidence of surcharges yet
The Ryanair CEO said up to 25% of the airline’s jet fuel could be at risk if the war in Iran continues past this month.
If the war continues, there's a risk that between 10 and 20% of Ryanair's fuel supply might be at risk through May and June, he said.
The EU Commissioner for Energy endorsed IEA recommendations against air travel and encouraged use of public transport.
Updated 1 Apr
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Space Exploration
Crowds gather as astronauts arrive at launch pad ahead of historic Moon mission
Updated 1 Apr
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NOT EGG-CITING
'It's like cooking chocolate': Why Big Chocolate is changing the taste of our favourite bars
People are saying the taste of well known chocolate brands in Ireland has changed.
1 Apr
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itamar ben-gvir
Israeli minister has been wearing a noose pin to support new death penalty bill for Palestinians
1 Apr
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PodcastThe 42FM
The tragedy of Tiger Woods
Sinead O’Carroll and Gavin Cooney discuss the rise and prolonged downfall of golf’s greatest ever player.
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april fool's day
Wolves in Phoenix Park and public transport goes contactless: Today's best jokes (so far)
1 Apr
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Charges
Tiger Woods to ‘seek treatment’ after pleading not guilty to DUI charge
The 42
1 Apr
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Lurgan
Taoiseach 'absolutely shocked' by suspected dissident republican bomb attack on PSNI
1 Apr
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Energy Crisis
People should work from home and drive less to save fuel - EU Commissioner for Energy
1 Apr
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Hezbollah
American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq by Iran-linked group
1 Apr
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Royal Visit
Britain's King and Queen 'have no plans' to meet Epstein survivors on US trip
1 Apr
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war dead
Irish flags with names of four Irish men killed in Ukraine stand in the centre of a Kyiv square
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Ukraine
1 Apr
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America250
‘American President’s Trail’ among Irish initiatives to mark 250th anniversary of United States
1 Apr
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Tuesday
31st March 2026
Catholic Church
Pope calls on Trump to seek ‘off-ramp’ to end US-Israel war on Iran
31 Mar
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White House Works
'He is not the owner!': US judge orders halt to Trump's White House ballroom construction
31 Mar
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
31 Mar
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