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International

Deadlock
'NO MORE MR NICE GUY': Trump again threatens Iran's power plants over Hormuz closure
Traffic in the vital trade route has been at a standstill today.
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 All the stories you need to know this Sunday morning.
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Afghanistan War
Decorated Australian soldier charged with war crimes vows to clear his name
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The Morning Lead
Are the fuel protestors right - should Ireland drill for oil?
Various bodies have previously estimated that there could be billions of barrels worth of the black stuff buried in the Irish seabed.
Paul O'Donoghue
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Yesterday
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Race For Europe
Cunha steers Man Utd towards Champions League at Chelsea's expense
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Kyiv
Five people killed after gunman opens fire in Ukrainian capital of Kyiv
20 hrs ago
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UNIFIL
French peacekeeper killed and three others injured in suspected Hezbollah attack in Lebanon
Updated 20 hrs ago
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the vatican
Pope Leo: It’s 'not in my interest at all' to debate Trump about Iran war
21 hrs ago
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Middle East
Trade ships fired upon in Strait of Hormuz after Iran closes critical trade route again
The toing and froing over the strait has cast doubt on Donald Trump’s optimism that a peace deal was near.
Updated 18 Apr
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Daniel Kinahan’s arrest, Hormuz reopens (for now) and just how generous is Ireland’s fuel relief package? It’s your morning roundup.
18 Apr
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Analysis
Motoring: The quiet death of the manual gearbox
Paddy Comyn
18 Apr
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Last week
12th April 2026 - 18th April 2026
let's go girls
Jessie Sludds wins Late Late Show competition and earns a slot opening for Shania Twain
Updated 17 Apr
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News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
17 Apr
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UAE
Daniel Kinahan has been arrested in Dubai
17 Apr
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
17 Apr
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strait of hormuz
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' to commercial shipping for ceasefire period
Trump said the US naval blockade of Iranian ports would remain in place until a peace deal with Tehran.
Updated 17 Apr
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Newshound Quiz
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
17 Apr
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Probe
Trump says White House looking into cluster of 10 dead or missing US scientists
17 Apr
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Arrest
US rapper D4vd arrested on suspicion of killing teen girl whose body was found in his car
17 Apr
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Data centres successfully lobbying against transparency laws, new cost of living talks and Europe’s jet fuel supply dwindles.
Updated 17 Apr
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Ceasefire
US-led ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon begins as Trump warns Hezbollah to 'act nicely'
17 Apr
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Epstein files
Keir Starmer facing mounting pressure over Peter Mandelson vetting decision
17 Apr
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Middle East
Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire just hours before ceasefire due to come into effect
Updated 16 Apr
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News Fix
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16 Apr
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Belfast
Judgment reserved after trial of three men accused of murdering Lyra McKee
16 Apr
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PodcastThe Explainer
Will the government's fuel package actually work?
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RIP
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Murray Kinsella
16 Apr
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
16 Apr
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Confidence
Chancellor Merz thinks Ireland is prepared for 'a very good EU presidency', despite security concerns
Mairead Maguire
reports from Berlin
16 Apr
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asylum laws
President convenes Council of State to discuss constitutionality of International Protection Bill 2026
16 Apr
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strait of hormuz
Europe only has six weeks’ supply of jet fuel left, world's energy watchdog warns
16 Apr
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Pressure is for tyres
Taoiseach doesn't feel his leadership is under threat 'in any shape or form'
Martin is coming under renewed pressure over his handling of the fuel protests after a number of Fianna Fáil TDs sent letters seeking meetings to discuss the direction of the party.
Mairead Maguire
reports from Berlin
16 Apr
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Middle East
Israeli minister says Benjamin Netanyahu to talk to Lebanon president later today
Updated 16 Apr
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Peter Magyar
Incoming Hungary prime minister vows to shut down public broadcaster until it is ‘impartial’
16 Apr
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As Deep as the Grave
Val Kilmer to return to the big screen via AI as first teaser trailer for new film released
16 Apr
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eu presidency
Taoiseach to meet with German Chancellor Merz during flying visit to Berlin
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Reports from Berlin
16 Apr
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continuity
Magyar follows Orbán's lead and invites Netanyahu to visit Hungary despite war crimes warrant
15 Apr
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Live Nation
Ticketmaster has a monopoly over big concert venues, US jury finds in landmark case
15 Apr
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DAERA
Anger as two potbellied pigs euthanised by NI officials were left in Armagh woodland
15 Apr
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