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International

Yesterday
30th April 2026
Whisky Business
Trump lifts tariffs on Scotch 'in honour' of King Charles as state visit comes to an end
4 hrs ago
5.7k
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British-Irish relations
'Clear commitment' from UK government to progress legacy legislation, McEntee says
6 hrs ago
2.0k
18
On the box
'No longer sustainable': Virgin Media's Champions League coverage to end in 2027
The 42
6 hrs ago
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34
Palestine
Israel says activists taken from flotilla boats by IDF to be brought to Greece 'in coming hours'
Global Sumud Flotilla organisers said 211 people were taken from the boats near the Greek island of Crete overnight and that seven of those are Irish citizens.
Updated 7 hrs ago
38.3k
golders green
Terror threat level raised to ‘severe’ in UK after stabbing of two Jewish men
Updated 7 hrs ago
8.1k
jimmy kimmel live
'It better be soon!!!': Donald Trump has (again) called for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel
8 hrs ago
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RELATED
US regulator to review ABC broadcasting licence after Trumps criticised Jimmy Kimmel joke
29 Apr
Jimmy Kimmel says Melania Trump widow joke was not 'a call to assassination'
28 Apr
Melania Trump urges ABC to 'take a stand' against Jimmy Kimmel after widow remark
27 Apr
cole allen
Man charged with attempting to kill Trump at Washington dinner to remain in custody ahead of trial
9 hrs ago
4.0k
liv and let die
LIV Golf looking for new partners amid reports Saudi Arabia is to pull funding this year
The 42
Updated 12 hrs ago
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ECB
European Central Bank holds interest rates at 2% despite Iran war energy shock
13 hrs ago
2.4k
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Gaza flotilla with Connolly’s sister on board intercepted, man in court accused of murder of Yveta Donovalova and Charles gets a frosty reception from NYC mayor.
18 hrs ago
2.9k
Iran
Trump warns Iran blockade could last months, sending oil prices to highest level in four years
19 hrs ago
7.2k
The Morning Lead
ESRI slams expensive universal energy credits - as Harris won't rule out bringing them back
Universal energy credits are back on the agenda this week. Now the ESRI has weighed in.
30 Apr
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Wednesday
29th April 2026
dont mention the VAR
Penalty drama leaves Arsenal and Atletico level after Champions League semi-final
The 42
29 Apr
9.7k
16
Rescue Mission
Barge carrying stranded whale 'Timmy' expected to reach North Sea in two days
29 Apr
11.0k
24
james comey
Ex-FBI director appears in court charged with threatening Trump's life in Instagram post of seashells
Updated 29 Apr
31.0k
76
terrorist incident
Suspect in stabbing of two Jewish men in London has 'history' of violence, mental health issues
Updated 29 Apr
9.2k
cole allen
US prosecutors release selfie of suspect taken before Washington media dinner shooting
29 Apr
18.1k
33
Limerick
Adare households 'absolutely delighted' after free Ryder Cup tickets issued
29 Apr
20.0k
21
joker trumps king
Britain's King Charles was full of jokes at the White House dinner, some of them not bad either
Jokes about colonialism, the French and a naked Winston Churchill were all part of the repertoire.
29 Apr
17.9k
43
Social Media
Meta found in breach of EU law over failure to keep under-13s off Facebook and Instagram
Updated 29 Apr
4.3k
53
State of the game
'Can you stand up Rory, will you, please?': Trump interrupts state speech to single out McIlroy
29 Apr
44.3k
51
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Four arrests for Edenderry arson, fuel support scheme details due and Europe now the fastest-warming continent.
Updated 29 Apr
2.8k
US Visit
Donald Trump says UK's King Charles ‘agrees with me’ that Iran should never have nuclear weapons
29 Apr
7.8k
51
state of the climate
Europe is heating up twice as fast as the rest of the world, report finds
29 Apr
13.8k
Federal Communications Commission
US regulator to review ABC broadcasting licence after Trumps criticised Jimmy Kimmel joke
Updated 29 Apr
17.0k
69
Tuesday
28th April 2026
Special Relationship
King Charles calls for Nato unity and support for Ukraine in address to US Congress
Updated 28 Apr
19.0k
60
Thriller
PSG beat Bayern Munich in stunning nine-goal Champions League semi-final
The 42
28 Apr
10.8k
27
Baltic Sea
Stranded humpback whale 'Timmy' sets off in barge as Germany attempts last-ditch rescue effort
Several attempts have been made to rescue the whale since it beached on a sandbank in late March near the city of Luebeck.
28 Apr
13.1k
23
Stolen bikes
This owner of a stolen bike was lucky, but what happens to the bikes gone forever?
28 Apr
15.8k
25
parliamentary inquiry
McSweeney says revelation of Mandelson's close friendship with Epstein was 'knife through my soul'
The Irish-born former Downing Street chief of staff also denied giving the police intentionally wrong information when his government phone was stolen last year.
Updated 28 Apr
16.2k
51
return to office
Union raises concerns as Aer Lingus orders 300 staff back to office four days a week
28 Apr
26.7k
50
Palestine
'I learned how to steer': President Connolly's sister speaks from the latest Gaza aid flotilla
Sligo-based GP Margaret Connolly said she finds Israel’s actions “barbaric” and she wants to teach her daughters to stand up for what’s right.
28 Apr
10.3k
44
ERAS TOUR
Young man admits to plotting terror attack on Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
28 Apr
2.8k
washington shooting
Jimmy Kimmel says Melania Trump widow joke was not 'a call to assassination'
28 Apr
19.7k
76
IRAN WAR
US looking at Iran's latest proposal in truce talks
28 Apr
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7
Monday
27th April 2026
Don't Mention the War
King Charles meets Trump to kick off state visit aimed at easing strained UK-US relations
27 Apr
11.0k
37
Premier League
Manchester United beat Brentford and take step closer to Champions League return
The 42
27 Apr
8.0k
30
Joint Agency Task Force
Over €5m worth of cannabis seized from lorry travelling from Scotland to Larne Harbour
Updated 27 Apr
5.9k
Middle East
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts blockade, officials say
27 Apr
8.3k
24
insolvency
Claire's Accessories shuts all Ireland and UK stores with 1,300 redundancies
27 Apr
10.4k
24
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