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Eoin Hayes a no-show at SocDems think-in as Holly Cairns faces media over latest controversy
Trump says he is suing The New York Times 'for lying about your Favourite President (ME!)'
Dutch public broadcaster joins RTÉ in saying it will boycott Eurovision if Israel takes part
The broadcaster pointed to the ban on journalists entering Gaza and the many reporters killed there.
Charlie Kirk killing: FBI releases images of 'person of interest' and offers $100,000 reward for information
Donald Trump has announced he will be awarding Kirk the country’s highest civilian honour.
US House session descends into shouting match after moment of silence for Charlie Kirk
Poland says Russian drones entering its airspace 'not accidental' as Moscow dismisses 'myths'
The government said the military recorded 19 drone incursions, three of which were shot down by Polish and NATO forces.
Moscow has accused Poland of spreading "myths" to escalate the Ukraine war.
Ursula von der Leyen described it as an "unprecedented violation" of European airspace.
Ireland's population could reach over 7.5 million by 2065
School secretaries and caretakers to suspend strike and enter discussions at the WRC
Fórsa said that strike action will be withdrawn to allow the implementation of the agreement.
Drivers in border counties told not to be alarmed when UK tests emergency alert system on Sunday
Michael Flatley withdraws from race for the Áras, saying he needs to put health and family first
Hungary's Viktor Orban is in town for the big match but there'll be no red carpet rolled out
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Top official breaks from European Commission line and calls war on Gaza a genocide
Zelenskyy and Macron: 26 countries have committed to contributing to Ukraine's post-war security
The US has yet to indicate support for the security guarantee plan.
US President Donald Trump joined by phone and his special envoy Steve Witkoff was at the meeting in person.
Macron said the US would make a decision on supporting the plan 'in the coming days'.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said Ireland was 'open' to sending peacekeepers to Ukraine.
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
City and county councils making road safety decisions without RSA figures for last 7 years
Seán Kelly 'reluctantly' withdraws from Áras race, clearing way for Heather Humphreys
Israeli 'war bond' sales no longer facilitated by the Irish Central Bank
There have been multiple protests outside the Central Bank since the conflict between Israel and Hamas broke out in October 2023.
US denies Palestinian officials visas for UN summit on their own statehood
Man arrested in connection with serious assault in Dublin that left victim in critical condition
Macron says Putin will have 'played' Trump if he doesn't meet Zelenskyy
'Death is closing in around us': Gaza City gripped by fear as Israel begins 'preliminary operations'
The UN estimates that nearly a million people currently live in Gaza governorate.
Hamas said Israel's assault would place the remaining hostages it's holding in danger.
The Israeli military also announced today that it had recovered the remains of two hostages.
Simon Harris said the EU's credibility was on the line due to its inaction regarding the "horrific genocide".
Trump revokes Secret Service protection for former vice president Kamala Harris
Minneapolis mass shooter was 'obsessed with the idea of killing children'
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Body recovered from water in Wicklow Harbour after man got into difficulty swimming
Man arrested after leading gardaí on chase that left three squad cars damaged in Co Dublin
Israel prepares invasion of Gaza City as Trump set to hold meeting on the territory's future
Taylor Swift announces engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce
That small dot in the picture? A baby planet just discovered by Irish researchers
Trump says Americans might like to have a dictator in the White House
The president complained that the Democrat-run cities on which he is foisting federal forces have not been appreciative.