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16th May 2026
no surprises there
Wes Streeting (finally) confirms he will run in any leadership contest to replace Starmer
Updated 9 hrs ago
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16 May
Burnham to seek Westminster return after path opens to challenge Starmer
14 May
Keir's woes: Starmer may be weak, but his opponents are not strong
14 May
The people who could be the next UK Prime Minister if Keir Starmer goes
12 May
Cost of Living
'Very strong emphasis' on easing pressure on families in Budget 2027, says Taoiseach
9 hrs ago
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Artane
Man (60s) arrested following death of man at house in north Dublin
Gardaí and emergency services responded to a call at a residence on Brookwood Heights, Artane shortly after 12.30am.
12 hrs ago
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St Macdara’s Island
Body of man (30s) recovered off Co Galway coast after boat capsized
12 hrs ago
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tommy fleming
'I'm finally being honest': Singer Tommy Fleming says he is gay after years 'living a lie'
12 hrs ago
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Witness appeal
Investigation after man (30s) dies following incident on Dublin's Henry Street
The incident has also been referred to Fiosrú, the garda ombudsman.
14 hrs ago
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Palestine
Israel kills at least seven in strike on Gaza it says targeted Hamas military leader
Gaza has seen near-daily Israeli fire despite a US-brokered ceasefire agreement reached in October.
17 hrs ago
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Last week
10th May 2026 - 16th May 2026
and he's off
Burnham to seek Westminster return after path opens to challenge Starmer
The mayor of Greater Manchester is hoping to stand in a byelection.
Updated 14 May
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Keir's woes: Starmer may be weak, but his opponents are not strong
14 May
The people who could be the next UK Prime Minister if Keir Starmer goes
12 May
Controversy
'Totally wrong': Jack Chambers and Simon Harris condemn Bertie Ahern's immigration comments
14 May
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Beijing
Xi warns Trump that 'mishandling' Taiwan issue could lead to conflict during Beijing talks
14 May
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a quarter of a trillion euro
Ireland's national debt could reach €250bn by the 2030s
14 May
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Housing
Modular homes built in back gardens will be subject to local property tax, Revenue says
13 May
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Wes Streeting
Starmer has 'full confidence' in Wes Streeting, even as he looks set to resign
13 May
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Eurovision 2026
Four people removed from Eurovision semi-final after chants during Israel's performance
13 May
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They think it's all over...
So... is the heave against Keir Starmer over?
The timing of today’s State Opening of Parliament has given the British prime minister a lifeline – but it could be the calm before the storm.
Jane Moore
13 May
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Embattled UK prime minister to meet leadership rival in the face of backbench revolt
12 May
The people who could be the next UK Prime Minister if Keir Starmer goes
12 May
hanging on in there
Embattled UK prime minister to meet leadership rival in the face of backbench revolt
Updated 12 May
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The people who could be the next UK Prime Minister if Keir Starmer goes
12 May
Front pages of the UK newspapers today are brutal for Keir Starmer
12 May
Keir Starmer faces open rebellion as over eighty MPs and counting call on him to resign
11 May
Runners and Riders
The people who could be the next UK Prime Minister if Keir Starmer goes
Despite mounting calls for the British prime minister to stand down, there is no natural successor in Labour to take the top job.
12 May
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 National Ambulance Workers begin strike action, Keir Starmer fights for his future and Harris rules out Irish windfall tax on energy firms.
Updated 12 May
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Industrial Action
National Ambulance Service workers 'prepared for the long haul' as 24-hour strike underway
12 May
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On The Road
Government jet leaves Tenerife with two Irish passengers who were on hantavirus-hit cruise ship
They will be taken to an HSE facility when they arrive home and quarantine “for a period of time”, the Department of Health said.
Updated 10 May
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tycor
Public asked to avoid area after major fire at Waterford city industrial estate
Waterford City and County Council said an analysis is taking place to determine if there’s an asbestos bound cement roof on the building.
Updated 10 May
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an coimisiún toghcháin
Some 300,000 names removed from electoral register in the last two years
10 May
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Oh Keir
Challenge Starmer's leadership by Monday or I'll do it myself, Labour MP tells colleagues
Updated 10 May
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Starmer brings Gordon Brown into government as he seeks reset after Labour's election losses
9 May
'Bloodbath', 'battering' and 'colossal defeat' - UK papers react to Labour's local election losses
9 May
Dublin Airport
Legislation to scrap Dublin Airport passenger cap to go to Cabinet this month
10 May
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Hantavirus-struck ship arrives in Tenerife, MP threatens to launch leadership bid against Starmer and fire in Waterford.
10 May
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This month
May 2026
MV Hondius
Repatriation flight to Ireland planned for passengers on hantavirus-hit ship
The MV Hondius is expected to arrive in Tenerife in the early hours of tomorrow morning.
Updated 9 May
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'Covid 2.0': Pandemic-era conspiracies return after the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship
8 May
Minister says HSE has been asked to plan for Irish passengers' return home from hantavirus ship
8 May
Evacuation plans still unclear for Irish passengers aboard virus-stricken cruise ship, minister says
7 May
airport drinking
'He'd had a space cake then airport drinks': Reader stories of passengers 'hammered' on flights
Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary wants pre-flight morning pints banned in airports. We asked our readers for their thoughts.
Jane Moore
Updated 9 May
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rock 'n' roll stars
A documentary about Oasis' reunion tour is coming to cinemas later this year
9 May
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glenour
Motorcyclist (20s) dies following single-vehicle crash in Co Wexford
9 May
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Moscow
Putin oversees scaled-back Victory Day parade amid temporary ceasefire with Ukraine
9 May
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Trump confirms Ukraine-Russia ceasefire as Zelenskyy orders army not to attack Red Square
8 May
Russia and Ukraine trade more than a thousand drone attacks overnight
8 May
In Pictures
Thousands take part in Darkness into Light walks across the country
9 May
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Parents struggle with May mid-term break, Trump awaits Iran’s response to latest truce proposal and the UK front pages on Labour’s election losses.
9 May
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Front Pages
'Bloodbath', 'battering' and 'colossal defeat' - UK papers react to Labour's local election losses
British prime minister Keir Starmer is under pressure to go after his party’s performance in England, Scotland and Wales.
9 May
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UK
Man pleads not guilty to threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor at Sandringham estate
Updated 8 May
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 US and Iran exchange fire in Strait of Hormuz, Starmer’s Labour suffers early local election losses and Pope Leo marks one year in the job.
Updated 8 May
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Winner winner
Winner of Saturday's €8.7m Lotto jackpot comes forward to collect prize
Updated 7 May
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hantavirus
Evacuation plans still unclear for Irish passengers aboard virus-stricken cruise ship, minister says
The fate of the MV Hondius has sparked international concern after three people travelling on the ship died after contracting the virus.
Updated 7 May
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Give it back
Minister says former colonial powers should return 'loot' and 'plunder' to Ireland
7 May
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tusla
Almost 300 asylum seekers claiming to be children in last four years were found to be adults
7 May
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Test for Starmer as polls open in UK local elections, hantavirus cruise ship passengers to be evacuated next week and Taoiseach heads to Belfast.
Updated 7 May
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