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This month
April 2026
Middle East
Netanyahu orders 'direct negotiations' with Lebanon after condemnation of Israeli strikes
The Iranian president today said the attacks rendered planned negotiations between Washington and Tehran “meaningless”.
Lebanon declared a national day of mourning after Israeli strikes killed at least 203 people yesterday.
The EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas said the strkes were putting the ceasefire "under severe strain".
Updated 9 Apr
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fuel protests
'Serious misjudgement': Fuels for Ireland says blocking depots hurts households, not politicians
9 Apr
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fuel protests
Dublin Fire Brigade appeals to protesters after 'significant delays' responding to emergencies
8 Apr
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two week truce
Here's what we know (and don't) about the 11th hour ceasefire between the US and Iran
8 Apr
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Trump threatens tariffs on countries supplying weapons to Iran after two-week ceasefire agreed
8 Apr
What has Israel been doing while the world focuses on Trump's actions in Iran?
7 Apr
under the radar
What has Israel been doing while the world focuses on Trump's actions in Iran?
7 Apr
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hop to it
Quiz: How well do you know these famous rabbits and bunnies?
5 Apr
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another one bites the dust
Prosecution of Trump's foes and Epstein files missteps marked Pam Bondi's turbulent tenure
2 Apr
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Donald Trump has sacked Pam Bondi as US attorney general
2 Apr
'Washed-up loser lawyer!' - How Pam Bondi's hearing on Epstein descended into yelling and chaos
12 Feb
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".
2 Apr
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Backlash
Farage sacks Reform UK housing spokesman after 'everyone dies in the end' Grenfell fire comment
2 Apr
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end of the line
MetroLink boss Seán Sweeney steps down in fresh blow to long-awaited rail project
The New Zealander, who was appointed to the role in June 2024, said being separated from his family had become “unsustainable”.
2 Apr
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evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
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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Witness appeal
Motorcyclist seriously injured following collision with van in Co Wexford
1 Apr
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Third Level Education
Students urged to check if they're eligible for SUSI grant support as applications open
1 Apr
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Last month
March 2026
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
31 Mar
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Witness appeal
Woman (90s) dies following two-vehicle collision in Armagh
30 Mar
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Fiosrú
Garda watchdog investigating sudden death of a man in Co Westmeath on Saturday
30 Mar
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
30 Mar
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inflation once again
Surge in energy prices due to Iran war pushes Irish inflation rate to 3.6%
30 Mar
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Middle East
Iran warns US ground troops would be 'set on fire' as diplomats meet on war
Iran’s parliament speaker said the US is plotting a ground attack despite publicly engaging in diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war.
Around 3,500 US sailors and marines arrived in the Middle East on an assault ship yesterday.
The Washington Post quoted anonymous US officials as saying that any potential ground operation 'would fall short of a full-scale invasion'.
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israel would be expanding operations in Lebanon.
Updated 29 Mar
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28 Mar
Israeli strike kills three journalists in south Lebanon
28 Mar
Thailand reaches deal with Iran to allow Thai oil vessels safe passage through Strait of Hormuz
28 Mar
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels launch missile towards Israel for the first time in Iran war
28 Mar
What happens if the US launches an invasion of Iran’s Kharg Island?
26 Mar
England
Seven seriously injured and man arrested after car driven into pedestrians in Derby
Updated 29 Mar
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savings and investments
New state investment scheme to axe capital gains tax for Irish savers
29 Mar
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Simon Harris signals interest in Swedish-style savings scheme
13 Mar
Ireland is planning a new savings scheme: How do they work elsewhere and how much could you earn?
22 Feb
Simon Harris' saving scheme plan: 'It could make Irish savings work harder, if done properly'
17 Feb
Why is private investing so complicated in Ireland?
23 Nov 2025
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Woman and teen charged over assault of Scarlett Faulker, US marines arrive in Middle East and the clocks spring forward.
29 Mar
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North Wall
Man (40s) in critical condition following serious assault in Dublin
29 Mar
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operation tara
Two men arrested after €1.5m worth of cannabis seized in South Dublin
27 Mar
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Middle East
Israel strikes Iranian nuclear facilities after warning attacks would 'escalate and expand'
27 Mar
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America's biggest news agency says it will call Israel's attack on Lebanon what it is: invasion
27 Mar
UN debates 'visceral horror' of school bombing that killed 175 and demands answers from US
27 Mar
As Trump mulls more troops, Iran says hotels housing US soldiers in the region will be targeted
27 Mar
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
27 Mar
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Middle East
Trump further postpones US strikes on Iran's power plants and says talks going 'very well'
Updated 26 Mar
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What happens if the US launches an invasion of Iran’s Kharg Island?
26 Mar
'We do not intend to negotiate': Iran rejects US ceasefire offer and proposes its own peace plan
25 Mar
Is the US really negotiating with Iran, or is Trump making it all up?
25 Mar
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
26 Mar
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streaming now
HBO Max has launched in Ireland - here's what's on it, and how you can watch
26 Mar
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Police Ombudsman
PSNI 'did not use excessive force' after toy water pistol sparked armed response in Belfast
26 Mar
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Economic Outlook
Energy shock caused by war in Iran could push inflation above 4%, Central Bank warns
26 Mar
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evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
25 Mar
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GLP-1
'Substantial' increase in fake or illegal weight-loss drugs seized by HPRA last year
24 Mar
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
24 Mar
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BAFTAs
Graham Norton and Philippa Dunne lead Irish nominees for Bafta TV awards
24 Mar
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InvestigatesCPAP machines
Around 18,000 breathing machines remediated in Ireland after defect led to recall
Some 70 incident reports potentially related to the affected machines were received by the Health Products Regulatory Authority.
Almost 8,000 CPAP and BiPAP machines distributed through the HSE were recalled on foot of an initial notice first issued in 2021
Some 822 machines, commonly used by people who have sleep apnoea, are still unaccounted for
Philips Respironics say it is working towards closing the remediation of ventilator devices in Ireland in 2026
Jane Moore
24 Mar
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Animal Welfare
Ireland will not follow Scotland and Wales in banning greyhound racing, Minister says
20 Mar
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Middle East
Trump says US considering 'winding down' war on Iran, but other nations must guard Strait of Hormuz
The US president said the Strait will have to be policed by countries “who use it”, adding: “The United States does not!”.
20 Mar
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Man (40s) charged in connection with three-vehicle collision in north Dublin last year
20 Mar
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