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Last week
19th April 2026 - 25th April 2026
US justice department's watchdog to review handling of Epstein files release
Trump sends envoys Witkoff and Kushner to take part in fresh Iran talks without JD Vance
Herbal cannabis flown on four flights worth a combined €3.1m seized at Dublin Airport
'You qualify on the pitch': Italy rejects Trump envoy suggestion it should replace Iran at World Cup
Only 14 properties available to rent through HAP scheme across 16 areas last month
It's official: The Dublin Central and Galway West by-elections will be held on 22 May
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Iran says 'impossible' to reopen Strait of Hormuz while US blockade remains in place
There's a new Daniel and Majella O'Donnell exhibition at Newbridge's Museum of Style Icons
Health Minister says no completion date for National Children's Hospital 'that I can stand over'
'I did not sleep well': Complaints to IFCO over age classifications for Hamnet and 28 Years Later sequel
Trump says he will extend US ceasefire with Iran to allow leadership to submit 'unified proposal'
It comes after Iran failed to confirm whether it would take part in a second round of talks and JD Vance called off a trip to Pakistan.
TDs giving character reference letters in sentence hearings 'inappropriate', Justice Minister says
Starmer still under pressure as sacked civil servant defends actions over Mandelson appointment
Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down in September as tech giant names his replacement
Housing Minister urged to carry out audit of licence agreements in rental market
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Over $71bn is needed over the next decade to rebuild Gaza, according to the UN and EU
The joint assessment said the scale and extent of deprivation "have pushed back human development in the Gaza Strip by 77 years".
Separately, a group of UN experts called on the EU to "immediately" suspend its trade agreement with Israel.
'There's a bit more to it': Taoiseach denies pushing Michael Healy-Rae out of government
This month
April 2026
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".
'Serious misjudgement': Fuels for Ireland says blocking depots hurts households, not politicians
Dublin Fire Brigade appeals to protesters after 'significant delays' responding to emergencies
Here's what we know (and don't) about the 11th hour ceasefire between the US and Iran
What has Israel been doing while the world focuses on Trump's actions in Iran?
Quiz: How well do you know these famous rabbits and bunnies?
Prosecution of Trump's foes and Epstein files missteps marked Pam Bondi's turbulent tenure
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".
Farage sacks Reform UK housing spokesman after 'everyone dies in the end' Grenfell fire comment
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”.
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Israeli minister has been wearing a noose pin to support new death penalty bill for Palestinians
Motorcyclist seriously injured following collision with van in Co Wexford
Students urged to check if they're eligible for SUSI grant support as applications open
Last month
March 2026
Woman (90s) dies following two-vehicle collision in Armagh
Garda watchdog investigating sudden death of a man in Co Westmeath on Saturday