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International

Last week
26th April 2026 - 2nd May 2026
Stolen bikes
This owner of a stolen bike was lucky, but what happens to the bikes gone forever?
28 Apr
16.3k
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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
16.3k
50
return to office
Union raises concerns as Aer Lingus orders 300 staff back to office four days a week
28 Apr
27.5k
51
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
10.7k
50
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
19.9k
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IRAN WAR
US looking at Iran's latest proposal in truce talks
28 Apr
4.6k
7
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
36
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
Washington DC
Suspect charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at White House correspondents' dinner
Cole Allen faces a sentence of up to life in prison if convicted of attempting to kill the US president.
Updated 27 Apr
8.2k
49
RELATED
A bizarre 'time travel' theory is among the conspiracies spreading about the DC shooter
27 Apr
How close did the suspected gunman get to the US President in the latest Trump shooting?
27 Apr
'It cannot be built fast enough': Trump pushes for White House ballroom after gala shooting
27 Apr
Washington shooting suspect called himself ‘Friendly Federal Assassin’
26 Apr
War in Ukraine
Government to start withdrawing State-provided accommodation housing 16,000 Ukrainians
27 Apr
49.3k
FactCheck
A bizarre 'time travel' theory is among the conspiracies spreading about the DC shooter
27 Apr
17.6k
Germany
Courtroom row delays trial of Irish man and four others over alleged break-in at Israeli arms firm
27 Apr
11.8k
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
27 Apr
2.1k
jimmy kimmel live
Melania Trump urges ABC to 'take a stand' against Jimmy Kimmel after widow remark
27 Apr
33.1k
90
George's Dock
'I think it's silly': Mixed views on The Giant, a €29m idea for Dublin's Docklands
The 30-metre tall statue can transform into any Irish or international figure.
27 Apr
26.3k
63
Washington
How close did the suspected gunman get to the US President in the latest Trump shooting?
27 Apr
12.0k
54
washington shooting
'It cannot be built fast enough': Trump pushes for White House ballroom after gala shooting
Trump lashed out when elements of the shooter’s manifesto were read out to him on 60 Minutes.
27 Apr
20.2k
84
Cole Tomas Allen
Washington shooting suspect called himself ‘Friendly Federal Assassin’
Updated 26 Apr
48.9k
109
Up for the cup
Enzo Fernandez sends Chelsea into FA Cup final with Wembley winner against Leeds
The 42
26 Apr
4.8k
14
Press Conference
Donald Trump says attack by ‘lone wolf whack job’ has resulted in 'very beautiful' unity
Updated 26 Apr
26.9k
134
Cork
Taoiseach praises courage of those who have endured the legacy of Chernobyl 40 years on
26 Apr
3.3k
30
playoff scrap
Coventry celebrate Championship title party with win in hit to Wrexham’s promotion chances
The 42
26 Apr
5.8k
3
He came he sawe he conquered
History made as Kenya's Sabastian Sawe finishes London Marathon in under two hours
Kilkenny’s Peter Lynch smashed the Irish record.
26 Apr
11.5k
first hand account
Catríona Perry shares video of chaos after shooting at White House media dinner
26 Apr
62.3k
93
7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: The devoted World Cup fans skipping this year's US matches
26 Apr
8.7k
9
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Chaos after gunman invades Trump-media dinner, Sinn Féin unsure of its path and the 125 people who buy a convertible every year.
Updated 26 Apr
1.8k
Internet Diaries
I waded through conspiracies about Argentina's porn scandal before I knew anything about the women
Stephen McDermott
26 Apr
27.5k
Washington DC
Trump rushed from White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunman fires shots
Loud bangs were heard and guests at the black-tie White House Correspondents’ Dinner scrambled to hide under tables.
A person is in custody after a “shooting incident” near a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton, authorities said.
26 Apr
51.0k
Last month
April 2026
Job Done
Arsenal beat Newcastle to reclaim Premier League top spot
The 42
25 Apr
6.0k
15
Progress
Man City reach FA Cup final despite sensational goal from Ireland's Finn Azaz
The 42
25 Apr
8.0k
9
dnipro
Five killed and more than 40 wounded in Russian attacks on Ukraine
25 Apr
1.5k
14
Pakistan
'All they have to do is call!': Trump calls off envoys' face-to-face Iran talks
Trump was to send emissaries Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Islamabad, this time without Vice President JD Vance.
Updated 25 Apr
23.5k
61
Occupation
Low turnout as Palestinians vote in local elections in the West Bank and Gaza
Updated 25 Apr
6.6k
43
dnipro
Russian strike kills two and injures 21 in Ukraine
25 Apr
1.8k
17
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Modular homes and planning permission, US-Iran talks in Pakistan and a new Gaza flotilla sets sail…
25 Apr
2.4k
Palestine
A new aid flotilla is setting sail for Gaza this weekend with 21 Irish people on board
As well as supplies, this new flotilla is bringing building materials.
25 Apr
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