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International

Tuesday
29th April 2025
Barry Kelly
Concerns for missing Irish tourist last seen in Alicante
29 Apr
25.7k
Canada Elections
Bad day gets disastrous for Canada's Pierre Poilievre as Conservative leader loses his seat
29 Apr
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Not the 51st State
'Our old relationship with the US is over': Mark Carney’s Liberal Party wins Canadian election
Trump’s trade war and annexation threats outraged Canadians and made dealing with the United States a top campaign issue.
Updated 29 Apr
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Watch this space
Bad weather postpones return of Chinese astronauts to Earth
29 Apr
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PodcastThe Explainer
Who will be the next pope?
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29 Apr
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Irish Airspace
Harris to bring plans to roll-out Ireland's first military radar programme to Cabinet today
29 Apr
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Monday
28th April 2025
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This affordable 7-seater comes with a one-year warranty from Kearys Belgard
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Volvo XC90
This powerful SUV’s engine is a 2.0 L petrol plug-in Hybrid, available from Joe Duffy Kia and Volvo
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Ford Capri Select
This all-electric SUV is one of the most attractive cars of its kind on the market, from Navan Ford and Opel
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SEAT Tarraco
This diesel-engine 7-seater is available on a monthly payment plan from Bradys Dublin Ltd
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As it happened
Almost 50% of power restored in Spain as the cause of the blackout remains a mystery
Portugal’s grid operator said the outage may have been caused by a “rare” atmospheric phenomenon.
The EU Council president said there are “no indications” that it is the result of a cyber attack.
Dublin Airport advised passengers to check directly with their airline for updates regarding their flights.
Updated 28 Apr
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Estonia
Switzerland's youth fencing team apologise after Israeli flag scandal
28 Apr
37.6k
War on gaza
Gaza says Israeli strikes have killed at least 40 people across the territory today
Updated 28 Apr
3.2k
police investigation
Taoiseach says Kneecap must 'urgently clarify' views on Hamas and Hezbollah amid investigation
Updated 28 Apr
21.6k
The Settlers
Louis Theroux explains why he made his new film about Israeli settlements in the West Bank
28 Apr
27.3k
War in Ukraine
Putin announces surprise three-day ceasefire in Ukraine next week to coincide with VE Day
28 Apr
15.3k
RELATED
Trump claims Zelensky is ready to 'give up' Crimea and says Putin should 'stop shooting'
28 Apr
Why Ukrainians say they will never accept full surrender of Crimea
27 Apr
Zelenskyy hopeful 'symbolic' meeting with Trump will lead to ceasefire as US President leaves Rome
26 Apr
Russia says it's 'ready to strike deal' as US envoy Witkoff gets warm welcome at the Kremlin
25 Apr
'Vladimir, STOP!': Trump condemns Russian strikes on Kyiv as death toll rises to 12
24 Apr
California
Irish woman legally residing in US for 30 years detained following visit to ill father in Ireland
Updated 28 Apr
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the vatican
Conclave to elect a new Pope will begin on 7 May, cardinals agree
Cardinals in The Vatican met this morning to discuss the start date of the next conclave.
Updated 28 Apr
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gunpoint robbery
Trial begins today in Paris over 2016 jewel heist of Kim Kardashian
28 Apr
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Man charged for Vancouver car attack, Tina Satchwell murder trial begins and Canada goes to the polls
Updated 28 Apr
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Ukraine
Trump claims Zelensky is ready to 'give up' Crimea and says Putin should 'stop shooting'
28 Apr
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Sunday
27th April 2025
Jens-Frederik Nielsen
Greenland’s PM says island cannot be bought and that the US is showing disrespect
27 Apr
9.9k
Canada
Eleven people killed in Vancouver after car driven into crowd through street festival
A 30-year-old Vancouver man arrested at the scene remains in custody.
Updated 27 Apr
68.7k
20 times
Liverpool crowned 2024/25 Premier League champions after a 5-1 win against Tottenham
The 42
27 Apr
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Gaza
Gaza death toll surpasses 52,000 as aid groups warn crucial supplies are about to run out
27 Apr
4.6k
Carlo Acutis
200,000 attend Mass for 'first millennial saint' on second day of mourning for Pope Francis
Diarmuid Pepper
Diarmuid Pepper reports from Rome
Updated 27 Apr
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Neutrality debate
'We cannot stand aside': Taoiseach hints at push to remove triple lock at 1916 commemoration
27 Apr
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ceasefire talks
Why Ukrainians say they will never accept full surrender of Crimea
27 Apr
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24 Apr
Zelenskyy says Ukraine will only hold direct talks with Russia after ceasefire is in place
22 Apr
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20th April 2025 - 26th April 2025
Football
Crystal Palace sweep past Aston Villa to reach FA Cup final
The 42
26 Apr
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Rugby
Leinster fall to second defeat of the season as Scarlets boost URC play-off hopes
The 42
26 Apr
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pope francis
6am sprints and rooftop communion: Behind the scenes of the papal funeral
Diarmuid Pepper
in Rome
26 Apr
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Gaza city
At least 49 people killed after Israeli strikes on Gaza City
Updated 26 Apr
6.3k
Santa Maria Maggiore
Small group of transgender people and prisoners among the last to say farewell to Pope Francis
The small group of transgender people live with a community of nuns that is supported by a Bishop who had a role in organising the funeral.
Updated 26 Apr
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Spontaneous applause in St Peter's Square as Zelenskyy arrives for funeral of Pope Francis
26 Apr
Conclave will be thinking of faith - not politics - when selecting a new pope, Archbishop says
25 Apr
On the red-eye to Rome: 'We were coming for the canonisation - now we're here for a funeral'
25 Apr
Iran
Five people dead and more than 700 injured after massive explosion at Iranian port
Updated 26 Apr
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Adam Idah scores twice as Celtic seal Scottish Premiership title in 5-0 win over Dundee United
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26 Apr
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As it happened
Francis, a 'Pope among the people', laid to rest in Rome
Over 200,000 people attended the funeral of Pope Francis earlier, including dozens of world leaders.
26 Apr
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RELATED
Small group of transgender people and prisoners among the last to say farewell to Pope Francis
26 Apr
Spontaneous applause in St Peter's Square as Zelenskyy arrives for funeral of Pope Francis
26 Apr
War in Ukraine
Zelenskyy hopeful 'symbolic' meeting with Trump will lead to ceasefire as US President leaves Rome
The Ukrainian president said the two leaders discussed a “full and unconditional ceasefire” and a “reliable and lasting peace”.
White House communications director Steven Cheung called the meeting "a very productive discussion".
Posting on Truth Social, Trump has criticised Vladimir Putin for the recent Russian strikes on Kyiv, saying: "Maybe he doesn’t want to stop the war."
Zelenskyy is also holding meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Updated 26 Apr
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RELATED
Russia says it's 'ready to strike deal' as US envoy Witkoff gets warm welcome at the Kremlin
25 Apr
'Vladimir, STOP!': Trump condemns Russian strikes on Kyiv as death toll rises to 12
24 Apr
Zelenskyy says Ukraine will only hold direct talks with Russia after ceasefire is in place
22 Apr
Russia resumes attacks on Ukraine following brief Easter truce, Ukraine says
21 Apr
the vatican
In pictures: Thousands turn out to line Rome streets after funeral of Pope Francis
26 Apr
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Vatican City
Spontaneous applause in St Peter's Square as Zelenskyy arrives for funeral of Pope Francis
26 Apr
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 The funeral of Pope Francis is taking place, and Virginia Giuffre, accuser of the UK’s Prince Andrew, has died.
Updated 26 Apr
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26 Apr
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Pope Francis death
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26 Apr
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Virginia Giuffre, sex trafficking survivor who accused UK's Prince Andrew, dies aged 41
26 Apr
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