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International

Reform UK

Nigel Farage's Reform beats Labour by six votes in Runcorn vote as party gains first mayor

Farage said the win was a sign that Keir Starmer had “alienated so much of his traditional base, it’s just extraordinary”.

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Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Hunt for Housing Tsar continues, protestors arrested at Shannon Airport and Reform wins UK by-election

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press briefing

Spokesperson caught off-guard by Trump decision to move 'Signalgate' official Mike Waltz

Updated 1 hr ago

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Court

Russell Brand’s rape and sexual assault case set to be heard in court

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Sponsored

Planning permission granted for two key infrastructure projects in the upgrade of Ireland’s electricity grid

tariff negotiations

China 'evaluating' trade talks with Trump - but insists US must scrap tariffs first

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Shakeup

Signalgate fallout: Trump nominates national security advisor Mike Waltz as US ambassador to UN

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PodcastThe Candidate

Kneecap get the scrutiny Netanyahu doesn't

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Catholic Church

After changing his date of birth, this Cardinal from Burkina Faso can now vote in the conclave

16 hrs ago

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kneecap

Kneecap: UK counter-terror police launch formal investigation after reviewing concert footage

Updated 18 hrs ago

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Sponsored

Eco-living: How to make your home more green – and save on bills while you're at it

Live Aid

Bono and Bob Geldof to feature in BBC documentary marking 40 years since Live Aid

18 hrs ago

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White House press briefing

US 'moving at full speed' to enact mineral deal as 'payback for subsidising war in Ukraine'

Updated 19 hrs ago

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basel 2025

'Don't invade personal space' - New rules in bid to avoid repeat of Eurovision controversies

Daragh Brophy

20 hrs ago

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Court Documents

Russell Brand accused of ‘grabbing woman and dragging her towards male toilet’ alongside sexual assault charges

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Ryanair

Ryanair threatens to quit buying Boeing aircraft if 'ill-judged' US tariffs raise prices

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Inah Canabarro Lucas

World's oldest person, a Brazilian nun, dies aged 116

Updated 22 hrs ago

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football associations

Transgender women barred from women's football by English and Scottish FAs

22 hrs ago

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battle royale

Apple in legal battle with maker of popular game Fortnite

23 hrs ago

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Wildfires

Israel asks other countries for help as it battles wildfires near Jerusalem

1 May

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Champions League

Barcelona fight back against Inter Milan in sensational semi-final draw

The 42

30 Apr

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Andrew Johnston

Former Britain’s Got Talent finalist denies raping two women

30 Apr

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Controversy

Christy Moore and Pulp among acts calling for ‘freedom of expression’ after cancelled Kneecap gigs

The open letter pointed to a ‘campaign to remove Kneecap from the public eye’ by Westminster and the British media.

Updated 30 Apr

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minerals deal

Ukraine expects to sign long-awaited minerals deal with the US in the next 24 hours

30 Apr

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Who dunnit

Watch the moment the famous Sycamore Gap tree was cut down to fall on England's Hadrian’s Wall

30 Apr

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FactCheck

FactCheck: Did the New York Times say in 1854 the US was being 'overwhelmed' by Irish immigrants?

30 Apr

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trump administration

'This has NOTHING TO DO WITH TARIFFS', says Trump as US economy contracts

30 Apr

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Fatal Collisions

Dublin TD calls for SUV-free zones as study shows these cars are more likely to kill

Updated 30 Apr

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uppsala

One suspect arrested after Swedish fatal triple shooting

30 Apr

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100 and counting

Trump wants Americans to know he's had the 'most successful first 100 days' of any president

But going by his approval rating, more than half don’t believe him.

30 Apr

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Ceasefire Effort

US threatens to quit Ukraine-Russia talks unless the two sides put forward 'concrete proposals'

30 Apr

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Murder Investigation

Three people shot dead in Sweden, police say

Updated 29 Apr

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Canada

Mark Carney's Liberal Party falls just short of Canada majority government, says state broadcaster

Updated 29 Apr

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Armagh

Kingsmill survivor 'totally vindicated' after report finds failings in RUC probe into IRA massacre

Ten people were shot dead by gunmen in the attack in January 1976.

Updated 29 Apr

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100 days later

Donald Trump is 100 days in office. Here are five questions that will define what happens next

Today marks 100 days since Trump took office.

29 Apr

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A SUV that’s made for Ireland | Full review of the Skoda Kodaiq

An in-depth look at the plug-in hybrid that’s perfect for families and commuters

How to find the right 7-Seater for your Family

Watch as Sinéad and her family test several popular 7-seaters

BYDs latest hybrid family SUV

High specs and great value – eight things to know about the BYD Seal U

The Ford Capri Returns, reimagined as a Bold New EV

Watch us review the design, driving and battery life of this highly attractive car

BYD Seal-U

There are zero miles on this increasingly popular EV, available from BYD Wexford

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Skoda Kodiaq Sportline

This 7-seater SUV comes with automatic transmission and is perfect for Irish roads, from Spirit Skoda Dublin

€55,950

Dacia Jogger

This affordable 7-seater comes with a one-year warranty from Kearys Belgard

€23,790

Volvo XC90

This powerful SUV’s engine is a 2.0 L petrol plug-in Hybrid, available from Joe Duffy Kia and Volvo

€97,900

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

€49,300

SEAT Tarraco

This diesel-engine 7-seater is available on a monthly payment plan from Bradys Dublin Ltd

€41,450

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Job Cuts

Explainer: Why is Intel in trouble and what happens next?

29 Apr

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Sycamore Gap

Two friends accused of cutting down famous UK tree filmed their 'moronic mission', court hears

29 Apr

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FactCheck

Debunked: No, the electricity blackouts in Spain and Portugal were not caused by a solar flare

29 Apr

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Israel

Amnesty accuses Israel of 'live-streamed genocide' against Gazans

29 Apr

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Power Outage

Spanish court investigating if massive blackout in Spain and Portugal was act of 'sabotage'

Barely a corner of the peninsula, which has a joint population of almost 60 million people, escaped the blackout.

Electricity has been restored to more than 90% of mainland Spain.

Parts of Greenland were deprived of phone, SMS and internet connections, possibly linked to the outage.

Dublin Airport is operating as normal again after some flights were disrupted yesterday.

Updated 29 Apr

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Belfast

Human remains taken from Hawaiian burial caves repatriated from Belfast

29 Apr

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Conclave

Italian cardinal convicted of embezzlement will not participate in upcoming conclave

29 Apr

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