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November 2025
democracy shieldThe EU has unveiled its big plan to win the 'battle of influence' - but does it go far enough?
yes a clusterbleep'A clusterbleep' - Barry Cowen gives his take on FF handling of Gavin campaign controversy
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McGrath reckons Martin has the 'experience and knowledge' to lead Ireland through EU presidency
Ireland’s EU commissioner insists Martin is the right man to lead the country throughout next year’s presidency of the union.
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Dick Cheney - former US vice president and a chief backer of Iraq invasion - has died aged 84
Cheney was one of the chief architects of the ‘war on terror’ and an early proponent of invading Iraq in the wake of the 9/11 attacks of 2001.
October
October 2025
Saggart
Six arrests and one garda injured as Commissioner condemns 'thuggery' of Citywest riot
Gardaí were pelted with bricks and fireworks as a mass protest turned violent in west Dublin.
ceasefire planPlanning under way for 'international stabilisation force' to enter Gaza, US advisors insist
one to tenPlayer Ratings: How did the two candidates (and Pat Kenny) fare in the Newstalk Áras debate?
September
September 2025
Big Five
Eurovision: Spain becomes third country to confirm it will withdraw if Israel stays in contest
The EBU says contest organisers are now assessing the “potential impacts and consequences of either decision”.
May
May 2025
Eurovision
Austria's JJ has won the Eurovision final, with Israel finishing second
Two people were detained after a protest during the Israeli peformance, but were later released by police.
live from basel
Ireland are gone - but here are eight acts to keep an eye out for in the Eurovision final
From French sand to Swedish saunas, we’ve got you covered.
basel 2025Sweden tipped to beat Ireland's record and everything else you need to know about Eurovision
ConclaveBlack smoke emerges once again in the Vatican this morning as cardinals fail to elect new pope
basel 2025'Don't invade personal space' - New rules in bid to avoid repeat of Eurovision controversies
This year
2025
Nine at Nine
The 9 at 9
The funeral of Pope Francis is taking place, and Virginia Giuffre, accuser of the UK’s Prince Andrew, has died.
pope francisUS flags to be flown at half-mast, Trump confirms (while standing alongside Easter Bunny)
'Security not war': How quickly can Europe move on its ambitious new defence plan?
Movement has been swift so far by EU standards but it’s likely any plan will be slow to put into progress.
crunch summit
EU leaders agree plan for massive boost in defence spending but Orban vetoes Ukraine statement
Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen billed today’s summit as a ‘watershed moment’ for Ukraine.
crunch summit
'We are very thankful that we are not alone,' Zelenskyy tells EU leaders at crisis summit
Ursula von der Leyen’s ‘ReArm Europe’ plan is up for discussion as the 27 EU leaders meet in Brussels.
Spain
Ex-football chief Rubiales convicted of sexual assault over forced kiss
He has been fined €10,800.
Last year
2024
