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May
May 2026
The WHO has declared the new Ebola outbreak an international emergency – what does that mean?
As of 16 May, eight laboratory-confirmed cases, 246 suspected cases and 80 suspected deaths had been reported in the DRC.
Ambulance union reps and HSE to resume talks in Labour Court over pay dispute
German police shoot and kill tiger after it injured handler and escaped private zoo
This weekend looks set to be sunny and warm (but we've a few more showery days to go first)
Tánaiste travels to Brussels for meetings with fellow EU finance ministers
Marco Rubio to visit Rome and the Vatican after Trump's harsh criticism of Pope Leo
Man in serious condition after being hit by a car in Co Mayo
Two men and teenage boy arrested over house fire in Co Offaly released without charge
Will you watch Power Ballad, John Carney's latest tribute to music in Dublin?
British media awash with reports of plots to oust Starmer as Labour leader
April
April 2026
Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts - we're in for a change ahead of the long weekend
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.
Government to engage with Social Democrats' bill seeking to update abortion law
US looking at Iran's latest proposal in truce talks
Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch says he's returning to Ireland to register as a by-election candidate
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.
The weather is looking good for the weekend, and temperatures could hit 21 degrees
US forces board tanker carrying Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean
The Pentagon said it conducted the boarding in international waters.
Security legislation needs updating to combat threats like 'lone wolf' attackers, judge warns
Man in his 60s dies after being struck by shuttle bus at Dublin Airport
Iran seizes two ships while US says it turned back 31 vessels as part of its blockade
Independent radio stations ask Media Minister to intervene on 'shocking' 39% levy increase
Trump has extended his Iran war deadline again - so what's going on?
Durex supplier plans to raise price of condoms because of impacts of US-Israeli war on Iran
Senator Eileen Flynn says she has faced worst online abuse and hate yet in past week
Media Minister admits he 'made a hames' of suggesting a review of fuel protest coverage
Debunked: Fake images and false claims of gardaí turned away from restaurants during protests
Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, Trump says
Magyar follows Orbán's lead and invites Netanyahu to visit Hungary despite war crimes warrant
Tax cuts on fuels kick in today, here's what that means