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Yesterday
2nd April 2026
another one bites the dustProsecution of Trump's foes and Epstein files missteps marked Pam Bondi's turbulent tenure
BacklashFarage sacks Reform UK housing spokesman after 'everyone dies in the end' Grenfell fire comment
end of the line
MetroLink boss Seán Sweeney steps down in fresh blow to long-awaited rail project
The New Zealander, who was appointed to the role in June 2024, said being separated from his family had become “unsustainable”.
This week
29th March 2026 - 3rd April 2026
itamar ben-gvirIsraeli minister has been wearing a noose pin to support new death penalty bill for Palestinians
Third Level EducationStudents urged to check if they're eligible for SUSI grant support as applications open
Middle East
Iran warns US ground troops would be 'set on fire' as diplomats meet on war
Iran’s parliament speaker said the US is plotting a ground attack despite publicly engaging in diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war.
Around 3,500 US sailors and marines arrived in the Middle East on an assault ship yesterday.
The Washington Post quoted anonymous US officials as saying that any potential ground operation 'would fall short of a full-scale invasion'.
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israel would be expanding operations in Lebanon.
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The 9 at 9
Woman and teen charged over assault of Scarlett Faulker, US marines arrive in Middle East and the clocks spring forward.
Last week
22nd March 2026 - 28th March 2026
Middle EastIsrael strikes Iranian nuclear facilities after warning attacks would 'escalate and expand'
Middle EastTrump further postpones US strikes on Iran's power plants and says talks going 'very well'
Police OmbudsmanPSNI 'did not use excessive force' after toy water pistol sparked armed response in Belfast
Economic OutlookEnergy shock caused by war in Iran could push inflation above 4%, Central Bank warns
CPAP machines
Around 18,000 breathing machines remediated in Ireland after defect led to recall
Some 70 incident reports potentially related to the affected machines were received by the Health Products Regulatory Authority.
Almost 8,000 CPAP and BiPAP machines distributed through the HSE were recalled on foot of an initial notice first issued in 2021
Some 822 machines, commonly used by people who have sleep apnoea, are still unaccounted for
Philips Respironics say it is working towards closing the remediation of ventilator devices in Ireland in 2026
Last month
March 2026
Animal WelfareIreland will not follow Scotland and Wales in banning greyhound racing, Minister says
Middle East
Trump says US considering 'winding down' war on Iran, but other nations must guard Strait of Hormuz
The US president said the Strait will have to be policed by countries “who use it”, adding: “The United States does not!”.
