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May
May 2025
Dublin City CouncilNew company to take over Dublin City clothes banks after last one reached 'maximum capacity'
Not the 51st StateKing Charles says Canada will stay 'strong and free' in parliament speech amid Trump threats
housing committeeSome 54,000 new homes needed annually to address housing shortfall, Central Bank to tell TDs
kiea mccann
'There is no moving on': Parents of Kiea McCann recount night of Monaghan debs crash
Frankie and Teresa McCann said they did not believe the seven-year sentence given to Anthony McGinn, who pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, was fair.
Palestine
Nine aid trucks cleared to enter Gaza after 11-week blockade, but UN calls it 'drop in the ocean'
It comes as Israel announced plans to “take control” of the whole of Gaza as it intensified its campaign across the territory.
UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said "significantly more aid must be allowed into Gaza, starting tomorrow morning."
Benjamin Netanyahu said that even supporters of Israel would not tolerate "images of mass starvation".
7 deadly readsSitdown Sunday: 'Don’t worry, we’re your pals' - the crooked lawyer who stole millions from clients
hip dysplasiaHealth minister expects CHI to confirm the number of letters sent to families whose children had hip surgeries
7 deadly readsSitdown Sunday: Two reporters cold called Donald Trump. He picked up - here's what he said
department of housingTánaiste says it was correct to ‘think through’ housing tsar role but denies ‘blocking’ appointment
ShakeupSignalgate fallout: Trump nominates national security advisor Mike Waltz as US ambassador to UN
April
April 2025
defamation caseGerry Adams' 'peacemaker' reputation suffered 'unjustified attack' by BBC, High Court hears
Brendan McDonaghTaoiseach 'understands concern' about reports that housing tsar will retain €430k Nama salary
War in UkrainePutin announces surprise three-day ceasefire in Ukraine next week to coincide with VE Day
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.
Vatican CitySpontaneous applause in St Peter's Square as Zelenskyy arrives for funeral of Pope Francis
bronagh englishSchool pays tribute to 'kind' Leaving Cert student who died after car entered river in Co Tipperary
Ukraine
'Vladimir, STOP!': Trump condemns Russian strikes on Kyiv as death toll rises to 12
The attacks throw yet more doubt on already fraught efforts to push Russia and Ukraine to agree to a ceasefire.
Ukraine's state emergency services said the number of wounded had risen to 90.
Zelenskyy said he would return home prematurely from a diplomatic trip to South Africa.
Junior Minister Thomas Byrne, who is currently in Ukraine, slammed the 'illegal and unjustified' invasion.
