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April
April 2026
World Cup'You qualify on the pitch': Italy rejects Trump envoy suggestion it should replace Iran at World Cup
Simon Communities of IrelandOnly 14 properties available to rent through HAP scheme across 16 areas last month
Posters at the ReadyIt's official: The Dublin Central and Galway West by-elections will be held on 22 May
Jennifer Carroll MacNeillHealth Minister says no completion date for National Children's Hospital 'that I can stand over'
Under Rated'I did not sleep well': Complaints to IFCO over age classifications for Hamnet and 28 Years Later sequel
CourtsTDs giving character reference letters in sentence hearings 'inappropriate', Justice Minister says
OLLY ROBBINSStarmer still under pressure as sacked civil servant defends actions over Mandelson appointment
Palestine
Over $71bn is needed over the next decade to rebuild Gaza, according to the UN and EU
The joint assessment said the scale and extent of deprivation "have pushed back human development in the Gaza Strip by 77 years".
Separately, a group of UN experts called on the EU to "immediately" suspend its trade agreement with Israel.
fallout boys'There's a bit more to it': Taoiseach denies pushing Michael Healy-Rae out of government
fuel protests'Serious misjudgement': Fuels for Ireland says blocking depots hurts households, not politicians
Middle East
EU says continued Israeli strikes on Lebanon putting US-Iran ceasefire 'under severe strain'
Kaja Kallas said the two-week truce “should extend to Lebanon”.
Lebanon has declared a national day of mourning after Israeli strikes killed at least 203 people yesterday.
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country will continue to strike Hezbollah "wherever necessary".
fuel protestsDublin Fire Brigade appeals to protesters after 'significant delays' responding to emergencies
two week truceHere's what we know (and don't) about the 11th hour ceasefire between the US and Iran
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”.
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
March
March 2026
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.
