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Houses, water, health and Metrolink: The key points from the National Development Plan
The plan sets out what large-scale infrastructure projects Ireland needs over the next five to ten years.
West Bank
Simon Harris says 'careful consideration' was given to Palestinian GAA team's visa applications
As it happened
Donald Trump says a ‘total ceasefire’ has been agreed between Israel and Iran
The US President announced plans for a ceasefire to begin within the next number of hours, following on from an Iranian attack on a US military base in Qatar earlier today.
Iran attacked American forces stationed at Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base after US attacks on its nuclear facilities.
US President Donald Trump dismissed the Iranian attack as a 'very weak response'.
Israel and Iran have both issued evacuation recommendations as they continue to launch attacks tonight.
Plane Crash
Death toll at Air India plane crash site rises to 265, with one surviving passenger found
The plane crashed to the ground in Ahmedabad shortly after take-off in a densely-populated residential area.
DonegalFormer county councillor to be sentenced for assault and attack on van during family dispute
Liverpool
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder over Liverpool parade crash
Eleven people of the 50 who were brought to hospital for treatment yesterday remain in hospital, a spokeswoman said.
merseyside
27 people hospitalised after car struck pedestrians at Liverpool Premier League victory parade
Thousands of fans lined the streets of the city throughout the day to celebrate the football team winning the title.
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Man United or Spurs fan? How to get to the Europa League final in Bilbao without breaking the bank
NEW POPE
How the day played out as US cardinal Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV
The 69-year-old from Chicago has chosen the name Leo XIV after he was elected on day two of the conclave.
As it happened
First round of conclave voting ends with black smoke as no pope elected
133 cardinals from around the world gathered in the Sistine Chapel today for the highly secretive election of the new pope.
As it happened
Almost 50% of power restored in Spain as the cause of the blackout remains a mystery
Portugal’s grid operator said the outage may have been caused by a “rare” atmospheric phenomenon.
The EU Council president said there are “no indications” that it is the result of a cyber attack.
Dublin Airport advised passengers to check directly with their airline for updates regarding their flights.
As it happened
Francis, a 'Pope among the people', laid to rest in Rome
Over 200,000 people attended the funeral of Pope Francis earlier, including dozens of world leaders.
Lying in state
Pope Francis's body is moved to St. Peter’s Basilica to lie in state
The late pontiff will be buried on Saturday.
Liveblog
Pope Francis's remains to be removed to St Peter's tomorrow ahead of funeral
The Pope’s body will lie in state for mourners to pay their respects from tomorrow morning.
Liveblog
Pope Francis died after stroke that led to irreversible heart failure, Vatican confirms
World leaders have been paying tribute following the pontiff’s death and preparations are now under way for his funeral.
President Michael D Higgins expressed his “profound sadness” on receiving the news of the pope's death.
Nine days of official mourning have been declared in the Vatican with the funeral expected to take place around next weekend.
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As it happened
US stocks drop sharply as EU considers response to Trump tariffs
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said there’s no justification for the tariffs and insisted Ireland will ‘weather this storm’.
Liveblog
Trump hits EU goods with 20% tariff and rails against foreigners 'pillaging' US
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the measures will only serve to hurt people’s livelihoods on both sides of the Atlantic.
Under Pressure
Verona Murphy 'fully intends' to continue as Ceann Comhairle as opposition parties draft no confidence motion
Murphy said she rejects the "totally unfounded allegations" related to her role in the speaking time row.
Sinn Féin's chief whip Pádraig Mac Lochlainn said Murphy has "tonight and tomorrow to consider her position".
Taoiseach Micheál Martin called the opposition’s attitude to the Ceann Comhairle “extraordinary” and accused Sinn Féin of engaging “in bad faith”.
Green Day
The Taoiseach invited Trump and Vance to visit as Washington celebrated Ireland
The Taoiseach wrapped up his St Patrick’s engagements with the shamrock ceremony tonight.
