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Trump appoints hardliner Stephen Miller as new White House chief of staff after midterm defeat
Russell Brand's barrister reports himself to watchdog after confronting journalist outside court
Warmest October globally means the world is on track for second-hottest year on record
Ireland v Argentina, Nations Championship
Andy Farrell’s side back in action at Aviva Stadium.
Meghan Markle’s father arrested over alleged child sex abuse material
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
Britney Spears includes five previously unreleased songs on new 25th anniversary album
RTÉ Radio 1 and Newstalk taken off air as multiple Irish media outlets sent bomb threats
It follows a week that saw multiple bomb threats sent to airlines across Europe.
Convicted rapist Russell Brand spends first night in cell ahead of sentencing
Defence minister ‘extremely concerned’ over bomb hoaxes ahead of EU meeting
‘Poignant day’ as last Irish infantry group to deploy after 48 years with Unifil
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5th November 2026
Trump predicts big deal with Russia and 'all of Europe'
Met Gala announces new 2027 theme following controversy over John Galliano
California governor to commute all death sentences in state
Irish general warned of 'reputational damage' if air display team couldn't take part in RAF show
The Defence Forces requested permission for an additional aircraft to transport the ground staff, the Department of Defence said no.
In the 2000s, Brand seemed wildly different to the army of laddish comics. He fooled us all
There’s an unease that settles in the gut when those of us who followed his early career consider what was right in front of us all along.
'You f***ed it': Russell Brand's barrister insults journalist behind 2023 report outside court
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth under growing pressure after bruising midterm election results
How the courtroom drama unfolded at Russell Brand's rape trial
Russell Brand convicted of rape and multiple sexual assaults by London court
The judge said Brand will “obviously” face a custodial sentence.
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Ireland’s biggest-ever diplomatic event could get very messy
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Married At First Sight UK cancelled by Channel 4 after review following misconduct claims
Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football
41-year-old retires after 234 games for Portugal.
Cyberattack targets French blood banks, sending cold stores soaring in temperature
Bob Dylan gives Pope Leo his autobiography during private audience
JD Vance distances himself from Trump and blames Iran war for major midterm losses
Wednesday
4th November 2026
Erling Haaland Man City’s hero again as he scores late winner against RB Leipzig
Viktor Gyökeres soars in rare start as Arsenal move up to third in Champions League table
Liverpool fumble lead twice as Fenerbahçe rally to crucial Champions League win
Vedat Muriqi edged a 3-2 win for the Turkish side.
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
A pastor, a doctor and a seminarian walk into Washington: Who are the new faces elected today?
Democratic victories have swept America, but who are the new senators, governors and members of the House?
'If I were on the ballot we would have won': Trump reacts to midterm results
California set to reject billionaire wealth tax, a proposal Patrick Collison spent heavily to oppose
Where did it all go wrong for Trump?
'I'm only human': Maura Higgins was 'unwell' training for Dancing With The Stars this week
Celebrity hairstylist John Frieda dies aged 75
Idaho awaits ballot count on vote on the state's official gun
How megadonors like Elon Musk spent $1.7 billion on the midterms, but couldn’t stop the Democrats
Two Senate seats still hang in the balance after Democrats' victories overnight
Democrats seize House and Senate as Trump insists he would have won ‘in a landslide’
Counting continues after a Democratic wave swept through Republican strongholds, handing Trump a major midterm defeat.