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2025
On The Journalthey have a problem
SpaceX delays flight to replace stranded astronauts after launch pad fault
Champions LeagueReal Madrid edge Atletico on penalties after VAR controversially disallows double-touch penalty
On The Journalhigh level talks
G7 nations to meet in Canada with Putin's next move on Ukraine ceasefire looming large
US Visit
Martin's big outing was all laughs and smiles - but Irish public may not have found it as funny
Some will feel the Taoiseach was too deferential – others will argue that getting in and out without any major incident is all we could have asked for.
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.
On The JournalBurkes in Washington
Enoch Burke's family protest outside White House ahead of shamrock ceremony
Taoiseach in the OvalLaughter in the White House as Trump says the Irish housing crisis is a 'good problem to have'
On The JournalAs Gaeilge
Irish was spoken for first time during Prime Minister's Questions in Westminster today
trade war
EU and Canada announce retaliations against US as Trump's metal tariffs take effect
Steep US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports took effect overnight.
On The JournalInternet down
State runs major 'Zero Day' exercise to test how Ireland would deal with total loss of internet
The scenario, losely mirroring the plot of the recent Netflix drama Zero Day, was a concerted cyber attack with the loss of multiple undersea cables.
Scottish National PartyFormer Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces retirement from politics
On The Journaleast yorkshire
Arrested captain of container ship that crashed in North Sea is Russian
From The 42rouge et bleu
Liverpool's Champions League dream ends in shootout defeat to Paris Saint-Germain
Ukraine
Ukraine endorses US proposal for immediate 30-day ceasefire in war with Russia
Talks aimed at bringing the war to an end are taking place in Saudi Arabia.
The United States has in turn agreed to lift restrictions on military aid and intelligence sharing for Ukraine.
The US and Ukraine also agreed to conclude "as soon as possible" a deal on Ukrainian minerals.
migration pactEuropean Commission proposal to increase migrant deportations condemned as 'new low' for the EU
On The JournalUnited States
Trump buys 'brand new Tesla' to show support for Elon Musk after shares plunge
On The JournalColumbia University
Detention of Palestinian man who led campus protests in the US condemned as 'illegal abduction'
On The Journaleast yorkshire
Man arrested on suspicion of ‘gross negligence manslaughter’ after North Sea collision
The owner of the cargo ship has confirmed that the ship was not transporting containers full of toxic sodium cyanide.
St Patrick's DayTaoiseach says people 'free to travel' as Enoch Burke's family spotted on plane to Washington DC
On The JournalNorth Sea
Sodium cyanide 'not on board' blazing cargo ship but jet fuel sparks 'extreme' concern
Strasbourg
MEPs welcome Brussels' €800bn defence plan - and say it's only a first step
Ursula von der Leyen said a “surge” in EU defence spending is needed.
Football Crazy
Manchester Utd unveils design plans for new 100,000-seater stadium to replace Old Trafford
The club’s co-owner Jim Ratcliffe has been lobbying for UK government support to build the new stadium.
PhilippinesFormer Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte arrested on ICC warrant for crimes against humanity
Peace Talks
Ukraine to present US with Russia ceasefire plan as high-level talks begin in Saudi Arabia
The meeting between Ukrainian and US officials will be the most senior since Donald Trump berated Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office.
North Sea
Crew member missing and vessels still ablaze following tanker collision with cargo ship
Footage has shown clouds of black smoke billowing into the air after the collision off the coast of East Yorkshire.
