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2025
On The JournalWar in Ukraine
Russia claim two Ukrainian villages as strikes kill one person and wound several others
On The Journaldefence minister
Any role for Irish troops in Ukraine would be about 'peacekeeping, not peace enforcement'
Oval Office
Zelenskyy leaves White House summit after Trump claims he's 'not ready for peace'
It means a peace deal on the Ukraine-Russia war is hanging in the balance.
taking sidesZelenskyy thanks European leaders one by one for their support after messy Trump meeting
Fighter Planes
Simon Harris is 'convinced' that Ireland needs its own squadron of fighter jets
Ireland does not have its own capability to police its airspace and does not have any fighter jets to respond to airborne threats.
The Donald's EnglishDonald Trump to order that English be the official language of US for first time in its history
Keir StormerUK media praise Starmer for pulling out ‘Trump card’ at yesterday’s White House meeting
New Mexico
Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa suffered ‘no external trauma’, police say
The Oscar-winning film actor and his wife were found dead along with one of their dogs at their home in Santa Fe on Wednesday.
washington boundTaoiseach accepts invitation to visit White House for annual St Patrick's Day meeting
On The JournalNew Mexico
Police 'keeping everything on the table' in deaths of Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa
Police reportedly believe the circumstances are ‘suspicious’ and warrant a ‘thorough search and investigation’.
The Santa Fe County Sheriff confirmed the news just after midnight local time (7am Irish time).
Local media has reported that the couple's dog was also found deceased.
A prolific star of some of Hollywood's best-known films, Hackman won two Oscars in his career before retiring in 2004.
On The JournalWashington
Starmer says Ukraine deal 'can't be a peace that rewards the aggressor' during Trump visit
How To Survive A WarzoneBBC apologises for ‘serious flaws’ over Gaza documentary narrated by son of Hamas figure
On The JournalGaza
Israeli army acknowledges 'complete failure' on 7 October after internal investigation
RomaniaTates 'not welcome' in Florida, says governor after brothers leave Romania amid rape charges
On The JournalGemelli hospital
Pope Francis's 'clinical conditions confirmed to be improving', says Vatican
shannon stopover
Taoiseach meets Ukraine's Zelenskyy at Shannon on stopover to visit Trump
Zelenskyy is travelling from Shannon Airport to the United States to meet with President Donald Trump.
star of the screenGene Hackman: The roles defining an actor who thought himself not handsome enough for Hollywood
On The JournalTariffs
The EU is promising a 'firm and immediate' response to Trump trade war threats
ceasefire deal
Hostage handover and hundreds of Palestinians released as eyes turn to next phase of ceasefire
Hamas handed over coffins believed to contain the bodies of four hostages.
On The Journalfalse narratives
Conspiracy theories are fuelling attacks on NGOs and aid workers, expert warns
There’s been a surge in online disinformation around aid agencies and other non-governmental organisations.
