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May 2026
Hungary's new PM visits Poland hoping to mend ties after Orbán's closeness to Putin
The Moldovan equivalent of Kevin Bakhurst had to quit after uproar over the Eurovision jury vote
Trump says he called off imminent plans to attack Iran at request of Gulf states
Catherine Connolly aims to 'decolonise our minds' in extraordinary 12 hours in London
It’s not every day you meet a king while your sister has been captured on the high seas.
Reality star Spencer Pratt turns LA heads with provocative AI-generated campaign videos
Housing and cost of living dominate as Galway West left candidates enter final stretch
Britain's King Charles confirms State visit to Ireland following invite from Catherine Connolly
The president has not spoken since her meeting with Charles but is due to brief reporters on their encounter in the coming hour.
Keir Starmer says his government can 'turn things around' (and that he's still not resigning)
Catherine Connolly expected to meet King Charles as she kicks off three-day UK visit
Supreme Court to hear Sinn Féin TD's appeal over super junior ministers at Cabinet
Ireland ‘needs to avoid' type of political leadership turmoil 'impacting UK’, Taoiseach says
Another year over – but can Eurovision go on like this?
Sitdown Sunday: The article Israel is suing The New York Times over
Bulgaria surprise winners of the Eurovision Song Contest, as Israel finish in second place
The result has just been announced.
14 pro-Gaza supporters arrested near Eurovision arena as contest begins under heavy security
'It’s going to be a dogfight': Three winners and three losers from the political week
Bertie Ahern’s blunder, Dublin Central highs and lows, and ministers for slow pace.
Giving young people hope on housing a 'defining challenge of our time', Taoiseach says
Large-scale anti-Eurovision protest takes place in Vienna ahead of Grand Final
Scuffles between gardaí and protesters outside Fianna Fáil's Ard Fheis
Wes Streeting (finally) confirms he will run in any leadership contest to replace Starmer
Taoiseach dismisses leadership speculation amid poor Fianna Fáil polling in byelection
'Very strong emphasis' on easing pressure on families in Budget 2027, says Taoiseach
Trump says IS second-in-command killed in US-Nigerian mission
Taiwan says is an 'independent' nation, after Trump's warning
Poll: Who do you think should be the next leader of Fianna Fáil?
Drink-driving: If your chance of being caught is 1 in 77, where is the deterrent?
Paddy Comyn
Why does almost nobody in Britain seem to like Keir Starmer?
‘Unambitious’, ‘bland’ and ‘worst of both worlds’ – the critics have not been kind to Starmer in recent months.
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Trump warns against Taiwan independence after China visit
'No Stage for Genocide' concert held in Vienna, with more protests expected over weekend
Israel and Lebanon extending ceasefire despite new strikes
Debunked: Posts misrepresent a routine honour given to the Iranian ambassador by the Vatican
Bertie Ahern regrets remarks as Martin says former Taoiseach free to canvass for party
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
RTÉ paid Ray D’Arcy and Claire Byrne combined €97k after they stopped working for broadcaster
RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst said it would have cost a ‘shed load more money’ to enter into a ‘legal fight’ over the payment.
What's the atmosphere like at Eurovision? Odd, fraught - but less intense than recent years
New rules make for a more sedate environment at the 2026 Eurovision – in spite of continuing protests over the presence of Israel.
How did RTÉ not realise that Derek Mooney was a presenter?