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detente
Hungary's new PM visits Poland hoping to mend ties after Orbán's closeness to Putin
19 May
Eurovision
The Moldovan equivalent of Kevin Bakhurst had to quit after uproar over the Eurovision jury vote
Updated 18 May
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Middle East
Trump says he called off imminent plans to attack Iran at request of Gulf states
18 May
visiting the neighbours
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.
Rónán Duffy
18 May
62
RELATED
Britain's King Charles confirms State visit to Ireland following invite from Catherine Connolly
18 May
A nod to Ireland's housing crisis as Catherine Connolly is greeted by song and dance on UK visit
18 May
la mayor
Reality star Spencer Pratt turns LA heads with provocative AI-generated campaign videos
18 May
9
Final Countdown
Housing and cost of living dominate as Galway West left candidates enter final stretch
18 May
41
Heads of State
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.
Updated 18 May
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Andy Burnham
Keir Starmer says his government can 'turn things around' (and that he's still not resigning)
Updated 18 May
18
good morning
The 9 at 9 Embassy staff avoid speeding penalties, ambulance pay dispute talks continue and President Connolly to meet King Charles…
Updated 18 May
blighty
Catherine Connolly expected to meet King Charles as she kicks off three-day UK visit
Rónán Duffy
Reports from London
18 May
21
pa daly
Supreme Court to hear Sinn Féin TD's appeal over super junior ministers at Cabinet
17 May
Not for turning
Ireland ‘needs to avoid' type of political leadership turmoil 'impacting UK’, Taoiseach says
17 May
14
now what
Another year over – but can Eurovision go on like this?
17 May
34
7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: The article Israel is suing The New York Times over
17 May
25
Eurovision
Bulgaria surprise winners of the Eurovision Song Contest, as Israel finish in second place
The result has just been announced.
Daragh Brophy
reporting from Vienna
17 May
Vienna
14 pro-Gaza supporters arrested near Eurovision arena as contest begins under heavy security
16 May
The week that was
'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.
Christina Finn
16 May
more to do
Giving young people hope on housing a 'defining challenge of our time', Taoiseach says
16 May
Austria
Large-scale anti-Eurovision protest takes place in Vienna ahead of Grand Final
Updated 16 May
Dublin
Scuffles between gardaí and protesters outside Fianna Fáil's Ard Fheis
16 May
no surprises there
Wes Streeting (finally) confirms he will run in any leadership contest to replace Starmer
Updated 16 May
22
RELATED
Why does almost nobody in Britain seem to like Keir Starmer?
16 May
Burnham to seek Westminster return after path opens to challenge Starmer
14 May
Keir's woes: Starmer may be weak, but his opponents are not strong
14 May
The people who could be the next UK Prime Minister if Keir Starmer goes
12 May
Staying Put
Taoiseach dismisses leadership speculation amid poor Fianna Fáil polling in byelection
16 May
54
Cost of Living
'Very strong emphasis' on easing pressure on families in Budget 2027, says Taoiseach
16 May
46
Nigeria
Trump says IS second-in-command killed in US-Nigerian mission
16 May
45
9 at 9
The 9 at 9 Keir Starmer’s leadership challenge, milder weather from next week, and what exactly does Derek Mooney do at RTÉ?
16 May
Taiwan
Taiwan says is an 'independent' nation, after Trump's warning
16 May
Your Say
Poll: Who do you think should be the next leader of Fianna Fáil?
16 May
82
Road Deaths
Drink-driving: If your chance of being caught is 1 in 77, where is the deterrent?
Paddy Comyn
16 May
34
The Morning Lead
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.
Andrew Walsh
16 May
69
News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
15 May
Beijing
Trump warns against Taiwan independence after China visit
15 May
11
Eurovision
'No Stage for Genocide' concert held in Vienna, with more protests expected over weekend
Updated 15 May
9
WASHINGTON TALKS
Israel and Lebanon extending ceasefire despite new strikes
15 May
19
Catholic Church
Debunked: Posts misrepresent a routine honour given to the Iranian ambassador by the Vatican
15 May
Controversy
Bertie Ahern regrets remarks as Martin says former Taoiseach free to canvass for party
15 May
91
5 at 5
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
15 May
Newshound Quiz
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
15 May
9
gardening leave
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.
15 May
45
Another year
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.
Daragh Brophy
reporting from Vienna
15 May
33
Here we go again
How did RTÉ not realise that Derek Mooney was a presenter?
15 May
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