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Midnight Hammer
US bombs caused 'extremely severe damage and destruction' to three Iranian nuclear sites
US defence minister Pete Hegseth confirmed that elected politicians were not informed of the plan before it was carried out.
On The JournalIran
Iran says US has 'blown up' any attempt to end the Israel-Iran conflict diplomatically
World leaders, including the EU and the UK, have called on Iran to engage in negotiations with the US and Israel.
On The JournalIran
US bombs three nuclear sites in Iran, a major escalation in the war between Israel and Iran
US President Donald Trump confirmed the strikes last night and call for peace to ensue.
On The Journalbillions
Never mind the spin - Ireland isn't close to ‘breakeven’ on the €21 billion AIB bailout
The government is trying to spin the return on the bank bailouts – but it’s not so simple
Collective PunishmentTaoiseach calls for 'concrete action' after human rights obligations in EU-Israel deal breached
On The JournalInternational rugby experience
JP McManus to address Limerick councillors over Rugby Expo 'gift' snub
Iran
Israel's army chief warns of 'prolonged' war with Iran as both sides exchange strikes
Israel has labelled today’s Iranian strikes on the port city of Haifa as ‘war crimes’.
On The Journalministerial council
Leaders on both sides of the border urge completion of Casement Park
On The JournalAssisted Dying
Historic vote sees MPs back legalising assisted dying in England and Wales
On The Journalaras
Taoiseach ‘not aware’ of any talk in Fianna Fáil about backing Colum Eastwood for president
On The JournalLos Angeles
Baseball team LA Dodgers refuse federal agents access to stadium amid US immigration raids
irish neutralitySinn Féin MEP calls on EU commissioner to withdraw 'deeply inaccurate' remarks about Ireland
Iran
Donald Trump delays decision on Iran strikes as Keir Starmer calls for restraint
Russia's foreign ministry says US involvement would be an 'extremely dangerous step'.
Trump says he will wait two weeks to give negotiations a chance before deciding to strike Iran.
Early-morning strikes from Iran hit the Soroka Hospital in the southern Israeli city of Be'er Sheva.
On The JournalDeportations
Minister criticised after recent deportation flight took off without human rights monitor on board
ukrainian refugeesSinn Féin criticised for 'heartless' opposition to extending temporary protection for Ukrainians
art fundingArtists to receive an extra €8,450 as Basic Income for the Arts scheme extended until next year
On The JournalCourts
Man spared trial after apologising to Paul Murphy for threatening to 'slit' his wife's throat
On The JournalPeadar Tóibín
‘Like exporting food in middle of famine’: Aontú leader says over 3,700 council-owned homes are empty
On The Journaldownward revision
Central Bank lowers forecast for how many houses are likely to be built next year
Iran
Iran launches fresh attacks on Israel as Trump weighs up wading into conflict
Earlier today, Iran’s supreme leader said the nation would never surrender as demanded by Trump and warned the US it would face ‘irreparable damage’ if it intervenes.
On The JournalStolen Sister
Calls made to recognise Elizabeth Plunkett as a legal victim of Ireland's first serial killers
Drug gangs Dublin
North city parks becoming virtual no-go areas for council workers due to drug crime, TD says
While there’s a high Garda presence in commercial areas of the city other areas nearby are being overlooked, Gary Gannon claims.
