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Ireland given two months to begin implementing hate speech laws or face legal action from EU
Ireland given two months to begin implementing hate speech laws or face legal action from EU
DFA issues travel warning to citizens heading to India and Pakistan amid soaring tensions
DFA issues travel warning to citizens heading to India and Pakistan amid soaring tensions
It has reclassified both countries’ security status as ‘High Degree of Caution’.
At least seven civilians were also killed in Indian-controlled Kashmir by Pakistani shelling, the Indian army said in a statement.
Pakistan's military said India damaged a hydropower plant in Pakistani Kashmir.
Pakistan said the country’s air force shot down five Indian jets in retaliation.
Irish archbishop who heads abuse investigations says tackling crisis will top next pope's agenda
Irish archbishop who heads abuse investigations says tackling crisis will top next pope's agenda
WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy in the US amid rapid growth of weight-loss drugs
WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy in the US amid rapid growth of weight-loss drugs
Trump has another gulf he wants to rename
Trump has another gulf he wants to rename
Global methane emissions from energy are around 80% higher than what governments are reporting
Global methane emissions from energy are around 80% higher than what governments are reporting
‘Not conservative or liberal, but holy’: What are Vatican insiders looking for from the next pope?
‘Not conservative or liberal, but holy’: What are Vatican insiders looking for from the next pope?
‘I don’t know if they’re looking for conservative, liberal, progressive, traditional, fat or thin.. I think they’re just looking for someone holy.’
Tuesday
6 May 2025
India launches series of missile attacks on Pakistan and Kashmir
India launches series of missile attacks on Pakistan and Kashmir
Nine ‘terrorist infrastructure’ sites were targeted by Indian armed forces, officials said.
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Carney says Canada 'not for sale' but Trump says 'never say never' in the Oval Office
Carney says Canada 'not for sale' but Trump says 'never say never' in the Oval Office
Irish journalists win Pulitzer Prize for international news coverage of war in Sudan
Irish journalists win Pulitzer Prize for international news coverage of war in Sudan
Friedrich Merz elected as Germany's new chancellor after second parliamentary vote
Friedrich Merz elected as Germany's new chancellor after second parliamentary vote
Boy uses mother’s phone to order 70,000 lollipops to share with his friends
Boy uses mother’s phone to order 70,000 lollipops to share with his friends
Gerry Adams tells High Court he won't 'speculate' about who was in charge of the IRA in 1970s
Gerry Adams tells High Court he won't 'speculate' about who was in charge of the IRA in 1970s
Trump says US will stop bombing Yemen after Israeli strikes destroy the country's main airport
Trump says US will stop bombing Yemen after Israeli strikes destroy the country's main airport
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Israel's nine-week blockade on Gaza is 'clearly' a war crime, says Taoiseach
Israel's nine-week blockade on Gaza is 'clearly' a war crime, says Taoiseach
Martin also said it was “wholly unacceptable” that Israel is planning the mass displacement of people in Gaza.
Staff at RTÉ call on broadcaster to oppose Israel's participation at Eurovision this year
Staff at RTÉ call on broadcaster to oppose Israel's participation at Eurovision this year
Wagatha Christie: Rebekah Vardy agrees to pay almost £1.2m of Coleen Rooney’s legal costs
Wagatha Christie: Rebekah Vardy agrees to pay almost £1.2m of Coleen Rooney’s legal costs
Second group of sick children from Palestine arrive in Ireland for treatment
Second group of sick children from Palestine arrive in Ireland for treatment
In photos: The first shots of Ireland's Eurovision stage set have been revealed
In photos: The first shots of Ireland's Eurovision stage set have been revealed
Conclave: Here’s how the drama unfolded last time around, in Pope Francis’s own words
Conclave: Here’s how the drama unfolded last time around, in Pope Francis’s own words
‘It was then that I began to understand. I understood at least that the danger was there.’
'My baby died of malnutrition': The suffering and starvation in Gaza as Israel blocks all supplies
'My baby died of malnutrition': The suffering and starvation in Gaza as Israel blocks all supplies
Gaza residents have described the horrors they are facing amid Israel’s longest total blockade.
Paramilitary drone strikes hit airport and knock out power in Sudan city
Paramilitary drone strikes hit airport and knock out power in Sudan city
Dutchman 'deeply affected' after trying to help Irish father who drowned in Spain during blackout
Dutchman 'deeply affected' after trying to help Irish father who drowned in Spain during blackout
US company DoorDash to buy Deliveroo for €3.4 billion
US company DoorDash to buy Deliveroo for €3.4 billion
Stars shine at Met Gala, showcasing subversive 'Black dandyism' theme
Stars shine at Met Gala, showcasing subversive 'Black dandyism' theme
The blockbuster night’s theme explored the sharply tailored dandy aesthetic and its rich, complicated history.
Drone attacks by Ukraine halt traffic at airports across Russia
Drone attacks by Ukraine halt traffic at airports across Russia
Monday
5 May 2025
Zhao makes history as China's first World Snooker champion
Zhao makes history as China's first World Snooker champion
AfD sues German intelligence agency over 'extremist' label
AfD sues German intelligence agency over 'extremist' label
Israel army says expanded Gaza operation includes 'moving most of the population'
Israel army says expanded Gaza operation includes 'moving most of the population'
Israel’s security cabinet agreed to the ‘possibility’ of distributing much-needed food to the starving population of Gaza.
Trump administration offers $1,000 to migrants who self-deport
Trump administration offers $1,000 to migrants who self-deport
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex trafficking trial set to begin with jury selection
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex trafficking trial set to begin with jury selection
Europe seeks to attract US-based scientists with new €500m support package
Europe seeks to attract US-based scientists with new €500m support package
UK begins four days of VE day commemorations to honour last veterans of WWII
UK begins four days of VE day commemorations to honour last veterans of WWII
Skype has closed down today as owners Microsoft shifts focus
Skype has closed down today as owners Microsoft shifts focus
Trent Alexander-Arnold to leave Liverpool after making 'hardest decision'
Trent Alexander-Arnold to leave Liverpool after making 'hardest decision'
Eurovision brings cash to host cities - but does it pay for national broadcasters to stage it?
Eurovision brings cash to host cities - but does it pay for national broadcasters to stage it?
The expense of broadcasting the trans-continental contest had been steadily rising.
Right-wing nationalist candidate wins first round of voting in Romania's Presidential election
Right-wing nationalist candidate wins first round of voting in Romania's Presidential election
US moves to issue 100% tariff on foreign-made films
US moves to issue 100% tariff on foreign-made films