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Switzerland's youth fencing team apologise after Israeli flag scandal
Switzerland's youth fencing team apologise after Israeli flag scandal
Gaza says Israeli strikes have killed at least 40 people across the territory today
Gaza says Israeli strikes have killed at least 40 people across the territory today
Taoiseach says Kneecap must 'urgently clarify' views on Hamas and Hezbollah amid investigation
Taoiseach says Kneecap must 'urgently clarify' views on Hamas and Hezbollah amid investigation
Louis Theroux explains why he made his new film about Israeli settlements in the West Bank
Louis Theroux explains why he made his new film about Israeli settlements in the West Bank
Putin announces surprise three-day ceasefire in Ukraine next week to coincide with VE Day
Putin announces surprise three-day ceasefire in Ukraine next week to coincide with VE Day
Irish woman legally residing in US for 30 years detained following visit to ill father in Ireland
Irish woman legally residing in US for 30 years detained following visit to ill father in Ireland
Conclave to elect a new Pope will begin on 7 May, cardinals agree
Conclave to elect a new Pope will begin on 7 May, cardinals agree
Cardinals in The Vatican met this morning to discuss the start date of the next conclave.
Trial begins today in Paris over 2016 jewel heist of Kim Kardashian
Trial begins today in Paris over 2016 jewel heist of Kim Kardashian
The 9 at 9 Man charged for Vancouver car attack, Tina Satchwell murder trial begins and Canada goes to the polls
Trump claims Zelensky is ready to 'give up' Crimea and says Putin should 'stop shooting'
Trump claims Zelensky is ready to 'give up' Crimea and says Putin should 'stop shooting'
Sunday
27 Apr 2025
Greenland’s PM says island cannot be bought and that the US is showing disrespect
Greenland’s PM says island cannot be bought and that the US is showing disrespect
Eleven people killed in Vancouver after car driven into crowd through street festival
Eleven people killed in Vancouver after car driven into crowd through street festival
A 30-year-old Vancouver man arrested at the scene remains in custody.
Liverpool crowned 2024/25 Premier League champions after a 5-1 win against Tottenham
Liverpool crowned 2024/25 Premier League champions after a 5-1 win against Tottenham
Gaza death toll surpasses 52,000 as aid groups warn crucial supplies are about to run out
Gaza death toll surpasses 52,000 as aid groups warn crucial supplies are about to run out
200,000 attend Mass for 'first millennial saint' on second day of mourning for Pope Francis
200,000 attend Mass for 'first millennial saint' on second day of mourning for Pope Francis
'We cannot stand aside': Taoiseach hints at push to remove triple lock at 1916 commemoration
'We cannot stand aside': Taoiseach hints at push to remove triple lock at 1916 commemoration
Why Ukrainians say they will never accept full surrender of Crimea
Why Ukrainians say they will never accept full surrender of Crimea
Saturday
26 Apr 2025
Crystal Palace sweep past Aston Villa to reach FA Cup final
Crystal Palace sweep past Aston Villa to reach FA Cup final
Leinster fall to second defeat of the season as Scarlets boost URC play-off hopes
Leinster fall to second defeat of the season as Scarlets boost URC play-off hopes
6am sprints and rooftop communion: Behind the scenes of the papal funeral
6am sprints and rooftop communion: Behind the scenes of the papal funeral
At least 49 people killed after Israeli strikes on Gaza City
At least 49 people killed after Israeli strikes on Gaza City
Small group of transgender people and prisoners among the last to say farewell to Pope Francis
Small group of transgender people and prisoners among the last to say farewell to Pope Francis
The small group of transgender people live with a community of nuns that is supported by a Bishop who had a role in organising the funeral.
Five people dead and more than 700 injured after massive explosion at Iranian port
Five people dead and more than 700 injured after massive explosion at Iranian port
Adam Idah scores twice as Celtic seal Scottish Premiership title in 5-0 win over Dundee United
Adam Idah scores twice as Celtic seal Scottish Premiership title in 5-0 win over Dundee United
Francis, a 'Pope among the people', laid to rest in Rome
Francis, a 'Pope among the people', laid to rest in Rome
Over 200,000 people attended the funeral of Pope Francis earlier, including dozens of world leaders.
Zelenskyy hopeful 'symbolic' meeting with Trump will lead to ceasefire as US President leaves Rome
Zelenskyy hopeful 'symbolic' meeting with Trump will lead to ceasefire as US President leaves Rome
The Ukrainian president said the two leaders discussed a “full and unconditional ceasefire” and a “reliable and lasting peace”.
White House communications director Steven Cheung called the meeting "a very productive discussion".
Posting on Truth Social, Trump has criticised Vladimir Putin for the recent Russian strikes on Kyiv, saying: "Maybe he doesn’t want to stop the war."
Zelenskyy is also holding meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
In pictures: Thousands turn out to line Rome streets after funeral of Pope Francis
In pictures: Thousands turn out to line Rome streets after funeral of Pope Francis
Spontaneous applause in St Peter's Square as Zelenskyy arrives for funeral of Pope Francis
Spontaneous applause in St Peter's Square as Zelenskyy arrives for funeral of Pope Francis
The 9 at 9 The funeral of Pope Francis is taking place, and Virginia Giuffre, accuser of the UK’s Prince Andrew, has died.
From Bush to Berlusconi and Mugabe to McAleese, the famous faces at John Paul II's 2005 funeral
From Bush to Berlusconi and Mugabe to McAleese, the famous faces at John Paul II's 2005 funeral
Who is going to the pope's funeral (and who definitely isn't)?
Who is going to the pope's funeral (and who definitely isn't)?
Virginia Giuffre, sex trafficking survivor who accused UK's Prince Andrew, dies aged 41
Virginia Giuffre, sex trafficking survivor who accused UK's Prince Andrew, dies aged 41
We spoke to Just Stop Oil about why they're ending direct action and 'hanging up the hi-vis'
We spoke to Just Stop Oil about why they're ending direct action and 'hanging up the hi-vis'
Friday
25 Apr 2025
Coffin of Pope Francis is sealed in private ceremony in St Peter's Basilica ahead of funeral
Coffin of Pope Francis is sealed in private ceremony in St Peter's Basilica ahead of funeral
Camerlengo and Irish-born Cardinal Kevin Farrell presided over the liturgical rite this evening.
Kneecap taking 'action' against people who spread 'deliberate falsehoods' after Coachella gig
Kneecap taking 'action' against people who spread 'deliberate falsehoods' after Coachella gig
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Conclave will be thinking of faith - not politics - when selecting a new pope, Archbishop says
Conclave will be thinking of faith - not politics - when selecting a new pope, Archbishop says
FBI arrests Wisconsin judge for alleged 'obstruction' of immigrant's deportation
FBI arrests Wisconsin judge for alleged 'obstruction' of immigrant's deportation
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
US bans synthetic food dyes as Irish food watchdog rules out similar move here
US bans synthetic food dyes as Irish food watchdog rules out similar move here