International
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World Cup
Ghana formally protests Canada's denial of visa for footballer Thomas Partey
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Lebanon
Lebanon reports strikes in south after Israeli army issues evacuation warning
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elephant in the room
Elephant 'makes a splash’ at Republican Party convention in Texas and urinates on arena floor
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Immigration
Irishman in Zurich: 'People are nervous' ahead of referendum to cap Switzerland's population
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Belfast
Researchers say Elon Musk 'instrumental' in amplifying anti-migrant narratives after Belfast knife attack
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Sydney
Woman in her 30s critically injured after shark attack at Australia's Coogee Beach
Friday
12 Jun
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Final Text
Iran says draft US peace deal to be signed 'remotely', possibly in 'coming days'
US President Donald Trump said yesterday that a deal would be signed “shortly”.
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busy hands
No sex please, we're scrolling: Data is showing us that smartphones may be reducing fertility
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o canada
Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette and Will Arnett feature in World Cup's second ceremony in Canada
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one trillion dollars
Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX rockets to record-breaking IPO
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Art world
'A true icon': Tributes paid to 'revolutionary' British artist David Hockney, who died aged 88
The Englishman is best-known for vibrant, colourful pieces across mediums, including print, painting and photography.
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Hydration breaks
RTÉ says it will continue showing ads during World Cup water breaks, but not too many
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Nations League
Ireland-Israel fixture to be played overseas in neutral venue as Uefa approves FAI request
The Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign called the decision “reprehensible”, with opposition parties labelling it “a cop out” and “nothing more than sportswashing”.
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Thailand
Thai princess dies three years after falling into coma when she contracted sudden illness
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Glorious
World Cup opens with a story of angels and demons as Mexico put on a show
Hosts claim 2-0 win over South Africa in front of a delirious Azteca with three red cards shared for good measure.
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Deja Vu
Iran says no final deal reached, despite Trump claiming agreement would be signed 'shortly'
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The Morning Lead
New EU asylum rules begin, paving the way for detention centres and payments to Greece and Italy
The Irish Refugee Council said the Pact ‘prioritises expediency and fast-tracking over the rights and needs of the individual’.
Thursday
11 Jun
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Canary Islands
Pope condemns 'indifference' to migrants as he honours thousands lost at sea during Spain visit
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another one gone
Starmer premiership 'falling apart' as another minister quits and clock ticks down to byelection
Sponsored
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Sure
Jun 11
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shelter in place
Pentagon lifts lockdown after false alarm 'hazardous materials' incident
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no parrott no problem
Fancy a bandwagon? Eight teams to fill the Ireland-shaped hole in your World Cup
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Countdown to Kickoff
48 teams, extreme heat and a final half-time show - your guide to World Cup 2026
Fifa has promised this 23rd World Cup will be the biggest and best yet, but there has been plenty of controversy surrounding the tournament.
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here we go
Mortgage holders urged to assess their options as ECB raises interest rate to 2.25%
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Nations League
Dáil rejects opposition motions calling for Ireland vs Israel football matches not to go ahead
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Gianni Infantino
'We could make $30bn': Fifa's president rounds on World Cup critics on eve of tournament (again)
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Middle East
US launches new strikes on Iran after Trump accuses negotiators of 'playing us for suckers'
Wednesday
10 Jun
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GOOP
Gwyneth Paltrow faces backlash after starring in ad for luxury apartment development in Israel
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Epstein files
Facing questions at Epstein hearings, Bill Gates says he 'never victimised anyone'
