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Israel and Lebanon extending ceasefire despite new strikes
Israel and Lebanon extending ceasefire despite new strikes
Debunked: Posts misrepresent a routine honour given to the Iranian ambassador by the Vatican
Debunked: Posts misrepresent a routine honour given to the Iranian ambassador by the Vatican
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
Debunked: There is no government scheme offering free cheese to recipients of a hantavirus vaccine
Debunked: There is no government scheme offering free cheese to recipients of a hantavirus vaccine
Bumble is killing the swipe and replacing it with AI matchmaking – how romantic
Bumble is killing the swipe and replacing it with AI matchmaking – how romantic
What's the atmosphere like at Eurovision? Odd, fraught - but less intense than recent years
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.
British psychodrama and Bertie's big blunder
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British psychodrama and Bertie's big blunder
Christine Bohan, Christina Finn and Rónán Duffy ask: Ireland can learn from a country that’s about to get its sixth prime minister in seven years, and vice versa?
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Cuban president calls for US to lift blockade as oil supplies dwindle
Cuban president calls for US to lift blockade as oil supplies dwindle
Russia pummels Kyiv, killing at least 24 and denting peace hopes
Russia pummels Kyiv, killing at least 24 and denting peace hopes
Trump says he made 'fantastic trade deals' with Xi as he wraps up China visit
Trump says he made 'fantastic trade deals' with Xi as he wraps up China visit
Thursday
14 May
RTÉ to be queried on sending 41 people to cover World Cup play-off in Czechia, PAC chair says
RTÉ to be queried on sending 41 people to cover World Cup play-off in Czechia, PAC chair says
Could Israel win this year's Eurovision?
Could Israel win this year's Eurovision?
The second semi-final of the world’s biggest live music show played out in Vienna tonight – but what might happen on Saturday?
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
'Club legend': Katie McCabe to leave Arsenal
'Club legend': Katie McCabe to leave Arsenal
Burnham to seek Westminster return after path opens to challenge Starmer
Burnham to seek Westminster return after path opens to challenge Starmer
The mayor of Greater Manchester is hoping to stand in a byelection.
Mother of Grace O'Malley-Kumar's killer 'thought he posed risk to others years before attacks’
Mother of Grace O'Malley-Kumar's killer 'thought he posed risk to others years before attacks’
Debunked: The WHO has not said hantavirus is 'spreading very fast across the world'
Debunked: The WHO has not said hantavirus is 'spreading very fast across the world'
Ireland to face Australia in August, with Irish AFLW team in the works
Ireland to face Australia in August, with Irish AFLW team in the works
Xi warns Trump that 'mishandling' Taiwan issue could lead to conflict during Beijing talks
Xi warns Trump that 'mishandling' Taiwan issue could lead to conflict during Beijing talks
The 9 at 9 Bertie Ahern still under fire, Starmer braces for leadership challenge and the World Cup final is getting a half-time show.
Passengers allowed to leave norovirus-hit cruise ship
Passengers allowed to leave norovirus-hit cruise ship
Heavy Russian strikes on Kyiv kill one, wound 31
Heavy Russian strikes on Kyiv kill one, wound 31
Lebanon and Israel to hold new talks in US later as ceasefire nears end
Lebanon and Israel to hold new talks in US later as ceasefire nears end
The World Cup final is getting a Super Bowl-style half-time show and here’s who’s performing
The World Cup final is getting a Super Bowl-style half-time show and here’s who’s performing
Wednesday
13 May
France lets asymptomatic passengers leave cruise ship after stomach flu outbreak
France lets asymptomatic passengers leave cruise ship after stomach flu outbreak
How will Eurovision boycotts impact the song contest?
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How will Eurovision boycotts impact the song contest?
The Journal’s News Editor and resident Eurovision expert Daragh Brophy joins us to examine the impact on the song contest.
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One ticket from Ireland to Europe: EU seeks to simplify cross-border train travel and booking
One ticket from Ireland to Europe: EU seeks to simplify cross-border train travel and booking
Trump touches down in China for high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping
Trump touches down in China for high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping
‘Hostage’ taking and gunpowder plots: The odd traditions of the King’s Speech
‘Hostage’ taking and gunpowder plots: The odd traditions of the King’s Speech
Starmer has 'full confidence' in Wes Streeting, even as he looks set to resign
Starmer has 'full confidence' in Wes Streeting, even as he looks set to resign
The 9 at 9 Ireland’s imported fossil fuel dependence, and chants in Eurovision arena as Israel go through to the final.
New York Times backs author of article outlining widespread sexual abuse of Palestinian inmates
New York Times backs author of article outlining widespread sexual abuse of Palestinian inmates
So... is the heave against Keir Starmer over?
So... is the heave against Keir Starmer over?
The timing of today’s State Opening of Parliament has given the British prime minister a lifeline – but it could be the calm before the storm.
Tuesday
12 May
'Stop the genocide' chanted during Israel's Eurovision semi-final performance
'Stop the genocide' chanted during Israel's Eurovision semi-final performance
Israel’s act, Noam Bettan, performed at Vienna’s Wiener Stadthalle amid heightened security and controversy as five nations boycott the event.
Here's what happened today: Tuesday
Here's what happened today: Tuesday
Irish MEP witnessed Israeli settlers presiding over 'brutal apartheid system' in West Bank
Irish MEP witnessed Israeli settlers presiding over 'brutal apartheid system' in West Bank
Speaking during a visit to the West Bank last week, Barry Andrews said that Israeli settlers were operating with ‘complete impunity’.
Embattled UK prime minister to meet leadership rival in the face of backbench revolt
Embattled UK prime minister to meet leadership rival in the face of backbench revolt
How Israel spent $1m pushing Eurovision votes – and how it probably worked
How Israel spent $1m pushing Eurovision votes – and how it probably worked
An investigation found coordinated advertising and social media campaigns urging viewers to vote multiple times for Israel’s acts during the past two contests.