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The 9 at 9 Tuam excavation begins, Israel and Iran conflict escalates and Minnesota assassin suspect caught.
Trump targets Democrat-run cities as he demands 'largest mass deportation programme in history'
Trump targets Democrat-run cities as he demands 'largest mass deportation programme in history'
American JJ Spaun completes remarkable comeback to win chaotic, rain-delayed US Open
American JJ Spaun completes remarkable comeback to win chaotic, rain-delayed US Open
Sunday
15 Jun 2025
Donald Trump vetoed Israeli plan to kill Iran’s supreme leader
Donald Trump vetoed Israeli plan to kill Iran’s supreme leader
Gaza marchers aiming to break Israel's blockade retreat to west Libya after being blocked
Gaza marchers aiming to break Israel's blockade retreat to west Libya after being blocked
Netanyahu tells Fox News Israel 'got' Iran's chief intelligence officer as conflict ramps up
Netanyahu tells Fox News Israel 'got' Iran's chief intelligence officer as conflict ramps up
At least five people were killed today when an Israeli strike hit a residential building in downtown Tehran, state television in Iran reported.
At least five people were killed today when an Israeli strike hit a residential building in downtown Tehran, state television in Iran reported.
Authorities said Iranian missile fire targeting Israel killed at least 10 people overnight.
Donald Trump threatened Iran with the "full strength" of the military if the US is attacked "in any way, shape or form".
Manhunt continues for 57-year-old suspect in shootings of Democratic politicians
Manhunt continues for 57-year-old suspect in shootings of Democratic politicians
Liam Gallagher slams Scottish council for its description of Oasis fans
Liam Gallagher slams Scottish council for its description of Oasis fans
Families hold funerals for relatives who died in Air India plane crash
Families hold funerals for relatives who died in Air India plane crash
Ukraine says it has received another 1,200 bodies from Russia
Ukraine says it has received another 1,200 bodies from Russia
135-year-old Galapagos tortoise celebrates first Father’s Day at Miami zoo
135-year-old Galapagos tortoise celebrates first Father’s Day at Miami zoo
Mass anti-Trump protests held across US as president hosts Washington military parade
Mass anti-Trump protests held across US as president hosts Washington military parade
Organisers said they were protesting against Trump’s dictatorial overreach, and in particular what they described as the strongman symbolism of the parade.
Sitdown Sunday: The spying scandal with an Irish twist that's gripping Silicon Valley
Sitdown Sunday: The spying scandal with an Irish twist that's gripping Silicon Valley
Larry Donnelly
Larry Donnelly: LA riots may look like a banana skin for Trump, but his base remains happy
Larry Donnelly
Saturday
14 Jun 2025
'Hatred and fear and rage': A former Israeli officer on why some soldiers oppose the occupation
'Hatred and fear and rage': A former Israeli officer on why some soldiers oppose the occupation
Speaking out publicly about the harsh reality of the occupation does not go down well with much of Israeli society.
United States-Iran nuclear talks in Oman cancelled as Iran and Israel trade strikes
United States-Iran nuclear talks in Oman cancelled as Iran and Israel trade strikes
US Democratic politician and her husband shot dead in Minneapolis
US Democratic politician and her husband shot dead in Minneapolis
The suspected assailant is still at large, officials said, with a massive manhunt underway.
Speaker in the House of Representatives Melissa Hortman (55) and her husband Mark were both shot and killed.
Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette are now out of surgery after being shot "multiple times".
The suspected assailant is still at large, officials said, with a massive manhunt underway.
Israel warns 'Tehran will burn' if Iran continues strikes after intense exchange of fire overnight
Israel warns 'Tehran will burn' if Iran continues strikes after intense exchange of fire overnight
Israel said its air strikes had killed more than 20 Iranian army and Revolutionary Guards commanders.
The Israeli military said its air forces targeted Iran's air defences with a wave of strikes in Tehran overnight.
Iran hit back with a barrage of missiles that lit up the night sky over Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, killing three people and wounding dozens.
78 people were killed and 320 wounded in the first wave of strikes by Israel, Iran's ambassador to the UN said.
What is your favourite Beach Boys song?
What is your favourite Beach Boys song?
Angry Rory McIlroy narrowly survives cut at US Open
Angry Rory McIlroy narrowly survives cut at US Open
Pulp have topped the UK album chart for the first time in 27 years
Pulp have topped the UK album chart for the first time in 27 years
Trump to preside over military parade as US cities prepare for 'No Kings' demonstrations
Trump to preside over military parade as US cities prepare for 'No Kings' demonstrations
Death toll from Air India plane crash rises to 279
Death toll from Air India plane crash rises to 279
Friday
13 Jun 2025
Explosions over Tel Aviv as Iran launches ballistic missiles towards Israel
Explosions over Tel Aviv as Iran launches ballistic missiles towards Israel
The missiles were launched in response to earlier Israeli strikes on Iran.
David Beckham given knighthood as part of King's birthday honours
David Beckham given knighthood as part of King's birthday honours
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Trump tells Iran to ‘JUST DO IT’ and make a deal or face more ‘brutal attacks’ from Israel
Trump tells Iran to ‘JUST DO IT’ and make a deal or face more ‘brutal attacks’ from Israel
Netanyahu warns of ‘several waves’ of Israeli attacks as Iran threatens 'powerful response'
Netanyahu warns of ‘several waves’ of Israeli attacks as Iran threatens 'powerful response'
Iran has described the assault as a “declaration of war”.
The United States said it had prior knowledge but was not involved in the attack.
Israel has since announced the closure of its embassies across the globe.
Miracle of Seat 11A: How did a passenger survive the Air India crash?
Miracle of Seat 11A: How did a passenger survive the Air India crash?
Italian teenager to become Catholic Church’s first millennial saint in September
Italian teenager to become Catholic Church’s first millennial saint in September
Black box recovered from Air India plane crash site
Black box recovered from Air India plane crash site
The latest death count suggests at least 24 people on the ground were killed.
Irish citizens are now advised against travel to Israel
Irish citizens are now advised against travel to Israel
Paul Murphy
Paul Murphy: Why I've joined thousands from around the world on a march to Gaza
Paul Murphy
Shadow war: Iran's nuclear programme and Israel's attempts to destroy it
Shadow war: Iran's nuclear programme and Israel's attempts to destroy it
US defence secretary suggests Pentagon has plans to invade Greenland and Panama
US defence secretary suggests Pentagon has plans to invade Greenland and Panama
UK urged to move faster on public contract ban on firms linked to Grenfell fire, including Kingspan
UK urged to move faster on public contract ban on firms linked to Grenfell fire, including Kingspan
Thursday
12 Jun 2025
Israeli attack on Iran could 'blow' nuclear deal hopes, Trump says
Israeli attack on Iran could 'blow' nuclear deal hopes, Trump says
Death toll at Air India plane crash site rises to 265, with one surviving passenger found
Death toll at Air India plane crash site rises to 265, with one surviving passenger found
The plane crashed to the ground in Ahmedabad shortly after take-off in a densely-populated residential area.
US Senator forced out of news conference after asking Trump official about targeting immigrants
US Senator forced out of news conference after asking Trump official about targeting immigrants
Dublin TD joins Gaza peace marchers in Egypt after Irish citizens among activists detained
Dublin TD joins Gaza peace marchers in Egypt after Irish citizens among activists detained