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Catholic Church
Pope Leo XIV says he is 'deeply pained' by Gaza aid blockade in first Sunday address
War in Ukraine
Zelenskyy welcomes Putin's proposal for direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul
trade war
Trump hails ' great progress' after first meeting between US and Chinese officials on tariffs
Saturday
10 May 2025
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May 10
Push for ceasefire
European leaders speak with Trump from Kyiv as they seek 30-day ceasefire from Russia
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Johnny Fallon: The EBU is caught between a rock and a hard place when it comes to Israel
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'Woke Marxist Pope': Why MAGA Catholics aren't too happy about the election of Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV’s brother said the new pope ‘will be looking out for the disenfranchised and the poor, and he will follow Pope Francis’.
Friday
9 May 2025
Ben Gurion Airport
Israel promises to respond 'forcefully' after Yemen's Houthis launch another missile at airport
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May 9
RTÉ Studios
Actor Stephen Rea joins pro-Palestine demonstration calling for Irish boycott of Eurovision
FactCheck
An old Trump video, re-used Gaza footage, and other fake news from the India-Pakistan conflict
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Man Utd or Spurs fan? How to get to the Europa League final in Bilbao without breaking the bank
High Court
Five other sources corroborated allegations made about Gerry Adams in BBC documentary, court hears
Eurovision
Eurovision organisers commit to 'discussions' on Israeli participation after meeting with RTÉ
Gaza
Taoiseach backs existing Gaza aid agencies after EU official suggests helping Israel provide aid
NEW POPE
First Mass: Pope Leo says role of Church leader is to 'move aside so that Christ may remain'
Robert Francis Prevost was elected by fellow cardinals yesterday to lead the Catholic Church.
The mass in the Sistine Chapel was broadcast by the Vatican.
Thousands of well-wishers cheered Pope Leo as he appeared on the balcony of St Peter's Basilica yesterday.
Conflict
Death toll in India-Pakistan clashes hits 50 as JD Vance says conflict 'none of our business'
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Boardwalk Empire actor Michael Pitt charged with sexual abuse and assault of ex-girlfriend
Chitown
Big day in the Windy City: Pope's brother shares childhood stories as Chicagoans celebrate 'Bob'
“Everything dope, including the Pope, comes from Chicago!”
The Morning Lead
'Utterly shameful': Irish MEPs slam EU offer to assist Israel in replacing Gaza aid agencies
The offer was made on the same day that UN agencies condemned Israel’s proposal.
Thursday
8 May 2025
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