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Los Angeles
Man accused of ramming Jennifer Aniston's gate appears in court shirtless and wrapped in a blanket
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NEW POPE
How the day played out as US cardinal Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV
The 69-year-old from Chicago has chosen the name Leo XIV after he was elected on day two of the conclave.
the big reveal
'First American pope': Trump, Higgins, Martin and other world leaders congratulate Pope Leo XIV
belgium meeting
'Constructive' meeting between Taoiseach and von der Leyen as pair discuss trade, Middle East and Ukraine
strike a deal
US farmers to gain better access to British agriculture market under new trade deal, Trump says
The Candidate
Ireland has a voice on Gaza, but no real power
Sinéad O’Carroll, Christina Finn, Jane Matthews, and Rónán Duffy look at whether Ireland’s soft power is actually making a difference.
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Conclave
'Praying we get the right pope for the right time': The Irish camping out in St Peter's Square
Eurovision
Bakhurst says RTÉ won't pull Irish entry out of Eurovision despite protests against Israel
Conclave
The black smoke caught everyone off guard, including ourselves and an ex-US presidential hopeful
‘There are some big financial problems, and Cardinal Timothy Dolan can raise money,’ said Rick Santorum.
Conclave
Black smoke emerges once again in the Vatican this morning as cardinals fail to elect new pope
Conclave
Explainer: When will we see the white smoke and a new pope?
If recent conclaves are anything to go by, we could see the new pope later today.
Global Warming
Thought April was warm? You were right - it was the second-hottest April globally of modern records
tyre nichols
Three former US police officers acquitted in fatal beating of man that sparked national protest
Conflict
India and Pakistan exchange gunfire overnight after worst violence between them in two decades
European Union
‘No chance of sanctions’: We asked all 14 Irish MEPs for their view on the EU’s response to Israel
As members of the EU prepare to celebrate Europe Day, we asked Irish MEPs to reflect on the bloc’s response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Ireland in the EU
Ireland's support for EU membership remains strong, but poll reveals it's dropped to lowest level
Support for Ireland to remain within the EU remains strong at 82% but support has slipped in recent years.
A European Movement poll shows support for EU membership has dropped to its lowest level at 82%, after reaching its highest point in 2019 at 93%.
Wednesday
7 May 2025
As it happened
As it happened
First round of conclave voting ends with black smoke as no pope elected
133 cardinals from around the world gathered in the Sistine Chapel today for the highly secretive election of the new pope.
United Nations
EU offers Israel help with plan to replace aid agencies distributing food and medicine in Gaza
FactCheck
Debunked: Deepfake video appears to show Canadian Prime Minister announcing ban on old cars
Kashmir
Explainer: The violent history that has nuclear nations India and Pakistan on the brink of war
The conflict between India and Pakistan originates from disputes over the territory of Kashmir.
High Court
Gerry Adams criticises ‘grievous smear’ in BBC Spotlight programme during defamation trial
warning
Ireland given two months to begin implementing hate speech laws or face legal action from EU
Kashmir
DFA issues travel warning to citizens heading to India and Pakistan amid soaring tensions
It has reclassified both countries’ security status as ‘High Degree of Caution’.
At least seven civilians were also killed in Indian-controlled Kashmir by Pakistani shelling, the Indian army said in a statement.
Pakistan's military said India damaged a hydropower plant in Pakistani Kashmir.
Pakistan said the country’s air force shot down five Indian jets in retaliation.
Conclave
Irish archbishop who heads abuse investigations says tackling crisis will top next pope's agenda
Fossil Fuels
Global methane emissions from energy are around 80% higher than what governments are reporting
Conclave
‘Not conservative or liberal, but holy’: What are Vatican insiders looking for from the next pope?
‘I don’t know if they’re looking for conservative, liberal, progressive, traditional, fat or thin.. I think they’re just looking for someone holy.’
Tuesday
6 May 2025
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