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elephant in the room
Elephant 'makes a splash’ at Republican Party convention in Texas and urinates on arena floor
Immigration
Irishman in Zurich: 'People are nervous' ahead of referendum to cap Switzerland's population
Belfast
Researchers say Elon Musk 'instrumental' in amplifying anti-migrant narratives after Belfast knife attack
Friday
12 Jun
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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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
one trillion dollars
Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX rockets to record-breaking IPO
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.
Hydration breaks
RTÉ says it will continue showing ads during World Cup water breaks, but not too many
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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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.
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
Canary Islands
Pope condemns 'indifference' to migrants as he honours thousands lost at sea during Spain visit
another one gone
Starmer premiership 'falling apart' as another minister quits and clock ticks down to byelection
Sponsored
How well do you remember USA 94? Test your memory in this week's World Cup quiz
Sure
Jun 11
no parrott no problem
Fancy a bandwagon? Eight teams to fill the Ireland-shaped hole in your World Cup
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.
Nations League
Dáil rejects opposition motions calling for Ireland vs Israel football matches not to go ahead
Gianni Infantino
'We could make $30bn': Fifa's president rounds on World Cup critics on eve of tournament (again)
Middle East
US launches new strikes on Iran after Trump accuses negotiators of 'playing us for suckers'
Wednesday
10 Jun
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