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Gaza
Israel demands release of all hostages at once, casting doubt on new Hamas-backed truce proposal
aras25
Seán Gallagher says he will ‘reflect’ on claims of attack on presidential hopeful Gareth Sheridan
Aras 2025
Calls for urgent Fianna Fáil meeting to discuss party's approach to the presidential election
price of peace
What parts of Ukraine could Vladimir Putin ask for in exchange for an end to the war?
The proposal could be on the table ahead of a mooted meeting between Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Monday
18 Aug 2025
diplomatic flurry
Trump tells Zelenskyy and European leaders that Putin 'accepts' security guarantees for Ukraine
The Ukrainian president and European leaders are holding talks with Trump at the White House aimed at ending Russia’s war.
Trump said the US would be "involved" in some form of security guarantees for Ukraine, without elaborating further.
The US President also said he would speak to his Russian counterpart "right after" his meeting with Zelenskyy and the European leaders.
Presidential Race
Tony Holohan 'will not seek' Áras nomination to avoid 'exposing family to criticism or abuse'
Palestine
EU accused of 'intimidation' of staff who are protesting bloc's response to Gaza
In one incident, bake sales organised for the Irish Red Cross were allegedly criticised as being “antisemitic”.
Sunday
17 Aug 2025
Ukraine War
'You can restore children's melodic laughter': Melania Trump sends letter to Vladimir Putin
Another Name in the Hat
Heather Humphreys confirms she is 'seriously considering' seeking Fine Gael nomination for president
Ukraine War
Number of European leaders to join Zelenskyy in the White House tomorrow
Taoiseach Micheál Martin participated in talks today with a number of European leaders planning to travel to Washington.
ires reit
Country's largest private landlord drops controversial 'common area' fees for over 50 apartments
The charges – ranging from an extra €150 to €200 every month – had been slapped on new tenants.
Saturday
16 Aug 2025
Dáil newbies
First-time TD Barry Heneghan on making a splash, that Lowry photo, and his thoughts on Paul Murphy
Washington
National Guard members sent to Washington to assist Trump's takeover of city's police department
The Candidate
The presidential race was just blown wide open
Where do Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and Sinn Féin go from here?
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Who Will It Be
Presidential campaigning ramping up as potential candidates take stock after McGuinness withdrawal
FactCheck
Debunked: Viral video of Trump berating the Irish government over immigration is fabricated
The Morning Lead
Everything we know about the presidential election so far - and a few things we don't
Haven’t been paying attention to the election yet? We’ve got you covered.
Friday
15 Aug 2025
Negotiations
Trump and Putin shake hands on the tarmac in Alaska ahead of high-stakes Ukraine summit
Sponsored
It’s not just you – here are the biggest obstacles that prevent Irish people from saving
AIB
Aug 15
Afghanistan
Tánaiste highlights human rights abuses as Taliban mark fourth year in power in Afghanistan
Thursday
14 Aug 2025
Alaska Summit
'If it's a bad meeting, it'll end quickly': Trump vows not to be intimidated ahead of Putin summit
Jim O'Callaghan
Justice Minister concerned ‘majority’ of attacks on Indian community ‘carried out by young people’
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Aug 14
hunter biden
Melania Trump threatens to sue Joe Biden's son over ‘salacious’ Jeffrey Epstein comments
gareth sheridan
Millionaire Áras hopeful launches presidential campaign in the Shelbourne - here's what he said
Race for the Áras
Fine Gael's Mairead McGuinness pulls out of presidential race following medical advice
Crunch time
Starmer and Zelenskyy call on Putin to 'prove he is serious' ahead of his summit with Trump
Trump and Putin will meet in Alaska tomorrow to discuss Ukraine’s future.
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