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Ireland news conference before Israel game cut short amid tensions The Australian

Gaza's civil defence agency and a hospital have said that an overnight Israeli airstrike on an apartment in Gaza City killed five Palestinians, including four women.

Two men who died in a workplace incident in Crossnacreevy, Co Down yesterday, have been named by police.

Ireland and Japan will meet again today after last week's 31-24 victory for the hosts in Galway.

Fractious end to Ireland’s press conference as Israel rematch looms BreakingNews.ie

Ireland captain Dara O’Shea is doubt for Israel match as partner is giving birth BreakingNews.ie

During a press conference that ended abruptly with the FAI strongly denying racism claims from an Israeli journalist, Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has hailed the "togetherness" within the group as his squad prepare to conclude this block of Nations League games.

The Government looks set to agree on a €10 increase to the State pension and core welfare payments as discussions around Budget 2027 continue.

Russia has issued a new call for diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv, warning the Ukrainian capital of "massive" strikes, in a statement by its foreign ministry.

Live updates: Heimir Hallgrímsson to speak ahead of Ireland v Israel BreakingNews.ie

Tens of thousands of protesters marched in Madrid and other cities in Spain to demand affordable housing, a day after MPs rejected relief measures for tenants.

Latvians are voting in a parliamentary election that is likely to keep power in the hands of pro-Ukrainian Prime ⁠Minister Andris Kulbergs.

2026 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK and Ireland: latest updates Screen Daily

Community events for both sides of the Drumcree parade dispute are to take place as a stand-off between the Orange Order and Garvaghy Road residents continued for a seventh day.

Back in 2009, the Republic of Ireland travelled to Kazakhstan for the first time as they looked to qualify for the 2011 World Cup. It was Katie Taylor's last game for the Girls in Green, and a different era for the women's game.

UAE investigators have said the co-pilot of a flydubai flight to Israel this week was planning a "terrorist act" and used the cockpit's emergency axe to attack the captain, but they did not reveal his motive.

Andy Burham's speech to the Labour Party conference secured widespread praise for its skillful construction, rich content and superb delivery, but it was put at risk of being overshadowed by some ill-chosen words on the topic of football, writes London Correspondent Sean Whelan.

RTÉ's Europe Editor Tony Connelly assesses how the EU is dealing with the energy price shock and what choices governments face in trying to alleviate the pressure on households.

Ireland was supposed to limit spending increases to 7% in 2026, but the Government is failing to meet its own already enormous target and using windfall taxes to cover the overrun.

Cucumber producer Shane Halpin has been reflecting on the "whirlwind" few weeks since he was crowned FBD Young Farmer of the Year.

More than one in two three-month-old babies are being breastfeed, the highest rate since official records began in 1988, according to the HSE.

Ireland demand more rounded performance for second Test against Japan BreakingNews.ie

Next year, we should see the start of an inquiry into spina bifida and complex scoliosis care of children in Children's Health Ireland.

Convicted killer Christa Pike was left gravely ill, unconscious and hospitalised on life support after Tennessee's failed attempt to execute her by lethal ⁠injection, her lawyers have said.

Today FM, Shannonside Northern Sound and SPIN 1038 picked up station of the year awards at the IMRO Radio Awards 2026, with RTÉ Radio 1 securing the most awards on the night.

Two Iranian men identified a Manchester synagogue previously subjected to a fatal terrorist attack as a target for an alleged homemade bomb plot, a court has heard.