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Ukraine hits two shadow fleet tankers near Russia s Novorossiysk port

Ukrainian drones hit Russian port, oil tankers and ships

Ukraine launched ⁠a wave of drone attacks on targets across Russia, hitting the Baltic Sea port of Primorsk and setting it on fire as well as striking a number of vessels, as it steps up attacks on energy infrastructure and other targets.

Ukraine • 16 mins

A soldier from the US Army in a simulated village during the Combined Resolve "Greywolves" exercise at the US military Grafenwoehr Training Area in Grafenwoehr, Germany, on Thursday, April 30, 2026. President Donald Trump said the US is reviewing its troo

US warns troop numbers in Germany to be cut 'way down'

US President Donald Trump doubled down on the country's decision to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany, as a rift in transatlantic ties deepens over the war in Iran.

World • 47 mins

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to journalists before boarding Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport

Strikes on Iran could restart 'if they misbehave' - Trump

US President Donald Trump has said he had been told about the concept of a deal with Iran, but was waiting for the exact wording, while warning there ⁠was still the possibility of restarting strikes on the country if Iran "misbehaves".

Middle East • 47 mins

A composite image of Tadhg Farrell and Mary Holt

Man arrested over Offaly fire released without charge

A man in his 20s, who was arrested as part of an investigation into the deaths of a four-year-old boy and his grand-aunt in Co Offaly last year, has been released without charge.

Ireland • 1 hr

Acclaimed Irish actor Gary Lydon dies aged 61

Irish actor Gary Lydon has died at the age of 61.

Movies • 45 mins

3 May 2026; Tomas McCormack of Armagh celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship semi-final match between Armagh and Down at St Tiernach's Park in Clones, Monaghan. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Live Sunday's Football Championship updates

Live updates from this afternoon's football championship action, where Kildare face Westmeath in the Leinster SFC semi-final, before Armagh and Down collide in the Ulster SFC semi-final in Clones

Football • 3 mins

Germany is still an industrial powerhouse - but Europe's manufacturing industry has gotten considerably smaller in the past 30 years

Made in Europe: The EU plan that has angered China

The European Union is looking to upend some of its rules to try to encourage companies to make more products in Europe, but China isn't happy about the plan, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 7 hrs

TWIP Dublin Central Bye-Election special programme

Dublin Central candidates discuss cost of living issues

Some of the candidates running in the Dublin Central bye-election have been participating in a special edition of RTÉ's The Week in Politics, where issues such as the cost of living were discussed.

Bye-Elections26 • 56 mins

Winning €8.7m lotto ticket sold in Dublin

There was one winner of last night's €8.7m lotto jackpot. The National Lottery said the winning ticket was sold in Dublin.

Ireland • 6 hrs

Emergency services at the scene, where two adults have died after an explosion at a house in Sterncourt Road, Bristol, this morning, Avon and Somerset Police said.

Two killed, three injured after explosion at house in UK

A man and a woman have died and three people, including a child, were taken to hospital following a "suspicious" explosion at a house in Bristol in England.

UK • 39 mins

'Landscape incinerated' after week of wildfires in NI

A week of fires in upland areas of Northern Ireland has left an "incinerated landscape" affecting wildlife and walkers, conservationists have said.

Ulster • 2 hrs

Boats belonging to the 'Global Sumud Flotilla 2026 Spring Mission' depart from the marina in Augusta, on the island of Sicily

Irish man aboard flotilla says he was 'treated badly'

An Irish activist who had a gun put to his head after Israeli forces boarded his boat heading towards Gaza has said he was "kidnapped" and "treated badly".

Middle East • 2 hrs

A collage of two women and one man speaking to camera

Watch: Young voices on the big issues in Dublin Central

With wars, protests, crises and cuts dominating the news cycle, there's no shortage of issues for people to be concerned about.

Bye-Elections • 10 hrs

Man charged over death of Indigenous girl in Australia

Police in Australia's Northern Territory have said they had charged a man with murdering an Indigenous girl, days after the five-year-old's ⁠death sparked violent clashes in an outback town.

World • 6 hrs

Shakira performs live during a concert as part of TODO MUNDO NO RIO at Copacabana beach on May 3, 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Huge crowds flock to Rio beach for Shakira mega-concert

Latin pop star Shakira kicked off her free mega-concert on Rio de Janeiro's famed Copacabana beach under a full moon last night, with drones forming the image of a she-wolf, her nickname, overhead as she took the stage over an hour late.

Music • 5 hrs

Over 1,700 motorists detected speeding over weekend

Over 1,700 motorists have been detected speeding during a bank holiday weekend garda road traffic operation.

Ireland • 6 hrs

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - MAY 02: Mark Allen of Northern Ireland fails to pot the black in the second to last frame during the semi final match against Wu Yize of China on day fifteen of the Halo World Snooker Championship at The Crucible Theatre on May 02, 20

Black heartbreak for Allen; Murphy beats Higgins

Mark Allen missed a simple black to book his place in his first World Snooker Championship final before falling 17-16 to Wu Yize in one of the most dramatic last-four finishes in Crucible history.

Snooker • 9 hrs

12 May 2018; Isa Nacewa, left, and Jonathan Sexton of Leinster lift the Cup and celebrate after the European Rugby Champions Cup Final match between Leinster and Racing 92 at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Leinster aim to summon 'spirit of Bilbao' for next battle

Hugo Keenan had just two senior club appearances to his name the last time Leinster conquered Europe and looked on with pride as Isa Nacewa and his team-mates lifted the trophy in Bilbao.

Rugby • 5 hrs

3 May 2026; Cathal O’Neill of Limerick attemps to keep possession under pressure during the Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 3 match between Clare and Limerick at Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg in Ennis, Clare. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Munster SHC recap: Clare 1-18 Limerick 2-30

Live updates from this afternoon's Munster championship encounter between Clare and Limerick in Ennis

Hurling • 1 hr

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk (L) greets Andrzej Poczobut (R) after his release following a prisoner exchange at Poland-Belarus border in Poland on April 28, 2026.

Who is Andrzej Poczobut and why did Belarus release him?

Last Tuesday the Polish-Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut was released by Belarus as part of a prisoner exchange with Poland. A fierce critic of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's regime, Mr Poczobut was sentenced to eight years in a penal colony in 2023. So why was he released now?

Analysis and Comment • 9 hrs

A man stops on his motorcycle to watch a fire burn in the hillsides in the town of Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture

Japan contains large wildfires after 11-day battle

Wildfires that scorched forests in northern Japan, reportedly the second biggest in over 30 years, have been brought under control after 11 days, officials have said.

World • 9 hrs

Three arrested over Offaly fire released without charge

Three people who were arrested, as part of an investigation into the deaths of a four-year-old boy and his grand-aunt in Co Offaly last year, have been released without charge.

Ireland • 18 hrs

2 May 2026; Stephen O'Hanlon of Monaghan celebrates after his side's victory in the Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship semi-final match between Derry and Monaghan at BOX-IT Athletic Grounds in Armagh. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Bannigan and Beggan pay tribute to Monaghan spirit

An unflappable Rory Beggan said it was "nice" to be entrusted with the pressure of nailing the winning two-pointer at the end of Monaghan's epic extra-time Ulster semi-final win over Derry.

Football • 17 hrs

Image shows the burnt out remains of a vehicle on a road in daylight.

Man charged with attempted murder linked to bomb attack

A 66-year-old has appeared in court charged with attempted murder linked to a bomb attack on a Belfast police station.

Courts • 02 May

Helpers pour water on a stranded humpback whale covered with blankets to protect the animal's skin

Humpback whale stranded in Germany released into sea

A humpback whale that had been struggling to survive after beaching near the German coast has been released into the North Sea off Denmark, after being transported in a barge in a last-ditch rescue operation.

Europe • 02 May

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