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Supreme Court declines to hear Ghislaine Maxwell appeal

The US Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal by Ghislaine Maxwell, the accomplice of notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, of her sex trafficking conviction.

US • 7 hrs

Micheál Martin stands alongside Jim Gavin who is waving

Fianna Fáil in crisis as Gavin exits presidential race

Jim Gavin's departure from this election left many in Fianna Fáil stunned last night but tellingly the party leader said it was the correct decision.

Analysis and Comment • 14 hrs

Fishing industry facing 'economic Armageddon'

The Irish fishing industry has warned it is bracing for catastrophic fishing quotas next year that "could collapse the Irish fishing sector and devastate major fishing communities".

Ireland • 11 hrs

Lewis Moody in action for England during the 2011 Rugby World Cup

Lewis Moody diagnosed with motor neurone disease

Former England captain and 2003 World Cup winner Lewis Moody has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

Rugby • 15 hrs

Yuno Energy announces price freeze for customers

Yuno Energy has announced a price freeze for its electricity and gas customers for the winter months.

Business • 13 hrs

Deliveroo expanding service to offer on-demand shopping

Deliveroo is expanding its service to offer on-demand shopping for a range of retail products.

Business • 13 hrs

Death toll from Indonesia school collapse rises to 54

The death toll from an Indonesian school collapse rose to 54, officials said, as rescuers searched for more than a dozen still missing.

World • 19 hrs

flowers left beside a broken wall and grass after a crash

Man charged after fatal road collision in Co Wexford

A man has been charged in relation to a road collision in Co Wexford in the early hours of yesterday morning, in which a man in his 60s was killed.

Ireland • 16 hrs

Federal Agents watch as demonstrators protest along Kedzie Avenue in the Brighton Park Neighborhood

Trump administration declares US cities war zones

The Trump administration has branded Chicago a "war zone" as a justification for deploying soldiers against the will of local Democratic officials, while a judge blocked the White House from sending troops to another Democratic-run city.

US • 05 Oct

a forensic officer at work at a crime scene

Woman held after man dies following assault in Tipperary

Gardaí are continuing to question a woman, in her 20s, after a man died following an assault in Co Tipperary last night.

Ireland • 15 hrs

Budget to include VAT cut for new build apartments

A VAT cut for new build apartments looks set to be introduced in the Budget in a bid to kickstart the building of stalled schemes.

Budget 2026 • 05 Oct

Two Australian police officers stand beside a police car

Man in custody as 20 wounded in Sydney shooting

A man is in police custody after allegedly shooting up to a hundred bullets into a busy Sydney street, wounding 20 people.

World • 05 Oct

Greta Thunberg speaks at Sidi Bou Said Port in support of the Global Sumud Flotilla on 7 September 2025

Activists allege Greta Thunberg mistreated by Israel

Two activists have alleged that Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg was mistreated during her detention in Turkey, after being detained by Israel for taking part in a flotilla seeking to deliver aid to Gaza.

Middle East • 05 Oct

Members of electoral committees count ballots at a polling station during Syria's first parliamentary elections since the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government

Syria selects members of first post-Assad parliament

Local committees in Syria cast their ballots for members of a transitional parliament in a process criticised as undemocratic, with a third of the new lawmakers to be appointed directly by interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Middle East • 05 Oct

Shot of Heather Humphreys, Catherine Connolly, Jim Gavin in the RTÉ studio

5 key takeaways from the latest presidential debate

After the second debate of the Presidential Election campaign, Michéal Lehane takes a look at the key talking points.

Analysis and Comment • 05 Oct

Presidential Election upended by Jim Gavin's statement

This shock development leaves the Fianna Fáil Presidential Election strategy in tatters, writes Sandra Hurley.

Analysis and Comment • 16 hrs

Protesters burn barricades as they clash with police during an opposition rally on the day of local elections in central Tbilisi

Georgia PM vows sweeping crackdown after 'foiled coup'

Georgia's Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has vowed opposition arrests after police used force against opposition protesters who tried to enter the presidential palace in what he termed was a coup bid during a controversial election.

World • 05 Oct

Palestinians wait with their empty pots to receive hot meals distributed by charity organizations in the al-Mawasi area

Hamas calls for swift hostage-prisoner swap before talks

Hamas has called for a swift start to a hostage-prisoner exchange with Israel, as negotiators from both sides prepared to meet in Egypt for crucial talks aimed at ending the nearly two-year war in Gaza.

World • 05 Oct

Podcast: Blame game begins after Jim Gavin's withdrawal

Katie, David and Fran go Behind the Story to break down the last 48 hours and what it means going forward with the presidential election looming.

Behind the Story • 6 hrs

Fiat is the cornerstone of the Agnelli empire - but it's no longer its most valuable asset

Fiat Feud: The succession row within 'Italy's Kennedys'

The family behind Fiat, Ferrari and Juventus are worth tens of billions of euro - but a bitter succession feud between mother and son has cast doubt on the group's future, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 05 Oct

What does the tech sector want from Budget 2026?

The tech sector has been through a turbulent time is recent years with many companies alternating between hiring sprees and mass layoffs.

Budget 2026 • 16 hrs

Local Property Tax likely to increase next year

Local Property Tax is likely to increase next year for the majority of homeowners.

Ireland • 05 Oct

The Irish Foster Care Association says the cost of living is impacting the number of people offering foster care (Stock image)

Foster carers make their case for support in Budget 2026

There were queues outside the Oireachtas Audio Visual Room last week, as representative groups and organisations made their final pitches in back-to-back presentations ahead of Budget Day.

Budget 2026 • 05 Oct

A car drives through floodwater in Galway

Storm Amy: 2,500 remain without power

Around 2,500 homes and businesses remain without power after Storm Amy as of 8.30pm.

Ireland • 05 Oct

A small boy carries belongings as he walks amid destroyed streets in Gaza

Gazans cling to hope ceasefire deal is within reach

After two long years of war, people in Gaza and in Israel are exhausted and cling to hopes of a lasting ceasefire.

Middle East • 05 Oct

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Supreme Court declines to hear Ghislaine Maxwell appeal

Fianna Fáil in crisis as Gavin exits presidential race

Fishing industry facing 'economic Armageddon'

Lewis Moody diagnosed with motor neurone disease

Yuno Energy announces price freeze for customers

Deliveroo expanding service to offer on-demand shopping

Death toll from Indonesia school collapse rises to 54

Man charged after fatal road collision in Co Wexford

Trump administration declares US cities war zones

Woman held after man dies following assault in Tipperary

Budget to include VAT cut for new build apartments

Man in custody as 20 wounded in Sydney shooting

Activists allege Greta Thunberg mistreated by Israel

Syria selects members of first post-Assad parliament

5 key takeaways from the latest presidential debate

Presidential Election upended by Jim Gavin's statement

Georgia PM vows sweeping crackdown after 'foiled coup'

Hamas calls for swift hostage-prisoner swap before talks

Podcast: Blame game begins after Jim Gavin's withdrawal

Fiat Feud: The succession row within 'Italy's Kennedys'

What does the tech sector want from Budget 2026?

Local Property Tax likely to increase next year

Foster carers make their case for support in Budget 2026

Storm Amy: 2,500 remain without power

Gazans cling to hope ceasefire deal is within reach

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