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Iran urges US to accept defeat, Trump says Tehran 'evil'

Iran has called on the US to accept defeat, while President Donald Trump blasted Tehran as "very evil" and told Americans to prepare for continued high fuel prices as a result of the war.

Noreen and James McHugh were soulmates, funeral told

Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake kills 47 in Indonesia

Almost half of Help to Buy applicants get no support

Motorcyclist dies after single-vehicle crash in Galway

Man arrested after inmate death in Wheatfield prison

Rare glimpse of glamorous 1930s fashion at Birr Castle

One year on, did Alaska change anything for Ukraine?

Analysis and Comment

Lebanon says 11 dead in Israeli strikes on south

Kathryn Thomas: Rose of Tralee criticism boring and lazy

Man critical after three-vehicle crash in Co Meath

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Buildings partially collapse after powerful earthquake in Indonesia

Buildings partially collapse after powerful earthquake in Indonesia

‘Phenomenal” Mark English is the pride of Letterkenny

‘Phenomenal” Mark English is the pride of Letterkenny

McSharry takes 200m bronze at European Championships

McSharry takes 200m bronze at European Championships

English’s win will ‘inspire’ students

English’s win will ‘inspire’ students

Video shows scale of destruction after major grass fire in England

Video shows scale of destruction after major grass fire in England

Eminem to auction more than 100 pairs of signed runners

Eminem to auction more than 100 pairs of signed runners

‘Unprecedented’ heavy rain in Japan kills at least four

‘Unprecedented’ heavy rain in Japan kills at least four

Mark English wins gold at European Championships

Mark English wins gold at European Championships

Rhasidat Adeleke wins silver at European Championships

Rhasidat Adeleke wins silver at European Championships

Irish solar physicist describes moment she captured eclipse from plane

Irish solar physicist describes moment she captured eclipse from plane

McKenna boxing success celebrated at homecoming

McKenna boxing success celebrated at homecoming

‘No end in sight’ for farmers hit by hot weather.

‘No end in sight’ for farmers hit by hot weather.

Is this the UK’s strangest election?

Is this the UK’s strangest election?

'Hard hats and high heels' - Irish construction worker wins Miss Galaxy title

'Hard hats and high heels' - Irish construction worker wins Miss Galaxy title

How RTÉ News cameraman Colm Hand filmed the solar eclipse

How RTÉ News cameraman Colm Hand filmed the solar eclipse

Partial eclipse etches Eiffel Tower’s silhouette

Partial eclipse etches Eiffel Tower’s silhouette

Trump confirms he secretly switched planes over threat

Trump confirms he secretly switched planes over threat

Long queues in Dublin for eclipse glasses

Long queues in Dublin for eclipse glasses

Moment baby pulled alive from earthquake rubble

Moment baby pulled alive from earthquake rubble

Regional

Woman arrested following assault in Dublin city centre

Four arrested following drugs seizures in Dún Laoghaire

Twelve dolphins rescued after 21 stranded on Kerry beach

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Features

Podcast: Who killed Mayo GAA fan Joe Deacy?

Behind the Story

Gaeilgeoirí spotting mistakes on Irish language signage

'They're all dying' - Can Ireland's main streets be saved?

'It's costing €500 a day' - farmers count dry spell cost

'So proud' - Irish construction worker wins Miss Galaxy

Half of Afghan women rarely leave home, says UN agency

European Medal Rush

English strikes gold and Adeleke takes silver at Euros

English's coach able to enjoy a 'very special' night

Tributes to 'amazing, fantastic' Adeleke after medal win

Heritage Week

Selection of events as Heritage Week to get under way

2026 Roses

Rose of Tralee: Meet this year's Roses

Kathryn Thomas: Rose of Tralee criticism boring and lazy

Solar Eclipse

Irish scientist describes capturing eclipse from plane

Science and Technology

Sky watchers and scientists treated to 'eerie' eclipse

Science and Technology

In pictures: Thousands watch rare solar eclipse

Iceland, Spain experience 'dream' full solar eclipse

Sport

O'Connor closes in on heptathlon gold after big morning

McSharry and Walshe remain in contention for more medals

O'Sullivan on mum's records: 'We are coming for the rest'

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Business

Almost half of Help to Buy applicants get no support

I-RES sees slight revenue increase, profits jump

KPMG Australia faces more whistleblower misconduct claims

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Entertainment

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Kathryn Thomas: Rose of Tralee criticism boring and lazy

Rose of Tralee co-host Kathryn Thomas has hit back at critics who dismiss the festival as outdated, branding such comments as "boring" and "lazy".

Robbie Williams opens up about 'huge' imposter syndrome

Fair City on Sunday: 'We'll be in it together...'

Midler pays tribute to 'actor's whisperer' Mark Rydell

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Second man jailed in UK over £62,000 Pokemon card theft

In South Korea, some savour last season of legal dog meat

China's viral 'spicy strips' take bite of global market