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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.

Ukraine hits two shadow fleet tankers near Russia s Novorossiysk port

Ukrainian forces strike two Russian shadow fleet ships

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

Irish actor Gary Lydon

Acclaimed Irish actor Gary Lydon dies aged 61

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

TWIP Dublin Central Bye-Election special programme

Dublin Central candidates discuss cost of living issues

Bye-Elections26

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Winning €8.7m lotto ticket sold in Dublin

Wildfire damage in the Mourne Mountains

'Landscape incinerated' after week of wildfires in NI

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Watch: Young voices on the big issues in Dublin Central

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Man charged over death of Indigenous girl in Australia

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

Bye-Elections

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What can we learn from previous bye-election campaigns?

Analysis and Comment

Voters go to the polls in Dublin Central and Galway West on 22 May - but what do previous bye-election campaigns tell us of what could happen between now and then?

Graphic of the Dublin Central constituency

Dublin Central constituency profile

Graphic of the Galway West constituency

Galway West constituency profile

A member of the public fills out their ballot paper in a booth in a Polling Station in Dublin

What you need to know about the upcoming bye-elections

Regional

A view of people's legs as they run

Over 13,000 take part in Dublin City Half Marathon

Women pose ahead of the West of Ireland Women’s Mini Marathon

2,200 to take part in Women's Mini Marathon in Co Mayo

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Man seriously injured after being struck by car in Mayo

St Fin Barre's Cathedral in Cork

5,000 taking part in Cork International Choral Festival

People protesting against Iran's regime in Dublin

Iranians in Ireland call for regime change in protest

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Trump says there is possibility US could restart strikes on Iran

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Trump says there is possibility US could restart strikes on Iran

Trump says there is possibility US could restart strikes on Iran

Which countries have or are considering social media bans?

Which countries have or are considering social media bans?

Barry Lenihan bye-elections explainer

Barry Lenihan bye-elections explainer

'I'm totally here in my own right.' says sister of President Connolly from aid flotilla

'I'm totally here in my own right.' says sister of President Connolly from aid …

CCTV footage shows moment White House shooting suspect charges through security

CCTV footage shows moment White House shooting suspect charges through security

Prada 2 'a real pinch me moment', says Irish glove designer

Prada 2 'a real pinch me moment', says Irish glove designer

'No excuse' for delays over completion of NCH - Taoiseach

'No excuse' for delays over completion of NCH - Taoiseach

Increases a 'hammer blow to families' - McDonald

Increases a 'hammer blow to families' - McDonald

Direction to remove EV charger 'very stressful' - Resident

Direction to remove EV charger 'very stressful' - Resident

New access system for drugs for public patients announced

New access system for drugs for public patients announced

Irish govt criticism of Israeli government is 'distinct to education institutions'

Irish govt criticism of Israeli government is 'distinct to education institutions'

Mamdani encourages Charles to return Indian diamond

Mamdani encourages Charles to return Indian diamond

Irish woman describes interception of Gaza aid flotilla by Israel off Greece

Irish woman describes interception of Gaza aid flotilla by Israel off Greece

Features & Analysis

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Is US 'humiliated' over Iran, as German leader claims?

Analysis and Comment

"It has been speculated that the fire in Bealtaine celebrations symbolises the return of the sun after winter"

Bealtaine traditions in Ireland: fire, water, light and luck

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The Irish connections to the Falkland Islands

Content creator Britney Nolan's content was used by scam sites

'Completely suckered': Fake brands steal faces to scam shoppers

Traffic on the M50 Motorway at Finglas

How do you solve a problem like the M50?

News Lens

Participant during a sleeping competition in South Korea

Seoul holds 'Power Nap Contest' in sleep-deprived S Korea

a woman cooks a chapati over an open flame

India's cows offer biogas alternative to energy crunch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launches from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39-A

SpaceX spending on Starship tops $15 billion

Participants dressed as a Samurai warriors look on before the start of the second day of the two-day Hinode Sai, or Sunrise festival

Mountaintop festival marks arrival of spring in Tokyo

Last hereditary peers exit House of Lords for final time

OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma is to go into bankruptcy

Purdue Pharma sentenced ahead of bankruptcy

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - JANUARY 30: Swedish Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (not seen) make statements to the press following Salwan Momika, known for publicly burning copies of the Holy Quran, was shot dead in his

Sweden to fine social media sites over 'murder adverts'

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

Germany holds breath as stranded whale sets off in barge

Police officers stand guard at the entrance of a courthouse after a gunman opened fire and wounded four people in Athens, Greece

Man, 89, arrested after four injured in Athens shootings

17th-century warship Vasa at the Vasa Museum in Stockholm, Sweden

'Unique' 16th century wreck found off Sweden

A collage of one man and two women speaking a reporter

Watch: Londoners share views on UK smoking ban

An orangutan crossing a canopy bridge in northern Sumatra

Orangutan uses canopy bridge in 'world first' - NGO