Yesterday's News
Bulgaria are surprise winners of the Eurovision Song Contest, as Israel finish in second place
The result has just been announced.
Last week 10th May 2026 - 16th May 2026
What's the atmosphere like at Eurovision? Odd, fraught - but less intense than recent years
New rules make for a more sedate environment at the 2026 Eurovision – in spite of continuing protests over the presence of Israel.
Could Israel win this year's Eurovision?
The second-semi final of the world’s biggest live music show played out in Vienna tonight – but what might happen on Saturday?
This month May 2026
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March March 2026
Iranian state TV confirms death of Khamenei as regime launches fresh attacks across region
The leader’s death was announced by US President Donald Trump last night but Tehran had remained silent on his fate until the state TV broadcast.
This year 2026
U2 are back writing songs about Big Topics - here's what the world makes of them so far
Initial reviews of ‘Days of Ash’ are pretty positive – here’s how news of the release was covered both here and abroad.
Last year 2025
McGrath reckons Martin has the 'experience and knowledge' to lead Ireland through EU presidency
Ireland’s EU commissioner insists Martin is the right man to lead the country throughout next year’s presidency of the union.
Dick Cheney - former US vice president and a chief backer of Iraq invasion - has died aged 84
Cheney was one of the chief architects of the ‘war on terror’ and an early proponent of invading Iraq in the wake of the 9/11 attacks of 2001.
Six arrests and one garda injured as Commissioner condemns 'thuggery' of Citywest riot
Gardaí were pelted with bricks and fireworks as a mass protest turned violent in west Dublin.
Trump tells stadium crowd at Charlie Kirk memorial: 'I hate my opponents'
Kirk’s widow Erika Kirk earlier told the memorial service that she forgave the man accused of killing her husband.
Austria's JJ has won the Eurovision final, with Israel finishing second
Two people were detained after a protest during the Israeli peformance, but were later released by police.
Ireland are gone - but here are eight acts to keep an eye out for in the Eurovision final
From French sand to Swedish saunas, we’ve got you covered.

