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Calls for Blood Bikes to be given access to bus lanes

https://www.rte.ie/news/health/2025/0715/1523563-blood-bikes/

Published: July 15, 2025 07:50

Blood Bike volunteers are calling for the ability to use bus lanes and be exempted from road tolls under a new bill that will be debated in the Dáil.

Visa appeal timeframe 'prevents' trip, says GAA Palestine

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0715/1523512-gaa-palestine/

Published: July 15, 2025 07:37

GAA Palestine has said it has been told by the Department of Justice that a process to appeal the denial of visas for their trip this month would take an "indefinite amount of time" and so "effectively prevents" the team's scheduled trip to Ireland from…

Floodwater gushes into NYC subway station amid heavy rain

https://www.rte.ie/news/us/2025/0715/1523558-ny-weather/

Published: July 15, 2025 07:23

Intense rainfall over New York caused severe flooding in the city, sending water gushing into a subway train platform yesterday, as authorities issued several flash flood warnings across the metropolitan area.

Unreleased Beyoncé music stolen from car in Atlanta

https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0715/1523552-unreleased-beyonce-music-stolen-from-car-in-atlanta/

Published: July 15, 2025 07:01

Computer drives containing unreleased music by the singer Beyoncé Knowles and plans related to her concerts were stolen last week in Atlanta, police have said, with a suspect still at large.

Economy faces significant challenges, ESRI to tell cttee

https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2025/0715/1523543-esri-committee/

Published: July 15, 2025 06:22

The ESRI will tell the Oireachtas Budgetary Oversight Committee that the domestic economy is facing international headwinds and significant challenges in housing, infrastructure and public finances.

Trump says he is 'disappointed but not done' with Putin

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/0715/1523540-trump-russia-ukraine/

Published: July 15, 2025 06:17

US President Donald Trump said he was disappointed but not done with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a BBC interview, hours after Mr Trump announced new weapons for Ukraine and threatened Russia with sanctions

Irish stars count down to Emmy Awards nominations today

https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0715/1523535-irish-stars-count-down-to-emmy-awards-nominations-today/

Published: July 15, 2025 06:04

Irish stars Colin Farrell, Lola Petticrew, and Nicola Coughlan have been tipped to be among the Primetime Emmy Awards nominees when the shortlist is announced in the US later today.

Committee to hear from Shatter, Palestine Alliance on OTB

https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2025/0715/1523518-occupied-territories-bill/

Published: July 15, 2025 05:55

Consideration of the Occupied Territories Bill will resume at the Oireachtas Committee of Foreign Affairs this afternoon.

EU to discuss action against Israel over Gaza war conduct

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/0715/1523538-gaza-israel/

Published: July 15, 2025 05:37

EU foreign ministers will discuss a raft of options for action against Israel over the war in Gaza - but likely will not agree on any.

€13.6m paid out to households impacted by Storm Éowyn

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0715/1523521-humanitarian-assistance-storm-eowyn/

Published: July 15, 2025 05:26

Over 60% of the €13.6m paid out in humanitarian assistance after Storm Éowyn went to Galway, Mayo and Roscommon, according to new figures.

Conservation scheme sees nine curlew released into wild

https://www.rte.ie/news/environment/2025/0715/1523534-curlew-midlands-release/

Published: July 15, 2025 05:20

A group of nine curlew, a bird species that has seen most of its population lost in Ireland since the 1980s, has been reintroduced to the wild on Lough Ree near Athlone as a part of a conservation project.

Budget 2026 must be 'sensible and prudent' - Ibec

https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2025/0715/1523528-ibec-budget/

Published: July 14, 2025 23:01

Business group Ibec has said Budget 2026 must be "sensible and prudent" given the fragile global environment.

Gardaí appeal for information on murder of Paul Byrne

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0715/1523508-paul-byrne-appeal/

Published: July 14, 2025 23:00

Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information in relation to the investigation into the murder of Paul 'Frank' Byrne.

US tariffs of 30% could accelerate job losses - Tánaiste

https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2025/0715/1523513-cabinet-meeting-ireland/

Published: July 14, 2025 23:00

Tánaiste Simon Harris will tell the Cabinet this morning that threatened trade tariffs of 30% by the US could have a significant impact on the economy and potentially lead to job losses occurring quicker than anticipated.

Nine dead in fire at assisted living facility near Boston

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0714/1523519-boston-care-home-fire/

Published: July 14, 2025 20:35

A fire that broke out at an assisted living facility for the elderly near Boston last night has killed at least nine people and injured 30 others, authorities have said.

INOU warns against sowing division in Budget

https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2025/0714/1523504-unemployed-welfare-budget/

Published: July 14, 2025 19:00

The Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed (INOU) has called for a €16 increase to all core social welfare rates, including for working age payments.

IHCA warns public over fake ads featuring doctors

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0714/1523507-doctors-fake-ads/

Published: July 14, 2025 18:34

The Irish Hospital Consultants Association has urged the public to be vigilant for fake ads on social media in which doctors purport to endorse unauthorised products or services.

'Sad day for Ireland' - former publican on pub closures

https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2025/0714/1523497-pub-closures/

Published: July 14, 2025 18:29

The Ramble Inn in the village of Halfway in Co Cork is among the more than 2,100 pubs that have shut their doors over the last 20 years.

'We have reclaimed our voices', say rape survivors

https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2025/0714/1523488-court-statements-fay-wrightstone/

Published: July 14, 2025 17:31

The sister of a former priest who raped and sexually assaulted his sisters while he was a seminarian has said that while they cannot reclaim their childhood they have reclaimed their voices and have "finally been heard".

Podcast: Trump tariffs and the impact on Ireland

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0714/1523478-podcast-trump-tariffs-and-the-impact-on-ireland/

Published: July 14, 2025 17:18

Amid tariff uncertainty with the US, RTÉ's Behind the Story podcast looks at the potential impact on food and drink sector.

Court told man was so badly beaten he was unrecognisable

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0714/1523483-tom-niland/

Published: July 14, 2025 16:37

Pensioner Tom Niland was so badly beaten during an alleged home invasion that his neighbours did not recognise him walking along the middle of the road covered in blood, a trial at the Central Criminal Court has heard.

Healy takes yellow jersey at Tour de France

https://www.rte.ie/sport/cycling/2025/0714/1523463-healy-takes-yellow-jersey-at-tour-de-france/

Published: July 14, 2025 15:53

Ben Healy is just the fourth Irish cyclist to wear the famous Yellow Jersey as he leads the Tour de France after 10 stages of this year's race.

4 confirmed dead in small plane crash at London airport

https://www.rte.ie/news/uk/2025/0714/1523471-southend-plane-crash/

Published: July 14, 2025 15:15

Four people were killed when a small plane crashed at a London regional airport at the weekend, UK police have said.

Former priest jailed for eight years for raping sisters

https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2025/0714/1523467-richard-brennan-court/

Published: July 14, 2025 14:55

A former priest who raped and sexually assaulted his sisters while he was a seminarian has been jailed for eight years.

Man jailed for beating woman with wheel brace on roadside

https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2025/0714/1523460-keith-macken-court/

Published: July 14, 2025 14:41

A man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for attacking a woman with a wheel brace to such an extent that she needed to have her spleen removed following the attack.

German doctor on trial for 15 murders by lethal injection

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/0714/1523458-doctor-trial-murder/

Published: July 14, 2025 14:33

The trial of a German doctor accused of killing 15 patients with lethal injections and acting as "master of life and death" over those in his care is under way.

'I have to have hope' says Tuam relative amid excavation

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0714/1523442-tuam-relative/

Published: July 14, 2025 14:01

The daughter of a woman whose child died in the Tuam Mother and Baby Home has described as "absolutely momentous" the beginning of excavation work at the site in Co Galway.

Woman found guilty of facilitating rape of daughter

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0714/1523438-rape-trial/

Published: July 14, 2025 12:59

A woman has been convicted on a charge of facilitating the rape of her six-year-old daughter after a trial at the Central Criminal Court.

Five young siblings rescued from sea by off-duty nurses

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0714/1523437-five-young-siblings-rescued-from-sea-by-off-duty-nurses/

Published: July 14, 2025 12:53

Five young children were rescued by off-duty nurses after they got into difficulty off a beach in Co Down.

Minister to tell of 43% drop in people claiming asylum

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0714/1523428-international-protection-applications/

Published: July 14, 2025 12:38

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan is expected to tell a Cabinet sub-committee that his Department is beginning to see the number of applications for International Protection noticeably reduce.

Gaza doc breached BBC editorial guidelines, review finds

https://www.rte.ie/news/uk/2025/0714/1523426-bbc-gaza-documentary/

Published: July 14, 2025 12:22

A Gaza documentary featuring narration by the son of an official in Gaza's Hamas government breached one of the BBC's editorial guidelines on accuracy, the corporation has said.

Israeli strikes kill 22, says Gaza civil defence

https://www.rte.ie/news/middle-east/2025/0714/1523424-gaza-israel-strikes/

Published: July 14, 2025 11:48

Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes have killed at least 22 people, while Israel and Palestinian militants reported facing each other in the territory's north.

Galway city council to decide on infrastructure loans

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0714/1523420-galway-city-infrastructure/

Published: July 14, 2025 11:48

Councillors in Galway city will today be asked to approve plans to seek €60 million in loans, to fund what are described as essential infrastructural improvements for the city.

Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for 14 counties

https://www.rte.ie/news/weather/2025/0714/1523421-status-yellow-thunderstorm-warning-for-four-counties/

Published: July 14, 2025 11:35

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow thunderstorm warning for fourteen counties.

Donohoe backs NTMA management after €5m fraud incident

https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2025/0714/1523382-ntma-midyear-report/

Published: July 14, 2025 10:50

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has backed the management of the National Treasury Management Agency after it was subject to a €5m fraud.

PTSB and unions agrees new pay deal for staff

https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2025/0714/1523391-ptsb-staff-agree-pay-deal/

Published: July 14, 2025 09:25

PTSB and its group of unions have agreed a new pay deal for staff at the bank.

Move-in date for Laois homes delayed due to lack of power

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0714/1523375-portlaoise-homes-electricity/

Published: July 14, 2025 08:50

Eighty new homeowners who have paid up to €480,000 for houses in the Sandwood estate in Portlaoise, Co Laois have had their move-in date postponed by several months because the homes have no electricity.

EU tariff response will be 'firm and robust' - McGrath

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0714/1523377-ireland-eu-us-tariffs/

Published: July 14, 2025 08:25

European Commissioner Michael McGrath has said that in the event of 30% tariffs being introduced by the United States, the European Union's response will be "firm, quick and robust".

Missionary recalls effort to close naval base over abuse

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0714/1523374-irish-missionary-philippines/

Published: July 14, 2025 08:21

One of the last remaining Irish missionaries has spoken of his work in the Philippines where he has been since the 1960s.

Woman thanks searchers after 11 nights in Australian bush

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0714/1523370-german-backpacker-australia/

Published: July 14, 2025 07:46

A German backpacker who survived 11 nights in the Australian bush has described how she got lost and confused after crashing her car.

RTÉ Weather launches revamped forecast graphics and map

https://www.rte.ie/news/weather/2025/0714/1523368-rte-weather-upgrade/

Published: July 14, 2025 07:29

RTÉ Weather has launched a new graphics system and overhauled its on-screen presentation in its first upgrade in over eight years.

Air India crash investigation 'far from over' says CEO

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0714/1523367-air-india-crash/

Published: July 14, 2025 07:26

The investigation into last month's Air India Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad city is "far from over," CEO Campbell Wilson has said in an internal memo, adding that the airline is open to further inquiries and warned against "premature conclusions".

US tariffs: What's in effect and what could be in store?

https://www.rte.ie/news/analysis-and-comment/2025/0714/1523360-us-tariffs/

Published: July 14, 2025 07:13

US President Donald Trump has launched a global trade war with an array of tariffs that target individual products and countries.

McIlroy happy where his game is at ahead of Open tilt

https://www.rte.ie/sport/golf/2025/0714/1523355-mcilroy-happy-where-his-game-is-at-ahead-of-open-tilt/

Published: July 14, 2025 06:52

Rory McIlroy was delighted with his form at the Scottish Open after finishing runner-up to American Chris Gotterup and the Northern Irishman said his game is in a good place heading into the Open at Royal Portrush this week.

Game changer: Mayo project uses kites to generate power

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0714/1523349-kite-flying-electricity/

Published: July 14, 2025 06:49

A project in Co Mayo is generating renewable electricity through the flying of kites, which its operator has described as a potential "game changer" in the wind energy sector.

EU ministers weigh response to latest Trump tariff threat

https://www.rte.ie/news/europe/2025/0714/1523348-eu-trump-tariffs/

Published: July 14, 2025 06:07

EU ministers will debate the bloc's approach to trade talks with the United States, as Brussels scrambles to head off 30% tariffs threatened by US President Donald Trump.

Over 2,100 pub closures in last 20 years, report finds

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0714/1523333-pub-closures-report/

Published: July 14, 2025 05:00

More than 2,100 pubs across the country have closed since 2005, according to a new report.

Kentucky shooting kills three, including suspect

https://www.rte.ie/news/us/2025/0714/1523344-kentucky-shooting/

Published: July 14, 2025 04:32

A gunman killed two women at a church in the US state of Kentucky and shot and wounded a state trooper outside an airport, authorities said.

Cabinet to hear of 'challenges' in UNIFIL mission renewal

https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2025/0714/1523341-cabinet-unifil/

Published: July 14, 2025 04:10

Securing the renewal of the UN's peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon for another year will be "challenging and complex", according to a briefing note which will be brought to Cabinet tomorrow by Tánaiste Simon Harris.

Trump says US will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine

https://www.rte.ie/news/us/2025/0714/1523343-trump-ukraine/

Published: July 14, 2025 03:48

US President Donald Trump said he will send Patriot air defence missiles to Ukraine, saying they are necessary to defend the country.

Excavation to begin at former Tuam mother-and-baby home

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0714/1523330-tuam-excavation/

Published: July 13, 2025 23:01

Excavation work is due to commence at the site of the former mother-and-baby home in Tuam, Co Galway.

Consumer spending up 9% compared to 2024 - AIB

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0713/1523337-aib-consumer-spending/

Published: July 13, 2025 22:48

AIB said consumer confidence remained strong in June, with overall spending up 9% compared to the same time last year.

Live Aid showed 'individual was not powerless' - Geldof

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/0713/1523322-bob-geldof-live-aid/

Published: July 13, 2025 18:56

Irish musician Bob Geldof said that 40 years on from Live Aid the concerts inspired people to feel that "the individual was not powerless" and that they could change the world

Donegal crush Meath to set up another Kerry showdown

https://www.rte.ie/sport/football/2025/0713/1523261-donegal-crush-meath-to-set-up-repeat-of-2014-final/

Published: July 13, 2025 16:47

Donegal set up a repeat of the 2014 All-Ireland SFC decider with a ruthless dismissal of Meath in the weekend's second semi-final.

Plane involved in crash at London Southend Airport

https://www.rte.ie/news/uk/2025/0713/1523308-southend-airport/

Published: July 13, 2025 16:40

A plane has been involved in a crash at London Southend Airport, police have said.

'Inexcusable' failures led to Trump assassination attempt

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/0713/1523305-trump-assassination-attempt/

Published: July 13, 2025 16:12

A congressional inquiry into the attempt to assassinate US President Donald Trump at a campaign rally a year ago on lamented "inexcusable" failures in the Secret Service's operations and response, and called for more serious disciplinary action

Next fortnight crucial for Ireland amid US tariff threats

https://www.rte.ie/news/analysis-and-comment/2025/0713/1523302-us-tariffs-ireland-eu/

Published: July 13, 2025 15:37

The next two weeks will be crucial for Ireland and the European Union after US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs of 30% if Brussels fails to reach a deal with Washington before the 1 August deadline, writes David Murphy

All-Ireland SFC semi-final: Meath v Donegal updates

https://www.rte.ie/sport/football/2025/0713/1523266-all-ireland-sfc-semi-final-donegal-v-meath-build-up/

Published: July 13, 2025 13:33

Donegal and Meath meet at Headquarters battling for the right to meet Kerry in the All-Ireland football final in two weeks' time.

Man dies after single-vehicle crash in Co Antrim

https://www.rte.ie/news/ulster/2025/0713/1523290-antrim-crash/

Published: July 13, 2025 12:30

A man has died and a second was injured following a one-vehicle road crash in Co Antrim.

EU prefers negotiated solution with US - von der Leyen

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/0713/1523288-eu-us-trade/

Published: July 13, 2025 11:55

The European Union prefers a negotiated solution on trade with the United States, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said.

Game Changer 'Activation Day' to take place at Croke Park

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0713/1523285-game-changer/

Published: July 13, 2025 11:36

Croke Park's All-Ireland semi final crowd will be the audience for a pitch-side interview with Jason Poole, whose sister Jennifer was murdered by her former partner in 2021, as part of a GAA initiative.

Rosie O'Donnell shrugs off Trump citizenship threat

https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0713/1523271-rosie-odonnell-shrugs-off-trump-threat-on-rte-radio-1/

Published: July 13, 2025 10:19

Rosie O'Donnell has said that she "didn't take it personally" when US President Donald Trump said he might revoke her US citizenship.

Israel launches communications satellite from Florida

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/0713/1523272-israel-satellite/

Published: July 13, 2025 09:00

Israel has said it had launched a new national communications satellite on board a SpaceX rocket from the United States.

US ends case against doctor over Covid vaccine scheme

https://www.rte.ie/news/us/2025/0713/1523269-us-covid-trial/

Published: July 13, 2025 08:54

US Attorney General Pam Bondi has said she had ordered charges to be dropped against a doctor accused of destroying Covid-19 jabs and issuing fake vaccination certificates.

Unsettled conditions to bring hot spell to an end

https://www.rte.ie/news/weather/2025/0713/1523260-weather-warnings/

Published: July 13, 2025 07:53

The current hot spell looks set to end with the weather becoming more unsettled next week, bringing some heavy showers and cloudier conditions.

Gisele Pelicot awarded France's top honour

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/0713/1523258-france-civic-honours/

Published: July 13, 2025 07:19

Gisele Pelicot, who became a feminist icon by publicly testifying over the mass rapes she endured, and rapper-turned-fashion designer Pharrell Williams were among 589 people awarded France's top civic honour.

Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes kill at least 27

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/0713/1523255-israel-gaza/

Published: July 13, 2025 06:50

Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes have killed at least 27 people, including six near a water distribution point.

George Gibney's time in US drawing rapidly to a close

https://www.rte.ie/news/analysis-and-comment/2025/0713/1523211-george-gibney/

Published: July 13, 2025 06:00

Given the choice of spending months in a US jail fighting extradition or returning to Ireland for trial, George Gibney chose the latter, writes Sean Whelan.

Watch: Remembering Live Aid 40 years on

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0713/1523104-remembering-live-aid/

Published: July 13, 2025 06:00

On this day in 1985, around 1.9 billion people tuned in across the world to watch Live Aid.

Is the big AI job displacement already under way?

https://www.rte.ie/news/analysis-and-comment/2025/0713/1523109-ai-job-losses-ireland/

Published: July 13, 2025 06:00

The impact of artificial intelligence on employment came into sharp focus this week, writes Brian O'Donovan

Live Aid at 40: 10 moments that made musical history

https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0713/1523132-live-aid-40/

Published: July 13, 2025 06:00

Forty years after Live Aid rocked the world, Evelyn O'Rourke looks at ten ways the music event of a lifetime made musical history.

Surge in exotic turtles being washed ashore Irish coast

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0713/1523235-turtles-ireland-coast/

Published: July 13, 2025 06:00

There has been a surge in the number of exotic turtles being washed ashore on the Irish coast.

N Korea reaffirms support for Russia's war in Ukraine

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/0713/1523250-north-korea-russia/

Published: July 13, 2025 02:36

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un offered Russia his full support on the war in Ukraine during talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, state media in North Korea said.

Events to take place for National Day of Commemoration

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0713/1523030-national-day-of-commemoration/

Published: July 12, 2025 23:01

National Day of Commemoration ceremonies are being held at several locations across the country this morning.

Calls for probe after settlers kill American in West Bank

https://www.rte.ie/news/middle-east/2025/0712/1523229-west-bank-killings-israel/

Published: July 12, 2025 19:39

A US-Palestinian man has been killed in an Israeli settler attack in the occupied West Bank, his family has said, demanding that Washington launch an investigation into his death.

Man due in court over fatal assault in Co Limerick

https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2025/0712/1523223-assault-death-limerick/

Published: July 12, 2025 18:53

A man is due in court in connection with a fatal assault on Michael Hayes in Watergate in Limerick on Thursday evening.

Kerry power into final as Tyrone challenge fizzles out

https://www.rte.ie/sport/football/2025/0712/1523162-kerry-power-into-final-as-tyrone-challenge-fizzles-out/

Published: July 12, 2025 17:54

Kerry powered their way into an All-Ireland SFC decider thanks to a dominant second-half display, Tyrone's challenge fizzling out badly after a bright opening.

Trump threatens to revoke O'Donnell's US citizenship

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/0712/1523216-trump-odonnell/

Published: July 12, 2025 16:32

US President Donald Trump has said he might revoke talk show host Rosie O'Donnell's US citizenship after she criticised his administration's handling of weather forecasting agencies.

All-Ireland SFC semi-final: Kerry v Tyrone updates

https://www.rte.ie/sport/football/2025/0712/1523190-all-ireland-sfc-semi-final-kerry-v-tyrone-updates/

Published: July 12, 2025 15:27

Tyrone and Kerry battle it out to be the side to qualify for this year's All-Ireland final.

NTMA targeted in voice phishing attack

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0712/1523198-ntma-payments/

Published: July 12, 2025 15:00

A garda investigation is under way after the National Treasury Management Agency was targeted in what is understood to be a €5 million voice phishing attack.

EU warns of countermeasures if US 30% tariffs go ahead

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0712/1523199-tariff-tracker/

Published: July 12, 2025 14:03

The EU said it is prepared to take the necessary steps to safeguard its interests if the US proceeds with imposing a 30% tariff on European goods starting 1 August.

SF's presidential election decision in weeks - McDonald

https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2025/0712/1523201-presidential-election/

Published: July 12, 2025 13:29

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has again repeated that the party is considering its options on this year's presidential election and will arrive at a decision in a few weeks.

Trump announces 30% tariffs on imports from EU

https://www.rte.ie/news/europe/2025/0712/1523196-eu-us-tariff/

Published: July 12, 2025 12:48

Goods imported from the European Union will face a 30% US tariff rate starting from 1 August, US President Donald Trump said in letters posted to his social media platform this afternoon.

Lions move up a gear in dominant AUNZ win

https://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2025/0712/1523169-lions-move-up-a-gear-in-dominant-aunz-win/

Published: July 12, 2025 12:21

Owen Farrell made his first appearance on the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia but it was the player he replaced, Huw Jones who lit up a 48-0 victory over an AUNZ Invitational XV.

Gaza truce talks faltering over withdrawal, say sources

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/0712/1523178-israel-gaza/

Published: July 12, 2025 10:06

Talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza are stalling over the extent of Israeli forces' withdrawal from the Palestinian territory, Palestinian and Israeli sources familiar with the negotiations in Doha have said.

'I don't know' - Taylor coy on retiremement plans

https://www.rte.ie/sport/boxing/2025/0712/1523164-i-dont-know-taylor-coy-on-retiremement-plans/

Published: July 12, 2025 09:03

Katie Taylor says she will take time to consider her future after emerging triumphant in her trilogy fight against Amanda Serrano, before once again reiterating her desire to fight at Croke Park.

High temperature warning as mercury could hit 30C

https://www.rte.ie/news/weather/2025/0712/1523167-weather-warnings/

Published: July 12, 2025 08:43

A high temperature warning for all of Ireland will come into effect at midday, with temperatures of up to 30 degrees Celsius possible in some areas.

Ukraine says Russia fired 623 drones and missiles

https://www.rte.ie/news/ukraine/2025/0712/1523165-ukraine-russia/

Published: July 12, 2025 08:15

Russia fired 597 drones and 26 long-range missiles overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, calling for sanctions to stop Russia's recent record barrages.

Watch: 'These are nights I dreamed of as a kid'

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/0712/1523161-katie-taylor/

Published: July 12, 2025 07:26

Katie Taylor said that "these are the nights I dreamed of as a kid" after she retained her undisputed world super lightweight title after edging her third fight against Amanda Serrano in New York.

Community in shock after girl dies in River Suir incident

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0712/1523157-tipperary-incident/

Published: July 12, 2025 07:15

A prayer service will be held later today for a 12-year-old girl who died after getting into difficulty while swimming in a river in Co Tipperary.

Gallery - here's how Live Aid rocked the world in 1985

https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0712/1522488-gallery-heres-how-live-aid-rocked-the-world-in-1985/

Published: July 12, 2025 06:00

Sunday 13 July marks the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, the global jukebox that spanned the Atlantic with two massive concerts to raise funds for the famine-stricken people of Africa. Take a look back on one of the biggest days in music history.

Live Aid was 40 years ago this weekend

https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0712/890046-live-aid-was-40-years-ago-this-weekend-have-a-look-back/

Published: July 12, 2025 06:00

40 years ago this weekend, the world turned on the biggest global jukebox it had ever seen and heard as two massive concerts took place in London and Philadelphia to raise money for the famine-stricken people of Africa.

Watch: 'I was at Live Aid 40 years ago'

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0712/1523103-live-aid-anniversary/

Published: July 12, 2025 06:00

This weekend marks the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, the star-studded fundraising concerts organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure for famine relief in Ethiopia.

Live Aid at 40: Geldof, Queen and everything in between

https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0712/1523144-live-aid-at-40-geldof-queen-and-everything-in-between/

Published: July 12, 2025 05:00

Two venues, two billion viewers and, as pomp rockers Queen, who pretty much stole the whole show, would say - one vision.

Dáil blackout brings cost of living crisis into spotlight

https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0712/1523149-dail-blackout-analysis/

Published: July 12, 2025 05:00

A power outage temporarily shut off Leinster House lights on Wednesday, the black-out had happened as Government insisted it is not trying to hide the cost of living crisis in the political shadows. A pre-budget row is developing on the topic, one which…

Palestine Action: Why has it been banned in the UK?

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/0712/1523115-palestine-action-banned/

Published: July 12, 2025 05:00

Earlier this month, British politicians voted to ban pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action, proscribing it as a terrorist organisation.

Taylor triumphant in trilogy fight against Serrano

https://www.rte.ie/sport/boxing/2025/0712/1523125-taylor-triumphant-in-trilogy-fight-against-serrano/

Published: July 12, 2025 04:55

Katie Taylor emerged victorious from her trilogy fight with Amanda Serrano at Madison Square Garden to seal a clean sweep of wins in their rivalry.

Who scored big on Prime Day - You or Amazon?

https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2025/0712/1523059-who-scored-big-on-prime-day-you-or-amazon/

Published: July 12, 2025 04:00

Midnight marked the end of Amazon Prime Day, the first since it launched its dedicated Irish website, Amazon.ie.

Fuel to Air India jet cut moments before crash - report

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2025/0712/1523154-india-plane-crash/

Published: July 12, 2025 02:01

Fuel control switches to the engines of an Air India flight that crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 260 people, were moved from the "run" to the "cutoff" position moments before impact, a preliminary investigation report said.

Trump visits Texas flood zone, defends disaster response

https://www.rte.ie/news/us/2025/0712/1523150-trump-texas-flood/

Published: July 12, 2025 00:28

US President Donald Trump has defended the state and federal response to deadly flash flooding in Texas as he visited the stricken Hill Country region, where at least 120 people, including dozens of children, perished a week ago.