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- Pico Lopes carries schoolday memories of 2002 World Cup into Saudi Arabia matchCape Verde defender Pico Lopes reflects on the 2002 World Cup Ireland vs Saudi Arabia match as he prepares for Cape Verde's 2026 World Cup game against Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the importance of a win to progress.
- Here's What Happened Today: ThursdayAthens reached 32 degrees, a girl needs lifelong care, thunderstorms hit three counties, and Venezuela's earthquakes killed 188 people.
- Hormuz evacuation suspended after attack in Gulf of OmanThe International Maritime Organization suspended the evacuation of 11,000 mariners after an attack in the Gulf of Oman, while Iran warned against unauthorized crossings and economic analysts predicted ongoing high oil prices and food costs.
- New York prosecutors to drop unresolved rape charge against Harvey WeinsteinNew York prosecutors have decided to drop a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein, avoiding a fourth trial, while he remains incarcerated for other convictions.
- Noah Donohoe jury told to 'ignore everything else' and reach findings on evidence heard in courtThe jury in the inquest into Noah Donohoe's death was instructed to base their findings solely on evidence presented in court, following months of testimony and analysis.
- Uisce Éireann expects to repair ‘major’ burst water main in Dublin city by 2amUisce Éireann is working to repair a major burst water main in Dublin City, with the goal of restoring water supply by 2am.
- After last night's disaster, here's what Scotland need to avoid World Cup eliminationScotland's World Cup hopes depend on other teams' results as they wait to see if they finish as one of the eight best third-placed teams.
- Leo Varadkar says Reform-led government in UK could be an ‘accelerator’ to Irish unityFormer Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan discussed how a Reform UK government could accelerate Irish reunification by revisiting Brexit and ECHR issues, with O'Callaghan noting the potential impact of rising English nationalism on Northern Ireland's future.
- Dublin councillors slam last-minute roadworks and closures in city ahead of EU presidencyDublin councillors are criticizing last-minute roadworks and closures in preparation for Ireland's EU presidency, citing traffic disruptions and inconvenience for locals. Councillors have raised concerns about the lack of advance notice and resource allocation for the events.
- 'It's rotten': Irish people across Europe are sweltering in record-breaking heatRecord-breaking heat is affecting Europe, with western countries experiencing extreme temperatures, health risks, and lifestyle adjustments.
- RnaG listeners and a panel of experts ranked Ireland's top 40 songs in the Irish languageRTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta organized a competition to determine Ireland's top 40 Irish-language songs, with a traditional song ranking first.
- 'I felt disgusting': Woman alleges former sports coach attempted to rape her at summer campA woman alleges a former sports coach attempted to rape her at a summer camp in the 1970s, with the accused facing multiple charges of indecent assault and one count of attempted rape.
- Amhrán Mhuínse ar bharr liosta na n-amhrán Gaeilge is fearr le héisteoirí RTÉ RnaGRTÉ RnaG's top 40 Irish songs list was determined by listener votes, with Nan Tom Teaimín de Búrca's 'Amhrán Mhuínse' ranking first.
- Parking Wars and parking the War on DrugsTheJournal.ie seeks financial support from readers as advertising revenue has not been sufficient to maintain operations.
- The 5 at 5: ThursdayIreland deals with heatwave and thunderstorms while Venezuela faces earthquake aftermath. Ryanair adjusts seating policy and Electric Picnic 2026 headliner is confirmed.