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- Millions face hunger risk over Hormuz blockage, warns UN May 12, 2026Tens of millions of people could face hunger and starvation if fertilisers are not soon allowed through the Strait of Hormuz, the head of a UN task force aimed at averting a looming humanitarian crisis has said.
- EU support grows for goods ban from occupied territories May 12, 2026The Minister of State for European Affairs Thomas Byrne has said there is growing support at EU level for a ban on goods from occupied territories in the West Bank.
- Cremen buoyed by rowing changes as Olympic quest begins May 12, 2026Mags Cremen believe that the culture within Irish rowing is getting back to where it should be, following controversy about welfare in the lead up to the Tokyo and Paris Olympic Games.
- Key issues during Labour leader's time as Prime Minister May 12, 2026Keir Starmer brought a triumphant Labour Party back into Downing Street in July 2024 after more than a decade under the Conservatives. Just 22 months later, his position is looking increasingly precarious. Here, we look at some of the key issues during his time in the role.
- Starmer says leadership challenge 'not triggered' May 12, 2026Follow developments as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer consults colleagues about whether he can stay on ahead of a crunch cabinet meeting.
- EU considering social media 'delay' for children May 12, 2026The European Union should explore limiting children's access to social media, with possible new rules proposed as early as this summer, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said.
- Russia, Ukraine resume strikes as truce expires May 12, 2026Russia has resumed strikes on Ukraine as a three-day truce expired, attacking the capital with drones and killing one person in the eastern region of Dnipropetrovsk, Ukrainian authorities said.
- Striking ambulance staff and HSE 'far apart' on issues May 12, 2026Follow developments as around 2,000 of the National Ambulance Service workers engage in a 24-hour strike action in a dispute over pay
- What do you need to know about the ambulance strike? May 12, 2026As a long-running row over pay escalates, here's everything you need to know about today's National Ambulance Service strike action.
