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- Rutte says Europeans have 'gotten message' from Trump May 4, 2026Europeans have "heard" US President Donald Trump's message of frustration over the Iran war and are "stepping up", NATO chief Mark Rutte said after the US announced it would withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany.
- Taoiseach welcomes US plan over Strait of Hormuz May 4, 2026The Taoiseach has welcomed a US plan to escort ships from the Strait of Hormuz.
- What happens to my holiday if flights get cancelled? May 4, 2026Global air travel continues to be disrupted by the Middle East war. What are your rights and what happens to the rest of your travel arrangements if flights are cancelled?
- 'Starmergeddon' fears as UK's Labour faces tough night May 4, 2026Such is the electoral kicking the UK Prime Minister and his Labour Party is expected to receive on Thursday night that it has attracted its own nickname: "Starmergeddon".
- Watch: Young voices on the big issues in Galway West May 4, 2026What issues matter most to young voters right now?
- Iran warns US Navy to stay clear of Strait of Hormuz May 4, 2026Iran's military has warned US forces not to enter the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump said the United States would start helping to free ships stranded in the Gulf by the US-Israeli war on Iran.
- Ex-NY Mayor Giuliani in critical condition in hospital May 4, 2026Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani is in hospital in a "critical but stable condition", his spokesperson has said.
- EU ministers to discuss economic impact of war in Iran May 3, 2026Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris is to discuss the economic impact of the ongoing war in the Middle East at a two-day summit of EU finance ministers, which begins later today.
- Former Bosco presenter Gráinne Uí Mhaitiú dies at 72 May 3, 2026Former Bosco presenter Gráinne Uí Mhaitiú has died at the age of 72.
