RTE – NEWS
- Govt urged to lead by example during EU Presidency July 13, 2026Ireland's oldest environmental group, An Taisce, has called on the Government to lead by example on climate during its six months hosting the EU presidency.
- Burnham set to lead UK Labour with backing of 349 MPs July 13, 2026Andy Burnham will be the next UK prime minister after receiving an extra 27 nominations from Labour MPs, taking his total to 349.
- Man says former partner carried out killing, court hears July 13, 2026A man on trial for murder has claimed in evidence that his then partner carried out the killing and he tried to protect her as he believed she was pregnant with his child.
- Interim measure introduced for workers over permit delays July 13, 2026An interim measure for employees whose Irish Resident Permits have expired has been introduced by the Department of Migration.
- EU countries push for trade ban with Israeli settlements July 13, 2026Banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements has gained the most support from a range of options discussed by EU foreign ministers at a meeting in Brussels.
- Cabinet set to criminalise extreme, violent pornography July 13, 2026The Minister for Justice will seek approval to create offences relating to the possession, production or distribution of extreme or violent pornography, and acts of necrophilia.
- Cross-party action for Bessborough survivors held in Cork July 13, 2026A cross-party action of solidarity in support of Bessborough survivors has been held outside Cork City Council Hall.
- Man, 40s, dies following e-scooter crash in Galway July 13, 2026An e-scooter rider in his 40s who was seriously injured in a crash in Galway last Friday night has died.
- Sacked M&S worker wins case over wife's discount usage July 13, 2026A Marks and Spencer worker whose staff discount credentials were used 73 times in six weeks when his wife secretly copied them and shared them with her family and friends has won a challenge to his "disproportionate" dismissal.



















