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- Eurovision winner cannot host if in 'armed conflict' August 12, 2026The organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest have said they have changed the rules for next year so that the winning broadcaster will "automatically be ineligible to host" if their state is involved in an "armed conflict".
- Accidental drowning recorded at Donegal kayaker inquest August 12, 2026An inquest into the death of a man who went missing off the Co Donegal coast two years ago has recorded a verdict of accidental drowning.
- Donegal community 'heartbroken' over McHugh deaths August 12, 2026Tributes are being paid to a former Donegal All-Ireland winning footballer and his wife who died following a road crash in Co Cavan earlier this week.
- Messi unsure on extending career after father's death August 12, 2026Lionel Messi said he is having doubts about continuing his career following the death of his father last week.
- EU curbs on 'forever chemicals' in food packaging kick in August 12, 2026New EU restrictions on toxic substances known as "forever chemicals" in food packaging have kicked in along with broader rules on cutting packaging waste in the bloc.
- Woman, child hospitalised in 'vicious' Clare dog attack August 12, 2026A woman in her 50s and a child were taken to hospital after being attacked by a dog in Co Clare last weekend, in what was described as an "extremely vicious" attack.
- Gardaí 'relentless' in targeting organised crime - Kelly August 12, 2026Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly said An Garda Síochána's work pursuing the Kinahan cartel is not finished and they are still targeting other individuals involved in transnational organised crime.
- Man bitten by shark on boat off Co Waterford coast August 12, 2026A man is recovering in hospital after being bitten by a shark off the coast of Co Waterford.
- English sets event record as Becker and Roy advance August 12, 2026Mark English set a new championship record for the men's 800 metres in the semi-finals of the event at the European Athletics Championship in Birmingham.
