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- Boeing confirms China commitment to buy 200 aircraft May 16, 2026Aerospace giant Boeing confirmed that China had committed to purchasing 200 aircraft during a visit to Beijing by US President Donald Trump, in a deal that could ultimately balloon with orders for 750 additional planes.
- New Ebola virus outbreak in DR Congo kills 65 May 16, 2026A new outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus has been declared in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, African health officials said, with neighbouring Uganda also confirming one related death.
- Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis to discuss policing, cost of living May 16, 2026The 84th Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis continues in Dublin today with delegates to discuss policing, the cost of living and Ireland's place in the wider world.
- Garda roads policing numbers down 40% since 2009 May 15, 2026The number of gardaí involved in Roads Policing Units has dropped by nearly 40% since 2009, the latest figures released from the Department of Justice and An Garda Síochána have shown.
- Israel and Lebanon agree 45-day ceasefire extension - US May 15, 2026Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day extension of a ceasefire US President Donald Trump declared on 16 April, the US State Department has said.
- Budget 2026 needs to strike a balance - Taoiseach May 15, 2026The Taoiseach has said October's Budget will need to strike a balance between being prudent and addressing urgent need.
- 'I've been living a lie' - Tommy Fleming comes out as gay May 15, 2026Singer Tommy Fleming has said that he has been "living a lie" and has come out publicly as gay for the first time.
- Over 50 derelict houses to be demolished in Tipperary May 15, 2026Tipperary County Council has approved the decision to demolish 52 derelict, half-built houses at Ballypadeen in Cashel.
- Weinstein's third New York rape trial ends in mistrial May 15, 2026Harvey Weinstein's third trial in New York over allegations he used his Hollywood clout to prey upon and sexually abuse women ended in a mistrial today, after a jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict on a charge he raped the aspiring actress Jessica Mann.
