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- Reform UK arrives as major force in British politics May 8, 2026The counting has barely started, but the spinning is already in overdrive, with the political consequences already clear, writes Sean Whelan.
- HSE not indifferent to overcrowding, INMO conference told May 8, 2026The CEO of the Health Service Executive has said she recognises that many nurses are working in environments where they feel compromised by trolley waits and trying to admit patients without beds.
- Two men due in court on organised crime charges May 8, 2026Two men are due in court this morning charged in connection with the criminal activities of a West Dublin organised crime group.
- 'Give us some hope' - Families seek access to rare disease drugs May 8, 2026Families, campaigners and clinicians are calling for more public money to be provided to pay for access to drugs which could help people with rare diseases.
- Russia and Ukraine exchange attacks despite Moscow truce May 8, 2026Russia and Ukraine launched major attacks on each other today, with a two-day unilateral ceasefire that Moscow had declared around its World War II commemorations appearing to be in tatters.
- Aer Lingus not seeing any interruptions to fuel supply May 8, 2026Aer Lingus has reported an operating loss of €103m for the first quarter of 2026, up from an operating loss of €55m the same time last year due to "challenging macro-economic factors".
- Renowned naturalist Attenborough marks 100th birthday May 8, 2026British environmentalist David Attenborough, who has for decades been the world's most authoritative voice on the natural world, is celebrating his 100th birthday.
- Search for three hikers after Indonesian volcano erupts May 8, 2026Indonesian authorities are trying to locate three missing hikers after rescuing 17 people trapped by the volcanic eruption of Mount Dukono on Halmahera island, a local rescue agency official said.
- Dept seeks details of English language school refunds May 8, 2026The Department of Justice has asked three agencies in Mongolia who recruit students for English language schools in Ireland to provide details on a claim that young people are owed money by six schools here.
