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- Reputation of State 'on the line' during Trump visit September 7, 2026A former assistant garda commissioner has said that the reputation of the State is "on the line" regarding the security operation surrounding the upcoming visit of US President Donald Trump.
- Budget to support those 'who get up early every morning' September 7, 2026Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris has said this year's Budget will support people "who get up early every morning and go to work".
- Irish cinematographer Darran Tiernan among Emmy winners September 7, 2026Irish cinematographer Darran Tiernan was among the winners at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles at the weekend.
- Flood mourning day in Nepal as rescue efforts continue September 7, 2026Grief-stricken Nepalis entered the traditional Hindu last day of mourning for the hundreds who died in the catastrophic flood along the country's border with China even as the government kept search operations going after four miracle rescues in recent days.
- Fuel excise cuts should remain permanently, Tóibín says September 7, 2026Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín has said the Government needs to stop wasting taxpayers money and called for temporary cuts to fuel prices to be made permanent.
- Jakarta airport extends closure after volcano eruption September 7, 2026Jakarta's main airport and three others have delayed reopening after halting operations due to a volcanic eruption and leaving hundreds of thousands stranded.
- Merz under pressure from far-right election triumph September 7, 2026German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will huddle with his CDU party to discuss and digest their thumping defeat at the hands of the far-right AfD party in a state election in the ex-communist east.
- Descendants call for recognition of Laois 1916 volunteers September 7, 2026On Easter Sunday 1916, a group of Laois volunteers demobilised a section of railway line under direct orders from Pádraig Pearse. 110 years later, their descendants have called for them to be awarded medals posthumously.
- Presidential talks wedged within Trump's golf appearance September 7, 2026Unlike US presidents who came before him, Donald Trump's visit to Ireland this week is about the fairways rather than searching for roots.
