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- Western Europe experienced hottest June-July on record August 10, 2026Western Europe experienced its hottest June-July on record as climate change fuels an historic summer of heat, drought and wildfires across the region, the EU's global warming monitor said.
- Shippers warn Rhine could be 'split in two' by low water August 10, 2026Low water levels risk halting cargo traffic on a key stretch of the Rhine this week, effectively splitting the critical waterway into two separate zones, the federal association of German inland shipping (BDB) said.
- Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions on demands August 9, 2026Iran said it was nearing a final pact with Oman defining new shipping lanes between them through the Strait of Hormuz but repeated that the US must meet other conditions, including compensation and an end to sanctions and military threats, before the strategic waterway is reopened.
- Over half a million Irish passports issued this year August 9, 2026Holidaymakers have been urged to check their passport expiry dates to ensure travel plans go smoothly during the remainder of the busy summer season.
- As it happened: Daniel Kinahan extradited to Ireland August 9, 2026Read back through updates as they happened as Daniel Kinahan arrived in Ireland and was subsequently charged following his extradition from the UAE.
- Cork hold on to reclaim All-Ireland camogie title August 9, 2026Cork reclaimed the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship as a second half surge saw them dethrone Galway by 2-14 to 0-19 at Croke Park.
- Mother 'worried' as no special school place again for son August 9, 2026As the country's primary schools prepare to reopen at the end of this month, many autistic children who were promised a school place for September will remain at home.
- Israel rejects 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says August 9, 2026Israel has rejected US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace 15-point plan for Gaza, and will not withdraw until Hamas fully disarms, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
- Man's body found in burning car in Co Armagh August 9, 2026The PSNI is investigating the death of a man following a car fire in Co Armagh. A police spokesperson said the body of the man was found inside the car in the Harford Street area of Portadown last night.
