How a president's intervention set the stage for the most contentious Eurovision in years

The buildup to the competition has been overshadowed by the debate over Israel’s inclusion – so what can we expect in Malmö?

Gardaí preparing major security operation to prevent violence during Europa League Final

The UEFA Europa League Final will take place in Dublin on Wednesday 22 May.

UN says rebuilding Gaza could cost $40 billion as Hamas examining truce deal in 'positive spirit'

UN Assistant Secretary-General Abdullah al-Dardari said 72% of all residential buildings in the region “have been completely or partially destroyed”.

Eurovision: 'Die in' staged at RTÉ as singers and campaigners call for boycott of contest

Former RTÉ producer Betty Purcell told The Journal: “We believe it is not a time to sing songs and clink glasses with Israel.”

Netanyahu vows to launch military assault on Rafah 'with or without' a ceasefire deal

One of the children killed in the strikes overnight was a newborn baby who was only five days old.

Who's running in the European elections and what are the key dates to look out for?

A record number of candidates have declared their status in recent weeks.

Hamas delegation will return to Cairo with 'response' on Gaza truce

Migration row: Sunak 'not interested' in deal to return asylum seekers from Ireland to the UK

Cross border migration row: How did Ireland-UK relations break down over asylum seekers?

And what’s the evidence for Helen McEntee’s claim that 80% of of asylum seekers crossed the border? Here’s what we know.