Austria win Eurovision, pipping Israel at the post
Austria have won the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in the country's first victory since bearded drag queen Conchita Wurst won in 2014.
Splish, splat: diver slips off board at Olympic pool inauguration ceremony
Tall ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, killing two
A Mexican Navy sailing ship crashed into the landmark Brooklyn Bridge in New York on Saturday night, killing two people and injuring 17 others.
Funeral of Garda Kevin Flatley takes place in Co Dublin
Garda Flatley died after being hit by a motorcycle as he was carrying out speed checks on the R132 at Lanestown, north Co Dublin. Video: Dan Dennison
Laika Party at Eurovision 2025 semi-final
Emmy performs "Laika Party" for Ireland's entry at the second semi-final for Eurovision 2025.
‘It felt empowering and worthwhile’: Martin Leahy marks three years of weekly housing protests
Cork-based singer/songwriter Martin Leahy marks three years of singing his song Everyone Should Have a Home outside Leinster House. Video: Dan Dennison
Syrians celebrate end of US sanctions
Syrians in Damascus celebrate after US president Donald Trump announced plans to ease sanctions on Syria and normalise relation. Video: Sally Hayden
Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 52,908
Israel's military offensive in the Gaza Strip has killed at least 52,908 people since October 2023, while the total number of injuries has climbed to 119,721.
Robert De Niro calls for protest against 'philistine' Trump
Hollywood icon Robert De Niro lambasted 'philistine' US President Donald Trump and his proposed movie tariff at the Cannes Film Festival's opening ceremony.
Dual Israeli-American hostage released by Hamas
Released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander was reunited with family members after 19 months of captivity by Hamas. Video: Reuters
Irish student leads Cambridge team to victory on BBC’s University Challenge
Dubliner Oscar Despard captained a team from Christ’s College, Cambridge to victory in the final of the BBC student quizshow University Challenge. Video: BBC