Donald Trump says combat operations in Iran will continue until all America's objectives are achieved. The US president has vowed to avenge the deaths of three American service personnel who were killed in action yesterday, and warned of "further loss of life".
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The Foreign Affairs Minister says the government's priority is the safety of Irish citizens caught up in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Flights between Dublin and the UAE and Qatar have been cancelled again today.
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The Tánaiste says it's possible that construction could start on the Cork Events Centre before the end of this year. Last week the Government allocated an extra 2 million euro to the project almost doubling the amount spent before building work has begun.
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The first fully dry day of 2026 could happen this week. Tomorrow could be the first time this year there will be no rain anywhere in the country.
