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- Man held as boy 'ends up in crocodile enclosure' in UK June 18, 2026A man has been arrested in the UK on suspicion of attempted murder after a three-year-old boy ended up in a crocodile enclosure at a zoo.
- Two men jailed for 24 years for human trafficking June 18, 2026Two men from Eastern Europe have been jailed 13 and 11 years for human trafficking for the purpose of labour exploitation - the first conviction of its type in the State.
- Trump's Iran deal sparks anger among Republicans June 18, 2026US President Donald Trump's deal with Iran has opened a rare breach with Republican hawks, who warn that the agreement falls far short of the sweeping victory he promised and could leave Tehran richer, stronger and still able to threaten the region.
- Lidl opens its first 'Middle Ale' bar near Belfast June 18, 2026Supermarket chain Lidl has opened the doors to its first pub - in Northern Ireland.
- New Gender Pay Gap Portal opens June 18, 2026The Government has launched the public side of the Gender Pay Gap Portal, which allows people to see, compare and review employer data on gender pay gaps.
- Female players need support after having children - study June 18, 2026Just 3% of elite intercounty female players have children, the Gaelic Players Association has said.
- 'Full closure' following Kenneally death, say survivors June 18, 2026Two survivors of Bill Kenneally's abuse have said that the convicted paedophile's death has given them some closure.
- Firefighter recalls girl's pink shoes at scene of attack June 18, 2026A firefighter who was one of the first at the scene of the stabbings at Parnell Square in November 2023, has said he still remembers seeing a little girl's pink shoes and a woman with a huge injury to her back.
- Athletes head to Dublin for Special Olympics Summer Games June 18, 2026Hundreds of athletes from around the country are making their way to Dublin for the start of the Special Olympics Summer Games.
