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- Military jets' crew safe after Idaho air show collision May 18, 2026Four crew members involved in a mid-air collision of military jets at an air show ejected safely outside Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, the US Navy said.
- Starmer returns to Westminster amid leadership challenge May 18, 2026British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government will return to Westminster after a battle over reversing Brexit was ignited among the rivals vying to oust him.
- Hantavirus-hit cruise ship nears end of voyage May 18, 2026A cruise ship that sparked global alarm after a deadly outbreak of hantavirus will end its voyage in Rotterdam today with its remaining skeleton crew facing weeks of quarantine.
- Enniscorthy resident creates national flood predictor app May 18, 2026An innovation consultant, skilled in probability and data analysis, has developed a new national flood prediction system.
- President to meet Britain's King Charles during UK visit May 17, 2026President Catherine Connolly will begin an official visit to Britain later today where she is due to meet with a number of Irish community groups in London and Leeds.
- 20 million vapes sold in Ireland last year not recycled May 17, 2026More than 20 million vapes sold last year in Ireland were not returned for recycling, according to new figures.
- Labour Court to hold talks on ambulance pay dispute May 17, 2026SIPTU and Unite will meet with HSE management at the Labour Court today in a bid to resolve a pay dispute at the National Ambulance Service.
- Man, 30s, critical following assault in Blanchardstown May 17, 2026A man in his 30s is in critical condition following a serious assault in Blanchardstown this afternoon.
- Ireland mark historic Aviva appearance with dominant win May 17, 2026Ireland's day of history at Aviva Stadium could hardly have gone any better as Scott Bemand's side beat Scotland 54-5 in the last game of their Women's Six Nations campaign.
