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- Iran shoots down US fighter jet, pilot rescued - report April 3, 2026One US crew member has been rescued after Iran shot down a warplane, Israeli and US media reported, as the war looked set to intensify with US President Donald Trump threatening more attacks on civilian infrastructure.
- Podcast: Jet fuel shortages - should you book a flight? April 3, 2026
- Family says man held in Iran faces possible execution April 3, 2026The family of a man detained in Iran accused of being involved in the killing of three members of the Iranian Basij militia during anti-government protests earlier this year has said he faces possible execution.
- Fuel prices reaching level of 'national emergency' - IRHA April 3, 2026The Minister for Transport has met with the Irish Road Haulage Association to discuss the ongoing impact of the Iran crisis on fuel costs in Ireland, amid calls from hauliers for extra supports due to the situation.
- Man in court on foot of NI warrant over Lawlor murder April 3, 2026A man has appeared in court on foot of a warrant for his arrest in Northern Ireland in connection with the murder of Robbie Lawlor in April 2020.
- McEntee says no trust in Hungary after Russia leak report April 3, 2026Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee has said she does not trust Hungary after it emerged that the country's foreign minister had been briefing Russia about sensitive European Union negotiations over Ukraine.
- Teenage cyclist seriously injured after Co Galway crash April 3, 2026A teenage boy was seriously injured after the bike he was cycling was struck by a car in Co Galway earlier this week.
- Israeli occupation of south Lebanon 'very dire', says MP April 3, 2026A Lebanese MP has described the Israeli military's occupation of southern Lebanon as "very dire".
- Ukraine says six killed in 'massive' Russian attacks April 3, 2026Ukraine has faced nearly 500 Russian missile and drone attacks that killed at least six people, officials have said, the latest in an increasing number of daytime strikes by Moscow.
