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- Mediators place renewed focus on reopening Hormuz August 28, 2026Iran war mediators have placed renewed emphasis on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran agreeing to draw up a list of conditions to restore normal traffic.
- Nepal floods: 469 killed as rescue operations continue August 28, 2026Rescue teams using heavy machinery dug through mud and debris in Nepalese towns devastated by a flash flood two days ago, as hopes of finding survivors faded.
- Consumer sentiment sees slight rise in latest survey August 28, 2026Consumer sentiment rose slightly in August to close to the level it stood at before the Middle East conflict stoked concerns about the cost of living, a survey showed.
- 'Literally lifeless': Wife of man hit by stolen truck speaks out August 27, 2026The wife of a motorcyclist who suffered catastrophic injuries after being struck by a stolen pick-up truck has spoken about the devastating impact the crash has had on their family
- Kremlin labels possible attack on NATO as 'scare stories' August 27, 2026The Kremlin dismissed as "scare stories" US media reports suggesting that Russia could attack NATO, following a rare visit by the CIA director to Moscow.
- Bradley: Hard to qualify if you give up soft goals August 27, 2026Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley admitted his side were "disappointed" to exit Europe without reaching the league phase but disputed the claim that they had been offered an 'easier' qualifying path in 2026.
- Carney says Lake Ontario will not become 'Lake America' August 27, 2026Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Lake Ontario will continue to be called by that name after US President Donald Trump said he was renaming it as "Lake America."
- Legal aid dispute continues as solicitors extend boycott August 27, 2026he dispute over legal aid payments between the Justice Minister and solicitors is set to continue into next month.
- 'Significant number' affected by hotel norovirus outbreak August 27, 2026A "signifcant number" of people have been affected by an outbreak of norovirus at a luxury hotel in Co Westmeath.
