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Irish government announces 505m euro in fuel cost measures after protests

Further reductions of duties on fuel and a delay in a carbon tax increase have been announced by Irish premier Micheal Martin after an emergency cabinet meeting agreed on a response to the fuel crisis following major protests.

Rorys lead evaporates at the Masters

The Northern Irishman remains the joint clubhouse leader, level with the USA's Cam Young

No deal in US Iran peace talks

Lack of agreement after 21-hour Islamabad negotiations leaves fragile ceasefire in doubt

Expert teams to be sent to worst corridor care offenders in bid to end practice

Teams of experts will be deployed to NHS trusts with the highest rates of corridor care in a bid to end the “unacceptable, undignified” practice, the Government has announced.

Golden eagles could be reintroduced to England with new funding ministers say

Bird lovers could see golden eagles return to England, the Government has said, as it announced new funding to explore their reintroduction.

We will not tolerate this any longer Irish police to step up enforcement

The head of Ireland’s police service has vowed to step up enforcement against fuel-cost protesters blocking critical infrastructure.

I Am Maximus storms to famous second win in the Grand National

I Am Maximus became the first horse since Red Rum to regain his crown in the Randox Grand National, as Willie Mullins also became the first trainer since Vincent O’Brien in the 1950s to win three successive editions of the Aintree spectacular.

Eamonn Holmes recovering in hospital after stroke

GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes is recovering in hospital after a stroke, the broadcaster has said.

Woman who drank two litres of gin a day set to run half marathon for charity

A 28-year-old woman who was told she had six months left to live after consuming two litres of gin a day, is running a half marathon to raise money for an alcohol harm charity.

US Iran talks with Vance and Iranian officials in Pakistan as ceasefire strains

A US delegation led by US vice president JD Vance has arrived in Pakistan for high-level talks with Iranian representatives for the first such meeting since the war began more than a month ago, which will test whether they can shore up a fragile ceasefire and pave the way for peace.

First manned Moon mission in more than 50 years splashes down after epic voyage

Nasa astronauts have landed safely back on Earth following their record-breaking lunar flyby which marks a stepping stone towards a future Moon landing and eventual Mars mission.

Public reminded to access care as normal in final days of doctors strike

Members of the public have been urged to seek care as normal over the weekend as resident doctors in England continue their six-day strike.