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‘Packed like a sardine’: Commuters on Ireland’s overcrowded trains | Prime Time
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- ‘Packed like a sardine’: Commuters on Ireland’s overcrowded trains | Prime Time
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- 16:32
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- 8 hours ago
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- As issues around overcrowding persist on Ireland’s rail network, commuters describe their experiences on packed trains. Irish Rail says new carriages will enter service in 2027, but will not solve every problem.
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- Russell Brand found guilty: The investigation behind the story | Prime Time
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- 5:52
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- 16 hours ago
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- The editor of Channel 4’s Dispatches, Alistair Jackson discusses the investigation into Russell Brand and reflects on the reporting after a London court found the comedia guilty
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- US midterms: What the results mean for Trump | Prime Time
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- 4:14
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- 16 hours ago
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- The Hill columnist Niall Stanage analyses the fallout from the US midterm elections and what the results mean for Donald Trump and the next two years of his presidency.
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- Oleshky truce can be template for more ceasefires – Ukrainian minister | RTÉ News
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- 6:04
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- 17 hours ago
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- Ukraine's Deputy Minister for Foreign affairs Mariana Betsa has said the six-day truce in the Russian-controlled city of Oleshky could act as a template for future ceasefires.
Speaking on RTÉ's Six One, Ms Betsa said the ceasefire proved Russia is capable of succumbing to international pressure.
US First Lady Melania Trump was recognised by both Russian and Ukrainian officials for her role in securing the ceasefire.
A trilateral meeting with officials from the US, Ukraine and Russia is planned for 10-11 November in Abu Dhabi.
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- Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault | RTÉ News
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- 2:54
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- 18 hours ago
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- The British comedian and actor, Russell Brand, has been found guilty of raping a woman and sexually assaulting three others, by a jury in London.
The 51-year-old was charged with sexual offences dating between 1999 and 2009.
A sentencing hearing is due to take place on Monday.
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- Commuters share frustration with overcrowded trains | Prime Time
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- 1:11
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- 19 hours ago
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- Commuters have described packed carriages and uncomfortable journeys on Ireland’s rail network, with some saying they regularly have to stand or struggle to board crowded services.
One passenger told Prime Time trains were “always overcrowded”, while another described squeezing between people as “such a bad way to start the day”.
A commuter who boards at Oranmore said a fellow passenger had vomited on her shoulder and into her bag. She called for more carriages to meet demand.
Irish Rail spokesperson Barry Kenny said new carriages are due to begin entering service in the second quarter of 2027. However, he said they would not solve every problem, with pressure on services at peak times into cities across the network.
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- Russell Brand used fame and status to prey on women - UK Police | #rtenews
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- 0:39
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- 20 hours ago
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- Russell Brand has been found guilty of raping a woman and sexually assaulting three more.
Speaking after the verdict, Metropolitan Police Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy said: “Russell Brand used his influence, status and fame to prey on and exploit women”.
Brand will be sentenced next week and could face further prosecution, as police have said he is still under investigation for two other alleged rape charges.
Brand has denied ever having non-consensual sex.
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- Funeral of Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean | RTÉ News
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- 59:24
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- 21 hours ago
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- The funeral of Irish Olympian and European Champion runner Ciara Mageean is took place at St Patrick’s Church in Portaferry, Co Down.
Ms Mageean died aged 34. She revealed in July 2025 that she had been diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer.
#CiaraMageean
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- Garth Brooks fans in Galway are excited for his Irish tour | #RTENews #GarthBrooks
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- 1:09
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- 22 hours ago
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- Garth Brooks Fans in Galway are excited for his upcoming tour of Ireland which he announced earlier today.
The country music superstar has announced 10 concerts across five Irish cities for 2027.
The singer will perform two shows each in Belfast, Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick and Cork next May and June.
The tour will begin at Boucher Road Playing Fields in Belfast on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 May, before moving to Pearse Stadium in Galway on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 May.
Brooks will then perform at UPMC Nowlan Park in Kilkenny on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 June, followed by TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 June.
The final two concerts will take place at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 June.
#GarthBrooks
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- Moment fighter jet escorts plane after bomb threat hoax | #RTENews #AerLingus
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- 1:20
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- 22 hours ago
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- A passenger on an Aer Lingus flight, which was diverted due to a security threat this morning, has described seeing French air force jets escort the plane to an air field in France.
Aer Lingus Flight EI402 left Dublin Airport at 6.24am this morning, travelling to Rome Fiumicino Airport.
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- ‘Largely true’ Iran war to blame for Republican midterm losses | #RTENews #unitedstates
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- 0:37
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- 1 day ago
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- US President Donald Trump says it was “largely true” that the Iran war was to blame for Republican losses in the midterm elections.
However, he said that he would “do it again” to stop Iran from having a nuclear weapon.
Democrats had a resounding midterm victory where they took the Senate, flipping seats in deeply-Republican states for a majority of at least 54 to 44. They also gained at least 30 seats in the House of Representatives.
Mr Trump also told reporters: “I’ll get along probably with the Democrats, unless they want to be destructive, but I have the power of the veto.”
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- Major traffic disruption expected in Dublin during EU meetings | RTÉ News
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- 5:11
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- 2 days ago
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- Dublin will experience significant disruption next week as the largest policing operation in the history of the State takes place as part of Ireland's EU Presidency.
European leaders will meet in the capital next Thursday and Friday, but the "unprecedented" security operation surrounding these events will begin two days prior, with restrictions to public transport and some streets in Dublin city centre planned.
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- Democrats take Congress after a wave of midterm election victories | RTÉ News
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- 15:52
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- 2 days ago
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- US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that the Iran War and rising fuel prices were factors in yesterday's sweeping victories by the Democratic party in the Midterm elections.
The so-called Blue Tsunami saw the Democrats take control of both houses of Congress, including some stronghold Red States like Kansas and Texas.
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- People in Washington DC react to Democrats taking control of Congress | #rtenews
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- 1:09
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- 2 days ago
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- Democrats have gained control of the US Congress after a wave of nationwide victories in Midterm elections.
In the upper house, the Senate, the Democrats flipped seven seats, securing them a majority of 54 seats compared to the 44 seats held by the Republicans.
The results make for a damning verdict on Donald Trump's Presidency, just two years after his election.
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- Former Kerry hurler opens up about gambling addiction | #rtenews
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- 0:42
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- 2 days ago
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- Former Kerry hurler Martin Stackpoole has spoken about how easy it is for gambling to take over someone’s life.
He was speaking following the release of new survey findings by the Economic and Social Research Institute.
The study found that an increasing number of Irish gamblers hold accounts with multiple operators and 54% of those who opened an online gambling account went on to open a second, while 10% had four or more accounts.
Many gamblers who participated in the survey said their most recent online betting session followed a prompt from an email, app notification or advertisement from an operator.
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- 55% rise in demand for women’s addiction service | #RTENews
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- 1:08
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- 2 days ago
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- Merchants Quay Ireland experienced significant demand for its women's service last year, according to its latest annual review.
The number of women seeking help for addiction and homelessness rose by 55% between 2024 and 2025.
#homelessness #addiction #janesplace #dublin
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- EU meetings to cause major traffic disruption in Dublin | #RTENews
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- 1:39
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- 2 days ago
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- Dublin will experience significant disruption for four days next week as the largest policing operation in the history of the State takes place as part of Ireland's EU Presidency.
European leaders are meeting in the capital next Thursday and Friday but the security operation around these events, which has been described as "unprecedented" will get under way two days before, on Tuesday 10 November.
#traffic #dublin #eupresidency #ireland
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- Blue Tsunami - Victory washes over Democrats in midterms | #RTENews #unitedstates
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- 1:28
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- 2 days ago
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- Democrats have seized control of the US Congress, capturing the Senate and House of Representatives.
Our Washington Correspondent Jackie Fox looks at how the night unfolded.
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- El-Sayed claims historic Senate win | #RTENews #unitedstates
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- 0:37
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- 2 days ago
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- Democrat Abdul El-Sayed claimed victory in Michigan to become the first Muslim elected to the US Senate.
The former medical administrator drew huge campaign crowds across Michigan with his promises to make healthcare free.
Mr El-Sayed defeated former Republican congressman Mike Rogers.
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- Talarico celebrates Senate victory in Texas | #RTENews #unitedstates
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- 0:44
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- 2 days ago
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- Democrat James Talarico said “power belongs to the people” after winning a US Senate seat in Texas, dealing a historic blow to Republicans.
Mr Talarico, a former schoolteacher, defeated the state’s attorney general Ken Paxton, a close ally of President Donald Trump who was heavily backed by tech billionaire Elon Musk.
The result was a major setback for Mr Trump, who threw his weight behind Mr Paxton and made the state a campaign priority.
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- Jeffries hails ‘great American comeback’ | #RTENews #unitedstates
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- 1:02
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- 2 days ago
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- The top Democrat in the US House of Representatives said his party has retaken control of Congress as the midterm election results favoured them across the US.
Hakeem Jeffries vowed to use his expected majority to go after corruption.
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- ‘I’m disappointed’ - House speaker after Republican losses | #RTENews #unitedstates
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- 0:36
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- 2 days ago
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- Speaking after Republicans lost control of the house, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said his party had to “face some real odds”.
“From the first day of this election we knew that to keep the house and sustain our majority we would have to defy more than a century of midterm history.
“It’s only happened twice in 90 years that a sitting president has picked up or held seats for his party in that first two-year cycle and there’s a lot of reasons for it, it’s very, very difficult,” he said.
Mr Johnson said he was “disappointed”.
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- Woman with terminal cancer says brain tumour was missed for years | Prime Time
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- 12:01
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- 3 days ago
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- Mary Keane speaks to Prime Time about her terminal cancer diagnosis and the missed opportunities to detect her brain tumour.
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- US midterms: What’s at stake for Trump? | Prime Time
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- 11:54
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- 3 days ago
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- US voters head to polls to deliver midterm verdict on Trump
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- Ciara Mageean remembered as a 'bright light in the darkness' at funeral | RTÉ News
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- 2:21
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- 3 days ago
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- "A bright light in the darkness, who made the world a nicer place" - just one of the many tributes to Irish Olympian and European track champion Ciara Mageean shared at her funeral in Co Down.
Hundreds of mourners packed St Patrick's Church near her home in Portaferry, with many more standing outside to pay their respects.
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- Americans have their say in Midterm elections | RTÉ News
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- 12:16
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- 3 days ago
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- Voting is well underway in the United States - where millions of people are casting their ballots in Midterm elections that could shift the balance of power in Washington.
With control of the House of Representatives and the Senate at stake, the vote is seen as a nationwide referendum on Donald Trump.
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- Protesters call for citizenship changes not to go ahead #RTÉNews
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- 1:15
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- 3 days ago
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- Protesters gathered outside Leinster House today as the Justice Committee met for the first time to consider proposed changes to citizenship.
If enacted, the Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2026 will increase the standard residency requirement for naturalisation from five to eight years.
The proposed changes, described by the Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan as "reasonable" also seek to introduce mandatory language testing, an Irish civics exam and income conditions.
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- Ciara Mageean remembered as a ‘bright light’ at funeral
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- 1:04
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- 3 days ago
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- Mourners at the funeral of Irish Olympian and European champion Ciara Mageean were told she was a “bright light” in the darkness who made the world a nicer place to call home.
Hundreds of people packed into St Patrick’s Church, just a few hundred metres along the road from her home in Portaferry in Co Down, with many more standing outside.
There was a guard of honour by members of her local Portaferry GAA club, where she took her first sporting steps playing camogie.
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- Tánaiste wants parties to ‘act in good faith’ to resolve public sector row | #rtenews
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- 0:33
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- 3 days ago
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- Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris has said there is a “window of opportunity” to resolve the public sector pay dispute before planned strike action takes place on 12 November.
Trade unions and Government representatives are meeting separately with an independent body in a bid to resolve the ongoing row.
It is understood unions rejected a Government offer of pay increases worth 7.75% over two and a half years.
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- Man killed as helicopters collide near Everest | #RTENews #nepal
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- 0:22
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- 3 days ago
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- An Indian tourist was killed and another tourist from New Zealand was brought to hospital after two helicopters collided and crashed while attempting to land in Nepal’s Everest region.
Authorities said the Fishtail Air and Dynasty Air helicopters’ rotor blades struck each other as they were attempting to land around 8.11am (2.26am Irish time) at Pheriche Helipad in Solukhumbu.
A police spokesperson said the man who died was 47.
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- Key races to watch in the US midterm elections | #RTENews #unitedstates
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- 1:40
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- 3 days ago
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- Americans will deliver their verdict on Donald Trump's second presidency in midterm elections that threaten to shatter his grip on Washington.
Democrats are poised to seize the House and challenge for control of the Senate.
So what are the key races to watch in the 2026 US midterm elections?
Fergal O'Brien reports from Washington DC.
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- Trump says deal with Iran 'could happen' | #rtenews
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- 0:35
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- 4 days ago
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- US President Donald Trump has said that Iran wants to make a deal to end the US war against Tehran and that such an agreement "could happen".
Tehran said that contacts between Iran and the US to end the eight-month war are ongoing, after days of Iranian talks with Qatari mediators.
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- Public sector unions plan 24-hour strike for 12 November | RTÉ News
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- 4:32
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- 4 days ago
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- Unions have announced plans for a 24-hour public sector strike on 12 November over delays in agreeing a new pay deal.
It will coincide with a major EU Presidency event that will see leaders from across Europe gathering in Dublin.
The Public Services Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions met today and following the meeting, it said the Government has yet to make a credible offer to resolve the current dispute.
Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers has said it is "extremely regrettable" that unions have chosen to escalate matters further by announcing next week's strike.
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- Public sector strike planned for Thursday next week #RTÉNews
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- 0:40
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- 4 days ago
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- Unions have announced plans for a public sector strike on Thursday 12 November over delays in agreeing a new pay deal.
Talks on an agreement were adjourned on Friday night with unions claiming the process had reached a “significant impasse”.
The Public Services Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions met today and following the meeting said the Government has yet to make a credible offer to resolve the dispute.
Over the weekend, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Jack Chambers said the Government remains committed to agreeing a fair and credible pay deal for workers across the public service.
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- Bowel Cancer Ireland urges people to look out for symptoms | RTÉ News
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- 4:12
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- 4 days ago
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- Bowel Cancer Ireland has renewed its calls for better prevention and screenings following the death of Irish Olympian and European champion runner Ciara Mageean.
The 34-year old, who died yesterday, was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in July 2025.
Bowel Cancer Ireland collaborated with Ms Mageean following her diagnosis and is urging people to watch out for red flag symptoms.
Brendan Donlon, chair of Bowel Cancer Ireland, speaks with Cian McCormack on Morning Ireland.
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- Bowel Cancer Ireland urges people to look out for symptoms #RTÉNews
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- 0:55
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- 4 days ago
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- Bowel Cancer Ireland has renewed its calls for better prevention and screenings following the death of Irish Olympian and European champion runner Ciara Mageean.
The 34-year old, who died yesterday, was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in July 2025.
Around one in ten bowel cancer diagnoses in Ireland are found in people under 50. However, the national BowelScreen programme is only for those aged 57-71.
Chair of Bowel Cancer Ireland Brendan Donlon has called on people not to dismiss any symptoms.
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- Nine people dead as jet crashes in Florida neighbourhood #RTÉNews #us
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- 0:19
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- 4 days ago
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- A private jet crashed in a Florida neighbourhood, killing all nine people on board, the US transportation secretary said.
Eyewitness footage showed a large crater on a road, created by the impact of the accident.
US transportation secretary Sean Duffy posted on X that the Learjet 60 crashed in Palm Beach County at 12.50pm local time and called it a “horrific tragedy”.
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- Irish Olympian and European champion Ciara Mageean dies aged 34 | RTÉ News
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- 4:38
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- 5 days ago
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- Irish Olympian and European champion runner Ciara Mageean has died aged 34.
Mageean revealed in July 2025 that she had been diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer.
A short statement on her Instagram account confirmed her passing. It read: "At 6:30am this morning, Ciara lost her battle with cancer surrounded by her loved ones.
"A beloved daughter, sister, wife, friend and inspiration to so many, she will be deeply missed.
"Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam."
A two-time Olympian, Mageean made history by winning European 1500m gold for Ireland in Rome in 2024.
President Catherine Connolly has led tributes to Mageean.
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- Taoiseach says Ciara Mageean ‘inspired us all’ | #RTENews #ireland
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- 0:50
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- 5 days ago
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- Taoiseach Micheál Martin has paid tribute to Irish Olympian and European champion runner Ciara Mageean, who has died at the age of 34.
Mr Martin said Ciara Mageean “inspired us all with her performances”.
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- Thousands in Derry for Halloween celebrations | RTÉ News
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- 1:34
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- 6 days ago
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- Thousands of people have gathered in Derry for the annual Halloween celebrations.
Thousands are lining the route for the parade and fireworks - the pinnacle of a week of festivities.
People have come from across the world to view the spectacle - now in its 40th year.
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- Clashes as hundreds of thousands protest in France | RTÉ News
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- 1:33
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- 6 days ago
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- Police fired tear gas and clashed with protesters in Paris and elsewhere as hundreds of thousands marched across France against soaring living costs and police violence.
While the third consecutive day of nationwide protests was largely peaceful, tensions erupted in several cities later.
After a march on the outskirts of Paris in bright sunshine, clashes broke out between police and some demonstrators as the procession reached its final destination.
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- Clashes as hundreds of thousands protest in France | #RTENews #france
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- 0:38
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- 6 days ago
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- Police fired tear gas and clashed with protesters in Paris and elsewhere as hundreds of thousands marched across France against soaring living costs and police violence.
While the third consecutive day of nationwide protests was largely peaceful, tensions erupted in several cities later.
After a march on the outskirts of Paris in bright sunshine, clashes broke out between police and some demonstrators as the procession reached its final destination.
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- Dónal Lunny’s family ‘lucky to be loved by beautiful man’ | #RTENews #ireland
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- 0:41
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- 6 days ago
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- The family of traditional musician Dónal Lunny have said they feel so lucky to have been loved by “this beautiful man”.
The 79-year-old, who died last week, was remembered fondly at the funeral in Newbridge, Co Kildare.
Music featured heavily during the mass at St Conleth’s Parish Church.
One of his daughters, Cora, and one of his sons, Oisín, paid tribute to their father during the service.
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- Family reunites with father evacuated from Oleshky | #RTENews #ukraine
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- 0:36
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- 6 days ago
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- Residents of the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky have arrived in Ukraine after being evacuated during a US-brokered ceasefire.
Residents, some draped in Ukrainian flags, disembarked buses and tearfully embrace their loved-ones.
An emotional moment was captured as a family reunited with father Mykhailo Palii, who arrived by bus in Ukraine after being evacuated from Oleshky.
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- What are the US midterm elections and why do they matter? #RTÉNews #us
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- 1:28
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- 6 days ago
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- On Tuesday, Americans will head to the polls to vote in the US midterm elections.
These elections will be a referendum on US President Donald Trump’s second term and a chance for Democrats to win back one or both houses of Congress.
Our Washington Correspondent Jackie Fox explains why the midterms are so important and how they could play out.
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- US midterms: Is Trump’s support shifting? | Across America | RTÉ News
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- 10:34
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- 6 days ago
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- Can Republicans hold on to the voters who helped Donald Trump win in 2024?
RTÉ News Washington Correspondent Jackie Fox hits the road across America ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections, with control of Congress at stake.
In Miami-Dade, Florida, she asks whether Latino and Hispanic voters are sticking with Trump or reconsidering their support.
In Dallas, Texas, she examines the influence of Elon Musk’s political spending and asks whether Democrats could deliver a historic Senate upset.
And in Iowa, a state Trump won three times, she meets farmers facing falling crop prices and high costs, and hears why some blame his administration’s policies.
From immigration and identity to money, farming and trade, what is shaping Americans’ votes?
#USMidterms #USElections #RTENews #iowa #florida #texas
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- ‘Historic day’ in UK as Philomena’s Law comes into effect #RTÉNews
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Philomena's Law comes into effect today in the UK.
The law stops people in Britain losing social welfare entitlements and other state supports if they receive a payment from the Irish Government's mother and baby homes redress scheme.
The law is named after Philomena Lee, originally from Limerick, whose story of the forced adoption of her son from a convent was turned into an Oscar-nominated movie starring Judi Dench and Steve Coogan.
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- Hackers steal $6.3bn from cryptocurrency platform Binance | RTÉ News
- Runtime
- 6:27
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Binance, the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange, has been hit by what's thought to be the largest hack in history valued at 6.3 billion dollars.
The company said it would cover all losses and that customers' money is safe. Analysts are attributing the attack to North Korean hackers.
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- Behind the Story - RTÉ’s decision not to participate in Eurovision #RTÉNews
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst has said it would have been “very difficult” for the broadcaster to take part in Eurovision next year in the context of the ongoing situation in Gaza.
Speaking on RTÉ’s Behind the Story podcast, Mr Bakhurst acknowledged there were complex implications to such decisions.
He added that this is a “particular moral issue” for Ireland and that RTÉ needs to respect where its audience is on it.
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- Rehoming Rescue Dogs in Dublin | Nationwide
- Runtime
- 9:24
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- It’s all creatures great and small on Nationwide as the team visits Linda Martin at The Dublin Dog Hub.
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