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Amidst escalating tensions, Iran’s President has reportedly instructed the nation to halt its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) following alleged US air strikes targeting key nuclear facilities. State media sources are reporting the decision, attributed to Masoud Pezeshkian. This action follows the passage of a law by the Iranian Parliament mandating the suspension of collaboration with the IAEA. The implications of this suspension for the IAEA, the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog, remain unclear. The Vienna-based IAEA has been responsible for monitoring Iran’s nuclear program for an extended period. Masoud Pezeshkian (Iranian Presidency Office/AP) Iran’s Supreme National Security…

The strength of the euro against the dollar is an “extra cost” to Irish exporters on top of US tariffs, the head of the Irish Exporters Association has said as the bloc’s single currency hits a near four-year high. The euro continued to gain against the dollar on Tuesday reaching over $1.18 which is the highest it has been since early September 2021. Only recently, in the middle of January was the dollar trading at near parity with the euro at $1.02. These gains mean the euro is on the verge of its longest winning streak against the dollar in…

Gardaí are investigating criminal damage that occurred at the Diamond in Donegal Town last weekend. A shop window was broken sometime between 9 PM on Saturday, June 28th, and 7 AM on Sunday, June 29th. According to a Garda spokesperson, “CCTV footage from the vicinity is currently being reviewed.” “We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to contact Gardaí in Ballyshannon at 071-9858530.” CCTV under review after business damaged in Donegal Town was last modified: July 1st, 2025 by Rachel McLaughlin News Source : Donegal Daily

The extent of the challenge was underscored by Carla Ward’s revealing statement that a significant number of her players ‘begged’ to be taken off the pitch during their second consecutive 4-0 defeat within three days, highlighting the struggle to execute fundamental skills. News Source : Irish Examiner

For Morgan, in his sixth year at senior level, and for many of his Tipperary teammates, Sunday represents new ground in a couple of significant ways. News Source : Irish Examiner

The Irish Rugby Football Union’s (IRFU) recent emphasis on developing women’s rugby in Ireland has revitalized the national team. Following consecutive Six Nations wooden spoons in 2022 and 2023, head coach Scott Bemand’s revamped squad achieved World Cup qualification by finishing third in the 2024 championship. News Source : Irish Examiner

Quillinan is pleased that Kerry managed to hold off a late surge from Mayo in their All-Ireland semi-final match. News Source : Irish Examiner

Gardaí believe a British-German trafficking gang intended to transport the €31 million cocaine seized in Cork yesterday across the border and onto a ferry to Scotland for distribution throughout the UK. A two-day investigation, which began with surveillance by the Garda National Surveillance Unit and concluded with a high-speed chase of fleeing gang members by Naval Service fast boats, resulted in the arrest of all four individuals involved in the drug importation operation. Authorities believe the operation was led by Scottish nationals. The arrested individuals include two Scots, one Englishman, and one German, all aged between 30 and 40. Security…

A survivor of the Sean Ross Abbey mother and baby home in Roscrea has accused the children’s minister of “avoiding” survivors and not engaging with them. In 1968, Ann Connelly was born in the Co Tipperary institution made famous by the Oscar-nominated film Philomena and has been campaigning on behalf of survivors for more than a decade. She wants test excavations carried out on the grounds of the former home but said she is still “waiting for truth, justice and dignity”. An open letter from Ms Connelly to Norma Foley dated June 30, and seen by the Irish Examiner, comes following…

Former US President Donald Trump stated that Israel has agreed to terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and cautioned Hamas to accept the deal before conditions deteriorate. Mr. Trump revealed this information on Tuesday as he prepares to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for discussions at the White House in the coming week. The former US leader has been increasing pressure on the Israeli government and Hamas to negotiate a ceasefire and hostage agreement to bring an end to the war in Gaza. “My Representatives had a long and productive meeting with the Israelis today on Gaza. Israel…