Top stories in Ireland on August 8, 2026

1. Lionel Messi's father Jorge Messi dies aged 68 (49 outlets, 18 countries)
2. Iran makes new Strait of Hormuz demands as UAE says ship was targeted (36 outlets, 4 countries)
3. Arsenal complete £75m signing of Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle (15 outlets, 7 countries)