Top stories in Ireland on September 1, 2026

1. Keir Starmer to step down as MP to focus on overseas affairs (7 outlets, 5 countries)
2. Lionel Richie in ICU after second hospitalisation this summer (18 outlets, 12 countries)
3. Premier League transfer deadline day: Everton get Balogun | Mudryk  heading to Tottenham | Arsenal plan to be busy (2 outlets, 2 countries)