International
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UN Security Council
Qatar will continue 'diplomatic' role in mediating Gaza ceasefire after Doha strikes, PM says
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FactCheck
Charlie Kirk: JFK-type conspiracies and false reports of culprit spread in aftermath of shooting
The conservative activist’s death has been surrounded by misinformation and baseless speculation.
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Utah
Charlie Kirk killing: FBI releases images of 'person of interest' and offers $100,000 reward for information
Donald Trump has announced he will be awarding Kirk the country’s highest civilian honour.
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Palestine
'There will be no Palestinian state': Netanyahu signs agreement for controversial West Bank settlement
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political violence
Larry Donnelly: After Charlie Kirk’s killing, America teeters on the brink
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UK AMBASSADOR
Peter Mandelson speaks of deep 'regret' after being sacked over links to Jeffrey Epstein
A resurfaced birthday message this week showed Mandelson describe the late Epstein as his “best pal”.
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Ryan Routh
Trial begins for man accused of plotting to shoot Trump on Florida golf course last year
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FactCheck
Debunked: Elon Musk wrongly claims Simon Harris blocked 'the will of the people' in Áras race
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Eurovision
Ireland will boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel is allowed enter, RTÉ says
The move comes after the last two contests – in Malmö and Basel – were overshadowed by protests over Israel’s participation.
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global sumud flotilla
'I just saw the flash above': Irish activists on Gaza flotilla recall suspected drone attacks
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evacuation order
WHO vows to stay in Gaza City as Irish official condemns deliberate starvation
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House Of Representatives
US House session descends into shouting match after moment of silence for Charlie Kirk
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Supreme Court
Ex-Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years for plotting coup after election defeat
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Irish drinks firms may axe ‘hundreds of thousands’ worth of investment in US over tariffs
Wednesday
10 Sep 2025
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Utah
US commentator Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at college event, Trump confirms
Kirk was speaking at Utah Valley University as part of his work for his conservative student group Turning Point USA.
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Sana'a
Houthis say death toll from Israeli strikes on Yemeni capital has risen to 35
Multiple sites in Sana’a were targeted, including a fuel storage facility.
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The White House
It was 'recklessness' to let Joe Biden run for second term as president, says Kamala Harris
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Analysis
Drone warfare: How NATO allies engaged Russian threats over Poland for the first time
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War in Ukraine
Poland says Russian drones entering its airspace 'not accidental' as Moscow dismisses 'myths'
The government said the military recorded 19 drone incursions, three of which were shot down by Polish and NATO forces.
The government said the military recorded 19 drone incursions, three of which were shot down by Polish and NATO forces.
Moscow has accused Poland of spreading "myths" to escalate the Ukraine war.
Ursula von der Leyen described it as an "unprecedented violation" of European airspace.
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Reaction
From promising to 'pathetic': What Irish MEPs made of Von der Leyen's more strident stance on Gaza
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tunisia
Second Gaza aid flotilla boat with Irish activists aboard comes under suspected drone attack
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Nottinghamshire
Former Premier League referee David Coote charged with making indecent image of a child
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peter mandelson
UK ambassador to US says 2003 birthday message to 'best pal' Jeffrey Epstein is 'very embarrassing'
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The Rest is Politics
Alastair Campbell says Israel's Doha strike like UK 'wiping out' Adams and McGuinness before GFA
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State of the Union
Von der Leyen warns Israel famine cannot be 'weapon of war' in major EU speech
The President of the European Commission stopped short of calling Israel’s assaults on Gaza genocide in what has been her strongest statements so far on the issue.
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Georgia
South Korea sends chartered plane to fetch workers who were detained in immigration raid in US
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Hamas
Trump says Israel did not notify US of strike in Qatar and he's 'not thrilled' with Netanyahu
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processed foods
One in five children in Ireland is overweight or obese, double the worldwide rate
Tuesday
9 Sep 2025
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Qatar
Hamas says six killed in Israeli strikes on Doha as Trump says US did not approve action
Qatar denied receiving advance warning of the strikes from the US, saying the notification from the White House came after the attack had already started.
The US President said the strike "was a decision made by Prime Minister Netanyahu, it was not a decision made by me".
Qatar's prime minister said it reserved the right to respond to the Israeli attack.
The UN Secretary General described the strike as a "flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Qatar".
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tunisia
Two Irish activists were on board Gaza flotilla boat attacked off Tunisian coast, organiser says
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European Commission
Ursula von der Leyen prepares for State of the Union speech, as MEPs say she's 'losing the room'
Pressure is mounting and divisions deepening over Gaza, tariffs and trade as the President of the European Commission makes her set-piece address.
