International
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Palestine
Palestinian leader welcomes international rejection of Israel's 'starvation' of Gaza
Israel said 93 trucks had entered Gaza on Tuesday but the UN said the aid had been held up.
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Sanctions
UK sanctions 'godmother' of Israeli settler movement featured in Louis Theroux documentary
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Health
Treating cold sores with anti-virals could help slash the risk of developing Alzheimer’s
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Ukraine-Russia war
Putin visits recaptured Kursk as Russia intercepts 159 Ukrainian drones in overnight attack
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the man with the golden dome
Trump promises to deliver $175 billion ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence before end of term
Trump directed the Pentagon to pursue the space-based interceptors in an executive order.
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Lobbying
Meta warned minister that €200m EU fine last month would harm Irish businesses and consumers
Tuesday
20 May 2025
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Gaza
UN receives permission to send more aid trucks to Gaza amid warning 14,000 babies could die
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Gaza
Pressure mounts on Israel as EU to review trade and cooperation over Gaza aid blockade
Meanwhile, the UK government announced this afternoon that it will sanction West Bank settlers and suspend trade deal discussions with Israel.
Tánaiste Simon Harris said the EU's review reflects the "grave concerns" of member states.
Conor O'Neill of Christian Aid Ireland said the review is welcome but "it is not enough".
International pressure has been building on Israel following a months-long blockade of aid into Gaza that prompted famine warnings.
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Syria
EU to lift remaining economic sanctions on Syria to support war-torn country's recovery
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Gaza
RTÉ asks EBU for breakdown of Eurovision televote amid disquiet over Israel placing
Broadcasters in Spain and Belgium have also raised concerns.
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2027
Norman People? Calls for projects as Ireland to mark millennium since birth of William the Conqueror
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Death Penalty
Indiana executes cop killer by lethal injection in first execution of three in US this week
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Manhattan
Singer tells court Sean 'Diddy' Combs threatened to kill her after she saw him hit girlfriend
Monday
19 May 2025
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Palestine
Nine aid trucks cleared to enter Gaza after 11-week blockade, but UN calls it 'drop in the ocean'
It comes as Israel announced plans to “take control” of the whole of Gaza as it intensified its campaign across the territory.
UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said "significantly more aid must be allowed into Gaza, starting tomorrow morning."
Benjamin Netanyahu said that even supporters of Israel would not tolerate "images of mass starvation".
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War in Ukraine
Trump says Russia and Ukraine to start ceasefire talks 'immediately' after phone call with Putin
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prostate cancer
Joe Biden thanks Americans for 'love and support' after cancer diagnosis
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Pedro Sanchez
Spain's prime minister says Israel should be excluded from Eurovision due to 'double standards'
Pedro Sanchez said that the exclusion of Russia, but not Israel, meant that Eurovision organisers were “allowing double standards”.
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Match of the Day
Gary Lineker apologises and confirms he will leave BBC this week after Zionism video 'mistake'
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Original Sin
Joe Biden didn't recognise George Clooney at fundraiser for his 2024 campaign, new book claims
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Back Together
Major new 'reset' deal means UK travellers may soon make a return to the EU line airports
A key post-Brexit deal between the UK and EU has been reached in London this morning.
The Candidate
The big difference between Keir and Jim on immigration
We look across the Irish Sea to Keir Starmer’s decision to lean Labour into much blunter rhetoric around immigration. Back home, a similar policy shift is happening, but behind a much quieter tone.
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the vatican
Pope holds private audience with US vice president JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio
The Vatican said there was an ‘exchange of views on some current international issues, calling for respect for humanitarian law and international law’.
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Tariffs
Guinness maker Diageo expects US tariffs to cost the company around €133m a year
Sunday
18 May 2025
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Diagnosis
Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive form of prostate cancer
The former US president is reviewing his treatment options after the diagnosis.
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eu elections
Poland, Portugal and Romania go to the polls in tightly contested elections
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Vatican
Pope Leo XIV receives papal ring during inauguration and has private audience with Zelenskyy
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Gaza
Israel says open to deal with Gaza as territory's rescuers say 50 killed in Israeli strikes
