Politics

ICC seeks arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leaders for war crimes
ICC seeks arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leaders for war crimes
The ICC is also seeking warrants for Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, along with two other top Hamas leaders.
Wikileaks' Julian Assange wins right to fight US extradition
Wikileaks' Julian Assange wins right to fight US extradition
Today is the last day you can register to vote for the European and local elections
Today is the last day you can register to vote for the European and local elections
FG candidate grateful for outpouring of support after being attacked for putting up posters
FG candidate grateful for outpouring of support after being attacked for putting up posters
Sunday
19 May 2024
'Ming' Flanagan on independents' popularity, his autism diagnosis and voters' move to the right
'Ming' Flanagan on independents' popularity, his autism diagnosis and voters' move to the right
After nearly a decade in Brussels, Flanagan tells The Journal he can now see the merits of the European Parliament.
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Teachers, politicians and journalists - what experts say is needed to teach public about the EU
Teachers, politicians and journalists - what experts say is needed to teach public about the EU
Rescue operation underway as helicopter carrying Iran’s president 'crashes' in bad weather
Rescue operation underway as helicopter carrying Iran’s president 'crashes' in bad weather
Independent and Social Democrats candidates blast RTÉ for exclusion from 'key' debates
Independent and Social Democrats candidates blast RTÉ for exclusion from 'key' debates
New poll shows negligible change in party support but over half want more immigration controls
New poll shows negligible change in party support but over half want more immigration controls
Businessman Tony O'Reilly has died aged 88
Businessman Tony O'Reilly has died aged 88
Taoiseach Simon Harris described him as a “giant of sport, business and media”.
Ireland has a new crop of 'celebrity candidates' - but what do people think of voting for them?
Ireland has a new crop of 'celebrity candidates' - but what do people think of voting for them?
'It's very different being a victim of crime now to what it was 10 years ago'
'It's very different being a victim of crime now to what it was 10 years ago'
'Whether they're from Donegal or Senegal, it makes no difference': A night at the Lighthouse café
'Whether they're from Donegal or Senegal, it makes no difference': A night at the Lighthouse café
Hundreds of homeless people, from Ireland and further afield, visit the Dublin centre every day for food, clothes and friendship.
The centre provides a range of supports to homeless people and asylum seekers
"We need to remember it’s people who are actually inside the tents. These are human beings."
Saturday
18 May 2024
Meet the 'replacements' who could take over seats in Europe if elected MEPs bow out
Meet the 'replacements' who could take over seats in Europe if elected MEPs bow out
Sisters, sons, press officers and councillors. This election, it’s all very inside baseball.
Climate protesters cause temporary closure of Munich Airport after gluing themselves to taxiways
Climate protesters cause temporary closure of Munich Airport after gluing themselves to taxiways
Bottom of the class: Fianna Fáil running fewer women in local elections than any other party
Bottom of the class: Fianna Fáil running fewer women in local elections than any other party
Veteran broadcaster calls for 'much more scrutiny of what our MEPs are doing'
Veteran broadcaster calls for 'much more scrutiny of what our MEPs are doing'
'Their face was twisted up in anger': Election hopefuls share stories of abuse at the doors
'Their face was twisted up in anger': Election hopefuls share stories of abuse at the doors
Friday
17 May 2024
Dublin and Monaghan bombings: Answers sought from UK over 'unacceptable' justice failure
Dublin and Monaghan bombings: Answers sought from UK over 'unacceptable' justice failure
Ukrainians in hotels paying for hot meals won't have to do so if payments are reduced
Ukrainians in hotels paying for hot meals won't have to do so if payments are reduced
The Ukraine Civil Society Forum says some 13,000 children could be pushed into poverty.
Inspection of Laois direct provision centre finds 75% of residents had been granted protection
Inspection of Laois direct provision centre finds 75% of residents had been granted protection
Tánaiste denies that asylum seekers in tents on streets is 'Ireland's Rwanda policy'
Tánaiste denies that asylum seekers in tents on streets is 'Ireland's Rwanda policy'
Kim Jong Un's sister denies claims that North Korea is sending weapons to Russia
Kim Jong Un's sister denies claims that North Korea is sending weapons to Russia
The work of NGOs at the EU is 'not as sinister as you may think', election event told
The work of NGOs at the EU is 'not as sinister as you may think', election event told
Thursday
16 May 2024
Suspect charged as Slovakia's PM Robert Fico now speaking but still in serious condition
Suspect charged as Slovakia's PM Robert Fico now speaking but still in serious condition
Tánaiste on the Portal: 'Would we say some fella let the class down when we're roaring laughing?'
Tánaiste on the Portal: 'Would we say some fella let the class down when we're roaring laughing?'
'Work underway' as goverment moves to use Thornton Hall site for asylum seeker accommodation
'Work underway' as goverment moves to use Thornton Hall site for asylum seeker accommodation
Threats to election candidates from minority backgrounds 'dangerously off the wall', Tánaiste says
Threats to election candidates from minority backgrounds 'dangerously off the wall', Tánaiste says
This is NOT a photo of Paschal Donohoe skydiving
This is NOT a photo of Paschal Donohoe skydiving
Probe into Facebook and Instagram launched over possible online 'rabbit holes' affecting minors
Probe into Facebook and Instagram launched over possible online 'rabbit holes' affecting minors
Tánaiste accuses Sinn Féin of 'Jekyll and Hyde' approach to housing during heated Dáil exchange
Tánaiste accuses Sinn Féin of 'Jekyll and Hyde' approach to housing during heated Dáil exchange
Taoiseach Simon Harris says he won’t 'allow' attacks on politicians to change his behaviour
Taoiseach Simon Harris says he won’t 'allow' attacks on politicians to change his behaviour
Fine Gael feeling 'confident' as they jump and Sinn Féin slump in latest Irish Times poll
Fine Gael feeling 'confident' as they jump and Sinn Féin slump in latest Irish Times poll
Leon Diop
European Elections: Will young people get out and vote?
Leon Diop
Wednesday
15 May 2024
How are journalists across Europe reporting on June's elections? Join us for a free live webinar
How are journalists across Europe reporting on June's elections? Join us for a free live webinar
Government to review research on impact of sick pay before making decision on future increases
Government to review research on impact of sick pay before making decision on future increases
Welfare cuts impacting Ukrainian mothers and elderly done under Govt's guise of 'equality'
Welfare cuts impacting Ukrainian mothers and elderly done under Govt's guise of 'equality'
Tánaiste to raise concerns with Lebanese officials over progress in Pte Sean Rooney murder case
Tánaiste to raise concerns with Lebanese officials over progress in Pte Sean Rooney murder case
'Make my day, pal': Dates set for Biden v Trump presidential debates in June and September
'Make my day, pal': Dates set for Biden v Trump presidential debates in June and September