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International - Today’s News

US warship shoots down Iranian drone near Persian Gulf Strait Of Homuz

US warship shoots down Iranian drone near Persian Gulf

12 minutes ago 1,196 Views 4 Comments

It comes a number of weeks after Iranian forces shot down a US drone.

Ilhan Omar brands Trump a 'fascist' as the US president tries to distance himself from 'send her back' chant Ilhan Omar

Ilhan Omar brands Trump a 'fascist' as the US president tries to distance himself from 'send her back' chant

1 hour ago 8,844 Views 29 Comments

Omar today branded Trump a “fascist” as he sought to distance himself from mocking chants.

Wife of Irish man facing deportation from US says her husband is being given 'no choice' but to leave Keith Byrne

Wife of Irish man facing deportation from US says her husband is being given 'no choice' but to leave

1 hour ago 12,165 Views 41 Comments

Keith Byrne was detained by customs officials on 10 July.

Islamic State supporters sentenced to death for beheading two Scandinavian women in Morocco Rabat

Islamic State supporters sentenced to death for beheading two Scandinavian women in Morocco

3 hours ago 14,634 Views 42 Comments

The murders shocked the North African country when they happened last December.

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From The42 McIlroy's Open hopes in tatters after disastrous first round at Portrush 79 This post contains videos

McIlroy's Open hopes in tatters after disastrous first round at Portrush

Updated 4 hours ago 54,073 Views 101 Comments

The home favourite’s dream day quickly turned into a nightmare.

MPs in London back move to prevent the next prime minister from suspending parliament Westminster

MPs in London back move to prevent the next prime minister from suspending parliament

5 hours ago 11,957 Views 29 Comments

Boris Johnson had not ruled out suspending parliament if he become prime minister.

24 people killed in suspected arson attack at Japanese animation studio Kyoto

24 people killed in suspected arson attack at Japanese animation studio

Updated 10 hours ago 13,421 Views 20 Comments

Dozens of other people have been injured in the fire at the studio in the city of Kyoto.

Trump rally chants 'send her back' as US President attacks congresswoman Ilhan Omar Trump Rally

Trump rally chants 'send her back' as US President attacks congresswoman Ilhan Omar

13 hours ago 36,532 Views 150 Comments

The US House of Representatives has already described attacks on four Democratic congresswomen as racist.

EU expected 'Harry Potter tricks' but UK Brexit negotiators were 'running around like idiots' No Magic

EU expected 'Harry Potter tricks' but UK Brexit negotiators were 'running around like idiots'

13 hours ago 42,129 Views 38 Comments

Frans Timmermans doesn’t mince his words in an interview about the ongoing Brexit saga.

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International - Yesterday’s News

WHO says Congo Ebola outbreak 'health emergency' of international concern Health Emergency

WHO says Congo Ebola outbreak 'health emergency' of international concern

Wed 8:10 PM 11,185 Views 15 Comments

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said it “welcomed” the decision.

Drug kingpin Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman sentenced to life in US prison Joaquin Guzman

Drug kingpin Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman sentenced to life in US prison

Wed 4:23 PM 19,123 Views 25 Comments

Guzman, the 62-year-old former co-leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa drug cartel, was convicted in February.

Brother of Manchester Arena bomber extradited from Libya to UK Manchester

Brother of Manchester Arena bomber extradited from Libya to UK

Wed 2:46 PM 7,921 Views No Comments

There were 22 people killed in the bombing at the arena where Ariane Grande was performing.

'This was not an accident': Westminster attacker found guilty of attempted murder London

'This was not an accident': Westminster attacker found guilty of attempted murder

Wed 12:47 PM 13,251 Views No Comments

Salih Khater circled Parliament Square four times before accelerating into cyclists stopped at traffic lights and then crashing into a police barrier.

Brexit Party MEP admits she worked for parent company of Cambridge Analytica Alexandra Phillips

Brexit Party MEP admits she worked for parent company of Cambridge Analytica

Wed 11:36 AM 16,275 Views 31 Comments

When initially interviewed by Channel 4 News, she denied involvement with Cambridge Analytica.

Irishman detained in the US told to leave the country by Friday or face prison Immigration

Irishman detained in the US told to leave the country by Friday or face prison

Wed 11:31 AM 43,276 Views 122 Comments

He has until Friday to sign paperwork allowing him to leave the US but banning him from re-entering for five years.

The 9 at 9: Wednesday Nine At Nine

The 9 at 9: Wednesday

Wed 8:45 AM 9,595 Views No Comments

Here’s everything you need to know as you start your day.

Kellyanne Conway questions reporter's ethnicity while defending Trump's racist remarks Serving The President

Kellyanne Conway questions reporter's ethnicity while defending Trump's racist remarks

Wed 8:41 AM 44,418 Views 89 Comments

Conway has insisted that Trump’s comments were not racist, despite a majority vote by the US House of Representatives condemning the remarks.

R Kelly denied bail on federal sex crimes charges Chicago

R Kelly denied bail on federal sex crimes charges

Wed 7:22 AM 8,712 Views No Comments

The singer was arrested last week on suspicion of having sex with underage girls and recording it.

Trump's racist tweets condemned by US House of Representatives Xenophobic Attacks

Trump's racist tweets condemned by US House of Representatives

Wed 7:06 AM 19,251 Views 95 Comments

At the weekend, the US President tweeted that four congresswomen should “go back” to their countries of origin.

International - Tuesday 16 July, 2019

US policeman won't face charges for chokehold that may have contributed to death of Eric Garner New York

US policeman won't face charges for chokehold that may have contributed to death of Eric Garner

Tue 11:00 PM 15,466 Views 38 Comments

The decision effectively ended the five-year-old case.

Greek farmer confesses to killing American scientist whose body was found in WWII bunker Murder

Greek farmer confesses to killing American scientist whose body was found in WWII bunker

Tue 10:49 PM 31,622 Views 15 Comments

Eaton had been attending a conference on the island.

Ursula von der Leyen narrowly elected as new President of the European Commission New Eu

Ursula von der Leyen narrowly elected as new President of the European Commission

Updated Tue 9:41 PM 21,747 Views 73 Comments

The German defence minister will take up her post in November.

Astronaut Michael Collins returns to Apollo 11 launch site 50 years to the day since mission lifted off One Small Step

Astronaut Michael Collins returns to Apollo 11 launch site 50 years to the day since mission lifted off

Tue 9:30 PM 21,375 Views 46 Comments

Collins spoke at length about his experience on the mission and about NASA’s next moon programme.

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Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday Evening Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday

Tue 8:59 PM 17,913 Views No Comments

Here’s what made the headlines today.

Who are the progressive congresswomen Trump tweeted should 'go back' to where they came from? The Squad

Who are the progressive congresswomen Trump tweeted should 'go back' to where they came from?

Tue 6:28 PM 11,778 Views 81 Comments

Trump said they should ‘go back and help fix the totally broken and crime infested places from which they came’.

The 5 at 5: Tuesday 5 At 5

The 5 at 5: Tuesday

Tue 4:54 PM 6,810 Views No Comments

Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

Von der Leyen 'ready' to back Brexit delay in pitch to MEPs for European Commission president bid New Eu

Von der Leyen 'ready' to back Brexit delay in pitch to MEPs for European Commission president bid

Updated Tue 9:33 AM 22,886 Views 90 Comments

MEPs will vote today on whether to elect the German defence minister to the European Commission top job.

WHO warns commercial baby foods contain too much sugar Nutrition

WHO warns commercial baby foods contain too much sugar

Tue 8:40 AM 16,753 Views 14 Comments

In around half of products examined, more than 30% of the calories in them were from total sugars.

'We will not be silenced': US congresswomen accuse Trump of 'blatantly racist attack' War Of Words

'We will not be silenced': US congresswomen accuse Trump of 'blatantly racist attack'

Tue 7:05 AM 22,191 Views 153 Comments

The US President yesterday said: “If you’re not happy here, you can leave.”

International - Monday 15 July, 2019

Italian police seize 800kg missile and Nazi memorabilia during probe into far-right groups Italy

Italian police seize 800kg missile and Nazi memorabilia during probe into far-right groups

Mon 10:44 PM 24,935 Views 47 Comments

Three people were arrested following the discovery.

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt hit out at 'un-British' Donald Trump tweets in final leadership debate Fire And Fury

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt hit out at 'un-British' Donald Trump tweets in final leadership debate

Mon 9:32 PM 28,104 Views 71 Comments

Both men met in another leadership debate today.

Here's What Happened Today: Monday Evening Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Monday

Mon 8:59 PM 16,682 Views No Comments

Here’s what made the news today.

Man (27) arrested on suspicion of murdering American scientist whose body was found in WWII bunker Crete

Man (27) arrested on suspicion of murdering American scientist whose body was found in WWII bunker

Mon 7:30 PM 26,130 Views 3 Comments

The body of Suzanne Eaton was found in the bunker in early July.

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Court dispute involving Catholic priest facing drug charges in US to be heard in October Fr Michael O'Leary

Court dispute involving Catholic priest facing drug charges in US to be heard in October

Mon 7:22 PM 9,613 Views No Comments

Fr Michael O’Leary was arrested for possession of a controlled substance in March.

Israel's education minister faces calls to resign over comments on 'gay conversion' therapy Rafi Peretz

Israel's education minister faces calls to resign over comments on 'gay conversion' therapy

Mon 6:42 PM 12,832 Views 41 Comments

Rafi Peretz’s latest controversial comments came in a television interview on Saturday.

From The42 TV Wrap - Amazing tennis and cricket drama shows importance of keeping sport free-to-air On The Box

TV Wrap - Amazing tennis and cricket drama shows importance of keeping sport free-to-air

Mon 5:00 PM 21,466 Views 26 Comments

Elsewhere, viewers were annoyed by the Sunday Game. Again.

From The42 As it happened: Republic of Ireland v Norway, U19 European Championship Updates

As it happened: Republic of Ireland v Norway, U19 European Championship

Mon 2:45 PM 33,662 Views 8 Comments

Tom Mohan’s youngsters kick off their tournament in Armenia against a Norwegian side managed by Gunnar Halle.

Trump lashes out at liberal congresswomen again after being slammed as 'racist' Trump

Trump lashes out at liberal congresswomen again after being slammed as 'racist'

Updated Mon 1:22 PM 50,793 Views 147 Comments

In his initial tweets, Trump told progressive Democratic congresswomen to “go back” where they came from.

World War II codebreaker to be face of Bank of England's new £50 note Alan Turing

World War II codebreaker to be face of Bank of England's new £50 note

Mon 1:05 PM 19,292 Views 64 Comments

The Bank of England said that Alan Turing played a pivotal role in the development of early computers.

Poll: Would you like to see Donald Trump impeached? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Would you like to see Donald Trump impeached?

Mon 10:25 AM 64,753 Views 162 Comments

Trump was called “racist” and “xenophobic” after telling progressive Democratic congresswomen to “go back” where they came from.

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