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International

May
May 2025
mo chara
One member of Kneecap charged with terrorism offence by London police
Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who uses the stage name Mo Chara, is charged with displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah.
21 May
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White House
Trump plays video of baseless claims of 'white genocide' in South Africa to country's leader
Updated 21 May
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FactCheck
Debunked: There is no evidence that Pope Leo XIV ever said being ‘woke’ was part of the Gospel
21 May
11.7k
Gaza
How an aid blockade and a warning that 14,000 babies could die heaped Western pressure on Israel
Updated 21 May
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BBC libel case
Gerry Adams had reputation of being in the IRA Army Council, Michael McDowell tells court
21 May
10.2k
RIP
Tributes paid to young Irish man (25) who died on holiday in Portugal
21 May
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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.
Updated 21 May
9.5k
Sanctions
UK sanctions 'godmother' of Israeli settler movement featured in Louis Theroux documentary
21 May
12.8k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Badger culling, Israel’s reaction to EU review and Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’.
Updated 21 May
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Health
Treating cold sores with anti-virals could help slash the risk of developing Alzheimer’s
21 May
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Ukraine-Russia war
Putin visits recaptured Kursk as Russia intercepts 159 Ukrainian drones in overnight attack
21 May
5.8k
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.
21 May
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Lobbying
Meta warned minister that €200m EU fine last month would harm Irish businesses and consumers
21 May
9.9k
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Gaza
UN receives permission to send more aid trucks to Gaza amid warning 14,000 babies could die
20 May
12.1k
Cheers
'Doting family man' George Wendt, who played Norm in Cheers, dies aged 76
20 May
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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.
Updated 20 May
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20 May
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Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
20 May
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Syria
EU to lift remaining economic sanctions on Syria to support war-torn country's recovery
20 May
4.4k
Gaza
RTÉ asks EBU for breakdown of Eurovision televote amid disquiet over Israel placing
Broadcasters in Spain and Belgium have also raised concerns.
20 May
48.4k
2027
Norman People? Calls for projects as Ireland to mark millennium since birth of William the Conqueror
20 May
11.1k
Death Penalty
Indiana executes cop killer by lethal injection in first execution of three in US this week
20 May
19.9k
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Manhattan
Singer tells court Sean 'Diddy' Combs threatened to kill her after she saw him hit girlfriend
20 May
14.4k
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".
Updated 19 May
9.2k
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President highlights 'forced starvation' in Gaza in speech during commemoration of the Famine
17 May
100 Palestinians killed in latest Israeli strikes on Gaza as humanitarian crisis worsens
17 May
120 people killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, as aid blockade labelled ‘tool of extermination’
15 May
Families in Gaza eating grass and animal feed as doctors witness record levels of malnutrition
14 May
Premier League
Brighton keep European football hopes alive with late win over Liverpool
The 42
19 May
9.1k
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War in Ukraine
Trump says Russia and Ukraine to start ceasefire talks 'immediately' after phone call with Putin
19 May
15.7k
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prostate cancer
Joe Biden thanks Americans for 'love and support' after cancer diagnosis
19 May
16.9k
42
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”.
19 May
19.9k
Match of the Day
Gary Lineker apologises and confirms he will leave BBC this week after Zionism video 'mistake'
19 May
34.3k
Fixtures
Ireland to face France in 2026 Six Nations opener (and it's on a Thursday)
The 42
19 May
9.5k
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Original Sin
Joe Biden didn't recognise George Clooney at fundraiser for his 2024 campaign, new book claims
19 May
11.5k
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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.
Updated 19 May
21.8k
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Nicusor Dan
Pro-EU centrist wins tense Romania presidential vote rerun
19 May
7.2k
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PodcastThe Candidate
The big difference between Keir and Jim on immigration
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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’.
19 May
13.0k
39
Tariffs
Guinness maker Diageo expects US tariffs to cost the company around €133m a year
19 May
12.0k
41
US
Barack Obama says Joe Biden will face cancer diagnosis with ‘resolve and grace’
19 May
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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.
18 May
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palm springs
FBI identifies California bomb suspect as 'nihilistic' 25-year-old
Updated 18 May
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eu elections
Poland, Portugal and Romania go to the polls in tightly contested elections
Updated 18 May
9.0k
Brilliant Blues
Chelsea beat Manchester United in FA Cup final to seal domestic treble
The 42
18 May
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