International

October

October 2024

tributes

'A titan of independence': Alex Salmond, former First Minister of Scotland, has died aged 69

He served as First Minister of Scotland between 2007 and 2014.

Órla Ryan

Updated 12 Oct

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News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

12 Oct

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Rugby

Leinster power to bonus-point defeat of Munster in Croke Park URC clash

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12 Oct

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Gaza

Two people arrested at protest against use of Shannon Airport by US military

Updated 12 Oct

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Middle East

All Irish troops unharmed in Lebanon, but Taoiseach is 'extraordinarily concerned' amid unrest

Unifil confirmed that a UN peacekeeper underwent surgery after being shot in Lebanon overnight.

Órla Ryan

Updated 12 Oct

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Hurricane Milton

At least 10 dead as Hurricane Milton clean up begins for Florida

12 Oct

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United States

Sean 'Diddy' Combs to remain in jail while he makes third bail bid in sex trafficking case

11 Oct

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United Nations

Second round of campaign to vaccinate children in Gaza against polio will be 'more complicated'

11 Oct

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News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Friday

11 Oct

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south lebanon

Irish Defence Forces chief: Israeli attack on UN peacekeeping tower in Lebanon 'not an accidental act'

Updated 11 Oct

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Dubai

Interpol: Ireland's 'most wanted' fugitive Sean McGovern to be held in UAE pending extradition

11 Oct

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Peacekeepers

Irish soldiers unharmed as two Sri Lankan peacekeepers injured in IDF fire on UNIFIL main base

Reports from South Lebanon have said two people have been injured at least one of them seriously injured – it is the second such attack in the last 24 hours.

Niall O'Connor

Updated 11 Oct

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Campaign Trail

Obama chides black men who 'just aren't feeling the idea of having a woman as president'

11 Oct

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sarasota

Hurricane Milton tornadoes have killed at least 11 in Florida amid rescue efforts

At least 1.6 million households and businesses lost power.

Updated 11 Oct

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Scotland

Former PSNI officer jailed for attempting to murder ex-partner and her mother

10 Oct

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Lebanon

At least 22 killed and 117 injured in Israeli strikes on central Beirut

A Lebanese security source, without giving further details, said a “Hezbollah figure” was targeted.

Updated 10 Oct

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Leinster House

Tánaiste tells Dáil he was 'never briefed' about alleged Russia-linked politician in Oireachtas

10 Oct

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Podcast

What does the Strictly scandal teach for the future of British TV?

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Organised Crime

Leading Kinahan cartel figure Sean McGovern arrested in Dubai in connection with Dublin murder

Updated 10 Oct

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RIP

Ethel Kennedy, human rights activist and widow of Robert F Kennedy, dies aged 96

10 Oct

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Oops

BBC apologises after weather app forecasts winds of 22,000 kph and temperatures of 404C

10 Oct

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Florida

'It was like 100 banshees screaming': Irish woman describes surviving Hurricane Milton

Aisling Kane, who lives in Florida with her family, said it was the “longest night of my life”.

Órla Ryan

10 Oct

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uk's next top tory

Robert Jenrick V Kemi Badenoch, what do they stand for and what have they said about Ireland?

Badenoch served as Business and Trade Minister under the Tory government and had a legal run-in with Irish language rap group Kneecap.

10 Oct

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Netflix

Macron says he 'will fight hard' for Emily in Paris to remain in French capital after Rome move

10 Oct

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Tampa Bay

Hurricane Milton rips roof off stadium that was being used as shelter for emergency workers

10 Oct

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Time to say goodbye

Rafael Nadal announces retirement from professional tennis

The 42

10 Oct

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US Election

Obama to hit the campaign trail for Harris as Trump rallies in Biden’s hometown

10 Oct

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Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Hurricane Milton makes landfall, Simon Harris in Washington and the Occupied Territories Bill

10 Oct

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Allegations

Further 65 women contact BBC with allegations of abuse by former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed

10 Oct

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In the White House

Taoiseach meets Joe Biden who briefed him on 'substantial' call with Benjamin Netanyahu

Harris is in Washington DC to mark 100 years of Irish-US diplomatic relations.

Christina Finn

reports from Washington DC

Updated 10 Oct

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New York

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to make first appearance before a judge later today

10 Oct

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United States

Hurricane Milton: Biden urges those who have not evacuated to seek shelter as storm approaches Florida

Officials have repeatedly warned those in danger zones to seek safe shelter.

9 Oct

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Cobalt

'I am not a spy': Senators use speaking time to declare they are not Russia-linked politician

9 Oct

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jack kavanagh

Son of Kinahan crime group member extradited to UK accused of firearms offences

9 Oct

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song of the year

The Spark, viral hit from young Irish rappers, longlisted for Grammy Awards

9 Oct

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uk's next top tory

Kemi Badenoch or Robert Jenrick will be next Tory leader as James Cleverly is knocked out of race

9 Oct

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UNIFIL

Ex-Trump administration advisor said Israel should 'drop napalm' over Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon

Updated 9 Oct

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Invasion of Lebanon

Hezbollah repells two more incursion attempts as Israeli soldiers raise flag in town near Irish troops

Also this morning, the Israeli military said it intercepted two projectiles fired from Lebanon.

Updated 9 Oct

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New Job

Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp lands new role as Red Bull’s global head of soccer

The 42

9 Oct

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Year of wars

The Nobel Peace Prize will be awarded on Friday, who are the favourites?

9 Oct

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