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International

Wednesday
21st May 2025
Man United v Tottenham, Europa League final
Man United faced Tottenham for a place in next season’s Champions League.
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.
Trump plays video of baseless claims of 'white genocide' in South Africa to country's leader
Debunked: There is no evidence that Pope Leo XIV ever said being ‘woke’ was part of the Gospel
How an aid blockade and a warning that 14,000 babies could die heaped Western pressure on Israel
Gerry Adams had reputation of being in the IRA Army Council, Michael McDowell tells court
Tributes paid to young Irish man (25) who died on holiday in Portugal
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.
UK sanctions 'godmother' of Israeli settler movement featured in Louis Theroux documentary
Treating cold sores with anti-virals could help slash the risk of developing Alzheimer’s
Putin visits recaptured Kursk as Russia intercepts 159 Ukrainian drones in overnight attack
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.
Meta warned minister that €200m EU fine last month would harm Irish businesses and consumers
Tuesday
20th May 2025
UN receives permission to send more aid trucks to Gaza amid warning 14,000 babies could die
'Doting family man' George Wendt, who played Norm in Cheers, dies aged 76
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.
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
EU to lift remaining economic sanctions on Syria to support war-torn country's recovery
RTÉ asks EBU for breakdown of Eurovision televote amid disquiet over Israel placing
Broadcasters in Spain and Belgium have also raised concerns.
Norman People? Calls for projects as Ireland to mark millennium since birth of William the Conqueror
Indiana executes cop killer by lethal injection in first execution of three in US this week
Singer tells court Sean 'Diddy' Combs threatened to kill her after she saw him hit girlfriend
Monday
19th May 2025
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".
Brighton keep European football hopes alive with late win over Liverpool
Trump says Russia and Ukraine to start ceasefire talks 'immediately' after phone call with Putin
Joe Biden thanks Americans for 'love and support' after cancer diagnosis
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”.
Gary Lineker apologises and confirms he will leave BBC this week after Zionism video 'mistake'
Ireland to face France in 2026 Six Nations opener (and it's on a Thursday)
Joe Biden didn't recognise George Clooney at fundraiser for his 2024 campaign, new book claims
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.
Pro-EU centrist wins tense Romania presidential vote rerun
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The big difference between Keir and Jim on immigration
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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’.
Guinness maker Diageo expects US tariffs to cost the company around €133m a year
Barack Obama says Joe Biden will face cancer diagnosis with ‘resolve and grace’
Sunday
18th May 2025
Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive form of prostate cancer
The former US president is reviewing his treatment options after the diagnosis.
FBI identifies California bomb suspect as 'nihilistic' 25-year-old
Poland, Portugal and Romania go to the polls in tightly contested elections