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International

February
February 2025
Explainer
Trump wants 'anything we can get' from Ukraine, but what rare earth minerals are there?
Ukraine has reached an agreement with the US that would include American access to the country’s rare earth minerals.
1 hr ago
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Zelenskyy hoping to visit Trump at White House on Friday to sign earth minerals deal
26 Feb
Zelenskyy calls for 'unity' between the US and Europe on eve of third anniversary of war
23 Feb
Preparations underway for face-to-face meeting between Trump and Putin, Russia says
22 Feb
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Dáil ‘not functioning’, Pope Francis still critical and Trump says Zelenskyy will visit White House…
7 hrs ago
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Palestine
Hamas and Israel agree to next round of captive exchanges, avoiding ceasefire collapse
8 hrs ago
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Press Freedom
White House to 'decide’ which news outlets cover Trump, in a break with a century of tradition
16 hrs ago
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Football
Chastening night for Ireland as Carla Ward's side stunned in Slovenia
The 42
17 hrs ago
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Ukraine deal
Ukraine agrees terms of minerals deal with US, sources say
17 hrs ago
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Catholic Church
Pope Francis remains in critical condition but is 'stable', Vatican says
The Vatican said the 88-year-old pontiff approved the canonisation of two new saints, following a “slight improvement” in his condition”.
Updated 21 hrs ago
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FactCheck
Debunked: Did Elon Musk abandon his son at a Donald Trump rally? No
21 hrs ago
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eu presidency
Ireland hoping to host major summit of European leaders next year
25 Feb
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Eating disorder treatment, French surgeon on trial and a vigil at the Vatican…
25 Feb
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European Union
Israel deports EU delegation to Palestine led by MEP Lynn Boylan
25 Feb
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Russia
Macron continues US blitz on Fox News as Trump claims Russia open to European peacekeepers
25 Feb
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Joel Le Scouarnec
French former surgeon accused of sexually abusing 299 patients admits committing ‘odious acts’
25 Feb
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Talks
Macron backs Trump's Russia outreach but seeks 'American backup' on troops
Updated 24 Feb
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Catholic Church
Pope Francis remains in 'critical condition' but showing 'slight improvement', Vatican says
Yesterday, the Holy See said blood tests had shown that the 88-year-old had a ‘mild renal insufficiency, which is currently under control’.
Updated 24 Feb
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Breakdown
German election: Huge turnout, young voters turn left and former Soviet east backs the far right
24 Feb
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Paris
American mother drops newborn to death from Paris hotel window
24 Feb
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Joel Le Scouarnec
French surgeon on trial for sexually abusing 299 patients admits most charges
24 Feb
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Germany
Who is Friedrich Merz, the conservative millionaire poised to become Germany's next chancellor?
He was a corporate lawyer for years, he lost out as CDU leader to Angela Merkel after a power struggle – and he reportedly owns two private jets.
24 Feb
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Germany's Friedrich Merz says Europe should seek 'independence' from US after election win
24 Feb
Christian Democrats come first in German election as far-right claim second place spot
23 Feb
Marseille
Explosive devices thrown at Russian consulate in France but no injuries reported
24 Feb
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Anniversary
Tánaiste says it would be 'irresponsible' for Ireland to rule out peacekeepers in Ukraine
Updated 24 Feb
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Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Three years since invasion of Ukraine, German election result and rents keep rising…
24 Feb
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german election
Germany's Friedrich Merz says Europe should seek 'independence' from US after election win
24 Feb
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Kyiv
Zelensky tells EU leaders he wants peace 'this year' on third anniversary of Russian invasion
The Ukrainian president met 13 leaders in Kyiv today, with another 24 joining a special meeting online, including Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
The EU has imposed fresh sanctions on Moscow, targeting its shadow fleet ships and banning Russian aluminum imports.
24 Feb
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Catholic Church
Pope Francis's condition 'remains critical', Vatican says
The update comes after the Vatican said the 88-year-old pontiff was in a critical condition last night.
Updated 23 Feb
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Dublin
Ukrainians gather in Dublin for third anniversary of Russian invasion
23 Feb
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Kyiv
Zelenskyy says he would resign from Ukrainian presidency 'immediately' for NATO membership
23 Feb
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Mulhouse
French authorities detain four after fatal stabbing linked to Islamic extremism
23 Feb
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Voting
Germany goes to the polls: What to know about today's pivotal election
A change of government in one of the EU’s most important countries is expected in today’s vote.
Eoghan Dalton
reports from Berlin
Updated 23 Feb
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The world's richest man has weighed in on the German election - has it had any impact?
18 Feb
From a 'welcoming culture' to a 'wall of suspicion': What's behind the rise of Germany's AFD?
18 Feb
Gaza
Hamas says Israel 'gravely endangering' ceasefire after release of Palestinian prisoners delayed
Updated 23 Feb
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Israel has not provided any details on killing of Shiri Bibas and her two sons, family says
22 Feb
Hamas hands over six Israeli hostages in latest exchange under fragile ceasefire
22 Feb
Family of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas confirm her remains have been returned
22 Feb
doge
Elon Musk tells US federal workers to justify their work in an email or lose their jobs
23 Feb
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Ukraine
Zelenskyy calls for 'unity' between the US and Europe on eve of third anniversary of war
23 Feb
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PodcastThe Explainer
Why is the US cosying up to Russia?
Analysis
Avoiding the pensions timebomb may mean making retirement older - but exactly how old?
23 Feb
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Catholic Church
Pope Francis's condition 'continues to be critical', Vatican says
Updated 22 Feb
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Mulhouse
One dead and several police officers wounded in 'Islamist' knife attack in France
Updated 22 Feb
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European Union
EU's Bulgaria office attacked by anti-euro militants
22 Feb
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Premier League
Struggling Man United survive late drama to snatch 2-2 draw at Everton
The 42
22 Feb
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Bibas family
Israel has not provided any details on killing of Shiri Bibas and her two sons, family says
22 Feb
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Ukraine
Preparations underway for face-to-face meeting between Trump and Putin, Russia says
22 Feb
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