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Irish peacekeepers safe as UNIFIL HQ hit by rocket 'likely fired by Hezbollah'
Former British colonies owe a 'debt of gratitude', Tory leadership contender Jenrick says
'Starvation as a weapon of war': President Higgins condemns Israeli ban on UN aid agency
The Israeli parliament voted overwhelmingly yesterday to ban the UN aid agency from operating in Palestine.
UNRWA spokesperson Juliette Touma called the decision "outrageous" and said it would deprive people in Gaza of medical services, education and food.
Tánaiste Micheál Martin said the move represents "the further collective punishment" of Palestinians.
Jeff Bezos defends Washington Post decision not to endorse a presidential candidate
Vatican's first annual report on child protection calls for 'rigorous approach to reparations'
At least 93 killed in Israeli strike on residential building in northern Gaza
Four people injured as tram derails and crashes into store in Oslo
Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexually assaulting boys aged 10 and 17 in new lawsuits
'I'm not a Nazi', Trump insists as Kamala Harris blasts ugly rhetoric
Georgia to recount ballots at some polling stations after election fraud allegations
Israel parliament approves bill banning UN Palestinian refugee agency
UNRWA Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini said that the vote by the Israeli parliament this evening is “unprecedented and sets a dangerous precedent.”
British far-right activist Tommy Robinson admits contempt of court
Israel launches fresh attacks on Lebanese city of Tyre after 7 killed in earlier attack
Georgia's president alleges 'sophisticated' voting fraud in parliamentary elections
Speakers at Trump's New York rally slam Latinos and Kamala Harris
WHO says Israeli forces detained 44 healthcare workers after weekend raid on Gaza hospital
Labour MP Mike Amesbury suspended after 'shocking' video of him punching a man to the ground
Man United have sacked manager Erik ten Hag
Ruud van Nistelrooy has taken over as interim head coach.
French actor Gerard Depardieu will not appear in court over sexual assault allegations, lawyer says
Trump, Harris lean on traditional bases eight days before US presidential election
Tech company with offices in Ireland takes down website information on firm's work with IDF
Iranian president says Iran does not seek war with Israel but will deliver 'appropriate response' after attack
Iran has called on the United Nations to condemn the strikes.
Netanyahu's speech was interrupted by shouting from relatives of victims of Hamas's 7 October attack.
Palestinian medical officials said Israeli strikes on the town of Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza late last night killed at least 22 people.
Israel says at least 24 injured after truck crashes into bus stop
Michelle Obama says women's safety at risk if Trump returns to White House
Georgia's ruling party declared winners of elections as pro-EU opposition allege fraud
Anti-tourism protests are escalating at Irish holiday hotspots in Spain - here's why
'I cannot do it, I would rather go to jail,' Former IDF soldier on why he refuses to serve in Gaza
Michael Ofer-Ziv said he could not continue to serve because of the “dehumanisation” of Palestinians he witnessed in Gaza.
He is one of 130 IDF members refusing to serve unless the Israeli government works to obtain a hostage and ceasefire deal
Michael said there is no justification for killing civilians, especially children - but not everyone agrees with him
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Taoiseach calls for an end to conflict in the Middle East as tensions between Iran and Israel worsen
Iran said two soldiers were killed in Israeli strikes, which targeted military bases in Ilam, Khuzestan and Tehran provinces.
A senior White House official said the administration believed the Israeli operation should “close out” the direct military exchange between Israel and Iran.
The UK and Germany have also called for de-escalation and urged Iran not to respond to the strikes.
Seven people killed in Russian missile strikes on Ukraine
Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of US rock band Grateful Dead, dies aged 84
'It's time for America to sing a new song': Beyoncé backs Harris at campaign rally in Texas
'We don't have to fudge the language': Expert says Israel targeting peacekeepers is a war crime
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Israeli air strikes kill 12 people waiting to receive aid in northern Gaza
Zelenskyy claims North Korean troops could reach Ukrainian front line by Sunday
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