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International

May
May 2024
Assassination Attempt
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico in life-threatening condition after being shot multiple times
Taoiseach Simon Harris condemned the “shocking and vile attack on democracy”.
Updated 15 May
47.5k
south lebanon
Tánaiste to raise concerns with Lebanese officials over progress in Pte Sean Rooney murder case
15 May
4.1k
us presidential election
'Make my day, pal': Dates set for Biden v Trump presidential debates in June and September
15 May
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61
Sean Clancy
Irish Defence Forces Chief Sean Clancy appointed as head of EU military committee
Lt Gen Sean Clancy will take over the top job from Austrian General Robert Brieger.
Niall O'Connor
Updated 15 May
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67
tbilisi protests
EU warns Georgia must withdraw 'foreign influence' law or face tougher path to membership
15 May
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Closing Time
Flashing, mooning and homegrown potatoes: The bad behaviour that (temporarily) shut The Portal
15 May
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17
Robert Fico
Explainer: Who is Robert Fico, the Slovakian prime minister who was shot today?
15 May
14.0k
European elections
This app will help you find your best match - a candidate in the European elections
15 May
5.8k
11
War in Ukraine
Zelenskyy cancels planned trips abroad as Russian forces advance on two fronts
15 May
7.6k
plane crashes
US says Boeing can be prosecuted for 737 MAX crashes
15 May
6.7k
Peru
At least 16 dead after bus rolls off ledge in the Andes
15 May
11.7k
3
title race
Haaland double leaves Man City one win away from Premier League four in a row
14 May
12.5k
28
Tbilisi
Riot police arrest protesters outside Georgian parliament over Russian-like 'foreign influence' law
Politicians came to blows in the parliament over the legislation that opposition members say mirrors Russian laws that silence dissent.
Updated 14 May
16.8k
36
Memorial Day
Israeli settlers block and loot food convoy as President Higgins condemns attacks on aid for Gaza
14 May
16.3k
Trump Trial
Trump's fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen gives more evidence in hush money trial
Updated 14 May
9.5k
Cancelled
Ryanair is planning to close its base in France's Bordeaux from November
Updated 14 May
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22
Rust shooting
Movie armourer convicted over fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin on film set lodges appeal
14 May
9.6k
too hot
Last summer was the hottest in the northern hemisphere in 2,000 years - yes, 2,000 - study says
14 May
6.8k
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show of support
Blinken says Russia 'must pay' for Ukraine destruction as he makes unannounced visit
Updated 14 May
10.0k
Genocide Convention
Death toll in Gaza passes 35,000 as ICJ schedules new hearings in genocide case
Roughly 450,000 people have now been displaced in Rafah since the beginning of last week.
Updated 14 May
6.5k
GPT-4o
Faster and free version of ChatGPT that can see, hear, and respond with sarcasm launches
14 May
7.9k
6
IDPs
Record 76 million internally displaced people worldwide, says monitor
14 May
3.7k
sumatra island
Indonesia flood death toll rises to 50 with 27 missing
14 May
2.9k
0
Discrimination
Almost a third of LGBT+ community in Ireland avoid certain areas for fear of being assaulted
14 May
9.5k
catch and kill
'Do it': Michael Cohen tells New York court he lied for Donald Trump
13 May
16.6k
portal
Dublin-New York livestream temporarily closed over ‘inappropriate behaviour’
Updated 13 May
49.3k
89
Rafah
Thousands flee northern Gaza as Taoiseach holds talks about recognising state of Palestine
Updated 13 May
5.9k
Belfast High Court
Court rules that UK law on sending asylum seekers to Rwanda should be disapplied in Northern Ireland
Updated 13 May
26.2k
michael cohen
Donald Trump's former lawyer says he lied on his behalf in opening testimony to hush money trial
13 May
11.0k
Eurovision
Ireland's '10 points' for Israel shouldn't surprise anyone - a pollster explains why
13 May
49.3k
Gaza
US warns of 'anarchy' if Israel invades Rafah as Gaza death toll passes 35,000
13 May
23.5k
Spain
Catalan separatists lose majority in regional elections after 10 years in power
13 May
10.4k
2
The Morning Lead
Are young people really being pushed from Ireland's shore? We asked them (and everyone else)
8% of people aged between 18-34 years old have said they are actively planning to emigrate from Ireland.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
13 May
32.8k
60
Quiz
Quiz: Can you tell who these celebrities are from their Met Gala outfits?
12 May
24.1k
12
EU competences
What does the EU do? And what can it legislate and regulate?
Here are all the things that are in the EU’s exclusive remit to legislate and regulate.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
12 May
11.0k
46
title race
Arsenal beat Man Utd to put title race pressure back on Man City
12 May
14.6k
31
War in Ukraine
Russia takes four more villages in Kharkiv as Ukrainian strike kills five people in Belgorod
Updated 12 May
13.3k
The Daily Poll
Poll: Did you watch the Eurovision Grand Final last night?
12 May
59.3k
2
unsafe zones
Israel strikes Gaza after fresh Rafah evacuation order
Updated 12 May
13.8k
Georgia
Tens of thousands rally in Tbilisi against 'foreign influence' bill for NGOs
12 May
17.9k
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