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Politics

Last week
14th July 2024 - 27th July 2024
Protestors who tore down Grand Canal fencing call for ‘end to hostile architecture’
19 Jul
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Irish charities say Government 'must lead by example' following ICJ ruling on Israel
Updated 19 Jul
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US journalist sentenced to 16 years after being convicted of espionage by Russian court
19 Jul
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Biden’s campaign insists he is staying in the presidential race despite pressure to step aside
19 Jul
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Man refused bail after being charged with threatening to kill Mary Lou McDonald in online clip
19 Jul
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Conspiracy theories swirl online amid unanswered questions about Trump assassination attempt
19 Jul
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Major tech outage causes worldwide havoc - airlines and broadcasters among those affected
Updated 19 Jul
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'I'm not supposed to be here': Trump recounts assassination attempt in lengthy speech
The 78-year-old received a rapturous welcome as he took to the stage at the Republican convention to accept the party’s nomination for US president.
19 Jul
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Tánaiste pledges to elevate horror of ongoing Sudan civil war on European stage
18 Jul
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Barack Obama expresses concern to Democrats about Joe Biden’s candidacy
18 Jul
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TV licence fee set to be retained with 'multi-annual' funding top up to fund RTÉ
18 Jul
20.6k
Von der Leyen asks for male and female Commissioner nominees (but Ireland plans to only send a man)
18 Jul
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Ursula von der Leyen re-elected as European Commission president after vote by MEPs
Updated 18 Jul
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Plenty of nods to Churchill as Keir Starmer woos European leaders at grandiose Blenheim Palace
The meeting of the European Political Community is taking place at the birthplace of Winston Churchill.
The EPC was the brainchild of France’s Emmanuel Macron and 47 leaders are in attendance.
Starmer has vowed to be a “friend and a partner” to European allies.
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban is also in attendance after visiting Vladimir Putin in Moscow earlier this month.
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Updated 18 Jul
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8 Jul
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reports from Addis Ababa
18 Jul
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US journalist appears in Russian court for second hearing on espionage charges
18 Jul
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Gaza, defence, housing and economy: Ursula von der Leyen outlines her leadership plan to MEPs
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Updated 18 Jul
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The EU could soon have a Commissioner with direct responsibility for Housing
18 Jul
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Vance vows to fight for 'forgotten' Americans in first speech as Trump's running mate
The 39-year-old addressed the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
18 Jul
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16 Jul
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15 Jul
Tánaiste meeting political leaders and aid bosses on two day trip to Ethiopia
18 Jul
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Three Irish MEPs set to take up seats on European Parliament agriculture committee
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
reports from Strasbourg
18 Jul
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Harris and Starmer toast relationship ‘reset’ over pints with UK PM Ireland visit set for Sept
Updated 17 Jul
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US declares end to problem-plagued Gaza aid pier
17 Jul
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Troubles bereaved hail ‘important day’ as UK government vows to repeal Legacy Act
17 Jul
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Sinn Féin immigration doc to call for more countries to be added to 'safe countries' list
17 Jul
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Tánaiste focused on ‘less sexy’ all-island politics than ‘shouting from rooftops’ about Border Poll
17 Jul
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Asylum seekers attacked by gang armed with iron bars and knives in Dublin city centre
17 Jul
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Doherty says Harris seeks to 'favour those coming into large wealth' with inheritance tax change
17 Jul
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Debunked: Bus company refutes claims it wouldn't drive 150 asylum seekers into Coolock site
17 Jul
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Varadkar: Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil 'rapidly becoming sister parties' but merger not likely
17 Jul
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King Charles makes first King's Speech under Starmer, confirms repeal of Troubles Legacy Act
In all, the chunky package features 40 pieces of proposed legislation.
Charles made the confirmation as he delivered the King's Speech at the State Opening of Parliament.
New Prime Minister Keir Starmer had pledged to repeal the legislation.
Updated 17 Jul
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Poll: Are you happy with Simon Harris' first 100 days as Taoiseach?
17 Jul
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MEPs debate Ukraine support and warn actions of some are weakening EU's united front
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
reports from Strasbourg
17 Jul
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Chaos in Coolock: How violence and conspiracy erupted in north Dublin
21 people have been charged with public order offences after disturbances in the north Dublin suburb.
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17 Jul
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Coolock: Disinformation included claims about 'unvetted males' and 'white destruction'
16 Jul
Coolock: GRA has sought an urgent meeting with the Commissioner amid Public Order Unit concerns
16 Jul
Taoiseach Simon Harris condemns ‘reprehensible’ and ‘criminal’ actions in Coolock
15 Jul
Can't keep up with the Fine Gael departures? Here's a round up of who is standing down
17 Jul
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Biden admits he ran as 'transitional candidate' in 2020, but says he has 'more to do'
17 Jul
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Legal loophole stopping vulture fund mortgage holders going to Ombudsman to close
17 Jul
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US police shoot knife-wielding man near Republican convention
17 Jul
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17 Jul
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