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Politics

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Asylum seekers attacked by gang armed with iron bars and knives in Dublin city centre
Doherty says Harris seeks to 'favour those coming into large wealth' with inheritance tax change
Debunked: Bus company refutes claims it wouldn't drive 150 asylum seekers into Coolock site
Varadkar: Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil 'rapidly becoming sister parties' but merger not likely
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.
Poll: Are you happy with Simon Harris' first 100 days as Taoiseach?
MEPs debate Ukraine support and warn actions of some are weakening EU's united front
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.
Biden admits he ran as 'transitional candidate' in 2020, but says he has 'more to do'
Legal loophole stopping vulture fund mortgage holders going to Ombudsman to close
US police shoot knife-wielding man near Republican convention
Regina Doherty: 'I worded it clumsily the first time. But authoritarian cycle lanes have divided towns'
Tánaiste's trip to Nairobi settlement cancelled amid shock and concern over serial killer
Taoiseach to travel to Chequers to meet Keir Starmer for first time after UK election
Gaza famine: 'We are forced to eat what we used to consider animal feed'
Over 20% of people in the Gaza Strip are now facing the prospect of famine.
"These mulberry leaves are from the large trees that survived the war. I thank God for this blessing," one Gazan said.
"Does the world know?" asks another Gazan.
Leo Varadkar confirms he won't stand in next general election
Varadkar said the ‘time has come to explore new options and opportunities’ and that he never viewed himself as a ‘career politician’.
Micheál Martin announces €15m funding to tackle child hunger while in Kenya and Ethiopia
Law underpinning tenant's first refusal right to buy property from landlord approved by Cabinet
The Explainer: What was the political fallout from previous attacks on US presidents?
Coolock violence 'not an issue of community engagement', Taoiseach says
Coolock: Disinformation included claims about 'unvetted males' and 'white destruction'
Tánaiste 'understands' FF MEPs' opposition to Von der Leyen, but has 'own view' on president
Paper tax discs to be scrapped alongside legislation to ‘streamline’ information on road collisions
Roberta Metsola, President of European Parliament, says housing needs to be at top of the agenda
Taoiseach says inheritance tax changes deserve consideration in run up to October's budget
Political row over Von der Leyen vote as Fianna Fáil MEPs rule out their support
Only 158 new social housing units were built in the first three months of this year
Woman accused of 'milkshaking' Nigel Farage in Clacton denies assault charges
JD Vance: The one-time ‘Never Trump guy’ who is now the former president's running mate
US expresses 'serious concern' over 'unacceptably high' civilian death toll in Gaza
Biden admits it was mistake to say he wanted to put 'bullseye' on Donald Trump
National target of 8 weeks for both probate and conveyancing to be set
Trump appears with bandaged ear at Republican convention after assassination attempt
Govt aims to 'significantly increase' number of Traveller and Roma children sitting Leaving Cert
Von der Leyen, Ukraine and picking your patch: What's in store for Ireland's MEPs on Week One?
A number of important ceremonial and procedural votes are taking place in France this week which will determine the direction of this new Parliament.
Coolock: 15 charged and pepper spray used by gardaí following fire at site of anti-immigrant protests
Emergency services were at the scene throughout today.
Taoiseach Simon Harris said the protests are 'criminal and designed to sow fear and division'.
A number of Garda vehicles were also damaged.
Ohio senator and 'Hillbilly Elegy' author JD Vance announced as Trump's pick for VP
SF immigration policy will soon be pinned to the mast as McDonald denies any pivot to the right
President concludes meeting with Council of State to assess if Defence Bill is constitutional