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International - May May 2025

US Defence Department accepts Boeing 747 from Qatar for Donald Trump’s use
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US Defence Department accepts Boeing 747 from Qatar for Donald Trump’s use

May 21st 2025, 10:41 PM 16,672 Views 63 Comments

Israeli ambassador to Ireland delivered démarche condemning IDF shots fired at diplomats
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Israeli ambassador to Ireland delivered démarche condemning IDF shots fired at diplomats

Updated May 21st 2025, 9:25 PM 94,640 Views 0 Comments

Two diplomats from Ireland were with the group, the Tánaiste has said.

As it happened: Man United v Tottenham, Europa League final From The 42
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As it happened: Man United v Tottenham, Europa League final

One member of Kneecap charged with terrorism offence by London police
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One member of Kneecap charged with terrorism offence by London police

May 21st 2025, 7:56 PM 45,198 Views 0 Comments

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who uses the stage name Mo Chara, is charged with displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah.

Trump plays video of baseless claims of 'white genocide' in South Africa to country's leader
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Trump plays video of baseless claims of 'white genocide' in South Africa to country's leader

Updated May 21st 2025, 6:45 PM 24,914 Views 0 Comments

Debunked: There is no evidence that Pope Leo XIV ever said being ‘woke’ was part of the Gospel
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Debunked: There is no evidence that Pope Leo XIV ever said being ‘woke’ was part of the Gospel

May 21st 2025, 4:30 PM 9,318 Views 0 Comments

How an aid blockade and a warning that 14,000 babies could die heaped Western pressure on Israel
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How an aid blockade and a warning that 14,000 babies could die heaped Western pressure on Israel

Updated May 21st 2025, 2:36 PM 5,517 Views 0 Comments

Gerry Adams had reputation of being in the IRA Army Council, Michael McDowell tells court
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# BBC Libel Case

Gerry Adams had reputation of being in the IRA Army Council, Michael McDowell tells court

May 21st 2025, 2:01 PM 10,079 Views 0 Comments

Tributes paid to young Irish man (25) who died on holiday in Portugal
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Tributes paid to young Irish man (25) who died on holiday in Portugal

May 21st 2025, 1:44 PM 42,352 Views 6 Comments

Palestinian leader welcomes international rejection of Israel's 'starvation' of Gaza
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Palestinian leader welcomes international rejection of Israel's 'starvation' of Gaza

Updated May 21st 2025, 11:31 AM 9,482 Views 0 Comments

Israel said 93 trucks had entered Gaza on Tuesday but the UN said the aid had been held up.

UK sanctions 'godmother' of Israeli settler movement featured in Louis Theroux documentary
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UK sanctions 'godmother' of Israeli settler movement featured in Louis Theroux documentary

May 21st 2025, 10:20 AM 12,790 Views 0 Comments

Treating cold sores with anti-virals could help slash the risk of developing Alzheimer’s
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Treating cold sores with anti-virals could help slash the risk of developing Alzheimer’s

May 21st 2025, 8:07 AM 18,413 Views 21 Comments

Putin visits recaptured Kursk as Russia intercepts 159 Ukrainian drones in overnight attack
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Putin visits recaptured Kursk as Russia intercepts 159 Ukrainian drones in overnight attack

May 21st 2025, 7:37 AM 5,731 Views 0 Comments

Trump promises to deliver $175 billion ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence before end of term
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# The Man With The Golden Dome

Trump promises to deliver $175 billion ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence before end of term

May 21st 2025, 6:43 AM 16,326 Views 94 Comments

Trump directed the Pentagon to pursue the space-based interceptors in an executive order.

Meta warned minister that €200m EU fine last month would harm Irish businesses and consumers
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Meta warned minister that €200m EU fine last month would harm Irish businesses and consumers

May 21st 2025, 6:30 AM 9,854 Views 27 Comments

UN receives permission to send more aid trucks to Gaza amid warning 14,000 babies could die
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UN receives permission to send more aid trucks to Gaza amid warning 14,000 babies could die

May 20th 2025, 10:00 PM 12,026 Views 0 Comments

'Doting family man' George Wendt, who played Norm in Cheers, dies aged 76
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'Doting family man' George Wendt, who played Norm in Cheers, dies aged 76

May 20th 2025, 9:48 PM 20,228 Views 42 Comments

Pressure mounts on Israel as EU to review trade and cooperation over Gaza aid blockade
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Pressure mounts on Israel as EU to review trade and cooperation over Gaza aid blockade

Updated May 20th 2025, 8:54 PM 27,143 Views 0 Comments
  • Tánaiste Simon Harris said the EU's review reflects the "grave concerns" of member states.
  • Conor O'Neill of Christian Aid Ireland said the review is welcome but "it is not enough".
  • International pressure has been building on Israel following a months-long blockade of aid into Gaza that prompted famine warnings.
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
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Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday

May 20th 2025, 8:50 PM 4,508 Views 0 Comments

EU to lift remaining economic sanctions on Syria to support war-torn country's recovery
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EU to lift remaining economic sanctions on Syria to support war-torn country's recovery

May 20th 2025, 7:34 PM 4,405 Views 0 Comments

RTÉ asks EBU for breakdown of Eurovision televote amid disquiet over Israel placing
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RTÉ asks EBU for breakdown of Eurovision televote amid disquiet over Israel placing

May 20th 2025, 5:12 PM 48,089 Views 0 Comments

Broadcasters in Spain and Belgium have also raised concerns.

Norman People? Calls for projects as Ireland to mark millennium since birth of William the Conqueror
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Norman People? Calls for projects as Ireland to mark millennium since birth of William the Conqueror

May 20th 2025, 3:39 PM 10,891 Views 0 Comments

Indiana executes cop killer by lethal injection in first execution of three in US this week
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Indiana executes cop killer by lethal injection in first execution of three in US this week

May 20th 2025, 8:37 AM 19,897 Views 82 Comments

Singer tells court Sean 'Diddy' Combs threatened to kill her after she saw him hit girlfriend
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Singer tells court Sean 'Diddy' Combs threatened to kill her after she saw him hit girlfriend

May 20th 2025, 7:44 AM 14,396 Views 0 Comments

Nine aid trucks cleared to enter Gaza after 11-week blockade, but UN calls it 'drop in the ocean'
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Nine aid trucks cleared to enter Gaza after 11-week blockade, but UN calls it 'drop in the ocean'

Updated May 19th 2025, 10:45 PM 9,153 Views 0 Comments
  • UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said "significantly more aid must be allowed into Gaza, starting tomorrow morning."
  • Benjamin Netanyahu said that even supporters of Israel would not tolerate "images of mass starvation".
Brighton keep European football hopes alive with late win over Liverpool
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Brighton keep European football hopes alive with late win over Liverpool

May 19th 2025, 10:33 PM 9,087 Views 6 Comments

Trump says Russia and Ukraine to start ceasefire talks 'immediately' after phone call with Putin
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# War In Ukraine

Trump says Russia and Ukraine to start ceasefire talks 'immediately' after phone call with Putin

May 19th 2025, 7:10 PM 15,620 Views 107 Comments

Joe Biden thanks Americans for 'love and support' after cancer diagnosis
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# Prostate Cancer

Joe Biden thanks Americans for 'love and support' after cancer diagnosis

May 19th 2025, 6:17 PM 16,887 Views 46 Comments

Spain's prime minister says Israel should be excluded from Eurovision due to 'double standards'
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Spain's prime minister says Israel should be excluded from Eurovision due to 'double standards'

May 19th 2025, 5:13 PM 19,751 Views 0 Comments

Pedro Sanchez said that the exclusion of Russia, but not Israel, meant that Eurovision organisers were “allowing double standards”.

Gary Lineker apologises and confirms he will leave BBC this week after Zionism video 'mistake'
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# Match Of The Day

Gary Lineker apologises and confirms he will leave BBC this week after Zionism video 'mistake'

May 19th 2025, 4:15 PM 34,250 Views 0 Comments

Ireland to face France in 2026 Six Nations opener (and it's on a Thursday)
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Ireland to face France in 2026 Six Nations opener (and it's on a Thursday)

May 19th 2025, 3:51 PM 9,463 Views 11 Comments

Joe Biden didn't recognise George Clooney at fundraiser for his 2024 campaign, new book claims
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Joe Biden didn't recognise George Clooney at fundraiser for his 2024 campaign, new book claims

May 19th 2025, 3:12 PM 11,391 Views 49 Comments

Major new 'reset' deal means UK travellers may soon make a return to the EU line airports
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Major new 'reset' deal means UK travellers may soon make a return to the EU line airports

Updated May 19th 2025, 1:00 PM 21,725 Views 81 Comments

A key post-Brexit deal between the UK and EU has been reached in London this morning.

Pro-EU centrist wins tense Romania presidential vote rerun
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Pro-EU centrist wins tense Romania presidential vote rerun

May 19th 2025, 11:24 AM 7,187 Views 93 Comments

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Pope holds private audience with US vice president JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio
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Pope holds private audience with US vice president JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio

May 19th 2025, 10:20 AM 12,918 Views 42 Comments

The Vatican said there was an ‘exchange of views on some current international issues, calling for respect for humanitarian law and international law’.

Guinness maker Diageo expects US tariffs to cost the company around €133m a year
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Guinness maker Diageo expects US tariffs to cost the company around €133m a year

May 19th 2025, 8:50 AM 11,939 Views 42 Comments

Barack Obama says Joe Biden will face cancer diagnosis with ‘resolve and grace’
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Barack Obama says Joe Biden will face cancer diagnosis with ‘resolve and grace’

May 19th 2025, 8:26 AM 10,411 Views 42 Comments

Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive form of prostate cancer
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Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive form of prostate cancer

May 18th 2025, 9:20 PM 59,148 Views 92 Comments

The former US president is reviewing his treatment options after the diagnosis.