International - May May 2025
Israeli ambassador to Ireland delivered démarche condemning IDF shots fired at diplomats
Two diplomats from Ireland were with the group, the Tánaiste has said.
One member of Kneecap charged with terrorism offence by London police
Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who uses the stage name Mo Chara, is charged with displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah.
Palestinian leader welcomes international rejection of Israel's 'starvation' of Gaza
Israel said 93 trucks had entered Gaza on Tuesday but the UN said the aid had been held up.
Trump promises to deliver $175 billion ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence before end of term
Trump directed the Pentagon to pursue the space-based interceptors in an executive order.
- 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.
RTÉ asks EBU for breakdown of Eurovision televote amid disquiet over Israel placing
Broadcasters in Spain and Belgium have also raised concerns.
Nine aid trucks cleared to enter Gaza after 11-week blockade, but UN calls it 'drop in the ocean'
- 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".
Spain's prime minister says Israel should be excluded from Eurovision due to 'double standards'
Pedro Sanchez said that the exclusion of Russia, but not Israel, meant that Eurovision organisers were “allowing double standards”.
Major new 'reset' deal means UK travellers may soon make a return to the EU line airports
A key post-Brexit deal between the UK and EU has been reached in London this morning.
Pope holds private audience with US vice president JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio
The Vatican said there was an ‘exchange of views on some current international issues, calling for respect for humanitarian law and international law’.
Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive form of prostate cancer
The former US president is reviewing his treatment options after the diagnosis.