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International

May
May 2024
Gaza
'It's time for this war to end': Biden announces Israeli proposal for three-phase Gaza ceasefire deal
The US President said in a news conference that the new deal is a “roadmap” to an enduring ceasefire.
Biden said the proposal has been transmitted to Hamas via Qatar.
Hamas said it is in a 'position of readiness to deal positively and constructively'.
Israel said its negotiation team 'insisted the war will not end until all of its goals are achieved'.
Updated 31 May
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Paris Olympics
French authorities file preliminary terrorism charges against man accused of Olympics attack plan
31 May
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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
31 May
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hush money trial
Trump vows to appeal guilty verdict in rambling speech after being convicted of 34 felonies
‘I’d like them to say, “gee, we have to have a little sorrow for this man”, because they just don’t say that about me.’
Updated 31 May
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Mannheim
Several people, including police officer, wounded by knife attacker in Germany
Updated 31 May
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USA
Here's how the Trumpsters are taking the news of his conviction (spoiler: not well)
31 May
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now what
Trump's been found guilty - but could he go to jail?
Updated 31 May
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EU Explainer
Cad is grúpaí polaitiúla na hEorpa agus cén fáth go bhfuil siad tábhachtach?
31 May
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The Morning Lead
Independents remain most popular, while Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil overtake Sinn Féin in latest poll
However, Sinn Féin remains the most popular party among younger voters ahead of the European elections.
Fine Gael is now the most popular political party among those polled, but Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin are close behind
Around 23% of people intend to vote for independent candidates in the European elections next Friday
Órla Ryan
31 May
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Verdict
Donald Trump found guilty of all charges in landmark criminal trial
Sentencing will take place on 11 July at 10am local time.
Trump calls his guilty verdict a 'disgrace' and claims it was a 'rigged trial'.
'This is long from over,' he told media before walking away without answering any questions.
The Biden campaign said the conviction shows that 'no one is above the law'.
Updated 30 May
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RELATED
Trump's been found guilty - but could he go to jail?
31 May
Trump claims he is 'very innocent man' as he emerges from court after multiple guilty verdicts
30 May
Kharkiv
Biden ‘partially lifts ban on Ukraine using US arms for strikes inside Russia’, according to reports
30 May
7.8k
Hackney
Nine-year-old girl in critical condition and three men injured following shooting in London
30 May
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Palestine
Intense shelling continues in Rafah as Israel seizes key area along Gaza-Egypt corridor
30 May
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uk general election
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer denies left-wing 'purge' and heaps praise on Diane Abbott to calm row
Updated 30 May
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Slovenia
Slovenian government recognises Palestinian state but Israel urges Parliament to reject the move
30 May
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that's all folks
Not Tonight: Vincent Browne ended an EU debate early because he wasn't happy with the answers
“What has this got to do with European politics?”
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
30 May
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Galway
The results of this Europe election are crucial for climate action
30 May
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Reykjanes Peninsula
Volcanic eruption in Iceland ‘beginning to slow down’ after ‘intense’ eruption yesterday
30 May
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alleged assault
Roy Keane gestured to 'meet fan outside' after 'banter turned more aggressive', court told
30 May
20.0k
War in Ukraine
NATO foreign ministers meet in Prague with long-range weapons for Ukraine set to dominate talks
30 May
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EU Explainer
Is rud casta é an tAontas Eorpach - seo é an chaoi a n-oibríonn a gcuid codanna ar fad lena chéile
30 May
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Court
Harvey Weinstein may face more charges over new sexual misconduct claims
30 May
5.1k
Hidden Figures
Fringe, populist and Eurosceptic parties attracting highest proportion of donations across EU
Donations to Sinn Féin in Ireland increased every year between 2019 and 2022.
30 May
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The Morning Lead
Hidden Figures: Source of political money disclosed for just 8% of donations over four years
A cross-European investigation with Noteworthy also found unclear laws make Ireland’s donation framework among the least transparent in the EU.
No rules to stop politicians donating money to their party from funds originally given to them by members of the public
Fundraiser costs must be removed from the total donations a party receives
Advocacy body calls for more powers to be granted to Sipo to enforce laws
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
30 May
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Nikki Haley
Former Republican presidential candidate pictured writing ‘finish them’ on Israeli shell
29 May
44.6k
Trump Trial
Jury in Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York ends first day of deliberations
Updated 29 May
9.0k
Kentucky
US prosecutors drop assault charges against world number one golfer Scottie Scheffler
29 May
10.9k
Turbulence
Singapore Airlines flight experienced 'rapid' G-force change and dropped 54 metres in five seconds
29 May
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head to head
UK election: Sunak and Starmer confirm first TV debate as Diane Abbott's future unclear
29 May
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Updated 29 May
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EU Explainer
An bhfuil fonn ort tuilleadh eolais a fháil faoi d’iarrthóirí i dtoghchán na hEorpa? Breathnaigh ar ár mbunachar sonraí nua
29 May
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Voting
South Africans turn out to vote as ANC party rule in balance
29 May
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Gaza
'Anyone who moves is being shot at by Israeli drones': Rafah residents hide as Israel strikes again
29 May
10.3k
Trump Trial
Trump's lawyer says hush money case is based on 'lies' as prosecutor urges guilty verdict
Updated 28 May
21.8k
Setback
US suspends aid into Gaza by sea after rough seas cause damage to temporary pier
28 May
6.6k
Apology
Pope Francis apologises after reported use of homophobic slur
28 May
17.1k
Portugal
Irishman dies while on holiday in the Algarve
28 May
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diplomatic row
Simon Harris calls claim by Dana Erlich about investment in the Irish IT sector 'a distraction'
27 May
29.0k
Mexico General Election
Mexico on course to elect first woman president in this weekend's elections
27 May
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Making moves
Spain pledges to send €6 billion in support for Ukraine on eve of recognising Palestine
27 May
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