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

35.9k

EU Explainer

Cad is grúpaí polaitiúla na hEorpa agus cén fáth go bhfuil siad tábhachtach?

31 May

3.6k

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

31.1k

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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Kharkiv

Biden ‘partially lifts ban on Ukraine using US arms for strikes inside Russia’, according to reports

30 May

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Hackney

Nine-year-old girl in critical condition and three men injured following shooting in London

30 May

20.4k

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

24.0k

Galway

The results of this Europe election are crucial for climate action

30 May

4.6k

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

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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

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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

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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

15.5k

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

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Trump Trial

Trump's lawyer says hush money case is based on 'lies' as prosecutor urges guilty verdict

Updated 28 May

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Setback

US suspends aid into Gaza by sea after rough seas cause damage to temporary pier

28 May

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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

76.7k

diplomatic row

Simon Harris calls claim by Dana Erlich about investment in the Irish IT sector 'a distraction'

27 May

28.9k

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

6.7k