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Politics

June
June 2024
Life with cancer in Gaza: 'Access to treatment is the least we can ask for in this war'
A man speaks to The Journal’s reporter in Rafah about his wife’s diagnosis – and how she cannot access treatment or find healthy food.
Dima Jalal Saud
7 Jun
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Cancer patients fighting Israeli government to avoid deportation to Gaza
7 Jun
Photographer in Gaza marks deaths of babies he once took portraits of in his studio
1 Apr
Hunger in Gaza: 'We made bread using livestock fodder but now we've run out'
19 Feb
Giving birth in Gaza: 'I resorted to instructional videos on social media'
14 Feb
Here are the key promises from the local election manifestos of smaller parties
6 Jun
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Who's running for the council in your area? Here's how to find out
7 Jun
Elections: Should you vote the whole way down the ballot paper?
7 Jun
We read local election manifestos so you don't have to: Here's what the 3 big parties promise
6 Jun
'Why bomb us?': At least 40 people killed in Israeli airstrike on UN school in Gaza
Osama Hamdan, a Hamas official based in Beirut, said: “There is no (ceasefire) proposal – they are just words said by Biden in a speech.”
Updated 6 Jun
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Biden, King Charles, Macron and Zelensky remember D-Day landings under the shadow of Russia's war
6 Jun
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Party campaigning for Mica redress running six candidates in Donegal local elections
6 Jun
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We read local election manifestos so you don't have to: Here's what the 3 big parties promise
6 Jun
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How Ireland's non-white election candidates are targeted with misinformation and racist abuse
6 Jun
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Micheál Martin not ruling out another coalition with Green Party, citing 'strong' economy
6 Jun
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And they're off! Dutch voters kick off European Parliament elections across 27 member states
6 Jun
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Mary Lou can't avoid 'Up the Ra' comment on Cabra canvass but she's not worried about election day
Cabra is McDonald’s home turf, so it was no surprise that she was greeted with a warm welcome on the doors yesterday.
Christina Finn
6 Jun
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Leo Varadkar grilled about lack of services for children, Phoenix Park and gout on his home turf
5 Jun
Green MEP candidate tests water supplies for nitrates as she canvasses in Ireland South
5 Jun
Canvassing in inner city Dublin: bins, bikes and, yes, immigration (but not how you might expect)
30 May
Vast majority of Irish people think the EU should impose sanctions on Israel
Around a third of voters have boycotted companies associated with Israel in recent months, according to a new opinion poll.
Over three-quarters of people support sanctions, according to the latest opinion poll by The Journal and Ireland Thinks
Eight in 10 younger voters (aged 18 to 34) are in favour of the move, as are at least seven in 10 people across all other age groups
Órla Ryan
6 Jun
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Leo Varadkar grilled about lack of services for children, Phoenix Park and gout on his home turf
A few constituents in the Fine Gael stomping ground in Castleknock spoke about the new leader Simon Harris.
5 Jun
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Hunter Biden gun trial hears from FBI agent about seizure of evidence from infamous laptop
5 Jun
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Woman who threw milkshake over Nigel Farage charged with assault and criminal damage
5 Jun
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McDonald rules out Help-to-Buy 'cliff-edge' for buyers who 'baked in' deposit to their calculations
5 Jun
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Home Loan scheme expanded to first-time buyers who wish to renovate vacant or derelict properties
5 Jun
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Biden in France to mark D-Day anniversary under Ukraine shadow
Updated 5 Jun
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Warmth, apathy and one 'don't come near my house': On the trail with Sinn Féin in west Dublin
The Journal joined Sinn Féin’s housing spokesperson as he knocked on doors in Lucan ahead of Friday’s election.
5 Jun
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Canvassing in inner city Dublin: bins, bikes and, yes, immigration (but not how you might expect)
30 May
'He could be the next Bertie!': Caio Benicio, Barry Andrews, and the Tánaiste hit the doors
25 May
Varadkar: 'I can now be more frank. Trump re-election wouldn't be good for the world'
5 Jun
24.1k
Record number of Leaving Cert students to sit exams today - starting with English Paper 1
5 Jun
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Some migrant candidates afraid to canvass or use posters amid fears their children will be targeted
The Immigrant Council of Ireland has raised concerns about candidates being threatened, as well as voter intimidation, ahead of Friday’s elections.
Órla Ryan
5 Jun
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Checking Privilege: How the European Parliament fails to reflect the diversity of the EU
28 May
More than 100 candidates from migrant backgrounds are running in June's local elections
20 May
'You can't be the only one without': Politicians' love-hate relationship with election posters
11 May
Varadkar says Mayo incident with Harris 'unpleasant' but believes security for politicians 'about right'
4 Jun
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Nigel Farage has drink poured over him amid campaign launch for ‘reverse takeover’ of Tory party
Updated 4 Jun
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Mexican mayor shot dead day after Sheinbaum presidential win
4 Jun
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Clonsilla: 'I don't want the next generation to only know this place for being housing estates'
The Journal spoke to local residents in Clonsilla in Dublin 15 last week to hear what their community needs.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
4 Jun
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Mexico elects Claudia Sheinbaum as first female president
Updated 3 Jun
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Gardaí investigating protests that targeted Simon Harris while canvassing in Co Mayo
Updated 3 Jun
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Election security expert tells of threats to family as Government regulators 'not doing enough'
Niall O'Connor
Updated 3 Jun
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Buail le 'ionadaithe' a d'fhéadfadh suíochán a ghlacadh san Eoraip má fhágann FPE
3 Jun
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Voters go to the polls on Friday for the local elections - but what exactly do councillors do?
2 Jun
20.8k
What is an EU commissioner and how are they appointed?
There is a grueling, sometimes-months-long process within the EU to select the next 27 commissioners.
Muiris O'Cearbhaill
2 Jun
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Cad a dhéanann an tAontas Eorpach? Agus cad is féidir leis a reachtú agus a rialú?
2 Jun
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'We're the custodians of the land': Forest owners say land 'is valueless' after ash dieback
2 Jun
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Drogheda: Locals say it is on the 'cusp of being brilliant' - it just needs attention
Our reporter Jane Matthews visits her hometown.
Jane Matthews
2 Jun
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UK General Election show on the road as parties launch battle buses
1 Jun
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Taoiseach among European leaders urging all parties to consider Gaza ceasefire plan
1 Jun
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Russian missiles and drones target Ukrainian energy sites overnight
1 Jun
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Italian PM sets 'clear objective' for EU election to 'build a right-wing government in Europe'
1 Jun
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Netanyahu insists on 'destruction of Hamas' before commencement of permanent ceasefire in Gaza
The Israeli Prime Minister’s statement comes after US President Joe Biden outlined a plan to end the conflict in Gaza.
Updated 1 Jun
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RFK Jr is demanding a place on stage alongside Trump and Biden - he may have a point
Larry Donnelly
1 Jun
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