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Eurovision
Ireland will boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel is allowed enter, RTÉ says
The move comes after the last two contests – in Malmö and Basel – were overshadowed by protests over Israel’s participation.
global sumud flotilla
'I just saw the flash above': Irish activists on Gaza flotilla recall suspected drone attacks
House Of Representatives
US House session descends into shouting match after moment of silence for Charlie Kirk
Supreme Court
Ex-Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years for plotting coup after election defeat
raise a glass
Irish drinks firms may axe ‘hundreds of thousands’ worth of investment in US over tariffs
Wednesday
10 Sep 2025
Utah
US commentator Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at college event, Trump confirms
Kirk was speaking at Utah Valley University as part of his work for his conservative student group Turning Point USA.
Sana'a
Houthis say death toll from Israeli strikes on Yemeni capital has risen to 35
Multiple sites in Sana’a were targeted, including a fuel storage facility.
The White House
It was 'recklessness' to let Joe Biden run for second term as president, says Kamala Harris
War in Ukraine
Poland says Russian drones entering its airspace 'not accidental' as Moscow dismisses 'myths'
The government said the military recorded 19 drone incursions, three of which were shot down by Polish and NATO forces.
The government said the military recorded 19 drone incursions, three of which were shot down by Polish and NATO forces.
Moscow has accused Poland of spreading "myths" to escalate the Ukraine war.
Ursula von der Leyen described it as an "unprecedented violation" of European airspace.
Reaction
From promising to 'pathetic': What Irish MEPs made of Von der Leyen's more strident stance on Gaza
tunisia
Second Gaza aid flotilla boat with Irish activists aboard comes under suspected drone attack
Nottinghamshire
Former Premier League referee David Coote charged with making indecent image of a child
peter mandelson
UK ambassador to US says 2003 birthday message to 'best pal' Jeffrey Epstein is 'very embarrassing'
The Rest is Politics
Alastair Campbell says Israel's Doha strike like UK 'wiping out' Adams and McGuinness before GFA
State of the Union
Von der Leyen warns Israel famine cannot be 'weapon of war' in major EU speech
The President of the European Commission stopped short of calling Israel’s assaults on Gaza genocide in what has been her strongest statements so far on the issue.
Georgia
South Korea sends chartered plane to fetch workers who were detained in immigration raid in US
Tuesday
9 Sep 2025
Qatar
Hamas says six killed in Israeli strikes on Doha as Trump says US did not approve action
Qatar denied receiving advance warning of the strikes from the US, saying the notification from the White House came after the attack had already started.
The US President said the strike "was a decision made by Prime Minister Netanyahu, it was not a decision made by me".
Qatar's prime minister said it reserved the right to respond to the Israeli attack.
The UN Secretary General described the strike as a "flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Qatar".
tunisia
Two Irish activists were on board Gaza flotilla boat attacked off Tunisian coast, organiser says
European Commission
Ursula von der Leyen prepares for State of the Union speech, as MEPs say she's 'losing the room'
Pressure is mounting and divisions deepening over Gaza, tariffs and trade as the President of the European Commission makes her set-piece address.
North Island
New Zealand police release images of fugitive’s lair where he hid for years with his children
Epstein files
Democrats release suggestive birthday letter allegedly sent by Trump to Jeffrey Epstein
Monday
8 Sep 2025
the eldest boy
Murdoch family settle real-life 'Succession' row, with eldest son to keep control of media empire
Palestine
'You have been warned, leave now,' Netanyahu tells Gaza city residents as attacks intensify
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