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International
poison
Southport stabbing accused Axel Rudakubana charged with terror offence and production of ricin
Tony Hinchcliffe
Trump doubles down on immigrant bashing amid calls to apologise for comedian's racist jokes
slavery reparations
Former British colonies owe a 'debt of gratitude', Tory leadership contender Jenrick says
UNRWA
'Starvation as a weapon of war': President Higgins condemns Israeli ban on UN aid agency
The Israeli parliament voted overwhelmingly yesterday to ban the UN aid agency from operating in Palestine.
UNRWA spokesperson Juliette Touma called the decision "outrageous" and said it would deprive people in Gaza of medical services, education and food.
Tánaiste Micheál Martin said the move represents "the further collective punishment" of Palestinians.
Catholic Church
Vatican's first annual report on child protection calls for 'rigorous approach to reparations'
Monday
28 Oct 2024
United Nations
Israel parliament approves bill banning UN Palestinian refugee agency
UNRWA Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini said that the vote by the Israeli parliament this evening is “unprecedented and sets a dangerous precedent.”
Palestine
WHO says Israeli forces detained 44 healthcare workers after weekend raid on Gaza hospital
suspended
Labour MP Mike Amesbury suspended after 'shocking' video of him punching a man to the ground
From The 42
CONFIRMED
Man United have sacked manager Erik ten Hag
Ruud van Nistelrooy has taken over as interim head coach.
Health issues
French actor Gerard Depardieu will not appear in court over sexual assault allegations, lawyer says
Sunday
27 Oct 2024
israeli army
Tech company with offices in Ireland takes down website information on firm's work with IDF
Israel
Iranian president says Iran does not seek war with Israel but will deliver 'appropriate response' after attack
Iran has called on the United Nations to condemn the strikes.
Iran has called on the United Nations to condemn the strikes.
Netanyahu's speech was interrupted by shouting from relatives of victims of Hamas's 7 October attack.
Palestinian medical officials said Israeli strikes on the town of Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza late last night killed at least 22 people.
the morning lead
'I cannot do it, I would rather go to jail,' Former IDF soldier on why he refuses to serve in Gaza
Michael Ofer-Ziv said he could not continue to serve because of the “dehumanisation” of Palestinians he witnessed in Gaza.
He is one of 130 IDF members refusing to serve unless the Israeli government works to obtain a hostage and ceasefire deal
Michael said there is no justification for killing civilians, especially children - but not everyone agrees with him
Saturday
26 Oct 2024
Dr Strangelove
'Jokes are the least offensive things you can end up with when you look around the world'
The co-adaptors of the new stage version of Dr Strangelove – Sean Foley and Armando Iannucci – spoke to The Journal in London.
Tehran
Taoiseach calls for an end to conflict in the Middle East as tensions between Iran and Israel worsen
Iran said two soldiers were killed in Israeli strikes, which targeted military bases in Ilam, Khuzestan and Tehran provinces.
Iran said two soldiers were killed in Israeli strikes, which targeted military bases in Ilam, Khuzestan and Tehran provinces.
A senior White House official said the administration believed the Israeli operation should “close out” the direct military exchange between Israel and Iran.
The UK and Germany have also called for de-escalation and urged Iran not to respond to the strikes.
US Election
'It's time for America to sing a new song': Beyoncé backs Harris at campaign rally in Texas
War Crimes
'We don't have to fudge the language': Expert says Israel targeting peacekeepers is a war crime
Friday
25 Oct 2024
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