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International
safe house
'I am 16, I was raped': How Irish aid is helping survivors of gender-based violence in Ethiopia
The majority of women and girls who use the safehouse are under 18 years of age and are pregnant when they arrive.
torriential rain
Bridge in Northern China collapses, killing 12 people, while over 30 others reported missing
recovery mode
Experts warn fallout of global tech outages could continue for weeks as firms in recovery
FGM
Ireland urged to do more to support asylum seekers subjected to female genital mutilation
Pregnant women accommodated outside of Dublin are particularly lacking in care and supports.
Ukraine War
Defence Forces members deliver 30 Irish vehicles to Ukraine after 3,600km journey across Europe
Ireland has also sent demining equipment and provided training to the Ukrainian Army.
Friday
19 Jul 2024
Israeli occupation
Irish charities say Government 'must lead by example' following ICJ ruling on Israel
Evan Gershkovich
US journalist sentenced to 16 years after being convicted of espionage by Russian court
And on he Joes
Biden’s campaign insists he is staying in the presidential race despite pressure to step aside
factcheck
Conspiracy theories swirl online amid unanswered questions about Trump assassination attempt
global outage
Major tech outage causes worldwide havoc - airlines and broadcasters among those affected
US Election
'I'm not supposed to be here': Trump recounts assassination attempt in lengthy speech
The 78-year-old received a rapturous welcome as he took to the stage at the Republican convention to accept the party’s nomination for US president.
Thursday
18 Jul 2024
From The 42
claret jug
Flawless Shane Lowry makes statement of intent at The Open while McIlroy struggles
The forgotten crisis
Tánaiste pledges to elevate horror of ongoing Sudan civil war on European stage
The new electric Opel Astra review
We took the hatchback for a test drive.
Dacia Spring to be Ireland’s most affordable EV
The new Dacia will hit the market in 2025
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gender balance
Von der Leyen asks for male and female Commissioner nominees (but Ireland plans to only send a man)
Incommunicado detention
'Black hole': Israel must end torture and indefinite detention of Palestinians from Gaza - Amnesty
bonjour
Plenty of nods to Churchill as Keir Starmer woos European leaders at grandiose Blenheim Palace
The meeting of the European Political Community is taking place at the birthplace of Winston Churchill.
The EPC was the brainchild of France’s Emmanuel Macron and 47 leaders are in attendance.
Starmer has vowed to be a “friend and a partner” to European allies.
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban is also in attendance after visiting Vladimir Putin in Moscow earlier this month.
Crunch time
Gaza, defence, housing and economy: Ursula von der Leyen outlines her leadership plan to MEPs
US Election
Vance vows to fight for 'forgotten' Americans in first speech as Trump's running mate
The 39-year-old addressed the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Wednesday
17 Jul 2024
northern Paris
Car crashes into Paris cafe terrace, killing one person and seriously injuring several others
Paris Olympics
Paris mayor swims in the Seine to showcase improved cleanliness ahead of Olympic events
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