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Press Freedom
Irish journalist Sally Hayden denied entry to Rwanda to report on 30th anniversary of genocide
Monday
15 Apr 2024
taking sides
Israel military chief says it will 'respond' to missile strikes by Iran despite calls for de-escalation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with his war cabinet tonight to discuss possible reactions, local media said.
Iran's UN Ambassador has insisted the Islamic republic was exercising its "inherent right to self-defense".
Israel's army today said that those killed in the Damascus strike had engaged in "terrorism against Israel".
Tánaiste Micheál Martin said earlier that the situation in the Middle East must be de-escalated.
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Irish Life
Apr 15
Bruce Lehrmann
Former staffer loses defamation suit as judge finds he raped woman in Australian parliament
Australia
Sydney police probe whether shopping centre attacker targeted women as sixth victim is named
Sunday
14 Apr 2024
escalation
Iran attacks Israel: US warns against 'wider war', G7 condemns strikes
Hundreds of missiles and drones were intercepted with the help of the United States, the UK and allies.
World leaders are seriously alarmed at the 'unprecedented escalation' represented by the large-scale attack.
Iran's army has said that the attack 'achieved all its objectives' and that it has 'no intention to continue' the operation.
US President Joe Biden reiterated Washington's 'ironclad' support for Israel after an urgent meeting on the spiralling crisis.
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Setback
Title challengers Liverpool suffer shock defeat to Crystal Palace
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Iran
Iran launches drone and missile attack against Israel, warns US to 'stay away' from conflict
Iran has said the attack involves “dozens of missiles and drones at specific targets”.
An Israeli official said "more than 100 UAV drones launched towards Israel from Iran".
Blasts have been heard in the skies above Jerusalem early Sunday morning.
US and UK media have reported that both nations have been involved in Israel's defence.
Saturday
13 Apr 2024
From The 42
Match Report
Ireland end long wait for Women's Six Nations win after bonus-point heroics in Cork
Friday
12 Apr 2024
proceed to gate
Gatwick had the longest delays of any UK airport last year, while Belfast City had the shortest
Thursday
11 Apr 2024
Gaza
'Highly likely' more EU states will recognise Palestine, Harris says after von der Leyen meeting
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