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International
eurosong
'Same energy as Russia': Two of Ireland's Eurovision hopefuls say Israel should be cut from contest
One singer did not rule out boycotting the competition if Israel is not removed.
Gaza
The ICJ makes its initial ruling in the Israel genocide case today - what's likely to happen?
South Africa has accused Israel of violating the Genocide Convention during its military campaign in Gaza.
Thursday
25 Jan 2024
Federal Court
Trump briefly testifies in defamation case brought against him by writer E. Jean Carroll
Edinburgh
Ex-Scottish PM Nicola Sturgeon called Boris Johnson a 'f**king clown', UK Covid inquiry hears
Courts
Nottingham killer who stabbed three people, including Grace O’Malley-Kumar, sentenced to indefinite detention in hospital
Gaza
Cameron tells Netanyahu of need for two-state solution, warns of ‘unimaginable’ suffering in Gaza
Wednesday
24 Jan 2024
Death Row
UN urges Alabama to halt first US execution using nitrogen gas, says it could 'amount to torture'
Russia Ukraine War
Russia says there are no survivors after plane carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war crashes
Kyiv confirmed a prisoner exchange was due to take place today, but said it had no reliable information on the passengers of the downed plane.
Trump's VP pick
Who could be Trump's running mate if/when he secures the Republican nomination?
After his win in the New Hampshire primary, it’s increasingly likely that Trump will face Biden in November.
Johannesburg
South African police arrest man after he tells inquiry he started a deadly fire to hide murder
US Election
Trump closer to presidential race against Biden as he wins New Hampshire Republican primary
In the Democratic primary, Biden won the state despite not being officially on the ballot.
factcheck
Debunked: Hoax ads featuring Alastair Campbell on the Late Late Show have proliferated on X.com
the morning lead
Anti-European populist parties predicted to top polls in 9 EU states ahead of elections
A new report predicts there will be a “surge” in support for far-right or right-leaning parties during the European Elections.
Tuesday
23 Jan 2024
us presidential race
New Hampshire voters cast ballots in presidential primary as Trump aims to see off final rival Nikki Haley
Nikki Haley
Explainer: Who is Nikki Haley - the 'last candidate standing' against Donald Trump in the primaries?
Grace O’Malley-Kumar
Teenager from Irish family tried to fight off killer as he stabbed her friend, Nottingham court told
Monday
22 Jan 2024
Germany Protests
Explainer: Why did over a million Germans protest against the far-right over the weekend?
A protest in Munich had to end early due to safety concerns after around 100,000 people showed up.
chief medical officer
Scottish CMO told colleague to delete messages ‘at end of every day’, Covid inquiry told
Yunnan province
Landslide in mountainous south-western China buries 47 people and forces evacuation of 200 others
Sunday
21 Jan 2024
evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Storm Isha hits, Ian Bailey dies and Irish hockey team heading to the Olympics.
IDF
Death toll soars as fighting rages across Gaza, Israel raids West Bank
Strikes in Syria and Iraq raised fears of a wider conflagration.
Saturday
20 Jan 2024
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