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‘I can speak more freely – and go to the gym’: former Irish taoiseach Leo Varadkar on Trump, the ‘snogging scandal’ and his country’s anti-immigrant backlash

He was the young, gay, mixed-race leader labelled a ‘badass’ by Matt Damon who unexpectedly quit. He talks about the ‘likability’ of rightwing populists – and his fears for the future of politics

The Guardian - UK

Netherlands Joins Ireland In Threatening Eurovision Boycott If Israel Participates

Slovenia, Spain and Iceland have also expressed concerns over Israel’s inclusion in the international singing contest.

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Netherlands join boycott of Eurovision 2026 over Israeli participation

The Dutch public broadcaster, AVROTROS, has confirmed the Netherlands will join Slovenia, Iceland, Spain and Ireland in boycotting next year's Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is involved.

Euronews

Taoiseach and Prime Minister ‘at one’ over Northern Ireland legacy framework

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hosted Taoiseach Micheal Martin at Chequers on Friday.

Evening Standard

I’ve researched the politics of flags in Northern Ireland for decades – here’s what England needs to understand

Flags – particularly the union flag and the St George’s Cross – continue to appear in towns and cities in England, at times in response to the housing of migrants and asylum seekers in the local area.

The Conversation

Where in the EU do most young adults have a university degree?

Where do most young Europeans have a higher education degree? A new OECD report reveals sharp contrasts across the EU, with Ireland at the top and Italy at the bottom.

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'Unconscionable': Ireland to boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates

“Unconscionable given the loss of lives in Gaza”: Ireland will not take part in Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates, Irish broadcaster RTE announces.

Euronews

Familiar Foes Face Off In Women's Rugby World Cup Quarter-finals

The Women's Rugby World Cup reaches the quarter-final stage this weekend, with four clashes between old rivals.

International Business Times

EU relations, Northern Ireland and Gaza on agenda for PM and Taoiseach meeting

Irish premier Micheal Martin is to travel to the UK for the meeting with Sir Keir Starmer on Friday.

Evening Standard

Ireland won’t participate in Eurovision 2026 if Israel does: Broadcaster

RTE says participating would be ‘unconscionable’ as a result of Israel’s war on Gaza and the ‘appalling loss of lives’.

Al Jazeera

RTÉ says Ireland will boycott Eurovision if Israel is allowed to compete

National broadcaster joins Slovenia in making participation next year conditional amid war in Gaza

The Guardian - UK

Too many people silent on Charlie Kirk killing, Irish deputy premier says

Too many people ‘have remained silent’ on the killing of US political activist Charlie Kirk, Ireland’s deputy premier has said.

Evening Standard

Ireland won't take part in Eurovision if Israel participates

IRELAND will not take part in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026 if Israel participates, broadcaster RTE has announced ...

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The Independent UK

Ireland will not take part in Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates, RTE announces

The Irish broadcaster said Ireland’s participation would be ‘unconscionable given the loss of lives in Gaza’

Evening Standard

Ireland will not take part in Eurovision if Israel participates, RTE announces

The Irish broadcaster made the announcement on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Coroners in Northern Ireland ‘to be able to investigate some deaths abroad’

Justice Minister Naomi Long is set to bring legislation forward to allow the move.

Evening Standard

Ireland calls for clarity on proposal to partially suspend EU-Israel agreement

Ireland has called for ‘clarity’ on the European Commission’s proposals to partially suspend its Association Agreement with Israel.

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The Guardian - UK

World Cup qualifying: Armenia stun Republic of Ireland while Norway hit 11

The Republic of Ireland manager, Heimir Hallgrímsson, is under pressure after the 2-1 defeat, while Erling Haaland scored five in an 11-1 rout of Moldova

Windows Central

Dead Island 3 is happening — and the setting might surprise you

Dead Island 2 is one of the best action games on Xbox Game Pass right now, and its developer is teasing a potential Dead Island 3 sequel.

The Independent UK

Heimir Hallgrimsson admits Republic’s World Cup qualification hopes look grim

Ireland have collected just a single point from the first two games of the campaign.

Euronews

Former martial arts star Conor McGregor unveils business link with Trump Jr as he plots comeback

While McGregor seems intent on reviving his sporting career, he also hasn't given up on his pledge to run for the presidency of Ireland, and has gathered some celebrity endorsements along the way.

The Conversation

Politicians love comparing NZ’s economy to Singapore or Ireland – but it’s simplistic and misleading

Unveiling Amazon Web Services’ long-awaited NZ$7.5 billion “cloud region” – a cluster of local data centres – Prime Minister Christopher Luxon specifically referenced Ireland and Singapore as “two economies we often look to for inspiration on investment and technology”.

The Independent UK

Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifying hopes hit further by loss in Armenia

Evan Ferguson pulled a goal back for Heimir Hallgrimsson’s team, but to no avail.

The National (Scotland)

Irish comedian Tadhg Hickey on why he's taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla

Irish comedian Tadhg Hickey is one of hundreds of people sailing to Gaza in the historic Global Sumud Flotilla aid mission ...

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