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The talks aimed at ending the violence in Gaza are failing because there is no guarantee any ceasefire negotiated at present will last. Hamas wants a permanent ceasefire leading to the establishment of a “fully sovereign” Palestinian state. The Israeli government – particularly the more rightwing nationalistic elements – wants…

The South African herd represents up to 15% of Africa’s remaining population. Happily, the new owners are willing to spend huge sums for translocations across the continent

South African magnate hopes there will be bidder in auction who prefers 1,993 rare creatures to a superyacht

On Wednesday, John Hume, owner of the Platinum Rhino Project, launched an auction to sell off the 2,000-strong herd in an online sale that's starting at $10 million.

In the face of difficult compromises in 1998, Leo Varadkar said that “vision, leadership and optimism triumphed”.

The former President was back in Derry for an event honouring John Hume and David Trimble

But the former US president said excuses can always be found to say no.

"I was in such disbelief it was happening but he was so nice and warm in the way he spoke to me"

Ex-US president to attend three-day Northern Ireland conference alongside host of high-profile figures