Ireland will take ‘step backwards’ if it votes against constitution changes, says Varadkar Changes to language about ‘women in the home’ and definition of a family will be put to referendum on Friday The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2024
Amnesty clause for soldiers breaches human rights law, Belfast court rules High court ruling prompts calls to scrap legislation that grants amnesties to soldiers for Troubles-era crimes The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2024
A united Ireland is closer than ever. Let’s make it a paradise for all of us, not just corporate tax-dodgers Arguing over anthems and flags is a distraction. This is our one chance to create an inclusive society across our whole island, says Irish journalist Colin Gannon The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2024
International community urges immediate ceasefire in Gaza amid impending ground invasion Arab nations at the UN call for a ceasefire in Gaza, while international leaders express concerns over Israeli ground invasion in Rafah. NGOs highlight the... Top News · Feb 15, 2024
World leaders warn Israel against ‘catastrophic’ Rafah ground offensive Australia, Canada, New Zealand say ‘there is nowhere else for civilians to go’, urge Israel to ‘listen to its friends’. Al Jazeera · Feb 15, 2024
Middle East crisis: MSF says ‘medical staff have had to flee’ Gaza’s Nasser hospital following Israeli military intervention – as it happened Médecins Sans Frontières says staff forced to evacuate, ‘leaving patients behind’ after special forces entered the hospital The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2024
Ireland, Spain demand EU review of Israel’s human rights conduct in Gaza The request comes as international pressure mounts for Israel to hold off on a fully fledged assault on Rafah. Al Jazeera · Feb 14, 2024
Ireland and Spain demand EU reviews Israel trade deal over rights obligations Joint letters from prime ministers implore the bloc to act over ‘deteriorating’ situation in Gaza The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2024
Concerns grow over potential Israeli invasion of Rafa in Gaza This update provides information on the situation in Rafa, Gaza, where talks to free hostages were held but concerns of a potential ground incursion arise. Top News · Feb 14, 2024
OPINION - Stormont is back up and running – and back to business as usual My first visit to Northern Ireland was a memorable one. A fairly junior (and totally useless) civil servant, I was dispatched to represent the Treasury at a seminar about something or other at Stormont. The other attendees were all permanent secretaries of Northern Ireland government departments. Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2024
British and Irish governments play down Sinn Féin’s calls for united Ireland Rishi Sunak urges Stormont executive to focus on bread-and-butter issues in Northern Ireland The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2024
How does Northern Ireland's power sharing system work? Rishi Sunak says Stormont’s focus should now be on 'delivering for families and businesses across Northern Ireland' Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2024
Northern Ireland Power-Sharing Government Seeks Increased Funding from UK The leaders of the UK and Ireland visit Belfast's newly revived government as ministers seek more funding to address Northern Ireland's public service needs. Top News · Feb 5, 2024
Labour says Sunak’s £1,000 bet with Piers Morgan over Rwanda policy shows he’s ‘out of touch’ – as it happened SNP condemns Sunak’s £1,000 Rwanda bet as ‘grotesque, callous and downright cruel’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2024 Rishi Sunak visits Northern Ireland to meet new power-sharing executive PM hails ‘fantastic cause for optimism’ as he seeks to put his stamp on success of Stormont reconvening
The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2024 Why are farmers protesting across the EU and what can the bloc do about it? Food producers say increasing costs, tiny margins and climate policies leave livelihoods in peril
The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024 New Northern Ireland Brexit trade rules approved paving way for power sharing Stormont could soon be back up and running, ending two-year boycott of power sharing that has destabilised the country
Top News · Feb 1, 2024 Farmers Demand Relief as Prices Rise and Bureaucracy Increases Farmers in tractors create chaos in Brussels, demanding relief from rising prices and bureaucracy. They call for support ahead of EU parliamentary elections.
Top News · Feb 1, 2024 EU Leaders Seal Deal for Billion Support Package for Ukraine The leaders of the 27 EU countries have reached a deal to provide Ukraine with a billion support package for its economy, overcoming threats of a veto ...
The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2024 Sinn Féin says united Ireland ‘within touching distance’ as Stormont deal agreed Party prepares to claim Northern Ireland first minister post for first time with power sharing set to resume
The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2024 Northern Irish parties meet to chart Stormont return after DUP backs deal Ministerial posts could be filled within days after DUP’s decision to end boycott of power sharing
International Business Times · Jan 24, 2024 Musk To Fund Legal Challenges To Irish Hate Speech Bill Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has he will fund legal challenges to pending Irish hate speech legislation he says would limit freedom of expression, in an interview published Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2024 Genocide case against Israel: Where does the rest of the world stand on the momentous allegations? South Africa says more than 50 countries support its case at the United Nations’ top court accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza
The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2024 Jewish students condemn antisemitic tweets about French PM Gabriel Attal Students’ union calls for sanctions over posts on social network that have also contained homophobic abuse
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 9, 2024 Sinead O’Connor died from natural causes, coroner says The singer was found unresponsive at a home in southeast London on July 26. O’Connor was 56.