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Joe Biden drops out of US presidential race 'in best interest of party and country'
He previously said that only the “Lord Almighty” could convince him to halt his campaign.
Biden, 81, came under pressure to exit the race and make way for a younger candidate.
After stating he will step aside, he endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination.
He says he will speak to the nation "in detail" about his departure from the race later.
On The Journalgender balance
Mairead McGuinness warns Govt of 'the bigger picture' on single-candidate Commissioner strategy
On The JournalWhite House
Israeli PM Netanyahu to meet with US President Joe Biden in Washington D.C on Tuesday
On The JournalSlainte
After pints in Chequers, what next for the British-Irish bromance?
Ireland and the UK are friends again, and they’ve got the hangover to prove it.
the morning leadBudget 2025: Income tax cuts, inheritance tax changes and rent credit rise on the cards
Clamping
New Fine Gael senator wants harsher punishments for drivers who park in disabled parking spaces
In a wide-ranging interview, Bradley talks about tackling disability issues, getting into politics and fertility post-cancer.
On The Journalfuture of media
Siún Ní Raghallaigh accuses politicians of 'willfully neglecting' public service broadcasting
On The JournalFGM
Ireland urged to do more to support asylum seekers subjected to female genital mutilation
Pregnant women accommodated outside of Dublin are particularly lacking in care and supports.
Áras an UachataráinMicheál Martin says ‘focus is on becoming Taoiseach’ when asked if he will run for President
Michael McGrathTaoiseach takes ‘gender equality seriously’ but backs decision to only nominate McGrath for Commissioner
On The Journalportobello
Protestors who tore down Grand Canal fencing call for ‘end to hostile architecture’
Israeli occupationIrish charities say Government 'must lead by example' following ICJ ruling on Israel
On The JournalEvan Gershkovich
US journalist sentenced to 16 years after being convicted of espionage by Russian court
On The JournalAnd on he Joes
Biden’s campaign insists he is staying in the presidential race despite pressure to step aside
On The JournalThreats
Man refused bail after being charged with threatening to kill Mary Lou McDonald in online clip
On The Journalfactcheck
Conspiracy theories swirl online amid unanswered questions about Trump assassination attempt
global outageMajor tech outage causes worldwide havoc - airlines and broadcasters among those affected
US Election
'I'm not supposed to be here': Trump recounts assassination attempt in lengthy speech
The 78-year-old received a rapturous welcome as he took to the stage at the Republican convention to accept the party’s nomination for US president.
On The JournalThe forgotten crisis
Tánaiste pledges to elevate horror of ongoing Sudan civil war on European stage
On The JournalRTE FUNDING
TV licence fee set to be retained with 'multi-annual' funding top up to fund RTÉ
On The Journalgender balance
Von der Leyen asks for male and female Commissioner nominees (but Ireland plans to only send a man)
On The JournalStrasbourg
Ursula von der Leyen re-elected as European Commission president after vote by MEPs
bonjour
Plenty of nods to Churchill as Keir Starmer woos European leaders at grandiose Blenheim Palace
The meeting of the European Political Community is taking place at the birthplace of Winston Churchill.
The EPC was the brainchild of France’s Emmanuel Macron and 47 leaders are in attendance.
Starmer has vowed to be a “friend and a partner” to European allies.
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban is also in attendance after visiting Vladimir Putin in Moscow earlier this month.
budget 2025Inheritance tax on family homes won't be abolished but 'will be looked' at in Budget - Tánaiste
On The JournalEvan Gershkovich
US journalist appears in Russian court for second hearing on espionage charges
Crunch timeGaza, defence, housing and economy: Ursula von der Leyen outlines her leadership plan to MEPs
Rise and shine
The 9 at 9
Aer Lingus pilots to vote, Von der Leyen reelection bid and Trump’s running mate.
On The JournalHousing Matters
The EU could soon have a Commissioner with direct responsibility for Housing
US Election
Vance vows to fight for 'forgotten' Americans in first speech as Trump's running mate
The 39-year-old addressed the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Relationship resetHarris and Starmer toast relationship ‘reset’ over pints with UK PM Ireland visit set for Sept
ImmigrationSinn Féin immigration doc to call for more countries to be added to 'safe countries' list
United IrelandTánaiste focused on ‘less sexy’ all-island politics than ‘shouting from rooftops’ about Border Poll
