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On The Journalhush money trial
Trump vows to appeal guilty verdict in rambling speech after being convicted of 34 felonies
‘I’d like them to say, “gee, we have to have a little sorrow for this man”, because they just don’t say that about me.’
LIVING AT HOMEEU study finds 40% of Irish people aged 25-34 and in employment still live with their parents
Emergency Accommodation
Number of people homeless in Ireland passes a record 14,000
9,803 adults and 4,206 children were in emergency accommodation in April.
the morning lead
Independents remain most popular, while Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil overtake Sinn Féin in latest poll
However, Sinn Féin remains the most popular party among younger voters ahead of the European elections.
Fine Gael is now the most popular political party among those polled, but Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin are close behind
Around 23% of people intend to vote for independent candidates in the European elections next Friday
Verdict
Donald Trump found guilty of all charges in landmark criminal trial
Sentencing will take place on 11 July at 10am local time.
Trump calls his guilty verdict a 'disgrace' and claims it was a 'rigged trial'.
'This is long from over,' he told media before walking away without answering any questions.
The Biden campaign said the conviction shows that 'no one is above the law'.
One week to go
Canvassing in inner city Dublin: bins, bikes and, yes, immigration (but not how you might expect)
The Journal joined council candidates as they knocked on doors in the capital.
On The JournalKharkiv
Biden ‘partially lifts ban on Ukraine using US arms for strikes inside Russia’, according to reports
On The JournalInquiry
Bill Kenneally: Ex-sergeant says he likely 'would have known' if 1987 investigation took place
uk general electionUK Labour leader Keir Starmer denies left-wing 'purge' and heaps praise on Diane Abbott to calm row
On The JournalPublic Accounts Committee
Tánaiste accuses NCH builders of engaging in strategy 'to try and extract more money from the Irish people'
BAM said in a statement this afternoon that suggestions it has not adequately resourced the project were “completely untrue”.
On The JournalSlovenia
Slovenian government recognises Palestinian state but Israel urges Parliament to reject the move
that's all folks
Not Tonight: Vincent Browne ended an EU debate early because he wasn't happy with the answers
“What has this got to do with European politics?”
EU2024McDonald says 'traitors and sell outs' label directed at Sinn Féin not defining feature of campaign
EU ExplainerIs rud casta é an tAontas Eorpach - seo é an chaoi a n-oibríonn a gcuid codanna ar fad lena chéile
On The JournalHidden Figures
Fringe, populist and Eurosceptic parties attracting highest proportion of donations across EU
Donations to Sinn Féin in Ireland increased every year between 2019 and 2022.
On The JournalEurope's Transparency Gap
Hidden Figures: Source of political money disclosed for just 8% of donations over four years
A cross-European investigation with Noteworthy also found unclear laws make Ireland’s donation framework among the least transparent in the EU.
No rules to stop politicians donating money to their party from funds originally given to them by members of the public
Fundraiser costs must be removed from the total donations a party receives
Advocacy body calls for more powers to be granted to Sipo to enforce laws
Nikki HaleyFormer Republican presidential candidate pictured writing ‘finish them’ on Israeli shell
critical carePlans announced for 3,000 hospital beds amid warning Ireland is 'miles away' from meeting ICU demand
INTERNATIONAL PROTECTIONHigh Court told Ireland is breaching human rights law by failing to house homeless asylum seekers
On The Journalfine gael headache
'It looks bloody awful': Disbelief in FG as local candidate steps down over planning allegations
Dáil rowDáil suspended after Fianna Fáil TD appears to accuse People Before Profit of being 'Putin's puppets'
On The Journalhead to head
UK election: Sunak and Starmer confirm first TV debate as Diane Abbott's future unclear
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Road Traffic ActMandatory drug testing of drivers involved in serious collisions to come into effect on Friday
