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On The JournalUkraine-Russia war
Putin visits recaptured Kursk as Russia intercepts 159 Ukrainian drones in overnight attack
LobbyingMeta warned minister that €200m EU fine last month would harm Irish businesses and consumers
On The JournalGaza
Pressure mounts on Israel as EU to review trade and cooperation over Gaza aid blockade
Meanwhile, the UK government announced this afternoon that it will sanction West Bank settlers and suspend trade deal discussions with Israel.
Tánaiste Simon Harris said the EU's review reflects the "grave concerns" of member states.
Conor O'Neill of Christian Aid Ireland said the review is welcome but "it is not enough".
International pressure has been building on Israel following a months-long blockade of aid into Gaza that prompted famine warnings.
ExplainerWhy is a teenager sleeping outside the Dáil tonight and what's going on with 'assessments of need'?
On The JournalBrendan McDonagh
Nama boss who was tipped for housing tsar role to face salary questions at Finance Committee
On The JournalGaza
RTÉ asks EBU for breakdown of Eurovision televote amid disquiet over Israel placing
Broadcasters in Spain and Belgium have also raised concerns.
On The JournalCara Darmody
'HSE not in a position to fulfil the law' in relation to assessments of needs, Taoiseach says
The Dáil is also set to hear a cross-party Opposition motion on the issue today.
wham bamFirm building the National Children's Hospital to sign €456m contract for Cork motorway this week
On The JournalRTÉ SPENDING
Cabinet to hear update on government's plans to bring RTÉ finances under C&AG scrutiny
On The JournalPalestine
Nine aid trucks cleared to enter Gaza after 11-week blockade, but UN calls it 'drop in the ocean'
It comes as Israel announced plans to “take control” of the whole of Gaza as it intensified its campaign across the territory.
UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said "significantly more aid must be allowed into Gaza, starting tomorrow morning."
Benjamin Netanyahu said that even supporters of Israel would not tolerate "images of mass starvation".
On The Journal10 Year Anniversary
Labour's marriage equality event forced to move venues amid protest threats
On The JournalPedro Sanchez
Spain's prime minister says Israel should be excluded from Eurovision due to 'double standards'
Pedro Sanchez said that the exclusion of Russia, but not Israel, meant that Eurovision organisers were “allowing double standards”.
On The JournalRed Cross
Former Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan elected chair of the Irish Red Cross
On The JournalKen O'Flynn
Cork TD says he 'wasn't speaking as councillor' when he made comments about Travellers on radio
On The JournalBack Together
Major new 'reset' deal means UK travellers may soon make a return to the EU line airports
A key post-Brexit deal between the UK and EU has been reached in London this morning.
Electoral Commission94% of Irish people trust elections, while work and holidays are the main reasons for not voting
Walking Away
There's been a surge in the number of gardaí leaving within five years of joining up
TD Peadar Toíbín said a lot will hinge on who is hired to be the next Garda Commissioner.
On The JournalCitywest
Migration Minister says he is unaware of reported plans to purchase Dublin's Citywest Hotel
On The Journalregional independent group
Minister of State Robert Troy ‘unaware’ ministers have been briefing Michael Lowry’s grouping
On The JournalAnalysis
Ireland’s 'right to request' remote work law is useless - it should be overhauled
One prominent employer has called the law a ‘toothless tiger’. Frankly, that feels kind.
Eurovision
Austria's JJ has won the Eurovision final, with Israel finishing second
Two people were detained after a protest during the Israeli peformance, but were later released by police.
On The JournalHousing Crisis
'Highly coincidental' Airbnb launched €100k in rural Ireland grants two weeks after clampdown, says TD
Airbnb’s new grants range from €1,000 to €10,000 and are available to local organisations and community groups.
Two weeks after government announced it is moving to ban planning permissions for short-term lets in towns of more than 10,000 people, Airbnb launched its 'Rural Tourism Fund'
live from basel
Ireland are gone - but here are eight acts to keep an eye out for in the Eurovision final
From French sand to Swedish saunas, we’ve got you covered.
On The JournalShannon Airport
Garda hospitalised after US plane at Shannon Airport spray-painted by pro-Palestine protestors
Three women were arrested following the protest.
FaminePresident highlights 'forced starvation' in Gaza in speech during commemoration of the Famine
On The JournalAlbania
European leaders prepare fresh sanctions package on Russia, coordinating with the US
