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Micheal Martin speaks to troops in Lebanon
Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Minister for Defence Micheal Martin talks to Irish peacekeeping troops in southern Lebanon.
Mr Martin in his speech praised the Irish troops and called for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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Irish Defence Forces chief of staff speaks about peacekeepers' role in Lebanon as Tanaiste visits
Irish Defence Forces chief of staff Lieutenant General Sean Clancy speaks to media as Irish peacekeepers welcome Tanaiste Micheal Martin to Camp Shamrock in Lebanon.
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Daily Politics Briefing: May 18
All the latest news and headlines in the UK, as UK aid arrives in Gaza as part of the first delivery using a temporary pier off the region’s coast.
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Gaza protesters ‘create own arms embargo’ with blockade outside Thales factory
Pro-Palestinian protesters have blockaded a defence and security company in an effort to disrupt the supply of arms to Israel as they demand a ceasefire in Gaza.
There were scuffles between the campaigners and police outside the Thales...
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Politics Daily Briefing: May 8
Daily politics briefing for May 8, as Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell told MPs the Government could not say if Israel might breach international law as it appears ready to launch a full-scale assault on the southern Gazan city of...
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Simon Harris: The right thing to do is to recognise the state of Palestine
Taoiseach Simon Harris reiterates his desire to recognise the state of Palestine, following talks with Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
He spoke answering questions after announcing the Government’s new Dublin City Taskforce.
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Protesters call on Irish national broadcaster RTE to boycott Eurovision
Protesters call on Irish national broadcaster RTE to boycott Eurovision. Includes actor Stephen Rea reading a poem.
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Arrests made as pro-Palestine protesters target BAE Systems and Government
Police made three arrests as more protests were held outside factories across the UK and a Government department by demonstrators campaigning against military arms being sent to Israel.
Organisers said more than 1,000 workers and trade...
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Pro-Palestinian protests gather outside BAE Systems
Pro-Palestinian protesters protest outside BAE Systems in Salisbury.
The protesters hold 'Free Gaza' and 'Workers against Genocide' signs while standing in the road at the Defence company's site in Salisbury.
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Protesters blockade BAE Systems in Glasgow
Protesters blockade outside weapons manufacturer BAE Systems in Govan, Glasgow, in protest over the Israel-Gaza conflict and calling for an immediate ceasefire. Interview with activist Jamie (no surname given).
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Pro-Palestine march takes place in London
People take part in a pro-Palestine march on Waterloo Place in central London.
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Crowds march in Dublin city centre to support Palestine
People take part in a national demonstration in support of Palestine in Dublin's city centre. Singer song writer Christy Moore also performs during a national demonstration in support of Palestine at a rally outside Leinster House in...
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Starmer 'deeply concerned' about the prospect of escalation in the Middle East
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has urged restraint on all sides in the Middle East after reports of an attack on Iran by Israel.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak had earlier called for “calm heads” to prevail while also warning the UK’s ally...
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Rishi Sunak's full speech on welfare reform
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak giving his speech in central London on welfare reform, where he called for an end to the "sick note culture" and warned against "over-medicalising the everyday challenges and worries of life".
He also comments...
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Sunak calls for 'calm heads' to prevail after reports of Israel attack on Iran
Rishi Sunak called for “calm heads” to prevail in the Middle East after reports Israel carried out an attack on Iran.
Answering a question after a speech on welfare reform, the Prime Minister said: “As you would appreciate, it’s a...
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House votes on Israel, Ukraine aid could affect Speaker Johnson's job
The House is preparing to vote on aid packages for allies, and the outcome could have big implications for Speaker Mike Johnson's job.
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Palestinian Prisoner's Day vigil held in Trafalgar Square
Members of the Palestinian Youth Movement hold a Palestinian Prisoner's Day vigil in Trafalgar Square, London, to commemorate Palestinian prisoners who have been held by Israeli forces since the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023.
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Vigil held by Palestinian Youth Movement for prisoners held by Israeli forces
Members of the Palestinian Youth Movement hold a Palestinian Prisoner's Day vigil in Trafalgar Square, London, to commemorate Palestinian prisoners who have been held by Israeli forces since the Hamas attack on Israel in October...
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'All measures should be taken in order to ensure safety of all of our populations' - chief rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis speaking at the UK Hostages & Missing Families Forum for the unveiling of "The Empty Seder Table" installation which features a display of 133 chairs, each representing a hostage in Gaza.
Also speaking is...
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Tanaiste responds to allegations former Irish Defence Forces personnel breached arms embargo in Libya
Irish soldiers training troops in regimes subject to international sanctions is an “absolutely unacceptable” undermining of Ireland’s reputation, the Tanaiste has said.
It has been reported that departing and former members of the...
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Politics daily briefing: April 15
Daily politics briefing for April 15, as G7 leaders warn against an 'uncontrollable' escalation of tensions in the Middle East after Iran launched a drone and missile attack against Israel.
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RAF jets downed attack drones in Iranian assault on Israel, Sunak confirms - full statement
RAF jets shot down “a number of” Iranian drones, Rishi Sunak said as he warned the fallout would have been “hard to overstate” if missiles launched in Tehran’s unprecedented attack on Israel were not largely intercepted.
The Prime...
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RAF jets downed attack drones in Iranian assault on Israel, Sunak confirms
RAF jets shot down “a number of” Iranian drones, Rishi Sunak said as he warned the fallout would have been “hard to overstate” if missiles launched in Tehran’s unprecedented attack on Israel were not largely intercepted.
The Prime...
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Daily politics briefing - April 14
All the latest political news as Rishi Sunak condemns “in the strongest terms” Iran’s “reckless attack” against Israel after Tehran said it had launched dozens of drones in what threatens to become a major regional escalation.