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Taoiseach Simon Harris said he has accepted an invitation to visit Kyiv in the 'coming weeks'
Taoiseach Simon Harris said he has accepted an invitation to visit Kyiv in the “coming weeks”. The Taoiseach also invited Mr Zelensky to conduct an official visit to Ireland and added that the Ukrainian president was “very eager” to...
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Michael McGrath says he is 'honoured' to be the nominee to be Ireland's next EU Commissioner
Outgoing Finance Minister Michael McGrath has said he is "honoured" to become the nomination to be Ireland's next EU Commissioner, suggesting his skills would be best suited to an economic or financial portfolio at European level.
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Ireland's new EU commissioner will be of the 'highest calibre'
Taoiseach Simon Harris says a “high calibre” candidate has been chosen as Ireland’s EU commissioner. Speaking outside Government Buildings before Cabinet.
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Nigel Farage campaigns in Maidstone - Full Speech
Nigel Farage has hit back at Boris Johnson after the former prime minister accused the Reform UK leader of a “morally repugnant” repetition of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s justification for the invasion of Ukraine. The Reform...
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Nigel Farage attacks 'hypocrite’ Boris Johnson in clash of words on Ukraine
Nigel Farage has hit back at Boris Johnson after the former prime minister accused the Reform UK leader of a “morally repugnant” repetition of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s justification for the invasion of Ukraine. The Reform UK...
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Nigel Farage defends Ukraine war comments and attacks Boris Johnson
Nigel Farage has hit back at Boris Johnson after the former prime minister accused the Reform UK leader of a “morally repugnant” repetition of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s justification for the invasion of Ukraine. The Reform...
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Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer takes part in a Q&A with workers in Southampton - high res
Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer and shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves take part in a Q&A with workers during a visit to Ocean Gate, Eastern Docks in Southampton, while on the General Election campaign trail.
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Sir Keir Starmer speaks to the media following Southampton port visit
Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer speaks to the media following a visit to Ocean Gate, Eastern Docks in Southampton, while on the General Election campaign trail.
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Irish unity can restore Northern Ireland's position in the EU - SDLP leader
Interview with SDLP leader Colum Eastwood at a New Ireland Commission event in Belfast, who says Irish unity is the best way of restoring Northern Ireland’s position within the European Union. Mr Eastwood said that while he did not...
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Green Party canvas in Dublin for EU parliament election
Footage of a Green Party EU parliament election canvas in Dublin. The canvas was attended by Ciaran Cuffe, who is seeking re-election as MEP for Dublin.
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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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Meta under fire for ‘tone deaf’ minimum age change on WhatsApp
Social media giant Meta has been urged to reverse the lowering of the minimum age to use WhatsApp. The change, which reduces the age limit from 16 to 13, came into force in the UK and EU on Thursday. Campaign group Smartphone Free...
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Simon Coveney speaks at Fine Gael's Ard Fheis
Fine Gael holds its Ard Fheis at the University of Galway. Enterprise minister Simon Coveney speaks about the european elections, the Israel Gaza crisis and praises Ursula von der Leyen.
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Revised migration rules could see significant number deported to EU countries
A major overhaul of migration rules could see Ireland deporting a significant number of people back to other EU countries where they had first sought asylum protection. The Irish Government has agreed to adopt proposals that will see the...
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Mercedes-Benz CEO on China Tension, UAW Strike
"Let's keep markets open and let market participants fight it out," Mercedes-Benz Group CEO Ola Källenius says. Speaking with Guy Johnson and Matt Miller on "Bloomberg Markets: European Close," Källenius also comments on the UAW strike...
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Lagarde Says Inflation to Stay Too High for Too Long
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde announces the central bank's decision to leave interest rates unchanged for the first time in more than a year.
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February 2024 was warmest on record globally, scientists say
Last month was the warmest February on record globally, making it the ninth month in a row with record temperatures for the time of year, scientists have said. Global sea surface temperatures are also at their highest ever recorded, data...
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EU regulators slap £1.5bn fine on Apple after years-long spat with Spotify
Tech giant Apple has been fined 1.8 billion euros (£1.5 billion) by regulators in Europe for not allowing music streaming apps like Spotify to tell customers they can subscribe for cheaper if they do not use Apple’s App Store. The...
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Daily politics briefing: November 29
All the latest political developments in the UK as Dame Priti Patel calls on the Government to take action over EU control in Northern Ireland.
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Case of Irish-Israeli girl feared kidnapped raised with Palestinian leadership
The case of an Irish-Israeli girl who is feared kidnapped in Gaza has been raised with the Palestinian Authority, an ambassador has said. The Palestinian ambassador to Ireland said that she raised the case of eight-year-old Emily Hand...
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Gaza Hospital: EU's Von der Leyen Says 'No Excuse' for Deadly Explosion
European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says a blast that killed hundreds at a hospital in Gaza was a "senseless tragedy," and "those responsible must be held accountable." She made the comments during a European...
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Poland's Pro-EU Bloc on Track to Win Election
Poland's opposition is on course for a majority after Sunday's election, an upset that would deny the ruling nationalists a third term and see the country re-engage with the European Union. Piotr Skolimowski reports on Bloomberg Television.
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Europe Faces Inflation Risks in 'Weak Economy': Gentiloni
European Union Economy Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni says it is "too soon to measure" the economic impact of the Israel-Hamas war as he sees the European economy as weak, but not in recession. He speaks on the sidelines of the annual...
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EU Leaders Clash Over Review of Aid for Palestinians
The European Union said late Monday it would urgently review the bloc's assistance to the Palestinians following protests from several member states after an earlier announcement that aid would be suspended. Maria Tadeo reports on...