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The maps of Ursula K Le Guin reveal a fascinating insight into world-building in fantasy fiction
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The maps of Ursula K Le Guin reveal a fascinating insight into world-building in fantasy fiction
This fascinating show offers visitors a deeper sense of Le Guinâs maps as world-making and storytelling devices.
https://theconversation.com/the-maps-of-ursula-k-le-guin-reveal-a-fascinating-insight-into-world-building-in-fantasy-fiction-267561?utm_medium=article_native_share&utm_source=theconversation.com
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Jewish figures across the globe call on UN and world leaders to sanction Israel
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Jewish figures across the globe call on UN and world leaders to sanction Israel
Exclusive: In an open letter, Israeli ex-officials, artists and intellectuals say âunconscionableâ actions in Gaza amount to genocide
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/22/jewish-notables-open-letter-un-sanction-israel?CMP=share_btn_url
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Jewish figures across the globe call on UN and world leaders to sanction Israel
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Jewish figures across the globe call on UN and world leaders to sanction Israel
Exclusive: In an open letter, Israeli ex-officials, artists and intellectuals say âunconscionableâ actions in Gaza amount to genocide
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/22/jewish-notables-open-letter-un-sanction-israel?CMP=share_btn_url
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Fintan O'Toole: "Connolly is going to be our next president... The governing parties need to reflect long and hard on why they have been unable to ever look like winning this election. Humphreys should start that process by not being such a bad loser."
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Fintan O'Toole: Catherine Connolly is going to win. Heather Humphreys needs to be a better loser
Fine Gael candidate must know her cheap shot at independent rival comes with heavy price tag
https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025/10/21/fintan-otoole-catherine-connolly-is-going-to-win-heather-humphreys-needs-to-be-a-better-loser/
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BBC News - No Kings protests draw huge crowds as anti-Trump rallies sweep across US
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No Kings protests across US kick off with National Guard on standby
Protests are planned in over 2,500 cities across the US, including New York, DC, Atlanta and Los Angeles.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93xgyp1zv4o
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BBC News - Eleven killed after Israel hits bus in Gaza, Hamas-run civil defence says
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Eleven killed after Israel hits bus in Gaza, Hamas-run civil defence says
The Israeli military said it had fired at a "suspicious vehicle" it said had crossed the line demarcating the area occupied by its forces.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpv1nk7dy4yo
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BBC News - Government loses bid to block appeal against Palestine Action ban
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Government loses bid to block appeal against Palestine Action ban
Palestine Action's co-founder said the government's attempt to avoid judicial scrutiny had 'backfired spectacularly'.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce9dg5v43vmo
8 days ago
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What a pathetic excuse. Tells others to grow up when grown adults 25-35 making rape and racist jokes đ There were people working in political roles or would be in near future JD Vance brushes off racist texts by adults in Republican group chat âwhat kids doâ
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JD Vance brushes off racist texts by adults in Republican group chat as âwhat kids doâ
Vice-president downplays messages such as âI love Hitlerâ in chat by 24 to 35-year-olds to âstupid jokesâ
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/15/jd-vance-racist-messages-young-republicans-chat-leak?CMP=share_btn_url
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Very welcome news for these abuse survivors. But out-of-court settlements are no substitute for the 'sunlight as disinfectant' of a public inquiry that NI clerical abuse victims have demanded. 'Five men to receive ÂŁ1.2m in damages in priest sex abuse case' - BBC
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Newry: Men who claimed abuse by paedophile priest awarded ÂŁ1.2m
The settlements were reached over historic physical and serious sexual assaults inflicted by the late Fr Malachy Finegan.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9861nqyp33o
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Tommy Robinson says Elon Musk is paying his legal costs as trial begins
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Tommy Robinson says Elon Musk is paying his legal costs as trial begins
Far-right activist is accused of refusing to comply with counter-terrorism police request at Channel tunnel
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/oct/13/tommy-robinson-says-elon-musk-is-paying-his-legal-costs-as-trial-begins?CMP=share_btn_url
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BBC News - Palestinians celebrate return of prisoners freed by Israel
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Palestinians in West Bank and Gaza celebrate prisoners' release
Thousands of people gather in Gaza and the West Bank to welcome Palestinian prisoners and detainees freed by Israel.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr430epq45go
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First seven hostages released in Gaza are now back in Israel, IDF confirms - follow live - BBC News
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First seven hostages released in Gaza are now with Israeli military, IDF confirms - follow live
Hamas has released the names of 20 living hostages expected to be released today. Israel is releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees in exchange.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx2r2z0gyp7t
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Urgent warning over free VPN which empties bank accounts
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Urgent warning over free VPN which empties bank accounts
At least 3,000 devices are thought to have downloaded it.
https://metro.co.uk/2025/10/09/urgent-warning-over-free-vpn-which-empties-bank-accounts-24380892/?ito=article.mweb.share.top.native
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Way past its prime: how did Amazon get so rubbish?
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Way past its prime: how did Amazon get so rubbish?
Sick of scrolling through junk results, AI-generated ads and links to lookalike products? The author and activist behind the term âenshittificationâ explains whatâs gone wrong with the internet â and ...
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/oct/05/way-past-its-prime-how-did-amazon-get-so-rubbish?CMP=share_btn_url
20 days ago
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đ˘ RTE news : Actress Patricia Routledge has died aged 96
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Actress Patricia Routledge has died aged 96
The actress Patricia Routledge, best known for her starring role in the TV comedy series Keeping Up Appearances, has died aged 96, her agent has said.
http://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/1003/1536655-actress-patricia-routledge-has-died-aged-96/
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Even the charges brought have nothing to do with Trump ie he isn't being indicted for lying about instructing an anonymous source to brief media against Trump Literally last minute scramble to accuse him of something because he is anti Trump.
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Former FBI director James Comey indicted on two charges
James Comey says he is innocent after being accused of lying to Congress in 2020 while testifying about leaks to the media.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy50ggv35zpo
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RTE news : EBU to vote on Israel's participation in Eurovision
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EBU to vote on Israel's participation in Eurovision
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has confirmed it will hold a vote in November on Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest.
http://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0925/1535369-ebu-to-vote-on-israels-participation-in-eurovision/
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RTE news : Hearsay evidence allowed in Soldier F trial, judge rules
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Hearsay evidence allowed in Soldier F trial, judge rules
A judge in the trial of Solider F, a former British paratrooper accused of two murders on Bloody Sunday, has ruled that hearsay evidence from two other former soldiers will be allowed.
http://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0924/1535079-solider-f/
about 1 month ago
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BBC News - Nasa plans first crewed Moon mission in 50 years for February
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Artemis II: Nasa plans crewed Moon mission for February
The mission around the Moon will pave the way for a lunar landing as soon as 2027.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy7pegvz17yo
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BBC News - Clashes break out as Italians strike demanding action over Gaza - BBC News
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France to recognise Palestinian state but Germany and Italy say not yet
President Emmanuel Macron, backed by several other European countries, described France's move as a
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1jz8rdypw4o
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US đşđ¸ has serious value problems. This pillar of the community, who paid their taxes and contributed treated like cattle. When people are indifferent, apathetic to fascism, it spreads. Sikh granny's arrest by US immigration sparks community anger
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US immigration: Harjit Kaur's ICE arrest stirs Sikh community
Harjit Kaur, a 73-year-old who unsuccessfully applied for asylum, was arrested by immigration authorities last week.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgq63lgn7zo
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RTE news : Sinn FĂŠin to back Catherine Connolly in race for Ăras
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Sinn FĂŠin to back Catherine Connolly in race for Ăras
Sinn FĂŠin has announced that it will support Independent candidate Catherine Connolly in the Presidential Election, ending months of speculation over its position.
http://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0920/1534462-presidential-election-candidate/
about 1 month ago
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A polemic rant rather than a solid legal suit. Donald Trump suit against New York Times dismissed for being too long
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Donald Trump suit against New York Times dismissed for being too long
Judge gives president 28 days to refile initial 85-page defamation suit in 40 pages or less
https://www.ft.com/content/f70b2acd-827d-4ec8-87d0-5d6819f7eebb?fbclid=Iwb21leAM6zRlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHu-0WJPK30WfnhH9mRU5nfSM-8_K3YCxsyNGhBUIm98kgSVSvxb7XRcmMWSN_aem_oWphWudBCJYC59r8169qyg
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The next South Park episode is going to be insane.
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Disney's message to employees: shut your trap
#TheLateShow
#Colbert
#Kimmel
#Trump
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Disneyâs Message To Employees: Shut Your Trap
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
https://youtube.com/watch?v=HMGD1KCYFOw&si=00bg-sCE6d6yWQ-_
about 1 month ago
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Of course US planning to sell $6bn of arms to Israel
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about 1 month ago
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about 1 month ago
Jan 6 was just a sightseeing trip, remember?!
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Borderland â UK or United Ireland? BBC News Northern Ireland and BBC Sounds launch landmark podcast on the constitutional future of Northern Ireland
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Borderland â UK or United Ireland? BBC News Northern Ireland and BBC Sounds launch landmark podcast on the constitutional future of Northern Ireland
The series will explore and discuss the practicalities of a referendum and why itâs worth hearing and talking about
https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2025/borderland-uk-or-ni-podcast
about 1 month ago
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about 1 month ago
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The report of the McCullough Review into PSNI covert surveillance of journalists, lawyers and others will be published on Wednesday 24 September, 11:30am. More:
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British and Irish governments to unveil new Troubles legacy proposals
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British and Irish governments to unveil new Troubles legacy proposals
Framework outlines legislation both sides will need to pass to create agency investigating Troubles-era crimes
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/sep/19/british-irish-governments-troubles-legacy-proposals?CMP=share_btn_url
about 1 month ago
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Sally Rooney unable to collect award over Palestine Action arrest threat
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Sally Rooney unable to collect award over Palestine Action arrest threat
The Normal People author can no longer safely enter the UK without potentially facing arrest, according to a statement read out by her publisher at the prize ceremony
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/sep/18/sally-rooney-unable-to-collect-award-over-palestine-action-arrest-threat?CMP=share_btn_url
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A real chill has descended in US đşđ¸ Only government's viewpoints should be disseminated. US looking like Russia more every day Jimmy Kimmel Being Pulled from Air âIndefinitelyâ by ABC over Charlie Kirk Comments
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Jimmy Kimmel Being Pulled from Air âIndefinitelyâ by ABC over Charlie Kirk Comments
'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' is being pre-empted indefinitely after the late night hosts made remarks about the killing of Charlie Kirk.
https://www.indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/jimmy-kimmel-pulled-indefinitely-abc-charlie-kirk-comments-1235151921/
about 1 month ago
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Getting a bit blatant? No? Historic slavery photo and abolition raid narrative removed from exhibit under Trump order
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Historic slavery photo removed from exhibit under Trump order
The photo of Peter Gordon's scarred back left such an impression on Americans in the 1800s that it solidified the movement to end slavery in the US.
https://metro.co.uk/2025/09/16/historic-slavery-photo-removed-exhibit-trump-order-24180775/?ito=article.mweb.share.top.native
about 1 month ago
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âItâs dying in front of our eyesâ: how the UK and Irelandâs largest lake became an ecological disaster
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âItâs dying in front of our eyesâ: how the UKâs largest lake became an ecological disaster
Signs tout a natural paradise, but pollution from over-farming has left Northern Irelandâs Lough Neagh choked by toxic algae
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/sep/14/its-dying-in-front-of-our-eyes-how-the-uks-largest-lake-became-an-ecological-disaster?CMP=share_btn_url
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How to burst the Israeli bubble | Noam Sheizaf
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How to burst the Israeli bubble | Noam Sheizaf
Recognizing a Palestinian state is a limited but welcome step that addresses an enduring blind spot: Palestinian rights cannot be conditioned on Israeli interests
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2025/sep/14/how-to-burst-the-israeli-bubble?CMP=share_btn_url
about 1 month ago
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World War tactics in 2020s. They hate Palestinians and want them all gone for a 'greater Israel' 'lebensraum' if you will. The Israeli army took over my home, used it like a hotel, then set it on fire
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'Israeli forces took over my home and then they set it on fire'
Palestinian Nasser Faratawi found his West Bank home and business in ruins months after the IDF seized it.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj3ye45lrl1o
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đ˘ The inhumanity. Israel should be removed from the UN BBC News - 'We escaped certain death': Israel intensifies Gaza City bombardment, forcing families to flee
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Israel intensifies Gaza City bombardment, forcing families to flee
A wave of heavy aerial attacks in recent days have triggered a surge in civilian displacement.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20v15j9l3wo
about 1 month ago
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BBC News - Anti-Islamic US biker gang members run security at deadly Gaza aid sites
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Anti-Islamic US biker gang members run security at deadly Gaza aid sites
BBC identifies members of Infidels MC gang hired as armed security at US and Israel-backed aid sites.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2zy4l8jgeo
about 2 months ago
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Ugh. This govt will be voted out so hard when times comes. The Tories collapse will be nothing. Labour at moment seem great alienating the right and left of the country equally. BBC News - Starmer to meet Israel's president in Downing Street
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Starmer to meet Israel's president in Isaac Herzog in No 10
The PM will stress the "the action Israel must take to end the horrific suffering" in Gaza, No 10 said.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly9jgmgqe8o
about 2 months ago
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Targeting negotiations. So Israel don't give a sh't about the negotiations. RTE news : IDF says Hamas leaders targeted after blasts rock Doha, Qatar đśđŚ
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IDF says Hamas leaders targeted after blasts rock Doha
The Israeli military has said it targeted senior Hamas leaders, after journalists in Doha reported explosions and smoke rising above the Qatari capital, where the Palestinian group's political bureau ...
http://www.rte.ie/news/middle-east/2025/0909/1532597-israel-qatar/
about 2 months ago
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Warsaw opens metro station âexpressâ library to get commuters off their phones
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Warsaw opens metro station âexpressâ library to get commuters off their phones
Metroteka aims to encourage people to read more in country that lost majority of libraries in second world war
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/07/warsaw-opens-metro-station-express-library-smartphones?CMP=share_btn_url
about 2 months ago
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BBC News - Rick Davies: Supertramp singer and co-writer dies at 81 - BBC News
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Rick Davies: Supertramp singer and co-writer dies at 81
He was behind some of the band's best-known hits including Bloody Well Right and Goodbye Stranger.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp98zg2k2xko
about 2 months ago
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BBC News - New footage shows Israel struck Gaza's Nasser Hospital four times
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New footage shows Israel struck Gaza's Nasser Hospital four times
New footage has revealed that two more strikes were carried out on hospital by Israel than initially reported.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly6lxn1l4po
about 2 months ago
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RTE news : Mic picks up Putin and Xi discussing human immortality
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Mic picks up Putin and Xi discussing human immortality
A hot mic caught Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussing organ transplants and the possibility that humans could live to 150 years old.
http://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0903/1531658-putin-xi/
about 2 months ago
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RTE news : Minister asks Tusla to review cases closed during Covid
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Minister asks Tusla to review cases closed during Covid
Minister for Children Norma Foley has asked Tusla to conduct well-being checks on cases closed during the Covid-19 pandemic, as a search continues for a missing boy who is presumed dead in north count...
http://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0903/1531545-missing-boy/
about 2 months ago
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Irish, British govts close to agreeing mechanism on Troubles legacy
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Govts close to agreeing mechanism on Troubles legacy
The British and Irish governments are close to agreeing a mechanism on dealing with the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, according to Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn.
https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2025/0903/1531586-troubles-legacy/
about 2 months ago
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BBC News - Israel committing genocide in Gaza, world's leading experts say
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Israel committing genocide in Gaza, world's leading experts say
The world's leading association of genocide scholars cited several actions by Israel, including attacks on the healthcare sector and the killing of children.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cde3eyzdr63o
about 2 months ago
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RTE news : 86 people killed, scores hurt in Israeli strikes on Gaza
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86 people killed, scores hurt in Israeli strikes on Gaza
At least 86 people were killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza and scores more were wounded in the past 24 hours, local health authorities said.
http://www.rte.ie/news/middle-east/2025/0902/1531311-gaza-israel/
about 2 months ago
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Why aren't the parents before a judge too? Very late for a 12 year old to be out let alone beating up on his neighbours. 12-year-old boy charged following racist attack on house in Belfast
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12-year-old boy charged following racist attack on house in Belfast
A 12-year-old boy and an 18-year-old have been charged with riotous behaviour after a family was targeted in a racially-motivated attack on a property in south Belfast.
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/12-year-old-boy-charged-following-racist-attack-on-house-in-belfast/a1448506289.html
about 2 months ago
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