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The Vatican has announced that cardinals from around the world will gather in conclave next month to elect the next leader of the Catholic Church, following the death of Pope Francis. The secretive process is set to begin inside the Sistine Chapel on 7 May. Approximately 135 cardinals are...
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On 26 April 2025, Dublin’s streets once again became a battleground for Ireland’s divided views on immigration. The “National Protest for Ireland,” an anti-immigration rally, drew thousands to the capital, echoing a similar event two years prior—the 2023 “Rally for All,” a pro-immigration march...
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump met today inside St Peter’s Basilica, just minutes before the funeral service for Pope Francis, in what both sides have described as a deeply significant encounter. The 15-minute meeting was characterised as "very productive"...
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The UK Government's borrowing reached £151.9 billion for the 2024-2025 financial year, marking the second-highest borrowing level in a decade, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This figure exceeded the Office for Budget Responsibility’s (OBR) forecast by £14.6 billion and...
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The General Story The United Kingdom government, through its Advanced Research and Invention Agency (Aria), is poised to approve experiments within weeks to dim sunlight as a means to combat global warming, according to a recent article from The Telegraph. These outdoor field trials, supported...

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Anti-Immigration Protest Draws Thousands to Cork

Cork, June 7, 2025 — An estimated 3,000 protesters took to the streets of Cork today in a high-profile demonstration against Ireland’s current immigration and asylum arrangements. The “Secure Our Borders” rally, organised by a coalition of right-wing activists, began at the Grand Parade...

Russian Ambassador Warns Ireland of ‘Day of Reckoning’

Russia’s Ambassador to Ireland, Yuri Filatov, has issued a stark warning that Ireland “will face a day of reckoning” for its political and financial support of Ukraine. In a social-media post on June 7, Filatov accused Western countries of complicity in “barbaric terrorist acts” by Ukrainian...

Support for Irish Unity Narrows the Gap, Survey Finds

Belfast, June 7, 2025 — A landmark Northern Ireland Life & Times survey, published today, shows backing for a united Ireland has risen to 36%, closing in on the 42% who favour remaining part of the United Kingdom. This six-point margin represents the smallest recorded gap in over a decade...

Government Proposes Rent Cap Exemption for New Builds

Dublin, June 8, 2025 — The Irish government has introduced draft regulations to exempt newly-built rental properties from the 2% annual cap on rent increases in Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs), opting instead to tie rent hikes to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The proposals, brought before Cabinet...

National Guard Deployed in Los Angeles Amid Immigration Protests

A senior Los Angeles city official has confirmed to CBS, the BBC’s U.S. partner, that the National Guard is now stationed at federal facilities in downtown Los Angeles and Westwood. “There are multiple protests scheduled across Los Angeles today,” the official said. “Both the city and the...

Norwegian Singer EMMY to Perform for Ireland at Eurovision 2025 Second Semi-Final

Norwegian artist EMMY, aged 24, will take the stage for Ireland tonight at the second semi-final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, joined by competitors from Israel and other nations. EMMY’s song, Laika Party, a vibrant homage to the Russian space dog, earned her the chance to...

UK Government Plans Visa Restrictions to Curb Asylum Claims

UK Government Plans Visa Restrictions to Curb Asylum Claims The UK government is set to introduce stricter visa regulations targeting nationalities deemed likely to overstay and seek asylum, according to Home Office proposals reported by The Times. Countries such as Pakistan, Nigeria, and Sri...

Spain's Plan to Reduce Working Week

Spain is advancing plans to shorten its official working week from 40 to 37.5 hours while maintaining current salary levels. The Spanish cabinet is set to review the proposal before it heads to parliament, where it is expected to spark extensive debate. Labour Minister Yolanda Díaz, the driving...

Merz Falls Short in Historic Bundestag Vote: Germany’s Next Chancellor in Limbo

Germany’s political landscape was thrown into uncertainty today after Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democrats (CDU), failed to secure the majority vote required in the Bundestag to become the country’s next chancellor. Despite his conservative bloc winning the federal election two and...

Fianna Fáil Holds Narrow Lead in New Poll as Sinn Féin Closes the Gap

Fianna Fáil has maintained its position as the country’s most popular party, according to a new Sunday Independent / Ireland Thinks opinion poll, but its lead over Sinn Féin has narrowed to just one percentage point. The poll, conducted earlier this week, suggests Fianna Fáil’s support has...

Gardaí to Gain Powers Over Face Coverings at Protests Under New Law

Gardaí will soon be granted expanded powers to compel individuals to remove face coverings during protests if they are believed to be concealing their identity or intimidating others, under new legislation being brought before Cabinet by Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan. The proposed...

Ireland Deports 39 Georgian Nationals, Including Families, in Second Charter Flight of 2025

Deportation Operation Overview On the night of May 1, 2025, Ireland deported 39 Georgian nationals, including five children, four women, and 30 men, on a chartered flight from Dublin Airport to Tbilisi, Georgia. The group, which included family units, had received deportation orders but failed...

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