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Irish News 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... -
Irish News 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... -
Irish News 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... -
Irish News 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... -
From Bedfellows to Bitter Rivals: The Fallout Between Elon Musk and Donald Trump
In just a few months, Elon Musk and Donald Trump have gone from fast friends to public adversaries. What began as a mutually beneficial alliance—Musk’s tech empire gaining influence in Washington, Trump’s administration enjoying high‐profile private-sector backing—has unraveled into one of the... -
International News 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... -
Irish News 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... -
International News 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... -
International News 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... -
International News 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... -
Irish News 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... -
Irish News 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... -
Video Tánaiste Simon Harris | Full Interview | The Late Late Show
Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Minister for Defence and Fine Gael leader, Simon Harris joins Patrick Kielty on The Late Late Show.
