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Irish PM Harris plans to hold general election on November 29
The 38-year-old coalition government leader hopes to capitalise on bumper corporate tax receiptsWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
Irish PM’s party drops six points in pre-election polls amid ‘Simon slump’
Fine Gael had looked sure of victory on Friday before Simon Harris’s disastrous interaction with care worker. Ireland’s election: the parties, the voting, the issues and the likely result ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Irish general election to be officially called
Taoiseach Simon Harris is expected to announce the date for a general election later.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
What's at stake in the Irish general election?
After growing speculation, the Irish prime minister has called a general election.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
Irish Leader Plans to Call Election Later This Week
Simon Harris, Ireland’s prime minister, said Tuesday that he would dissolve Parliament later this week, setting the stage for a general election by the end of the month.World - The New York Times - November 5 -
'We are ready': Irish general election to be called on Friday
Simon Harris, the leader of Fine Gael, told Irish broadcaster RTÉ News that the likely polling day will be Friday 29 November.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Taoiseach announces Irish general election for 29 November
Announcement comes as polls show Simon Harris’s Fine Gael and coalition partners Fianna Fáil in position to win fourth term. Ireland will hold a general election on 29 November, the prime minister, ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
'Unique' Healy set for place in Irish record books
Having drawn level with Brian O'Driscoll on 133 Ireland caps last weekend, Cian Healy's record-setting career has been one characterised by resilience.Top stories - BBC News - November 20 -
Jury finds McGregor liable for sexual assault
A civil jury in Ireland has found that mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor sexually assaulted a woman in a hotel penthouse after a night of heavy partying.Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago -
PM slams Tory leader candidates' Southport comments
PM says MPs should "support the police" in their investigation of the triple killing in Southport.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Spain's PM orders 10,000 troops and police to flood-hit Valencia
Spain's prime minister said the flooding that killed 211 people was one of worst in Europe this century.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
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We must stop smuggling gangs before they act - Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer announces an extra £75m to police the UK's borders as he vows to "smash" criminal gangs.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Protests erupt in Israel after Netanyahu fires defence minister
Benjamin Netanyahu says there is a "crisis of trust" between him and Yoav Gallant, and replaces him with Israel Katz.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
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Support for Ukraine 'iron-clad', PM tells Zelensky
The leaders met at a European summit in Hungary amid fears President-elect Trump might curb aid to Ukraine.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Japan's Ishiba stays as PM despite election setback
He will now navigate hostilities within his party, economic woes and a period of flux in international relations.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
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The Papers: PM 'defiant' on Ukraine and 'Clarkson's farmy army'
Fears of escalation in the Ukraine war and the UK farmer's protests feature on Tuesday's front pages.Top stories - BBC News - November 19 -
ICC issues arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu
Warrant also issued for former defence minister Yoav Gallant over allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanityBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
People should intervene if they see women at risk of spiking, minister urges
Jess Phillips says people should ask women is "everything alright" if they appear unsafe during the Christmas party season.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Youth to get 'guaranteed' training in jobs overhaul
The government plans include overhauling job centres, but reforms to benefits are delayed until next year.Top stories - BBC News - 22 hours ago -
Irish school abuse inquiry should cover ‘leathering’, survivors say
Former pupils of Catholic schools say corporal punishment was ‘hourly occurence’ in 60s and 70s. The Irish government has been urged to extend the scope of a statutory inquiry into historical child ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
How Irish-language trio Kneecap conquered hip-hop
With a sold-out tour, knockout album and Oscar-tipped movie, the group is unstoppable right nowBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
Irish sportsman has 'no fear of dying' after terminal cancer diagnosis
Former Tyrone gaelic footballer Jody Gormley says he has "no fear of dying whatsoever" after revealing he has been diagnosed with terminal liver cancer.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Q&A: Cillian Murphy on following ‘Oppenheimer’ with the Irish drama ‘Small Things Like These’
Cillian Murphy went back to Ireland for his first film after “Oppenheimer.”Entertainment - ABC News - November 4 -
Irish prime minister plans to call general election this week
Simon Harris expected to dissolve parliament on Thursday or Friday, with election day likely to be at end of November. The Irish prime minister, Simon Harris, has said he plans to call a general ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Man who went missing in Irish Sea thanks searchers
The alarm was raised when Chris Ellery went missing off Fishguard, with searchers unable to locate him.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
'Error-strewn Ireland display may force Farrell into shake-up'
Ireland's error-filled performance in the 23-13 defeat by New Zealand leaves head coach Andy Farrell with much to ponder.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
Irish man suspected of killing US nurse arrested in Hungary
Mackenzie Michalski's body was hidden in woodland in the country's west, police say.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
Hampers to Show Your Irish Friends Are ‘Thinking About You’
Since 2017, the Paddy Box has dispatched collections of regional favorites like Tayto potato chips and Bisto gravy granules.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12 -
Brooklyn Man Charged With Murdering Father in Luxury Irish Hotel
Henry McGowan, Irish officials said, “did murder one John McGowan, contrary to common law,” on Tuesday night.Top stories - The New York Times - November 15 -
Russian spy ship escorted away from area with critical cables in Irish Sea
Yantar intelligence ship was seen operating drones in an area containing subsea energy and internet infrastructure. A Russian spy ship has been escorted out of the Irish Sea after it entered ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Irish actor and comedian Jon Kenny dies aged 66
Best known as one half of D’Unbelievables, Kenny also starred in Father Ted and The Banshees of Inisherin. The Irish prime minister has led tributes to the comedian and actor Jon Kenny, who has ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
College football scores, results: Kansas stuns No. 6 BYU and No. 12 Georgia gets key SEC win
Georgia kept its playoff hopes alive with a big win over Tennessee.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 16 -
Taylor-Serrano II another classic, controversial win for Irish champ
Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano put on another Fight of the Year classic — but once again, it was mired in controversy.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 16 -
Irish up to No. 6 in AP Top 25; Dawgs surge to 8
Oregon received all 62 first-place votes to remain atop the AP Top 25 college football poll for the fifth straight week, while Notre Dame and Alabama each rose two spots.Sports - ESPN - November 17 -
Fear and sympathy: small Irish town divided over asylum camp
A year after Dublin’s anti-immigration riots, a tent camp for asylum seekers faces hostility while some locals try to support the new arrivals. In the small town of Newtown Mount Kennedy, a holding ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago