Ireland Threatens to Return Asylum Seekers to Uk Sparking Diplomatic Squabble
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Moroccan asylum-seeker gets life sentence for killing UK retiree in attack motivated by war in Gaza
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A New Challenge for Asylum Seekers: Lawyer Shortages
A record number of new migrants has left many with legitimate asylum cases unable to find a lawyer to keep them from being deported.The New York Times - Top stories -
‘The real smugglers are rarely on the boat’: activists in Greece question jailing asylum seekers
Hundreds of people – including children – face lengthy prison sentences under harsh Greek anti-smuggling law . Mohanad was 15 years old when he was arrested by the Greek authorities in November 2022 after arriving in Crete on a vessel that had ...The Guardian - World -
Ireland's top diplomat concerned over slow pace of justice in peacekeeper's killing
Ireland’s top diplomat has expressed concerns about the slow progress of criminal proceedings against several Lebanese men charged with the killing of an Irish peacekeeper in LebanonABC News - World -
Northern Ireland on course to join UK smoking ban
The law will mean that people born in or after 2009 will never be able to legally buy cigarettes.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Pension funds need ‘compelling’ returns from UK nuclear projects to invest
Potential investors tell Jeremy Hunt regulatory clarity also essential before backing new power plantsFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Biden administration looks to speed review of asylum cases with new dedicated docket
The Biden administration is taking aim at the backlog of asylum cases from those who have recently arrived at the border, creating a dedicated docket in the hopes of more swiftly adjudicating the claims. Although largely a matter of managing the ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden’s new asylum ruling is a big flashing ‘Welcome’ sign for undocumented immigrants
If Biden were serious about border security, he would be eliminating the pull factors he has established that encourage illegal immigration instead of creating new ones.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Russia gives British diplomat a week to leave
The expulsion of Capt Adrian Coghill comes after his counterpart was removed from Britain last week.BBC News - Top stories - Russia -
U.S. ‘Condolences’ for Raisi Reflect a Delicate Diplomatic Ritual
Whether it’s Stalin or Castro or Kim Jong-il, the United States struggles for the right words when a reviled foreign strongman dies.The New York Times - Top stories -
Tony O’Reilly, one of Ireland’s leading business figures, dies aged 88
O’Reilly, who was also an international rugby player for Ireland and the British and Irish Lions, died in Dublin on Saturday. Tony O’Reilly, one of Ireland’s leading business figures, has died at the age of 88.. O’Reilly, who had a career in the ...The Guardian - World -
Anthony O’Reilly, one of Ireland’s leading businessmen, 1936-2024
Former rugby champion, Heinz CEO and media owner made and lost one of his country’s biggest fortunesFinancial Times - Business -
Prisoners and the Army donated most of the infected blood in Northern Ireland
The Infected Blood Inquiry published its findings in London on Monday afternoon.BBC News - Top stories -
'Wild Ireland: Kingdom of Stone' Review: Thriving Life on a Barren Coast
This ‘Nature’ presentation on PBS explores the Burren of Ireland’s County Clare, focusing on both the long-lasting imprint of bygone humans and the fauna that flourishes in the harsh landscape.The Wall Street Journal - World -
1 in 3 high-profile athletes threatened by bettors
The NCAA reports that nearly one in three star athletes receive abusive messages from people with "betting interests," with some college basketball players getting death threats during championship tournaments.ESPN - Sports -
Erdoğan accuses Eurovision song contest of ‘threatening the family’
Turkey’s president hit out at event, saying it encourages ‘gender neutralisation’ and ‘social corruption’. Turkey’s president has taken a swipe at the Eurovision song contest, accusing the annual event of allegedly encouraging “gender ...The Guardian - World -
Super Bowl star 'homemaker' speech sparks backlash
Harrison Butker also attacked "degenerate cultural values" and "the tyranny of diversity, equity and inclusion".BBC News - Top stories - NFL -
Mass wedding for Nigeria orphans sparks outcry
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Gold's Global Rally Is Sparking a New Investor Class
Gold is hitting record highs— bucking long held trends for the commodity. WSJ breaks down the factors behind its rally and why that’s bringing in a new class of investors.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Timberwolves Sparked a Turnaround for the Ages to Stun the Nuggets
Minnesota’s magical run began and ended with Rudy Gobert, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Sports -
Javier Milei sparks political brawl in Spain
Spanish opposition blames PM Pedro Sánchez for escalating row with Argentine presidentFinancial Times - World -
Taiwan's legislative chaos sparks fears for island's democracy
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Russia expels British military attache in diplomatic tit for tat
Adrian Coghill ordered to leave in response to UK expelling Kremlin’s attache to London for alleged spying . Russia is expelling Britain’s defence attache to Moscow in the latest diplomatic tit for tat, after the UK accused it of sponsoring ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
Russia Expels British Diplomat After U.K. Booted His Counterpart
Russia also warned of further action, while the British foreign secretary called the expulsion a “desperate move.”The New York Times - World - United Kingdom -
Javier Milei triggers diplomatic row by calling Spanish PM’s wife ‘corrupt’
Spain recalls ambassador after Argentine leader attacks Pedro Sánchez’s partner at far-right rally in MadridFinancial Times - World -
Iran president, top diplomat found dead after helicopter crash
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and other officials were found dead on Monday after their helicopter crashed in a foggy region, state media reported. State television did not provide an immediate cause for ...The Hill - Politics - Iran -
Diplomats owe more than £143m in London congestion charges
The US Embassy owes £14m while Togo owes £40, figures from Transport for London reveal.BBC News - Top stories -
ICC’s move against Netanyahu puts Biden in diplomatic and political bind
Arrest warrant announcement for Hamas and Israeli leaders for alleged war crimes sparks anger in USFinancial Times - Business - Joe Biden -
FirstFT: ICC’s move against Netanyahu puts Biden in diplomatic and political bind
Also in today’s newsletter, building a rival to Nvidia and Jamie Dimon signals exit planFinancial Times - World - Joe Biden -
Diplomatic crisis deepens as Spain pulls out Argentina envoy
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In Kiev, top German diplomat urges allies to protect Ukraine's skies
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Ireland’s push to shore up share of ECB staff triggers call for nationality quotas
Union hits at warning by bank’s chief economist that retirement wave risks diluting Ireland’s presenceFinancial Times - World -
Life-threatening flash flooding takes aim at parts of Texas and Louisiana
Relentless rounds of heavy rain have battered parts of Texas and Louisiana this spring, and another round is coming Thursday to many of the hard-hit areas.NBC News - Top stories -
Gantz threatens to quit Israeli government if no new war plan by June 8
Ultimatum by member of Netanyahu’s war cabinet brings to a head months of internal tensions over GazaFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
Middle East Crisis: Benny Gantz Threatens to Leave Israel’s Government
Gantz, a centrist member of Israel’s war cabinet, told the Israeli prime minister he had until June 8 to address how Gaza would be governed after the war, among other unanswered questions.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Israel War Cabinet Member Sets Ultimatum and Threatens to Quit Government
Benny Gantz said he would quit the Netanyahu government on June 8 if the prime minister doesn’t present a plan for ending the war in Gaza and securing the enclave of more than 2 million Palestinians.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
China’s ‘AI-in-a-box’ products threaten Big Tech’s cloud growth strategies
Huawei leads trend of providing companies with means to power their own artificial intelligence apps rather than through public cloudFinancial Times - World - China -
Israel war cabinet minister threatens to quit over Gaza plan
Benny Gantz, a top member of Israel’s war cabinet and a rival of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is warning he will resign if the prime minister does not change course in Gaza.NBC News - Politics - Israel -
As it happened: William Lai sworn in as Taiwan's new president
William Lai faces an aggressive Beijing, a divided parliament and a disgruntled youth in his first term.BBC News - Top stories -
'Stop threatening us', Taiwan's new president tells China
He urged Beijing to replace confrontation with dialogue, shortly after being sworn in on Monday.BBC News - Top stories - China