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International

March
March 2024
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
Suspect barricades himself in a home with hostages after allegedly shooting 3 people dead in Philadelphia
Gaza ceasefire talks expected to resume as Netanyahu approves plans for military operation in Rafah
The White House, which has said an assault on Rafah would be a “red line” without credible civilian protection plans, said it had not seen the plan.
Hamas has proposed a six-week ceasefire and the exchange of several dozen Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, with Israel sending a delegation to Qatar for negotiations.
The main UN agency operating in the Palestinian enclave said that one in three children under two years of age are now acutely malnourished in northern Gaza.
Wales set to appoint its first black leader, and first black leader of any European country
Russians cast ballots in presidential election set to hand Putin another term in office
Judge delays Donald Trump's hush-money criminal trial for 30 days
Ireland's 'soft power' used to remind US it helped bring peace before and could do so again
All eyes were watching Leo Varadkar to see if he convey the message from the Irish people and push for peace in Palestine.
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
State lawyer leaves US election interference case against Trump after having relations with DA
Russian strikes on Ukrainian city of Odesa kill 20 people, including rescuers
Netanyahu approves plans for military operation in Rafah and 'evacuation' of civilians
Taoiseach speaks to President Biden on six Irish citizens who are stuck in Gaza
Was Biden's 'old Irish saying' about rusty hinges really an old Irish saying?
'I agree': President Biden accepts Taoiseach's call for Gaza ceasefire 'as soon as possible'
The decision to proceed with the St Patrick’s Day trip this year has come under intense scrutiny due to the US’ support for Israel.
Varadkar says Gaza crisis will 'haunt us for years to come' at breakfast meeting with Harris
Champions League draw pairs Man City with Real Madrid, while Liverpool face Atalanta in Europa League
Pierce Brosnan hit with €460 fine for entering off-limits thermal area of Yellowstone Park
Israeli military denies Gaza health ministry claim it killed at least 20 people waiting for food aid
The health ministry accused Israeli troops of opening fire from “tanks and helicopters” as Palestinians gathered at a roundabout in Gaza City.
Former US treasury secretary under Donald Trump putting together bid to buy TikTok
Father of US school shooter who killed four students found guilty of involuntary manslaughter
Diggers move in to Casement Park as O'Neill says Euros is 'huge opportunity'
Judge rejects bid by Donald Trump to throw out classified documents case
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
US' highest-ranking elected Jewish American calls for elections in Israel
'What a jockey, deary me': Former Man United manager Alex Ferguson claims Cheltenham double
Man denies assaulting former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane
Varadkar denies softening language on Gaza during US trip, says tailoring message for audience needed
Elon Musk's mega rocket has been 'lost' trying to re-enter the atmosphere
These massive ‘gorilla hailstones’ hit parts of the US today
No injuries or damage to homes has been reported as of this morning.
Debunked: Anti-migrant video asks: ‘Anyone know where in Dublin this is?’ The answer: Germany
Varadkar and O'Neill gently raise Gaza message to muted applause from Washington power brokers
The two politicians made brief references and steered away from hard-hitting language in their speeches.
There was a notable difference in Varadkar's language on Gaza in his DC speech compared to an earlier speech in Boston.
When he did mention Gaza, the was lukewarm applause compared to the reaction to his comments about Ukraine.
Dua Lipa, Coldplay, SZA and Shania Twain to headline Glastonbury
‘Open for business’: Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly bring burgeoning double act to Washington
Biden's heart is 'in the right place' in relation to Gaza conflict, Varadkar says
EU calls on Israel to open additional crossings to allow more aid to reach Gaza
It comes as the first boat loaded with 200 tonnes of food aid makes slow progress towards the Gaza Strip.
Three charged over supply of weapons used in Super Bowl parade shooting
Taoiseach will discuss Irish citizen stuck in Gaza with President Biden 'if there's time'
Airport passenger cap 'a concern' for JetBlue as new Dublin route aims to reduce airfares
Vladimir Putin warns he will deploy nuclear weapons if Russian sovereignty is threatened
US lawmakers pass bill to ban TikTok nationwide if Chinese owners don't sell the app