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International

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April 2024
Dublin MEPs debate threat of Russian interference in EU ahead of June elections
Updated 7 Apr
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine will lose war if US Congress withholds aid
7 Apr
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Israeli withdrawal from southern Gaza likely just so 'troops can rest', White House says
Updated 7 Apr
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Get your garden summer ready at Lidl
Lidl
May 1
Folding aluminium gazebo
2 side panels | Tool-free assembly with unfolding mechanism | Easy height adjustment | Water-repellent material
€89.99 or €69.99 on Lidl Plus
Garden sofa set
Modern set made from durable plastic braid in a rattan effect | Made from 100% recycled plastic | Weather/UV-resistant
€229.99
Lounger set
Great for your garden, patio or balcony | Flexible wicker | Removable covers | Hard-wearing, weather-resistant and easy-care
€179.99
Garden swing
2-seater outdoor swing with comfortable upholstery | Weather-resistant | Sun canopy
€99.99
20V Robot lawnmower
Powerful 20V Li-Ion battery (2Ah) | Brushless motor – extra long life due to less wear and tear
€199.99
All-purpose tarpaulin
Tear-resistant, frost-proof, weather- and UV-resistant | Reinforced edges and sturdy corner caps
€11.99
Flower hanging baskets
Pot size: 27cm | Plant height: 40-50cm | 7 colours, including yellow and white
2 for €18
Tomato Plant
Pot size: 9cm | Plant height: 20cm
4 for €3
60L compost
Choose from Rhododendron & Azalea, John Innes | Multipurpose or Peat-free compost.
€5.99
Senetti
Pot size: 17cm | Plant height: 50cm
2 for €8
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Bill Clinton joins Rwandans in commemorating 30 years since genocide
7 Apr
7.4k
Sinn Féin TD Kathleen Funchion to contest European election in Ireland South
7 Apr
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Magnificent Leona Maguire to face world number one Korda for LPGA Match Play title
7 Apr
15.1k
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Millions in North America brace for total solar eclipse
7 Apr
12.3k
Reflections from Boston: Radical steps needed to make the American Dream achievable for all
Larry Donnelly
6 Apr
10.6k
3
Arsenal regain Premier League top spot after crushing Brighton
6 Apr
8.0k
Tens of thousands in Hungary join new protest against Prime Minister Viktor Órban
Updated 6 Apr
11.1k
Grab your kitchen essentials at Lidl
Lidl
Apr 6
600W Hand blender set
Adjustable speed settings | Turbo boost button for powerful pulse blending
€19.99
1400W Digital air fryer
Fries without needing to add oil or fat | 80°C to 200°C | 8 preset programmes
€37.99
Rice cooker
Cooks all types of rice without burning or boiling over | Removable aluminium cooking insert | Steamer insert for steaming vegetables, fish, etc.
€19.99
1000W Contact grill
Low-fat cooking of meat, fish, vegetables, for grilling sandwiches or paninis | 2 min heat-up time | Removable drip tray
€19.99
Stainless steel kettle
Boils 1L water in approx. 2 minutes 30 | Boil dry protection – automatically switches off when the kettle is empty
€24.99 or €19.99 on Lidl Plus
Mini pan assortment
Choose from mini frying pan, wok or saucepan | Suitable for all hob types (excluding induction) | Oven safe up to 150
€3.99
1200W Waffle maker
High-quality non-stick coating | Makes 2 heart-shaped waffles at once
€29.99
Food storage containers
5 piece set | Microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe
€2.99
Fridge organiser
Choose from 2 pack (3L) or 1 pack (5L).
€2.99
250W Smoothie maker
Two tumblers for on the go | Cross blade made from high-quality stainless steel | Tumblers, lids and cross blade suitable for dishwashers | Non-slip feet
€21.99
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Former RTÉ correspondent Ciaran Mullooly to run for seat in EU Parliament
Updated 6 Apr
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State reviewing eight countries to be added to the 'safe countries' list says Justice Minister
6 Apr
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Man City survive scare to go level with Liverpool
6 Apr
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UN humanitarian chief calls Gaza war 'betrayal of humanity'
Updated 6 Apr
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Earthquake aftershocks halt demolition of leaning building in Taiwan
6 Apr
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Leona Maguire leads way into LPGA Match Play quarter-finals
6 Apr
7.0k
Russian missile strikes on Kharkiv kill six and wound 11
6 Apr
3.4k
Doctor 'anxious' about return to Gaza after killing of aid workers in Israeli air strike
6 Apr
5.4k
Drone hits pro-Russian separatists in breakaway Moldovan region bordering Ukraine
5 Apr
12.8k
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
5 Apr
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4
Medical NGO office in Ukraine's Donetsk region completely destroyed by Russian strike
5 Apr
6.5k
New York rattled by 4.8 magnitude earthquake
Updated 5 Apr
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24
Ukraine claims it destroyed six Russian military planes in overnight drone attack
5 Apr
9.4k
Two officers dismissed as Israel says 'grave mistakes' made when it killed seven aid workers in Gaza
Updated 5 Apr
19.7k
UN Human Rights Council demands halt to all arms sales to Israel
It is the first time the United Nations top rights body has taken a position on the conflict.
The Erez crossing in northern Gaza will be temporarily reopened for the first time since the Hamas attack on 7 October.
Netanyahu's office also said Israel would allow its port in Ashdod to process aid shipments bound for Gaza.
Updated 5 Apr
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4 Apr
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Palestinian-American doctor walks out of meeting with Biden in protest over US Gaza stance
4 Apr
Poll: Have you listened to Beyoncé's cover of Jolene?
5 Apr
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McDonald's to buy back its 225 franchised stores in Israel as it faces continued global boycotts
5 Apr
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Prostate cancer cases to double worldwide by 2040, new research suggests
5 Apr
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US judge refuses to throw out Trump unclassified documents case for second time in two months
4 Apr
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Biden urges 'immediate ceasefire' in first call with Netanyahu since strike on aid workers
The US President and the Israeli Prime Minister will hold a phone call later today.
World Central Kitchen has called for an independent investigation into the strikes.
The health ministry in Gaza said 61 people were killed in strikes overnight.
Tomorrow, the UN Human Rights Council will consider a draft resolution calling for an arms embargo on Israel.
Updated 4 Apr
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Irish man among those who died in helicopter crash in Swiss Alps
4 Apr
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David Cameron says Nato wants to help Ukraine without putting boots on the ground
4 Apr
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A united Ireland would cost €20 billion every year for 20 years, says study
Updated 4 Apr
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'Blame Hamas': Here's how Israeli media have reacted to the IDF killing seven aid workers
The victims were staff of the US-based charity World Central Kitchen, which was in Gaza to provide food to starving civilians.
4 Apr
24.0k
Palestinian-American doctor walks out of meeting with Biden in protest over US Gaza stance
4 Apr
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New York judge rejects Trump’s bid to delay hush-money trial until immunity ruling
4 Apr
10.8k
Police remove migrants, including families with children, from Paris City Hall ahead of Olympics
3 Apr
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Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
3 Apr
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Fianna Fáil MEP accuses Ursula von der Leyen of ‘silence’ on genocide case against Israel
3 Apr
10.9k
Bodies of six aid workers killed by Israel taken out of Gaza
The attack has prompted global condemnation, with US President Joe Biden saying that Israel has “not done enough to protect civilians”.
The remains of the six international staff, who were killed alongside one Palestinian colleague, are set to be taken out of Gaza through the Rafah crossing with Egypt.
The chief of staff of the Israeli Defence Forces said that the strike on the World Central Kitchen convoy was "a grave mistake".
Updated 3 Apr
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