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# tension - Sunday 3 February, 2019

Trump says that military intervention in Venezuela is 'an option' Venezuela

Trump says that military intervention in Venezuela is 'an option'

Feb 3rd 2019, 4:11 PM 11,817 Views 71 Comments

The United States recognised Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as interim president on 23 January.

# tension - Friday 1 February, 2019

'Completely unacceptable': Britain angered after EU document calls Gibraltar a 'colony' Tension

'Completely unacceptable': Britain angered after EU document calls Gibraltar a 'colony'

Feb 1st 2019, 3:24 PM 31,370 Views 64 Comments

Gibraltar, home to 33,000 people, was ceded to Britain by Spain in 1713, in perpetuity.

# tension - Sunday 20 January, 2019

From The42 Maria Sharapova refuses to answer reporters' questions after Melbourne exit Tension This post contains videos

Maria Sharapova refuses to answer reporters' questions after Melbourne exit

Jan 20th 2019, 7:17 PM 17,532 Views 8 Comments

It was a forgettable day for 2008 champion, as she crashed out of the Australian Open.

# tension - Wednesday 14 November, 2018

From The42 'I remember coming out for the warm-up and the chants were 'Kill the Fenian bastards'' Tension

'I remember coming out for the warm-up and the chants were 'Kill the Fenian bastards''

Nov 14th 2018, 10:01 PM 35,052 Views 19 Comments

Joe Waters was part of the Republic of Ireland side that faced Northern Ireland at Windsor Park at the height of The Troubles in 1979.

# tension - Thursday 25 October, 2018

From The42 'It's hugely disrespectful, I'm disgusted' - FAI criticised after declining to attend PFAI awards Snubbed

'It's hugely disrespectful, I'm disgusted' - FAI criticised after declining to attend PFAI awards

Oct 25th 2018, 3:00 PM 32,746 Views 29 Comments

There has been ongoing tension between the FAI and the PFAI in recent times.

# tension - Friday 28 September, 2018

From The42 Mourinho on Pogba row: No player is bigger than Man United Tension

Mourinho on Pogba row: No player is bigger than Man United

Sep 28th 2018, 2:54 PM 5,454 Views 13 Comments

The Portuguese boss explained his reasons for relieving the midfielder of the vice-captaincy.

# tension - Wednesday 26 September, 2018

From The42 'I am the manager I make these decisions' - Pogba will never captain Man United again, Mourinho confirms Second Captains

'I am the manager I make these decisions' - Pogba will never captain Man United again, Mourinho confirms

Sep 26th 2018, 6:15 AM 14,760 Views 22 Comments

Jose Mourinho confirmed that the French star has been removed as vice-captain following defeat to Derby.

# tension - Sunday 26 August, 2018

'We want a level playing pitch': Retail groups take aim at pop-up markets Tension

'We want a level playing pitch': Retail groups take aim at pop-up markets

Aug 26th 2018, 11:00 AM 25,253 Views 35 Comments

But one major operator says bricks-and-mortar firms are simply ‘unable to take competition’.

# tension - Friday 10 August, 2018

Reports of truce agreed between Hamas and Israel, ending intense two days of violence Tension

Reports of truce agreed between Hamas and Israel, ending intense two days of violence

Aug 10th 2018, 7:04 AM 5,907 Views 24 Comments

Israel and Hamas have fought three wars since the Islamic militant group seized control of Gaza in 2007.

# tension - Tuesday 19 June, 2018

China accuses Trump of 'blackmail' as he threatens fresh tariffs Tension

China accuses Trump of 'blackmail' as he threatens fresh tariffs

Jun 19th 2018, 7:26 AM 9,730 Views 24 Comments

He said yesterday he had asked the US Trade Representative to target $200 billion worth of imports for a 10% levy.

# tension - Thursday 31 May, 2018

From The42 'I've discovered your true face' - Benzema hits back over World Cup omission Tension

'I've discovered your true face' - Benzema hits back over World Cup omission

May 31st 2018, 10:39 AM 18,423 Views 4 Comments

Noel Le Graet’s support for head coach Didier Deschamps’ decision to leave the Real Madrid man out has angered the forward.

# tension - Wednesday 18 April, 2018

UK regulator launches seven investigations into Kremlin-backed broadcaster RT Tension

UK regulator launches seven investigations into Kremlin-backed broadcaster RT

Apr 18th 2018, 12:15 PM 8,794 Views 72 Comments

The investigations have been launched on the back of the Salisbury nerve agent attack in March.

# tension - Friday 30 March, 2018

12 dead after clashes erupt as thousands of Gazans march near Israel border Tension

12 dead after clashes erupt as thousands of Gazans march near Israel border

Mar 30th 2018, 7:44 PM 17,392 Views 120 Comments

More than 1,200 were wounded by various means by Israeli forces.

# tension - Sunday 24 December, 2017

North Korea says new UN sanctions are an 'act of war' Tension

North Korea says new UN sanctions are an 'act of war'

Dec 24th 2017, 9:56 AM 13,769 Views 66 Comments

The UN Security Council unanimously passed new, US-drafted sanctions that will restrict oil supplies.

# tension - Thursday 21 December, 2017

North Korean soldier defects to South, triggers gunfire at border Tension

North Korean soldier defects to South, triggers gunfire at border

Dec 21st 2017, 6:54 AM 20,200 Views 23 Comments

The soldier cross the border in thick fog and made his way to a guard post.

# tension - Friday 8 December, 2017

From The42 Neymar 'stressed' after Cavani spat Tension

Neymar 'stressed' after Cavani spat

Dec 8th 2017, 11:20 AM 7,938 Views 5 Comments

Nene, a former star at PSG, admits to helping persuade his fellow Brazilian to make a move to France.

# tension - Monday 13 November, 2017

North Korean soldier shot a number of times while trying to defect to the south Border Shooting

North Korean soldier shot a number of times while trying to defect to the south

Nov 13th 2017, 10:45 PM 23,186 Views 14 Comments

The soldier survived the shooting.

# tension - Saturday 28 October, 2017

US Defense Secretary warns North Korea of 'massive military response' Tension

US Defense Secretary warns North Korea of 'massive military response'

Oct 28th 2017, 11:33 AM 14,573 Views 37 Comments

Pyongyang in recent months has sparked global alarm by conducting a sixth nuclear test and test-launching missiles capable of reaching the US mainland.

# tension - Friday 27 October, 2017

From The42 Sligo breathe a big sigh of relief after nervy draw in Drogheda Tension

Sligo breathe a big sigh of relief after nervy draw in Drogheda

Oct 27th 2017, 10:05 PM 2,253 Views No Comments

The Bit o’Red needed a point to guarantee survival this evening.

Catalonia crisis: Spain poised to impose direct rule on the region today Catalonia

Catalonia crisis: Spain poised to impose direct rule on the region today

Oct 27th 2017, 7:20 AM 6,865 Views 14 Comments

The Spanish Senate will meet at 8am Irish time to vote to depose Catalonia’s government.

# tension - Wednesday 18 October, 2017

Spain to suspend Catalonia's autonomy unless leader abandons independence push Tension

Spain to suspend Catalonia's autonomy unless leader abandons independence push

Oct 18th 2017, 9:45 AM 6,402 Views 21 Comments

If Catalonia does not provide a satisfactory response by 8am tomorrow, direct rule could be imposed.

# tension - Saturday 14 October, 2017

From The42 Barcelona met with wash of Spanish flags in Madrid Tension

Barcelona met with wash of Spanish flags in Madrid

Oct 14th 2017, 8:11 PM 11,844 Views 15 Comments

The game is Barca’s first trip to the Spanish capital since an independence referendum.

# tension - Friday 6 October, 2017

From The42 Gerard Pique again the subject of abuse from Spanish fans ahead of Albania clash Tension

Gerard Pique again the subject of abuse from Spanish fans ahead of Albania clash

Oct 6th 2017, 9:34 PM 8,617 Views 15 Comments

The Barcelona defender was jeered and booed as his name was read out in Alicante.

# tension - Friday 22 September, 2017

Taoiseach speaks to Theresa May ahead of her landmark Brexit speech Money Dominates

Taoiseach speaks to Theresa May ahead of her landmark Brexit speech

Sep 22nd 2017, 12:28 PM 12,944 Views 72 Comments

All eyes are on May as she prepares to spell out her key demands in a keynote Brexit speech.

# tension - Tuesday 5 September, 2017

'Enough is enough': South Korea continues military drills after North Korean nuclear test Tension

'Enough is enough': South Korea continues military drills after North Korean nuclear test

Sep 5th 2017, 7:26 AM 12,779 Views 47 Comments

A new agreement between Washington and Seoul will allow the South to develop more powerful weapons.

# tension - Monday 31 July, 2017

Venezuelan President claims victory as 10 die in violent protests Constituent Assembly

Venezuelan President claims victory as 10 die in violent protests

Jul 31st 2017, 10:11 AM 8,312 Views 47 Comments

10 people were killed in violent protests against Venezuela’s Constituent Assembly elections.

# tension - Sunday 21 May, 2017

From The42 Ballack slams retiring Lahm over Germany captaincy spat Tension

Ballack slams retiring Lahm over Germany captaincy spat

May 21st 2017, 6:01 PM 18,875 Views 3 Comments

Tributes have poured in for the retiring Bayern stalwart, but his former colleague has not forgiven him for a dispute.

# tension - Wednesday 17 May, 2017

From The42 Women's Tennis Association not happy with French Open's Maria Sharapova snub Tension

Women's Tennis Association not happy with French Open's Maria Sharapova snub

May 17th 2017, 5:29 PM 23,223 Views 34 Comments

The WTA claim the reasoning is wrong.

# tension - Saturday 22 April, 2017

'Hit me. Bring it on': American Airlines worker suspended after squaring up to passenger Hot Air This post contains videos

'Hit me. Bring it on': American Airlines worker suspended after squaring up to passenger

Apr 22nd 2017, 5:17 PM 65,645 Views 90 Comments

Footage of the incident has gone viral.

# tension - Monday 20 March, 2017

From The42 Mourinho stokes flames as United accused in tunnel row Tension

Mourinho stokes flames as United accused in tunnel row

Mar 20th 2017, 2:55 PM 9,566 Views 14 Comments

Middlesbrough captain Ben Gibson and Ashley Young were restrained by team-mates in a fiery clash yesterday.

# tension - Sunday 1 January, 2017

From The42 Mourinho airs his frustrations at Ivory Coast over Bailly departure Tension

Mourinho airs his frustrations at Ivory Coast over Bailly departure

Jan 1st 2017, 6:45 PM 11,972 Views 27 Comments

The defender will miss tomorrow’s meeting with West Ham as he must meet up with his international team-mates.

# tension - Thursday 29 December, 2016

From The42 Arsene Wenger and Mathieu Debuchy are barely on speaking terms Tension

Arsene Wenger and Mathieu Debuchy are barely on speaking terms

Dec 29th 2016, 5:59 PM 8,337 Views 2 Comments

The Gunners full-back is hoping to find a ‘new challenge’ after being frozen out at Emirates Stadium.

# tension - Wednesday 30 November, 2016

From The42 It is virtually impossible to have a good relationship - Rosberg on Hamilton Tension

It is virtually impossible to have a good relationship - Rosberg on Hamilton

Nov 30th 2016, 11:05 PM 7,348 Views 4 Comments

Newly crowned F1 champion Nico Rosberg has conceded he will never be “best friends” with Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton.

# tension - Saturday 22 October, 2016

From The42 Suarez and Neymar struck by missile after Messi winner Tension This post contains videos

Suarez and Neymar struck by missile after Messi winner

Oct 22nd 2016, 5:42 PM 14,499 Views 23 Comments

Home fans threw objects in the direction of Barcelona players as they were celebrating.

# tension - Friday 9 September, 2016

"Grave concerns" in Ireland about North Korea nuclear test Nuclear Testing

"Grave concerns" in Ireland about North Korea nuclear test

Sep 9th 2016, 7:00 PM 37,719 Views 102 Comments

South Korea, China and France’s President Hollande have all criticised the move.

# tension - Friday 22 July, 2016

From The42 '5,000 people stood in the rain, held their breath and watched a Portuguese referee' Tension

'5,000 people stood in the rain, held their breath and watched a Portuguese referee'

Jul 22nd 2016, 2:30 PM 11,646 Views 10 Comments

Last night’s game at Turners Cross was a far cry from the darker days.

# tension - Saturday 2 July, 2016

From The42 'I notified the whole Spain squad of my departure, except for Casillas' Tension

'I notified the whole Spain squad of my departure, except for Casillas'

Jul 2nd 2016, 12:05 AM 23,192 Views 12 Comments

The 65-year-old resigned as the national team boss following their Euro 2016 exit.

# tension - Sunday 28 February, 2016

From The42 One of the most intense football derbies took place yesterday and the photos are incredible Tension This post contains images

One of the most intense football derbies took place yesterday and the photos are incredible

Feb 28th 2016, 11:14 AM 11,425 Views 4 Comments

Red Star Belgrade got the better of Partizan to continue their incredible season.

# tension - Friday 18 December, 2015

From The42 Cesc Fabregas involved in a training-ground bust-up the day before Mourinho sacking Tension

Cesc Fabregas involved in a training-ground bust-up the day before Mourinho sacking

Dec 18th 2015, 9:36 AM 11,240 Views 10 Comments

An academy player took exception to a challenge from the Spanish midfielder.

# tension - Monday 19 October, 2015

Israel tensions rise after soldier shot at bus station Beersheba

Israel tensions rise after soldier shot at bus station

Oct 19th 2015, 7:56 AM 6,712 Views 100 Comments

Police said a man, thought to be Palestinian, entered the bus station armed with a pistol and knife, killing the soldier and wounding 10 other people.

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