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‘Very simple answer’ needed on legality of wearing balaclavas at protests, Simon Harris says
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‘Very simple answer’ needed on legality of wearing balaclavas at protests ...
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Taoiseach declines to say how much an affordable house should cost: Simon Harris says 'affordability very much varies depending on the person ...
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Taoiseach declines to say how much an affordable house should cost
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South Korean Youth Activists Take Government to Court over Climate Crisis: In South Korea, a court heard from youth climate activists and their families ...
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South Korean Youth Activists Take Government to Court over Climate Crisis
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Miriam Lord: Simon Harris hares around the Dáil like the Duracell bunny - but then the battery goes flat
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Miriam Lord: Simon Harris hares around the Dáil like the Duracell bunny - ...
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Overdue apology an important moment for Stardust families: Taoiseach Simon Harris dispensed with any preamble and got straight to the point of his Dáil speech ...
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Overdue apology an important moment for Stardust families
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Counselling services put in place for Stardust families: Counselling services have been in put in place for those impacted by the Stardust disaster ...
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Counselling services put in place for Stardust families
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‘He shouldn’t have spoken’ – Antoinette Keegan hits out at Seán Haughey’s Dáil statement on day of state apolo
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‘He shouldn’t have spoken’ – Antoinette Keegan hits out at Seán Haughey’s ...
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Russia Threatens More Strikes on Ukraine Over US Aid: Russia threatened to step up strikes on Ukraine in response to the US vote to provide new military aid to ...
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Russia Threatens More Strikes on Ukraine Over US Aid
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Harris 'frustrated' about protests still happening outside politicians' homes
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Harris 'frustrated' about protests still happening outside ...
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MPs summon minister Babalanda over caliber of newly appointed assistant RDCs: “What roles are the Assistant RDCs going to play that the RDCs and Deputy RDCs are ...
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MPs summon minister Babalanda over caliber of newly appointed assistant ...
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UTME 2024: Nigerians lambast JAMB over examination 7 a.m. exam schedule: JAMB Spokesperson Fabian Benjamin told PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday that the examination ...
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UTME 2024: Nigerians lambast JAMB over examination 7 a.m. exam schedule
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62% of Uganda's forensic experts untrained, AG report: Only 14 of the 37 technical staff in the institution have undergone training ranging from basic to ...
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62% of Uganda's forensic experts untrained, AG report
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Micheál Martin expresses support for Stardust redress scheme: Taoiseach Simon Harris is to offer those affected a State apology in the Dáil on Tuesday
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Micheál Martin expresses support for Stardust redress scheme
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HSE attempts to pay substantial exit package to former top executive led to Government row
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HSE attempts to pay substantial exit package to former top executive led ...
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Taoiseach horrified by “chilling” protest outside Roderic O'Gorman's home
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Taoiseach horrified by “chilling” protest outside Roderic ...
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Eamon Dunphy: ‘I’m lucky — I would have been dead in the age of social media’: Friday morning in Ranelagh village and Eamon Dunphy opens the door of his ...
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Eamon Dunphy: ‘I’m lucky — I would have been dead in the age of social ...
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Modi Urges Strong Government Amid Global Unrest: India Votes: Each day, Bloomberg journalists take you across a selection of towns and cities as they gear up for ...
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Modi Urges Strong Government Amid Global Unrest: India Votes
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As India’s smallest state votes, a broken hydro plant takes centerstage: Sikkim’s hydropower dream of huge revenues has turned into a nightmare due to ...
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As India’s smallest state votes, a broken hydro plant takes centerstage
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Harris confirms Government plan to abandon ‘triple lock’ restriction on troops: ‘Absurd that Russia would effectively have veto’ on Irish peacekeeping ...
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Harris confirms Government plan to abandon ‘triple lock’ restriction on ...
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Ireland should not 'fear' EU defence debate - Taoiseach: Taoiseach Simon Harris has said that Ireland should not "be fearful" of a debate ...
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Ireland should not 'fear' EU defence debate - Taoiseach
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Taoiseach refuses to apologise to Sinn Féin over health budget claim : Simon Harris hit out at Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald for what he called 'faux ...
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Taoiseach refuses to apologise to Sinn Féin over health budget claim 
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800 chemotherapy appts for children cancelled, Dáil told: A quarter of a million hospital appointments were cancelled last year, including 800 chemotherapy ...
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800 chemotherapy appts for children cancelled, Dáil told
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Newson Emerson: Simon Harris was right. Many Southerners do know London or Paris better than Belfast
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Newson Emerson: Simon Harris was right. Many Southerners do know London or ...
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Giuliani among 18 charged in Arizona election scheme; Trump an unindicted co-conspirator
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Giuliani among 18 charged in Arizona election scheme; Trump an unindicted ...
Quick Glance: Giuliani, 17 Others Indicted in Arizona for Fake Elector Scheme; Trump Named Co-Conspirator
  • Rudy Giuliani, a former lawyer for Donald Trump, is among 18 individuals indicted in Arizona for allegedly illegally attempting to claim the state's 2020 electoral votes for the former US president, with Trump identified as an unindicted co-conspirator.

  • The indictment in Maricopa County Superior Court lists 11 defendants and redacts the names of seven others. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes stated that these names would be disclosed after serving all defendants with the indictment.

  • The indictment alleges that the defendants pressured state officials to change election results, including fraud, forgery, and conspiracy, carrying potential sentences ranging from six months to over 12 years upon conviction.

  • Several individuals posing as electors for Trump have been charged in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, and Nevada. The fake elector scheme is also a focal point in the federal case against Trump led by Special Counsel Jack Smith.
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CSU general on nuclear files: Habeck as minister “no longer acceptable”: An influential Green Party network has apparently secured the nuclear phase-out in ...
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CSU general on nuclear files: Habeck as minister “no longer acceptable”
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Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez Threatens to Quit. What Are His Options?: Pedro Sanchez’s decision to take several days to think about his future as Spain’s prime ...
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Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez Threatens to Quit. What Are His Options?
Quick Glance: Spain's PM faces pressure over wife's corruption probe
  • A Madrid court confirmed an investigation against Begoña Gómez for alleged influence peddling and corruption.

  • Sánchez criticized the complaint as part of a harassment campaign against his wife.

  • The probe relates to Gómez's ties to companies that received government funding.

  • The opposition pushed for a statement from her regarding the investigation.
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Netanyahu condemns ‘antisemitic mobs’ on US college campuses: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on Tuesday denounced the pro-Palestinian protests roiling college ...
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Netanyahu condemns ‘antisemitic mobs’ on US college campuses
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US Supreme Court weighs Trump's bid for immunity from prosecution: The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday confronts a major test of the power of the presidency in ...
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US Supreme Court weighs Trump's bid for immunity from prosecution
Quick Glance: Supreme Court to Decide on Donald Trump's Prosecution Immunity
  • Donald Trump argues before the Supreme Court that as a former President, he is largely immune from prosecution. The decision will impact the speed at which Trump faces trial in Washington, D.C.

  • At the heart of the matter is whether a former President enjoys immunity from criminal prosecution. Trump's team contends his actions were official acts shielded from prosecution, while prosecutors argue against immunity.

  • Legal experts anticipate Trump's likely defeat at the Supreme Court. The outcome could also affect his other ongoing trials.

  • With a 6-3 conservative majority, the Court has various options, including affirming Trump's immunity claim, setting a precedent, or remanding the case for further review by the D.C. judge.
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Putin "if in doubt, has plans": Pistorius warns against Russia's rearmament: Ukraine has long suffered from a shortage of ammunition. The USA is now supplying ...
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Putin
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Arizona Charges Giuliani and Other Trump Allies in Election Interference Case: Those charged included Mark Meadows, the former White House chief of staff ...
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Arizona Charges Giuliani and Other Trump Allies in Election Interference ...
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Netanyahu decries pro-Palestine protests over Gaza as ‘horrific’ and ‘antisemitic’
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Netanyahu decries pro-Palestine protests over Gaza as ‘horrific’ and ...
Quick Glance: Wave of Pro-Palestinian Protests at US Universities
  • The number of pro-Palestinian student protests at American universities is increasing as the unrest in Gaza continues. Despite disciplinary measures and police interventions, the demonstrations persist. Protesters have set up encampments on more than a dozen campuses, urging universities to divest from companies profiting from the Israeli occupation.

  • Police in New York arrested over 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators at New York University on Monday night, following the establishment of an encampment earlier that day outside the Stern School of Business.

  • The ongoing protests have garnered strong condemnation from lawmakers. On Wednesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott criticized a protest at the University of Texas in Austin. The White House condemned antisemitism on college campuses in a statement regarding Passover on Sunday, refraining from specifying particular institutions or incidents.
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Habeck's secret nuclear power plant files: Officials manipulated documents to enforce nuclear phase-out
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Habeck's secret nuclear power plant files: Officials manipulated documents ...
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Arizona House lawmakers vote to repeal 1864 abortion ban: Lawmakers in Arizona's House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to repeal an 1864 ban on abortion ...
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Arizona House lawmakers vote to repeal 1864 abortion ban
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
  • The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.

  • The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.

  • The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.

  • The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
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Why the hush money case against Donald Trump is on shaky ground: Mark Pomeranz, who worked at the Manhattan DA’s office, described in his book, “People v ...
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Why the hush money case against Donald Trump is on shaky ground
Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
  • Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.

  • Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.

  • Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.

  • Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
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Europe Defense Latest: France’s Macron Struggles to Deliver Vision: Emmanuel Macron wants to set the stage for more robust European defense and drive support for ...
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Europe Defense Latest: France’s Macron Struggles to Deliver Vision
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US House Speaker Johnson heckled and booed at Columbia, center of Gaza protests: Columbia University students heckled House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday as ...
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US House Speaker Johnson heckled and booed at Columbia, center of Gaza ...
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Biden, Trump tied for first time in months in 3-way race with RFK Jr.: President Biden and former President Trump are tied in the latest national polling average ...
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Biden, Trump tied for first time in months in 3-way race with RFK Jr.
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
  • President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.

  • He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.

  • Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.

  • Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
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Israel’s Plan for Rafah Attack Raises Pressure on Netanyahu: Welcome to Balance of Power, bringing you the latest in global politics. If you haven’t yet ...
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Israel’s Plan for Rafah Attack Raises Pressure on Netanyahu
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From Lucke to Krah and Bystron: "The AfD's own victim narrative is becoming too sensitive"
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From Lucke to Krah and Bystron:
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Trump holds overall 6-point lead in battleground states: Poll: Former President Trump holds a 6-point lead over President Biden in key battleground states that ...
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Trump holds overall 6-point lead in battleground states: Poll
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Hamas parades prisoners in video: Israelis angrily protest against Netanyahu after video of hostage
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Hamas parades prisoners in video: Israelis angrily protest against ...
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Whether Trump did or didn’t let loose, there’s a whiff of defeat about him: Just when you thought the most buffoonish member of the US right could not get any ...
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Whether Trump did or didn’t let loose, there’s a whiff of defeat about him
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Abbott says pro-Palestine protesters at UT Austin ‘belong in jail’: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said the pro-Palestine protesters on the University of Texas at ...
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Abbott says pro-Palestine protesters at UT Austin ‘belong in jail’
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Huber in the ntv early start: "The AfD is a danger for Germany": The top candidate is no longer sustainable and the AfD is a danger for Germany: clear words from ...
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Huber in the ntv early start:
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Rep. Summer Lee Wins Primary: “Opposing Genocide Is Good Politics and Good Policy”
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Rep. Summer Lee Wins Primary: “Opposing Genocide Is Good Politics and Good ...
Quick Glance: Summer Lee Secures Key Victory in Pennsylvania Primary
  • Pennsylvania congresswoman Summer Lee successfully navigated a primary challenge on Tuesday, securing progressives one of their most crucial wins of this election cycle while preparing for an influx of pro-Israel funding targeting candidates supportive of a ceasefire.

  • During the primaries, Lee emerged victorious against local council member Bhavini Patel, who had raised concerns about the stance of the progressive “Squad” member on the Gaza ceasefire.

  • The resonance of this argument was evident among many of Lee’s supporters and local Democratic figures. The Allegheny County Democratic party formally endorsed Lee in February, marking their support for her for the first time after having backed her opponent in the 2022 primaries.

  • Despite the pro-Israel lobby staying out of the picture, a Super Pac intervened in Lee’s primary to bolster Patel’s campaign. The Moderate Pac, with a mission to back centrist Democrats and significant funding from Republican megadonor Jeffrey Yass, allocated over $600,000 to support Patel.
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NYC Mayor: 'No room for hate in our city to praise Hamas': Mayor Adams criticized pro-Palestinian protesters' language as "immoral" and ...
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NYC Mayor: 'No room for hate in our city to praise Hamas'
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The Delusion of Peak China: America Can't Wish Away Its Toughest Challenger: America can't wish away its toughest challenger.
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The Delusion of Peak China: America Can't Wish Away Its Toughest ...