Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy hosted a lunch to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) in the Members’ Restaurant on Thursday. It was just as well, because the Dáil didn’t seem to notice. On Tuesday, Ruth Coppinger of People Before Profit-Solidarity noted there was no discussion on IWD on the Dáil schedule this week. She thought it […]
Continue ReadingOrdinary Iranians reflect on seven days of conflict and where they see their country going next.
Continue ReadingThis Sunday’s vote in Baden-Württemberg — a state of some 11 million people and the cradle of Germany’s increasingly troubled auto industry — is the first in a series of five state votes seen as key tests of the national mood, particularly as the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) vies for first place in many national […]
Continue ReadingIn the activist’s view, a Tisza victory would reflect a broad anti-Orbán coalition rather than affection for Magyar — similar to Labour’s 2024 victory in Britain, which was less about public enthusiasm for Keir Starmer than a desire to end Conservative rule. And so maybe voters wouldn’t care what baggage Magyar brought with him. Will […]
Continue ReadingThe president also calls on Tehran to pick new leaders who are “acceptable” to the White House after six days of war.
Continue ReadingThe move is backed by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party, which says the current fee is unjustified because of the high cost of living.
Continue ReadingShe will be joined by conservative leaders from eight nations — Argentina, Paraguay, El Salvador, Chile, Panama, Honduras, Guyana, and Ecuador — who share ideological ties with the Trump administration. Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil will be absent.
Continue ReadingThe sinking of an Iranian ship by the US near Sri Lanka brings the conflict uncomfortably close to India.
Continue ReadingUkraine has embarked on a programme to deploy armed robots on the battlefield against Russian forces.
Continue ReadingThe US-Israel war with Iran is being monetised by online creators with AI-generated misinformation.
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