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Sir Chris Bryant appointed as Northern Ireland Secretary

The Rhondda and Ogmore MP was appointed by Prime Minister Andy Burnham to follow Hilary Benn.

Evening Standard

Kubilius hails 'revolutionary' defence plan, but MEPs demand faster rollout

The European Commissioner for Defence says Europe's military mobility overhaul is necessary, but MEPs are pushing for an accelerated timeline.

Euronews

Irish premier to discuss early years systems at British-Irish Council

‘This summit’s theme on supporting healthy and happy childhoods and early years is a priority for my Government,’ the Taoiseach said.

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Irish foreign affairs minister travels to Saudi Arabia

Helen McEntee said she was looking forward to meeting accomplished Saudi women and graduates of Irish universities.

Evening Standard

Ireland takes over EU presidency with French naval help on security

Ireland takes over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union on Wednesday with French and British military assets expected to help protect a six-month programme of high-level meetings, as Dublin prepares for what security officials describe as an unusually demanding operation.

Radio France Internationale

Up to 90% of Ireland’s asylum seekers may have entered from Northern Ireland, data shows

Figures suggest common travel area being used in both directions, but particularly UK to Ireland

The Guardian - UK

Ireland’s neutrality ‘does not provide immunity’ from threats to Europe – Kallas

The EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said now was ‘not the time for complacency’ on defence.

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Kaja Kallas urges Ireland to clarify alumina sales to Russia

Ireland has launched an investigation into allegations that exports from Aughinish Alumina have contributed to Russia's military complex.

Euronews

'Associate membership' risks leaving Ukraine in limbo, Ireland warns after Merz pitches bold plan

Helen McEntee, Ireland's foreign minister, warned that granting "associate membership" to Ukraine risks leaving the country in a limbo in its aspirations to join the European Union as a full member, following German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's unprecedented plan.

Euronews

Israel’s treatment of captured Gaza flotilla activists sparks global outcry: ‘Monstrous, undignified and inhumane’

One activist shown being pulled to the ground by her hair in video posted by Israeli security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

The Independent UK

Irish Government hoping UK Legacy Bill can be ‘expedited’

The Irish Government’s legacy legislation will be dependent on the UK Government passing its own laws, the Northern Ireland Secretary has been told.

Evening Standard

Responsibility on all to defeat dissident threat – Hilary Benn

Irish Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has pledged the ‘absolute co-operation’ of gardai to investigate a car bomb attack on Dunmurry police station.

Evening Standard

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: The Definitive UK Retort That Shut Down Kremlin's Ominous 'Sleep Well' Threat

At the OSCE in Vienna, the UK envoy rejects Moscow's latest threat in blunt terms and demands the release of three detained monitors, signalling no shift in Britain's stance.

International Business Times UK

‘Substantial shift’ among EU states on Israel, says Irish Foreign Affairs Minister

Helen McEntee was speaking after members rejected a proposal from Ireland, Spain and Slovenia to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement.

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Fuel protesters add to demands amid confusion over ‘breakthrough’ meeting

Fuel supplies at more Irish forecourts are under threat of running dry as a days-long blockade of major supply depots continues.

The Independent UK

Irish fuel blockades cause critical shortages impacting essential services and healthcare

Fuel supplies at more Irish forecourts are under threat of running dry as a days-long blockade of major supply depots continues

Evening Standard

Irish fuel protests causing ‘serious concern’ for emergency services

Protesters say they will continue their action until they receive engagement from Government or are physically removed.

Evening Standard

Minister’s Lebanon trip cancelled after concerns from Defence Forces

But the cancellation presented an opportunity the Defence Forces was able to exploit to pull off its first personnel rotation in a conflict zone.

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Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon ‘safe and accounted for’ – McEntee

Helen McEntee was speaking following the deaths of three peacekeepers in Lebanon in the previous 24 hours.

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Qatar Airlines to resume flights to Dublin – Helen McEntee

The Qatar airline will resume flights from Doha to Dublin on Friday, Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs said.

Evening Standard

Ireland and UK enhance defence co-operation

A new defence agreement between the UK and Ireland could see British ships ‘responding to an issue’ in Irish waters, according to Dublin.

Evening Standard

Second government charter flight from the Middle East lands in Dublin

Almost 200 Irish citizens were on the flight from Abu Dhabi.

The Independent UK

Families reunited after chartered flight arrives from Oman amid Middle East conflict

Almost 200 people arrived into Dublin airport on flight chartered from Oman

Evening Standard

Relieved family reunions at Dublin Airport as chartered flight lands

Almost 200 people were on board the flight chartered by the Irish Government from Oman.

Evening Standard

Irish Government’s chartered flight from Oman delayed until Saturday – minister

Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee said overnight hotel costs for passengers in Oman would be met by the department.

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