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Newry swamped with water as island of Ireland hit by further floods

The canal in the Co Down city burst its banks amid heavy rainfall overnight on Monday.

The Independent UK

EU summit turns its eyes away from Ukraine despite a commitment to stay the course with Zelenskyy

The European Union summit showed that Ukraine will be facing tougher times to get all the attention and political, economic and military aid that it wants

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 611

White House says Russia is executing soldiers who fail to follow orders; Moscow criticises Ukraine-backed peace talks in Malta

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Seeing no military answer to Israel-Palestinian tensions, the EU plans for a more peaceful future

European Union leaders believe it's time to lay the foundations for a future relationship between Israel and the Palestinians where the militant group Hamas does not control Gaza

The Independent UK

‘Essential not to lose focus’ on war in Ukraine, Varadkar warns

The Taoiseach said there was a need to ‘double down on’ political, military and financial support for Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Varadkar cautions against supermajority in any future Irish unity vote

The Taoiseach said there is not enough talk to convince people in Northern Ireland “that a united Ireland would be a warm home for them”.

The Independent UK

Irish premier says EU position on Israel-Palestine conflict is evolving

Leo Varadkar said he was satisfied with the language of an agreed statement from 27 EU leaders issued on Thursday.

The Independent UK

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EU strives to keep focus on Ukraine amid Middle East turmoil

EU leaders meeting in Brussels Friday discussed bolstering support for Ukraine, as they strived to focus on helping that country against Russia's invasion even as Middle East turmoil steals global attention.

Radio France Internationale

EU leaders says eurozone has shown ‘remarkable resilience’ as they discuss Ukraine, migration and the economy – as it happened

The bloc’s leaders are hosting a series of meetings in Brussels

The Guardian - UK

EU leaders call for humanitarian corridors and pauses to allow aid into Gaza

European Union leaders emerged on Thursday night from hours of talks in Brussels to call for humanitarian corridors and pauses to allow aid into Gaza.

Radio France Internationale

EU talks on common Gaza stance must consider all perspectives, says Taoiseach

Leo Varadkar said he hoped the European Council could agree a joint call for a humanitarian ceasefire.

The Independent UK

European Union leaders seek aid access to Gaza and weigh the plight of EU citizens there

European Union leaders are debating ways to best use their combined leverage to ensure that more aid reaches Palestinians in need in Gaza

The Independent UK

Ireland wants to further deepen its strong economic, cultural ties with India

The Irish government wants to further deepen its strong economic and cultural relationship with India as part of its renewed Asia Pacific strategy launched this week, Deputy Prime Minister Micheal Martin has said.

The Hindu

Varadkar says it is ‘wrong’ to be fired for views after Israeli firm sacks woman

The woman said that Israel is a ‘terrorist state’ in a LinkedIn comment.

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The Independent UK

Ireland has no plans to expel Israeli ambassador, Varadkar insists

The Taoiseach said ambassadors facilitated important lines of communications between countries.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland minister asks Irish government to give legacy body ‘a chance’

Steve Baker said the UK Government believes it is ‘doing the right thing’.

The Independent UK

In Pictures: Communities cut off as Storm Babet brings ‘unprecedented’ rain

The Met Office issued a red warning across Scotland and hundreds of homes were asked to evacuate.

The Independent UK

Varadkar: Financial support to be given for homes and firms destroyed by Babet

Mr Varadkar visited some of those worst hit by the storm in Midleton, Co Cork during a major clean-up operation.

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The Independent UK

Storm Babet: Barber left in knee-deep flood water after shop floods ‘in 15 minutes’

Firat ‘Freddie’ Uygun is the owner of a barbershop on Main Street which was severely damaged by floods.

The Independent UK

Ireland announces £11m in additional funding for Palestinians

Hundreds of people stage demonstration outside Irish parliament

The Independent UK

Ireland increases funding for Palestinians amid calls for ceasefire

Hundreds of people staged a demonstration outside the Irish parliament on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Irish premier calls for ‘humanitarian ceasefire’ in Israel-Hamas conflict

The Taoiseach said the possibility that people could run out of water in Gaza in the next few days ‘could not be allowed to happen’.

The Independent UK

Von der Leyen does ‘not speak for Ireland’ on Israel-Hamas conflict

The Irish president joined criticism of the EU Commission leader’s comments on the Middle East conflict.

Al Jazeera

Which countries have criticised Israeli attacks on Gaza?

From South Africa to Norway, the Middle East to Southeast Asia, calls for an end to the siege of Gaza are growing.

The Independent UK

Zombie: Why Ireland’s rugby anthem is causing controversy

The Cranberries’ protest song ‘Zombie’ has become a celebratory anthem for Ireland, first at the Rugby World Cup and now at the Six Nations, but some are unhappy with the lyrics

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