7 h. ago Netanyahu vows to destroy Hamas following Israeli air strikes that killed more than 400 in Gaza

Israeli prime minister says he ordered strikes because Hamas rejected proposals to secure extension to first phase of ceasefire deal that began in January

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8 h. ago Russia to pause strikes on Ukraine’s energy facilities after Trump

Peace impossible unless West stops giving arms and intelligence to Kyiv, Kremlin says

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10 h. ago Trump and Putin agree immediate ceasefire on Ukraine energy and infrastructure

The Russian leader stopped short of backing a broader 30-day pause in fighting that the US administration is pressing for.

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11 h. ago Benefits cuts: Proposals are 'absolutely terrifying' for disabled people

Benefits cuts: Proposals are 'absolutely terrifying' for disabled people  BBC.com

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11 h. ago Trump and Putin seek ceasefire against Ukraine energy and infrastructure targets

The phone call between the Russian and US presidents came as the US pushes for an end to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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11 h. ago Putin agrees to Trump proposal for Russia and Ukraine to stop energy facility attacks for 30 days, says Kremlin

Two leaders hold ‘detailed and frank exchange of views’ on Ukraine during phone call, says Kremlin

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11 h. ago Putin agrees to partial ceasefire and prisoner exchange with Ukraine as peace talks to begin 'immediately'

During the call, Putin called for the complete cessation of foreign military assistance and the provision of intelligence” to Ukraine.

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13 h. ago Shannon LNG granted planning permission for new Kerry power plant

Proposed 600MW plant on Shannon Estuary will have enough capacity to power 160,000 homes

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22 h. ago Trump and Putin to discuss Ukraine war peace terms by phone today

Trump said over the weekend that he and Putin would discuss ‘dividing up certain assets’ in Ukraine.

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23 h. ago Success for Connemara students in Údarás na Gaeltachta’s enterprise competition

Three emerging enterprises have jointly won the Galway regional final of the Údarás na Gaeltachta Clár na gComhlachtaí enterprise competition for secondary school students. Blas Chonamara, Coláiste na bPiarsach, Rosmuc, Habitats Conamara, Scoil Phobail Mhic Dara, Carna and Comhluadar, Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin, An Cheathrú Rua, founded by local pupils from Gaeltacht secondary schools, triumphed after […] The post Success for Connemara students in Údarás na Gaeltachta’s enterprise competition appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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34 h. ago Tánaiste accuses Russian president of being ‘holdout’ in Ukraine peace talks

Simon Harris was speaking in New York.

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34 h. ago Trump to speak to Putin by phone as Ukraine peacekeeping plans progress

Simon Harris accuses Russian president of stalling over a peace deal with Ukraine

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35 h. ago Two men arrested in Dublin as gardaí find firearm and ammunition in search operation

A garda spokeswoman said that the operation involved gardaí from Crumlin who were supported by the Emergency Response Unit (ERU).

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38 h. ago Meet Cliffords, the next great guitar band to emerge from Ireland

Meet Cliffords, the next great guitar band to emerge from Ireland  Rolling Stone UK

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39 h. ago 'Does Russia want peace?' asks Harris ahead of Trump and Putin talks on Ukraine tomorrow

The US President said they are “already talking” about “dividing up certain assets”.

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39 h. ago Association of Ukrainians in Ireland: Unity, culture, and support for Ukraine

Association of Ukrainians in Ireland: Unity, culture, and support for Ukraine  Ukrainian World Congress

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41 h. ago EU foreign affairs chief questions Russia’s desire for peace

Proposal to significantly increase EU aid to Ukraine has ‘broad political support’

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44 h. ago At least 39 dead after tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms cause havoc across US

The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management said that more than 400 homes were damaged as wildfires swept across the state.

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45 h. ago 'I came with a suitcase, my child and my PTSD': Ukrainians in Ireland on three years of war

As Ireland marks St Patrick’s Day, many Ukrainians here are marking their third anniversary of fleeing their homeland.

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46 h. ago Trump says he and Putin will discuss 'land and power plants' in Ukraine talks tomorrow

The US President said they are “already talking” about “dividing up certain assets”.

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