Harris: Ireland ‘won’t provide migration loophole’
Taoiseach says the migration policies of other countries can’t be allowed to undermine those of Ireland.
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Palestinian leader appeals to US to stop Israel’s Rafah offensive
2 hours ago About sharing More than half of Gaza’s population has been displaced to Rafah By George Wright BBC News Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says the US is the only country that can stop Israel from attacking Rafah, the southern Gaza city where more than a million people are taking refuge. Mr Abbas, who…
Frontline has worsened for Ukraine, army chief says
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US doctor describes seeing people starving in northern Gaza
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Rwanda flight detentions to begin within weeks, Home Office says
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Stars turn out as Kidman gets achievement award
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Salmond says independence plan is price for Yousaf support
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Prince Harry to return to UK for Invictus anniversary
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Irish government wants to return asylum seekers to UK
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Watch: Biden roasts Trump at correspondents’ dinner
The US president made fun of his and Donald Trump’s age at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.