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July
July 2024
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Plenty of nods to Churchill as Keir Starmer woos European leaders at grandiose Blenheim Palace
The meeting of the European Political Community is taking place at the birthplace of Winston Churchill.
The EPC was the brainchild of France’s Emmanuel Macron and 47 leaders are in attendance.
Starmer has vowed to be a “friend and a partner” to European allies.
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban is also in attendance after visiting Vladimir Putin in Moscow earlier this month.
dublin violenceOpinion: Blaming small sections of society for anti-migrant riots avoids true accountability
budget 2025Inheritance tax on family homes won't be abolished but 'will be looked' at in Budget - Tánaiste
Antisocial BehaviourBus service through two Limerick City areas not likely to return in the near future, union says
Crunch timeGaza, defence, housing and economy: Ursula von der Leyen outlines her leadership plan to MEPs
Rise and shine
The 9 at 9
Aer Lingus pilots to vote, Von der Leyen reelection bid and Trump’s running mate.
staying positive
In the latest blow to his campaign, Joe Biden has Covid-19 and has returned to Delaware
The US president is experiencing “mild symptoms” after testing positive for Covid during a campaign trip to Las Vegas.
GazaOxfam says Israel using water ‘as weapon of war’ after report shows Gaza supply has dropped by 94%
justice system
People who give character references for sexual offenders can now be cross-examined in court
Michael D Higgins signed the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2023 today.
Relationship resetHarris and Starmer toast relationship ‘reset’ over pints with UK PM Ireland visit set for Sept
How I Spend My MoneyMoney Diaries: How will you be spending this summer? Would you like to keep a diary for us?
ImmigrationSinn Féin immigration doc to call for more countries to be added to 'safe countries' list
Ballisodare RiverInland Fisheries Ireland investigating deaths of around 850 wild Atlantic salmon in Sligo river
United IrelandTánaiste focused on ‘less sexy’ all-island politics than ‘shouting from rooftops’ about Border Poll
CourtsWicklow Garda goes on trial accused of false imprisonment and sexual assault at garda station
Witness appeal
Man in his 40s killed after being struck by stolen car in Baldoyle area of Dublin overnight
It’s believed the vehicle was stolen by a gang of car thieves operating from the west of Dublin city.
inheritance taxDoherty says Harris seeks to 'favour those coming into large wealth' with inheritance tax change
