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UK Labour bars ex-leader Corbyn from standing as its candidate at next election: LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's main opposition Labour Party blocked its ...
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UK Labour bars ex-leader Corbyn from standing as its candidate at next ...
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Colum Eastwood rules out SDLP merger with Ivana Bacik and Labour Party: At her party conference in Cork on Saturday, Ms Bacik said: “Working with our sister ...
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Colum Eastwood rules out SDLP merger with Ivana Bacik and Labour Party
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Labour regroup in Cork with evidence of green shoots among younger voters: From conference karaoke to housing and climate agenda, Labour Party's youth appeal is ...
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Labour regroup in Cork with evidence of green shoots among younger voters
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UK Labour bars ex-leader Corbyn from standing as its candidate at next election: LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's main opposition Labour Party blocked its ...
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UK Labour bars ex-leader Corbyn from standing as its candidate at next ...
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Colum Eastwood rules out SDLP merger with Ivana Bacik and Labour Party: At her party conference in Cork on Saturday, Ms Bacik said: “Working with our sister ...
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Colum Eastwood rules out SDLP merger with Ivana Bacik and Labour Party
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Labour regroup in Cork with evidence of green shoots among younger voters: From conference karaoke to housing and climate agenda, Labour Party's youth appeal is ...
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Labour regroup in Cork with evidence of green shoots among younger voters
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Labour activists believe there is still 'plenty to fight for': Party consistently hovers around 4% as Sinn Féin dominates left-of-centre polling share
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Labour activists believe there is still 'plenty to fight for'
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No confidence motion over end of eviction ban will ‘not necessarily’ fail, says Bacik
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No confidence motion over end of eviction ban will ‘not necessarily’ fail ...
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Labour's Ivana Bacik targets government's housing and climate policies in wide-ranging speech
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Labour's Ivana Bacik targets government's housing and climate ...
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Labour conference arrives amid signs party is finally over hangover of last time in government
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Labour conference arrives amid signs party is finally over hangover of ...
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Colum Eastwood rules out SDLP merger with Labour: SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has "ruled out" a merger with the Labour Party. It has been reported that ...
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Colum Eastwood rules out SDLP merger with Labour
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Bacik has fire in her belly, but can she get Labour in tune with the public? : The Labour Party leader on Johnny Cash, the motion of no confidence in the ...
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Bacik has fire in her belly, but can she get Labour in tune with the ...
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Labour conference to focus on health, workers, climate: The Labour Party's national conference resumes in Cork this morning and is scheduled to be dominated ...
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Labour conference to focus on health, workers, climate
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Conference important moment for Bacik to set out vision: The Labour faithful are regrouping this weekend in Cork for Ivana Bacik's first party conference ...
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Conference important moment for Bacik to set out vision
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Thousands protest against Hungary's Orban after former insider leaks graft case tape
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Thousands protest against Hungary's Orban after former insider leaks graft ...
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Watch: Harris outlines priorities as he becomes FG leader: Simon Harris is outlining his plans for Fine Gael at a meeting Athlone, where he is being formally ...
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Watch: Harris outlines priorities as he becomes FG leader
Quick Glance: Leo Varadkar: A Populist Who Struggled with Real People
  • In May 2002, a young party activist analyzed the defeat of Fine Gael under Michael Noonan, emphasizing that none of the former leaders were the expected messiah for the party.

  • Leo Varadkar's political legacy comprises valuable contributions, but he was never seen as a savior of the party. His ability to navigate contradictions made him a skilled politician, but he ultimately realized he couldn't balance on the political tightrope indefinitely.

  • Varadkar was described as a politician who straddled conservatism and an increasingly progressive society. Despite his rapid rise in politics and popularity during crises, he struggled to address long-term challenges in areas like healthcare and housing.

  • His popularity peaked during the Brexit crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, where he was seen as a unifying and authoritative leader. However, he failed to effectively tackle long-term structural issues in Ireland, especially in healthcare and housing, as his neoliberal views did not offer compelling solutions.
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Watch: Bacik makes Labour leader's address at conference: Labour leader Ivana Bacik is delivering her televised leader's address at her party's ...
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Watch: Bacik makes Labour leader's address at conference
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State to take significant step towards intervening in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel
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Quick Glance: Ireland Plans to Intervene in Genocide Case Against Israel
  • Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, announced that Ireland intends to intervene in the case initiated by South Africa against Israel under the Genocide Convention at the International Court of Justice.

  • Upon government approval, this action will be submitted to the court in The Hague for the case involving Israel under the 1948 Genocide Convention.

  • The legal basis for Ireland's intervention remains undetermined at this stage.

  • Sustained pressure from the opposition led Ireland to decide to intervene in the South Africa v Israel case after a thorough analysis and consultation to address the significant violations of international humanitarian law.
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Rent paid by civil servants to increase by up to 100pc, says PS Hinga: PS Charles Hinga said the move was necessitated by the government's lack of adequate ...
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Rent paid by civil servants to increase by up to 100pc, says PS Hinga
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Leo Varadkar to step down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader : Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is to stand down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader.
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Leo Varadkar to step down as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader
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Australia's housing crisis has become a fierce political battle that could have major implications for the next federal election
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Australia's housing crisis has become a fierce political battle that could ...
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Trabolgan holiday village enjoys record revenues of €10m due to Government Ukrainian business
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Trabolgan holiday village enjoys record revenues of €10m due to Government ...
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The U.S. and Israel have a ‘major credibility problem’: U.S. officials are carrying water on the world stage for an increasingly unpopular Israeli government ...
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The U.S. and Israel have a ‘major credibility problem’
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Taiwan transportation ministry greenlights Tainan MRT Blue Line: Blue Line will run through Yongkang District, East District, Rende District
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Taiwan transportation ministry greenlights Tainan MRT Blue Line
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Government fails to rush extraordinary immigration powers through parliament: The Senate has rejected the government's bid to rush extraordinary immigration ...
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Government fails to rush extraordinary immigration powers through ...
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Kāinga Ora crackdown: Government's move cruel, Greens say: Evicting more people from state housing is ignorant to the consequences of poverty, the Greens say ...
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Kāinga Ora crackdown: Government's move cruel, Greens say
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Winter gas threat grows in Victoria, NSW as offshore fields dry up: Gas users are in danger of winter shortfalls sooner than originally feared as ExxonMobil and ...
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Winter gas threat grows in Victoria, NSW as offshore fields dry up
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Video appears to show French police using aggressive tactics against small boats carrying migrants across Channel
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Video appears to show French police using aggressive tactics against small ...
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Kate Garraway's heartbreaking marriage admission to Derek Draper before he died: Kate Garraway has opened up about her marriage to Derek Draper in a new ITV ...
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Kate Garraway's heartbreaking marriage admission to Derek Draper before he ...
Quick Glance: Cost of Husband's Care Exceeded ITV Salary: Kate Garraway in Debt
  • Kate Garraway has revealed that the monthly care costs for her husband Derek Draper of £16,000 exceeded her salary from ITV, resulting in significant debts.

  • The final year of his life is depicted in a new program, featuring Draper speaking on camera for the first time and expressing his desire to share his story.

  • Garraway emphasizes the financial strain caused by Derek's care surpassing her ITV income, leading to her inability to manage the debts while overseeing his care.

  • She also delves into the challenges regarding her husband's healthcare, her caregiving role, and the impact on their relationship.
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Modi Government Crackdown on Dissent Hits 'Crisis Point' Before Indian Elections: "The growing crackdown clearly shows the authorities' blatant disregard ...
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Modi Government Crackdown on Dissent Hits 'Crisis Point' Before Indian ...
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Bacik's speech sought to create Labour's own spotlight: With the spotlight firmly focused on the drama of a different political party in recent days ...
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Bacik's speech sought to create Labour's own spotlight
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Ivana Bacik - 'Responsibility for a disappointing result lies with government'
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Ivana Bacik - 'Responsibility for a disappointing result lies with ...
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It’s Time to Revive the Lucas Plan: In the 1970s, workers at Lucas Aerospace proposed saving the company by producing technologies that fight climate change ...
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It’s Time to Revive the Lucas Plan
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Big stink at the fish market as ‘greedy’ tenants drag out design stoush: A former fish market boss says the new billion-dollar taxpayer funded building is ...
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Big stink at the fish market as ‘greedy’ tenants drag out design stoush
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Referendum counts live updates: Early tallies show trend towards two No votes: Counting of votes began at 9am with speculation that voter turnout may only reach ...
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Referendum counts live updates: Early tallies show trend towards two No ...
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From priority areas to ‘tumbleweed territory’: Labour candidates get canvassing masterclass
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From priority areas to ‘tumbleweed territory’: Labour candidates get ...
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'We didn’t do enough': Government 'failed to articulate' why people should vote yes-yes
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'We didn’t do enough': Government 'failed to ...
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The backlash against Israel’s war in Gaza is stoking a climate of fear among lawmakers in Britain, says Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on.wsj.com/3wOjktj on.wsj.com/3wOjktj
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Government commits £117 million to protect UK Muslims from hate attacks: The money will be used to boost security at mosques, faith schools and Islamic community ...
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Government commits £117 million to protect UK Muslims from hate attacks
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Jeremy Hunt's UK budget: 'All hat and no rabbit': British Chancellors of the Exchequer have a habit of making surprise announcements in their ...
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Jeremy Hunt's UK budget: 'All hat and no rabbit'
Quick Glance: Biden's Billionaire Tax Proposal: Expert Insights
  • President Joe Biden praised U.S. economic performance in his State of the Union Address and emphasized the importance of raising taxes for the wealthy and corporations.

  • Economists applaud proposals to increase corporate and billionaire taxes as potential revenue sources to tackle the U.S. debt crisis.

  • The proposed tax credit for first-time homebuyers received approval, but doubts linger about its significant impact.

  • Experts express concerns about the potential impact of corporations relocating due to the proposed tax hikes.
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Every candidate standing for London Mayor in 2024 and what their policies are: Voters will go to the polls on May 2 to elect their mayor and London Assembly ...
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Every candidate standing for London Mayor in 2024 and what their policies ...
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London Playbook PM: 1922 problems: What's driving the day in Westminster. Politics and policymaking in the UK capital.
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London Playbook PM: 1922 problems
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Five things we learned about Andy Burnham in his new book: The Greater Manchester mayor reveals his formative experiences and shares stories from his time in ...
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Five things we learned about Andy Burnham in his new book
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General election 2024: Why it may be time for a boring Prime Minister after Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak
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General election 2024: Why it may be time for a boring Prime Minister ...
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Taylor Swift Eras Tour Boosts Singapore Economy Forecast: Economists upgraded their first-quarter growth forecasts for Singapore, with some attributing the gains ...
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Taylor Swift Eras Tour Boosts Singapore Economy Forecast
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The Gaza hospital where treatment is by torchlight and '13 babies died of malnutrition on one day'
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Quick Glance: US Aid: Port Construction in Gaza
  • A US military vessel is en route to the Middle East to construct a temporary port off the coast of Gaza.

  • Departing from a military base in Virginia, the support ship General Frank S Besson set sail on Saturday.

  • The establishment of the floating harbor is a part of US aid for Gaza.

  • The construction of the pier with the assistance of 1,000 soldiers may take up to 60 days - none will set foot on land.
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Congress passes stopgap bill to avert government shutdown: The House and Senate both passed a stopgap bill on Thursday to avert a partial government shutdown at ...
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Congress passes stopgap bill to avert government shutdown
Quick Glance: House Approves Extension to Avoid Shutdown
  • The House passed another short-term spending measure Thursday to keep federal agencies operating until March 8 and March 22, preventing a shutdown that would have occurred Saturday. The Senate is set to vote on the bill later in the day.

  • The House has completed six of the annual spending bills funding federal agencies and is nearing final agreement on the rest. This short-term extension marks the fourth in recent months and is expected to be the final one for the current fiscal year.

  • Congress is projected to authorize over $1.6 trillion in spending for the fiscal year that began on October 1, in line with the previous year. The temporary extension funds departments like Agriculture and Transportation until March 8, and others like Defense and Homeland Security until March 22.

  • The renewed focus on spending bills excludes a separate $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with much of the funds allocated to replenish America's military arsenal. The House's temporary extension is now awaiting Senate approval before reaching President Biden's desk.
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Is a woman’s place in the home? Ireland is poised to decide.: A vote to axe sexism from Ireland’s constitution is in the balance amid pushback from left and ...
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Is a woman’s place in the home? Ireland is poised to decide.
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Taipei offering free YouBike rides for first 30 minutes: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Taipei offering free YouBike rides for first 30 minutes
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Ireland Election Should Not Be Until 2025, Finance Minister Michael McGrath Says: An Irish election should be pushed back until as late as possible ...
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Ireland Election Should Not Be Until 2025, Finance Minister Michael ...