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Irish and Spanish premiers discuss recognition of the state of Palestine

Irish and Spanish premiers discuss recognition of the state of Palestine

Simon Harris and Pedro Sanchez spoke in a telephone conversation on Monday morning following discussions last month.

Irish-Palestinian man adjusting to life back in Dublin after fleeing Gaza

Irish-Palestinian man adjusting to life back in Dublin after fleeing Gaza

Zak Hania returned to Ireland at the weekend having finally managed to leave the enclave via the Rafah crossing into Egypt.

Four men charged after 500kg of cocaine seized in car park.

Four men charged after 500kg of cocaine seized in car park.

The men will appear in court in due course.

Ulez warning ahead of M25 closure

Ulez warning ahead of M25 closure

Motorists who ignore diversion signs in an attempt to find quicker alternative routes on minor roads could be liable for the £12.50 daily Ulez fee.

SNP received ‘immediate lift’ after Swinney leadership bid – Keith Brown

SNP received ‘immediate lift’ after Swinney leadership bid – Keith Brown

Keith Brown said the ‘field is clearing’ as it is expected that John Swinney will run unopposed.

Single-sex toilets to be required in new restaurants and offices

Single-sex toilets to be required in new restaurants and offices

Kemi Badenoch said the move will tackle concerns about ‘privacy and dignity’ in gender-neutral facilities.

Lord Of The Rings star Elijah Wood remembers ‘our king’ Bernard Hill

Lord Of The Rings star Elijah Wood remembers ‘our king’ Bernard Hill

The actor has died at the age of 79.

John Swinney set to become next SNP leader and first minister

John Swinney set to become next SNP leader and first minister

Nominations for the SNP leadership race close at noon, with Mr Swinney expected to run uncontested.

What the papers say – May 6

What the papers say – May 6

A range of stories feature on the front pages of the nation’s papers on Monday.

Tories may not win election, Sunak admits while claiming hung Parliament likely

Tories may not win election, Sunak admits while claiming hung Parliament likely

Tory rebels have urged the Prime Minister to change political course rightwards after a local election drubbing.

SNP activist backs out of leadership race and gives full support to John Swinney

SNP activist backs out of leadership race and gives full support to John Swinney

Mr Swinney is now likely to become Scotland’s next first minister.

Candlelight vigil held for National Holocaust Commemoration

Candlelight vigil held for National Holocaust Commemoration

Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis addressed the audience in Victoria Tower Gardens outside the Houses of Parliament.

World record for longest handcrafted baguette broken in France

World record for longest handcrafted baguette broken in France

Eighteen bakers were mobilised to break the record formerly held by Italy, after a bake in Como in 2019.

Woman held after baby suffers cardiac arrest at Legoland Windsor

Woman held after baby suffers cardiac arrest at Legoland Windsor

The five-month-old boy is in critical condition in hospital after the incident on Thursday.

Labour compares Tory record to ‘tragic soap opera’ in campaign stunt

Labour compares Tory record to ‘tragic soap opera’ in campaign stunt

A website presents the last 14 years of government as a serial called Chaos And Decline.

Dominic Monaghan pays tribute to Lord Of The Rings co-star Bernard Hill

Dominic Monaghan pays tribute to Lord Of The Rings co-star Bernard Hill

The actor, who was also known for his roles in Titanic, Boys From The Blackstuff, died in the early hours of Sunday.

Man held over online threats to black councillor

Man held over online threats to black councillor

Lilian Seenoi-Barr has been selected by the SDLP to be the next mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council.

Four men arrested after £40m of cocaine found in pub car park

Four men arrested after £40m of cocaine found in pub car park

On Saturday the men were detained on suspicion of conspiracy to import Class A drugs after half a tonne of the drug was found outside a village pub.

Protesting students ‘confident’ blockade will force Trinity to cut Israeli ties

Protesting students ‘confident’ blockade will force Trinity to cut Israeli ties

Pro-Palestinian activists have blocked off access to the historic Book of Kells at the Dublin university site.

Water ‘gradually being restored’ to thousands in East Sussex after main burst

Water ‘gradually being restored’ to thousands in East Sussex after main burst

Southern Water said on Sunday afternoon that supplies were being restored in St Leonards and Hastings.

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