Letters to the Editor, May 15th: On TikTok teachers, dereliction, power and money addicts
‘Trend raises deeper questions about what we value in education’
‘Trend raises deeper questions about what we value in education’
Armed forces will get ‘all the financial resources required’, new chancellor tells German parliament
‘We came running, we saw body parts on the ground, children killed,’ witness says
Sanctions to be lifted as Washington urges Damascus to cut ties with Palestinian militants and to protect minorities
Muhammad Sinwar is the senior figure in Hamas’s military wing and had in effect taken over Hamas’s leadership
Speculation mounting that Céline Dion, who won Eurovision in 1988, will appear at final on Saturday
Beyond the Occupied Territories Bill, Ireland must prevent economic activity here, or involving Irish companies, which might support the illegal actions of the Israeli government
‘Adding more researchers to an already underfunded system is not going to help anyone’
World Health Organisation official says hunger could have a lasting effect on an ‘entire generation’ in Gaza
All eyes are on the Swiss city of Basle as this year’s Eurovision kicks off. Can Ireland win with Norwegian singer Emmy Kristiansen?
Analysis: The overwhelming consensus in Israel is that Hamas is to blame for everything that has happened in Gaza since October 7th, 2023
Release of Edan Alexander came after mediators brokered a deal between Hamas and the US
Palestinians in Ireland struggle to process scale of killing in Gaza as Israel signals expansion of its military offensive
Short pause in fighting allows Edan Alexander passage to Israel but agreement on wider truce still not in sight
As Israeli-American Edan Alexander is freed, Netanyahu faces fresh criticism for failing to prioritise release of hostages over defeat of Hamas
Amid the deteriorating situation in Gaza, pro-Israel chancellor Friedrich Merz is learning a hard lesson in Middle East realpolitik
Inside Politics: Tánaiste answers questions about housing, Occupied Territories Bill, a proposed levy on streamers like Netflix and more
Beirut Letter: I am unused to the sudden contrast between joy and violence, and feel a deep disquiet
Legal issue claim is ‘tactic’ by Government to delay Occupied Territories Bill, Roderic O’Gorman says
Bombardment continues as international warnings grow over Israeli plans to control Gaza aid distribution
Israel’s conduct in Gaza has again prompted criticism of its participation by artists and concern from RTÉ and other broadcasters
Critics have begun to ask if Israel can still convincingly present itself as a safe haven for Jews
Mike Huckabee announces ‘mechanism’ to get food and help to Gazans as Donald Trump prepares to visit Middle East
Song Contest organiser confirms it will have ‘broader discussion’ with participating stations
Riyadh normalising relations with Israel had been US precondition for progressing civilian nuclear programme discussions
Delegation of women hears of ‘system of violence and impunity’ on visit to territory occupied by Israel
Pilgrims travel to pray at shrine to Shuaib in Israel for first time in more than 75 years
‘India and Pakistan remain locked in a cycle of suspicion, conflict and nationalist posturing’
More details emerge of Israel’s plan to expand offensive in Gaza Strip
The group said the agreement with US president Donald Trump did not extend to their activities against Israel
Israel aid blockage worsening ‘dire humanitarian situation’ in Gaza, Dutch minister tells EU foreign chief
Letter signed by the foreign ministers of Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Slovenia and Spain
Israel continues to demolish homes in Rafah, Hamas rejects interim truce in return for a resumption of aid for a few days
Former Eurovision contestants called for Israel’s expulsion from the competition because of the Gaza war
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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