UN human rights body condemns Iran’s ‘brutal repression’ of protests
Thousands killed in recent antigovernment demonstrations which Tehran blames on foreign-backed ‘terrorists and rioters’
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Donald Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ claims global reach – but power rests with one man
A fledgling club of autocrats, strongmen and monarchs is taking shape as the US president tries to recast the global order
Trump sees Board of Peace as going beyond Gaza to address global challenges
Board was mooted as part of plan for Gaza ceasefire but Trump has suggested a broader geopolitical role
Cyprus’s frozen conflict holds lessons for any Ukraine peace deal
Uneasy ceasefire splits Cyprus more than half a century after fierce fighting ended
Irish government ‘right’ on concerns over discredited North legacy law, British MPs told
Commons approves remedies as legislation on immunity for Troubles-era killings breaches human rights
Pope evaluating invitation to Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace as Netanyahu agrees to join
Board, originally envisioned as small group overseeing ceasefire plan for Palestinian enclave, has grown into sprawling concept
Israel demolishes buildings in UN Palestinian agency’s East Jerusalem compound
Unrwa condemns action as violation of international law as staff say facility used to store aid for Gaza and West Bank
Hamas ready to hand over administration of Gaza as Trump’s ‘board of peace’ gains support
UK and Germany say they are willing to participate in international body set up to oversee Gaza ceasefire
Ireland invited to join Donald Trump’s ‘board of peace’ for Gaza
McEntee says proposal will be given ‘careful consideration’ amid fears of undermining UN authority
Ireland co-ordinating closely with EU in response to tariff announcement, says McEntee
Eurogroup meeting in Brussels next week expected to be dominated by new economic threat from US
Uganda shuts down internet and orders rights groups to halt work ahead of election
Security forces fire live bullets and tear gas at campaign events in support of leading challenger, pop star Bobi Wine
Ireland allocates €42m to Palestine, almost half for UN agency restricted by Israel
‘Ireland’s support for Unrwa remains unwavering,’ says Helen McEntee
Surge in Irish people being deported from overseas countries, Minister hears
Department of Foreign Affairs briefing documents also warn of mounting resistance to ‘mainstreaming gender perspectives’
Bob Weir, co-founder of rock group the Grateful Dead, dies at age 78
Rhythm guitarist helped guide the legendary jam band through decades of change and success
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