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Cronulla Riots: 20 Years On, Racism Persists

Two decades after Australia's worst race riots erupted at Cronulla Beach, experts warn racism remains entrenched, fuelled now by social media. Explore the legacy and whether attitudes have truly changed.

Dublin Council Pulls Herzog Park Renaming Vote

A controversial plan to rename Herzog Park in Dublin has been withdrawn after criticism from the Taoiseach and Israeli officials. Discover the full story behind this diplomatic row.

Martin: Withdraw 'Divisive' Herzog Park Renaming

Taoiseach Micheál Martin urges Dublin City Council to scrap a proposal to rename Herzog Park, calling it 'divisive and wrong'. The park honours former Israeli President Chaim Herzog, who had strong Irish roots.

Charges dropped in Ballymena case that sparked riots

Prosecutors drop charges against two Romanian teenagers accused of rape, a case that triggered violent race riots in Ballymena. Significant evidential developments cited. Over 800 Roma residents estimated to have fled.

NI race hate crimes reach third highest level

Police figures reveal race hate incidents in Northern Ireland have surged to the third highest level on record, with a sharp increase linked to anti-immigration riots. Urgent calls for a new anti-racism strategy follow.

Dublin and Kingston Forge Historic Friendship Pact

In a groundbreaking diplomatic move, Dublin and Kingston have established an unprecedented city-to-city partnership, creating the first-ever direct link between the Irish and Jamaican capitals with plans for cultural and economic cooperation.

Trump's Snapchat ban made permanent

Donald Trump remains permanently banned from Snapchat as the platform confirms it won't reverse its January suspension, despite his attempts to return to social media.

British tourist dies after Dublin assault

Simon Tweed, 58, from Kent, has died weeks after being kicked in the head during an unprovoked attack in Dublin city centre. Gardaí continue hunting for the suspect while his devastated family pays tribute to their 'gentle giant'.

Dublin erupts in violent riots and firebomb attacks

Shocking scenes unfolded in Dublin as violent protests erupted following a knife attack, with mounted police confronting rioters who set vehicles ablaze and clashed with officers in the city centre.

British rapist Rossi moved to violent US prison

Convicted sex offender Nicholas Rossi faces new horrors as he's transferred to Utah's troubled prison system, where gang violence and inmate riots have created dangerous conditions for the controversial British criminal fighting extradition.

Dublin riots erupt after child stabbing incident

Dublin city centre descends into chaos as anti-immigration protests turn violent following hospitalisation of three young children and care worker after suspected stabbing attack.

Dublin riots: Second night of violence outside migrant hotel

Violence has flared for a second consecutive night in Dublin as rioters targeted a migrant accommodation centre with bricks and fireworks, following allegations of a sexual assault involving a child. Police reinforcements have been deployed to contain the

Dublin sees third night of violent protests

Irish capital sees renewed unrest as fireworks and projectiles are launched at officers during ongoing demonstrations, with tensions showing no signs of abating.

Dublin riots after migrant sexual assault arrest

Violent protests shook Dublin city centre following the arrest of an Algerian migrant suspect in connection with a sexual assault case, sparking deportation demands and political controversy.

Dublin riots: Police van torched in night of anarchy

Shocking footage captures the moment a Garda van is set ablaze during violent Dublin riots, with officers forced to retreat from petrol bomb-hurling mobs in a night that brought unprecedented disorder to Ireland's streets.

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