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Palestine hunger striker loses speech after 61 days

Heba Muraisi, on hunger strike in a Yorkshire prison, reports losing her ability to speak and form sentences as her health deteriorates. Read the latest on the activists' demands and the government's response.

Palestine Hunger Strikers in UK Prisons Losing Speech

Four activists on a 56-day hunger strike in UK prisons are experiencing severe health deterioration, with one losing the ability to speak. Campaigners warn of potential fatalities as legal action is launched.

Major 'shouted at' by Irish minister in 1992 row

Declassified files reveal a heated 1992 meeting where Irish Justice Minister Padraig Flynn confronted John Major over Northern Ireland security cooperation. Read the full story.

Palestine Action Prisoners Pause Hunger Strike

Two pro-Palestine prisoners halt hunger strike after nearly 50 days due to failing health, vowing to resume in the New Year. Four others continue their protest at UK prisons.

Thousands join Pro-Palestine march in central London

Thousands of Pro-Palestine protesters marched through central London, chanting and carrying flags. The demonstration, part of the International Day of Solidarity, saw clashes with police. Read the full story.

Ireland introduces strict new immigration rules

Ireland announces stricter immigration measures to curb population growth, including higher income thresholds and longer citizenship waiting periods. Discover the full details of the new policy.

PSNI allows Palestine Action protests, no arrests

Police in Northern Ireland did not intervene at pro-Palestine Action protests in Belfast and Derry, while over 90 were arrested at a similar London demonstration. Read the full story on the contrasting police approaches.

Dublin hotels full amid UK asylum seeker influx

Dublin accommodation providers are experiencing unprecedented pressure as the UK government considers relocating asylum seekers to Ireland, creating a potential humanitarian crisis in the Irish capital.

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.

Irish minister turned away from Belfast hotel

Irish Minister for Integration Roderic O'Gorman was refused accommodation at a Belfast hotel, prompting serious concerns from Dublin about political motivations behind the incident.

Mary McGee, contraception rights pioneer, dies

Tributes pour in for Mary McGee, the courageous Irish woman whose landmark 1973 Supreme Court case paved the way for legalising contraception in Ireland, ending decades of restrictive laws.

Irish President declines Belfast event invitation

President Michael D. Higgins declines invitation to historic Belfast event amid concerns about protocol and cross-border relations, creating political waves in both Ireland and the UK.

McGregor sparks storm with Irish leader comments

UFC superstar Conor McGregor faces backlash after making inflammatory remarks about Irish political leaders and their stance on Palestine, drawing condemnation from government officials.

Sinn Féin faces backlash over Israel-Palestine motion

Northern Ireland's political landscape faces fresh turmoil as Sinn Féin's controversial motion on the Israel-Palestine conflict sparks cross-party criticism and threatens to destabilise power-sharing arrangements.

Palestine Action wins court battle against Home Office

In a dramatic legal showdown, activists from Palestine Action have secured a major victory as judges reject the Home Office's attempt to dismiss their challenge against the UK's terror organisation classification. This groundbreaking ruling could reshape

Reagan's Forgotten Middle East Peace Blueprint

Decades before current conflicts, Ronald Reagan proposed a comprehensive Middle East peace plan that offered Palestinians self-government alongside Israeli security. As modern negotiations stall, experts ask: was the solution hiding in plain sight all alo

Lidia Thorpe leads pro-Palestine rally in Melbourne

Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe addressed hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters in Melbourne's CBD, condemning Israeli actions in Gaza during a charged demonstration that blocked major city streets.

Thorpe leads pro-Palestine protest confronting ministers

Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe spearheads a dramatic pro-Palestine demonstration in Melbourne, confronting Labor ministers Tanya Plibersek and Amanda Rishworth in a heated public clash over Australia's stance on the Gaza conflict.

Sydney Opera House bans Pro-Palestine protests

Authorities impose sweeping restrictions on pro-Palestine protests at Sydney Opera House amid escalating tensions and security concerns over the ongoing Middle East conflict.

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