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The United States is initiating a partial evacuation of its embassy in Iraq, accompanied by the voluntary departure of military dependents from various locations across the Middle East. This decision comes in response to increased security concerns in the region, according to both US and Iraqi officials. While the specific security threats prompting this evacuation have not been detailed, reports of potential evacuations have resulted in a notable rise in oil prices, climbing over 4%. "The State Department regularly…

In a tragic escalation, Israeli gunfire and airstrikes have claimed the lives of at least 60 Palestinians in Gaza. Most of the casualties occurred near an aid site operated by the U.S.- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), located in the heart of the enclave, as reported by local health officials. Medical teams at Shifa and Al-Quds hospitals confirmed that at least 25 individuals lost their lives, with many more injured, as they approached a food distribution center close to the now-abandoned…

Tánaiste Simon Harris has formally requested that the EU's trade commissioner, Maroš Šefčovič, consider exempting crucial Irish sectors—including aviation, medical, agrifood, and the equine industry—from potential retaliatory tariffs on US products, should the ongoing trade negotiations falter. In a letter obtained by RTÉ News, Harris emphasized the need for careful deliberation, especially given the potential impact of such tariffs on Northern Ireland. As the former Brexit negotiator for the EU, Šefčovič is positioned to…

An Australian woman, Erin Patterson, has been accused of a tragic crime involving the alleged murder of three individuals using death cap mushrooms. Under intense scrutiny, she firmly denies having transformed the fungi into a dry powder for what would become a fatal meal. At the heart of this case is the accusation that the 50-year-old Patterson, a mother of two, deliberately spiked a beef Wellington lunch with the lethal mushrooms. This alleged incident took place in July 2023, claiming the lives of her estranged…

As global temperatures rise, we are increasingly confronted with the reality of climate change. According to the European Union's climate monitoring service, last month marked the second warmest May on record, both on land and in our oceans. The Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that the average surface temperature of our planet dipped just below the critical threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels—almost matching the May record set last year. In the oceans, the average surface temperature…

Recent Russian strikes on Kharkiv, Ukraine's northeastern city, have tragically claimed the lives of two individuals and left 60 others, including children, injured. Authorities report that these attacks are part of Moscow's ongoing campaign, which continues despite rejecting calls for an unconditional ceasefire. Kharkiv Mayor Igor Terekhov shared on Telegram, Seventeen strikes by enemy UAVs (drones) were carried out in two districts of the city tonight. Local police confirmed that a 65-year-old man and a 47-year-old…

Activist Greta Thunberg has returned home to Sweden after being deported from Israel, where she condemned the country for its "violations of international law and war crimes" in Gaza. Thunberg was detained after Israeli security forces intercepted a boat carrying her and eleven other activists, who were attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza in an effort to challenge the Israeli blockade. "What I feel most is concern for the continued violations of international law and war crimes that Israel is guilty of," she…

President Donald Trump commented that the upcoming US-Iran discussions might clarify the feasibility of a nuclear agreement, potentially circumventing military engagement, as Iran prepares to present its counter-proposal. During a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Mr. Trump conveyed what his administration deemed a "reasonable offer" to Iran, according to Netanyahu's office. Mr. Netanyahu has issued threats to strike Iranian nuclear sites, viewing Iran's clerical regime as a…

An independent United Nations commission has declared that Israeli attacks on schools, as well as religious and cultural sites in Gaza, constitute war crimes and reflect an attempt to "obliterate" Palestinian life. "Israel has effectively dismantled Gaza's educational system and destroyed over half of the religious and cultural sites within the Gaza Strip," stated the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory in its recent report. In response, Israel dismissed the…

In a recent escalation, Russia has launched a wave of drone and missile attacks on key Ukrainian locations, including the capital, Kyiv, and the port city of Odesa. Tragically, these strikes have resulted in the loss of three lives and targeted a maternity hospital, according to Ukrainian officials. The conflict has intensified, with Moscow amplifying its bombardments of Ukraine while Kyiv retaliates with strikes deep into Russian territory. Diplomatic efforts, such as last week’s talks in Turkey, have not produced any…