France, Mexico and the UK to support initiative for permanent UN Security Council members to voluntarily refrain from using their veto in certain circumstances. French Dept of Foreign Affairs says the goal is "to keep the Council from being paralyzed" when faced with serious crimes

CNN, MS NOW & Politico file a joint lawsuit over US President Donald Trump's 'ban' from the White House - saying: "We are filing a lawsuit today to protect our First Amendment rights and defend the principle that the government does not decide what the press reports or publishes"

ECB President Christine Lagarde says interest rates do not move "in lockstep" with energy prices. Taking questions from journalists in Dublin, she says the bank is "well positioned" to respond to changes

Taoiseach Micheál Martin says there will be a "fleshing out" of the concept of an EU 'associate membership' for Canada. European Council President António Costa says an EU-Canada summit later this year will be "a very important moment"

RTÉ will not participate in the 2027 #Eurovision Song Contest or broadcast the competition. In a statement, the broadcaster said participation "cannot be justified given the appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there"

Dear @mark-carney.bsky.social, we want to bring the relationship with Canada to the highest level possible.

I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada to being the first associate member of the EU.

And create a common prosperity and economic security space.

'It's just a fantastic place' - Donald Trump praises Ireland and the Irish people as 'some of the most vicious bastards' he's done business with
www.rte.ie/video/id/36710

Donald Trump says he 'would love' to see a united Ireland
www.rte.ie/news/2026/09...

🔴Live: US President Donald Trump lands in Ireland for two-day visit
www.rte.ie/news/2026/09...

#BehindtheStory: Author Colum McCann reflects on the anniversary of 9/11 and how much America has changed since that day. He also says why he believes the tide is turning on US politics and President Trump's policies
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Ticket agent who checked in 9/11 hijackers 'didn't listen' to his gut
www.rte.ie/news/us/2026... (via @news.rte.ie)

Sports Minister Patrick O'Donovan says he expects motions on integration will go to congresses at the GAA, ladies football and camogie in 2027 - adding that it would be "disastrous" if the resolutions were not passed by all bodies

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