Several drinking establishments across Ireland have chosen not to broadcast upcoming Nations League football fixtures between the national team and Israel, citing ongoing violence in Gaza.
The decisions have drawn international attention to the sporting fixtures, as local venues take a stand against the military campaign. Further information regarding the matches and associated protests is expected to emerge as the story develops.
Earlier reports and follow-ups on the same developing story.
Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Political debate should be ‘robust but respectful’: Ruston A day after MPs addressed the House of Representatives paying tribute to independent Helen Haines , who was injured after an alleged attack in her electorate, Liberal senator Anne Ruston maintains that respect is necessary in political debate. What we do here sets the tone for what the rest of the nation thinks is acceptable. There is a huge responsibility on politicians, not to shy away from robust debate. I don’t want anyone to think that we shouldn’t be having strong debate. It’s simply out of control in an online world and we’ve got to make the platforms accountable. Facebook is the worst in terms of the platforms, Instagram and TikTok less so, but still bad. Continue reading...
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The war on Iran is driving up fuel and fertiliser costs across Africa, threatening food security, trade officials say.
Tens of thousands of Israeli citizens living abroad have flown to Israel to vote in person in Tuesday's election. NPR's Ruth Sherlock reports from the airport.
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