Athletes representing the Republic of Ireland have announced plans to wear black armbands during their upcoming fixture against Israel.
According to team representatives, the gesture is intended to acknowledge all lives lost amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Further information regarding the match and the team's preparations is anticipated 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...
Having lost the first round of Brazil’s presidential election to far right rival Flávio Bolsonaro, incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spectacularly triumphed in the second. What comes next for Brazil? The Guardian’s Tom Phillips will be answering your questions from 15:00 GMT today. Ask a question: log in or sign up here to comment, or email conversations@theguardian.com After losing the first round of Brazil’s presidential election to far right rival Flávio Bolsonaro, incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, better known simply as Lula, pulled off the most stunning political fightback in modern Brazilian history by winning the second, in so doing securing a fourth presidential term. It will see him become the country’s longest-serving leader. The result – 51.79% to Lula, 48.21% to Bolsonaro – was delivered after a supreme court judge had extended polling time by two hours, and after Lula’s
Iran says the United States is "not serious" about negotiations as UKMTO reports a ship on fire off the coast of Iraq.
Flavio Bolsonaro posted a video on social media saying police ordered him to surrender his passports
Syria denies prior coordination with Jordan after deadly air strikes hit two provinces, killing at least seven people.
Jordan’s air force has carried out several strikes in southern Syria in response to Friday’s church attack.