Jack Quann
@jqbilbao
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Man guilty of murdering two-week-old son, who was born prematurely, in UK baby unit theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/j… (via @guardian)
The Hungarian government has banned the Irish rap group Kneecap from entering the country, citing “antisemitic hate speech and open praise for Hamas and Hezbollah,” a government spokesperson said today. politico.eu/article/irelan…
Former President Mary Robinson criticises Israeli PM Netanyahu: "No apology is deemed to be necessary because this right-wing government has dehumanised the Palestinians", she told @morningireland, comparing it to dehumanising of Jews during World War II rte.ie/radio/radio1/c…
Radio 1 did not edit Irish out of CMAT song, BBC says bbc.in/41aLNWh
A number of international news agencies have called on Israel to allow journalists in and out of Gaza, which is subject to a strict blockade rte.ie/news/world/202…
The NUJ echoes @IFJGlobal's call. According to IFJ records, at least 173 Palestinian journalists have been killed in the last 21 months. The IFJ’s Safety Fund provides vital equipment and medical packs for journalists, including in Gaza. Donate: ifj.org/safety-fund
#Palestine🇵🇸: [24.07.2025] Walaa Al Jabari & Tamer Rabhi Rafiq Al Za'anin are the latest of 173 journalists killed in #Gaza since 7 October 2023. Israel's impunity cannot continue. The perpetrators of crimes against journos must be tried before the ICC. ➡️ifj.org//media-centre/…
The 2.1 million people trapped in the war zone that is #Gaza are facing yet another killer on top of bombs and bullets: starvation. We demand full access to deliver aid. We demand the release of all hostages. We demand a ceasefire. We demand a political solution. Peace is the…
Joint statement on Gaza from @AFP, @AP, @BBCWorld and @Reuters
We want a mutually beneficially trade deal with the US, But the EU must also prepare for all eventualities. My statement:
The Flemish Journalists' Association calls on Israel to allow foreign journalists access to the Gaza Strip. "The humanitarian crisis is reaching unprecedented levels, famine is worsening, and press freedom is under severe pressure". #Belga #GazaStarving prez.ly/vlrd
Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76 rte.ie/entertainment/…
Breaking News: Speaker Mike Johnson said he would shut down the House until September to block a vote on calling for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. nyti.ms/4nZtblR
⚫️ AFP management shares the SDJ's concern about the appalling situation of its freelancers in the Gaza Strip. For months, we have watched helplessly as their living conditions deteriorated dramatically. Their situation is now untenable, despite their exemplary courage,…
We have become aware of scammers fraudulently posing as Embassy staff on social media & messaging platforms claiming to be able to obtain visas & secure employment in Ireland for a fee. The @IrlEmbPretoria doesn't provide any assistance with securing employment in Ireland.
Petula Martyn has been appointed as Mid West Correspondent for RTÉ News following the retirement earlier this year of Cathy Halloran rte.ie/news/munster/2…
Businesses and individuals bringing legal challenges to planning decisions will face additional restrictions under changes being discussed at Cabinet today rte.ie/news/politics/…