Yvonne Murray

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Watch: Young Republicans' election fears at 'MAGAween'

What is scaring young Republicans this Halloween as the knifeedge US presidential election approaches?

US Election 2024 • 31 Oct 24

With Halloween party season in full swing in New York, young Democrats have been telling us about their election fears.

Watch: Young Democrats' election fears on Halloween eve

As Halloween party season kicks off in New York, young Democrats are scared what another Trump presidency will mean for America.

US Election 2024 • 30 Oct 24

Trump to rally at New York's Madison Square Garden

As the US Election enters its final week, former president Trump returns to the city of his birth for a rally at New York's iconic Madison Square Garden - host to some of the country's most famous - and infamous - events.

US • 27 Oct 24

The 2024 US Election may not be decided until weeks after voting takes place

Knife edge US election could drag on

In a little over two weeks, Americans head to the polls to elect a new president. But the result is likely to be contested amid lawsuits and competing narratives.

US Election 2024 • 20 Oct 24

The UN has called the 'repeated' and 'deliberate' attacks on UNIFIL positions a 'grave violation of international humanitarian law'

UNIFIL troops vow to stay put as violence escalates

There was international condemnation of Israel's attacks on UNIFIL positions which raised serious concerns about the safety of UN troops. As violence escalates, the UN said it was staying put.

Analysis and Comment • 12 Oct 24

Smoke rises from the scene of an Israeli strike in Beirut on Friday

UN struggles for relevance as conflicts spiral

For an organisation that's dedicated to world peace, there's an awful lot of talk of war, writes Yvonne Murray.

World • 29 Sep 24

Volodymyr Zelensky pictured addressing world leaders at the UN General Assembly in New York

Zelensky warns Russia planning attacks on nuclear plants

Ukrainian President has called on world leaders to support his peace formula to end Russia's invasion of his country, as he told the United Nations General Assembly that Russia was planning attacks on Ukraine's nuclear power plants.

World • 25 Sep 24

President Higgins said his letter to the new Iranian president was 'quite a formal letter'

President Higgins stands by Israeli embassy comments

President Michael D Higgins has said he does not regret the comments he made yesterday, in which he suggested that the Israeli Embassy had circulated his letter to the newly elected President of Iran.

Middle East • 24 Sep 24

President Michael D Higgins said he wrote to the Iranian president as a new head of state

Higgins accuses Israeli embassy of circulating letter

President Michael D Higgins has alleged that a letter he wrote to the newly-elected president of Iran was circulated by the Israeli Embassy in Dublin.

World • 23 Sep 24

War in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan will dominate UN General Assembly discussions

What to expect at this year's UN General Assembly

World leaders are due to arrive in New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly but the mood is sombre as global conflicts have spiralled. Yvonne Murray looks at what is to expected in the week ahead.

World • 22 Sep 24