Ireland has formally recognised the state of Palestine. A new report on young people from the ESRI. And more news from around the world.
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Ireland has formally recognised the state of Palestine following a Cabinet meeting this morning. The flag was flown at Leinster house today.
Taoiseach Simon Harris has said that Ireland's recognition of the state of Palestine was about "keeping hope alive".
To find out more about Palestine here are 3 explainer videos.
Thirteen-year-olds have better relationships with their parents but fewer friends than a decade ago, according to research from the Economic and Social Research Institute.
The report which draws on data from the Growing Up in Ireland study, compares 13-year-olds in 2011 and 2012 to the same age group in 2021 and 2022. RTÉ's Ailbhe Conneely was in studio to discuss it.
Some 2,000 people are feared buried by a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea. Rescue efforts are ongoing after the tragic incident on Friday.
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