Eoin McSweeney

Mar 29, 2024 | albanyherald.com | Niamh Kennedy |Eoin McSweeney

(CNN) — Ireland has become the latest nation to say it will intervene in the genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, in a reflection of the country’s long-standing position of solidarity with the Palestinian cause. Ireland announced this week it would file its intervention, adding to growing international pressure on Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to dial back its devastating assault on Gaza and end severe restrictions on food aid pushing Palestinians toward famine.

Mar 29, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Niamh Kennedy |Eoin McSweeney

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Mar 29, 2024 | cnn.com | Niamh Kennedy |Eoin McSweeney

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. Sign up here. Ireland has become the latest nation to say it will intervene in the genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, in a reflection of the country’s long-standing position of solidarity with the Palestinian cause.

Mar 11, 2024 | albanyherald.com | Nell Lewis |Eoin McSweeney

Abu Dhabi (CNN) — British actor Idris Elba, best known for roles including Stringer Bell from “The Wire” and John Luther from the eponymous TV show, has ambitions beyond the screen. For his latest role, he wants to build a “smart eco-city” that runs off wind power on an island off the West African country of Sierra Leone. Sherbro Island is known for its pristine beaches that are a nesting ground for green sea turtles.

Mar 11, 2024 | cnn.com | Nell Lewis |Eoin McSweeney

British actor Idris Elba, best known for roles including Stringer Bell from “The Wire” and John Luther from the eponymous TV show, has ambitions beyond the screen. For his latest role, he wants to build a “smart eco-city” that runs off wind power on an island off the West African country of Sierra Leone. Sherbro Island is known for its pristine beaches that are a nesting ground for green sea turtles.