An Irish rape crisis charity has condemned Conor McGregor's meeting with former President Donald Trump, claiming it aims to repair McGregor's tarnished image after a civil court found him liable for rape. McGregor also stirred controversy with his remarks on Ireland's immigration policies during the visit.
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Israel's foreign ministry announced on Sunday that it was closing its embassy in Ireland, citing the Dublin government's "extreme anti-Israeli policies", further straining tense relations between the two nations. "The decision to close Israel's embassy in Dublin was made in light of the extreme anti-Israel policies of the Irish government," the foreign ministry said in a statement.
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Indonesia’s Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano erupted violently, sending ash clouds over 8 km high, prompting authorities to raise the alert level to its highest status. Flight disruptions followed, with cancellations by an Australian airline. Residents and tourists are advised to stay 7-8 km away, as heightened volcanic activity and ash pose risks to air travel, particularly to Bali.
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