Ireland to impose travel bans on two Israeli ministers, Martin says
Ireland is introducing travel bans on Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said. The move was confirmed as Martin spoke at the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tivat, Montenegro, and comes amid growing pressure within Europe for action against the two officials. Martin said their actions and words "amount to a desire to see the elimination of Palestinians from Palestine".The ministers named are Israel's national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, and finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich. Jim O'Callaghan, Ireland's justice minister, is introducing the bans, according to Martin. The Taoiseach said he believes there should be further measures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 13:03 LONDON
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Workers strike at Inpex LNG facility in Darwin after pay talks stall
Workers at the Inpex LNG facility in Darwin Harbour have walked off the job after negotiations on a new pay deal stalled. The industrial action began on Tuesday morning, with further stoppages planned for Tuesday evening. The dispute is centred on pay and conditions at the Ichthys LNG operation, which processes gas from offshore fields for export.The workers involved are represented by the Offshore Alliance, a combination of the Australian Workers' Union and the Maritime Union of Australia. The alliance has been seeking annual pay rises of 3% and better conditions, while industry observers have said the demands would lift... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 00:33 LONDON
EU agrees new migrant return rules allowing hubs outside the bloc
European Union lawmakers and member state governments have agreed on new rules that would allow rejected asylum seekers and visa overstayers to be sent to return hubs in third countries. The deal is part of a wider tightening of migration policy across the bloc and still needs formal approval from EU governments and the European Parliament. It was agreed on 1 June 2026, according to the supplied report, but the legislation is not yet in force.The proposal was put forward by the European Commission last year as EU countries came under pressure to improve return rates. The commission says only... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 00:30 LONDON
