Irish PM Varadkar says coalition with Sinn Fein is not an option
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Sunday a coalition between his centre-right Fine Gael party and left-wing nationalists Sinn Fein is not an option as the parties' policies are "not compatible".

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Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein is ready to enter government in Ireland and it would be undemocratic to exclude it, leader Mary Lou McDonald said on Sunday after tallies indicated her party narrowly secured the most votes in a national election.

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Irish nationalists Sinn Fein demand place in government after strong election showing
Irish nationalists Sinn Fein demanded on Sunday to be part of the next Irish government after the left-wing party secured the most votes in an election that leader Mary Lou McDonald described as a ballot-box "revolution".

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After the fires come the floods as Australiawild summer continues
Australiawild summer weather has continued over the weekend with torrential rain lashing the east coast, extinguishing a major wildfire but causing widespread flash flooding.

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Dark horse Saoirse hopes to upset odds at tonight's Oscars
Oscar winners should be decided only by Academy members who have seen all longlisted films, it has been suggested, amid deep resentment at the "snobby" institution rejecting actors whose "brand" they don't value.

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Coronavirus death toll hits 811, eclipsing SARS
The death toll in China from the coronavirus has risen to 811, surpassing SARS fatalities in the 2002-2003 outbreak, Chinese health authorities announced on Sunday.

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