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Department of Sport protest over the Israeli match

Group protesting Israel vs Ireland soccer match occupied the Department of Sport offices in Dublin. Video: Jack Brady

Oscar-winning musician and actor Glen Hansard, best known for roles in The Commitments and Once, has died. Editor: Eoin Ronayne

Musician and actor, from north Dublin, was best known for his roles in The Commitments and Once. Editor: Eoin Ronayne

Musician and actor Glen Hansard starred in The Commitments and with his band The Frames.

At least 13 people died in the quake which knocked out power to thousands of homes and caused damage across Kumamoto. Video: Reuters

At least 13 people died in the quake which knocked out power to thousands of homes and caused damage across Kumamoto. Video: Reuters

Hugh Linehan was joined in studio by Ellen Coyne and Cormac McQuinn for the Inside Politics Podcast.

Firefighters battle wildfire in Spain's eastern Castellón province. Video: Diputació de Castelló

Firefighters battle wildfire in Spain's eastern Castellón province. Video: Reuters