Ron DeSantis booed at prayer vigil for victims of racist shooter

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2 years ago

August 28, 2023

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis encountered a hostile reception during a prayer vigil in Jacksonville, where the community had gathered to remember the victims of a recent mass shooting targeting Black individuals.

Boos erupted as DeSantis was introduced, prompting him to step back from the microphone.

Another speaker then addressed the crowd, urging unity in the face of tragedy.

Jacksonville says no to Ron Desantis. pic.twitter.com/nsjU40S5BH
— Gen Z Shorty (@blackbeltbae) August 27, 2023

The shooting, carried out by 21-year-old Ryan Palmeter at a Jacksonville Dollar General store, claimed the lives of two Black men and a woman before Palmeter turned the gun on himself.

A manifesto left by the shooter revealed his racist motives, expressing his intent to target Black people. Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters stated that Palmeter “hated Black people.”

Governor DeSantis had condemned the shooter as a “scumbag” and a “coward” for his self-inflicted death.

DeSantis also emphasised that singling out victims based on their race was utterly unacceptable in his response to the attack.

Dublin council’s push to rename Herzog Park sparks political debate

Dublin’s removal of Chaim Herzog’s name from a park sparks debate on Ireland’s political landscape and historical legacy.

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29 minutes ago

December 1, 2025

Harvey Vargas

Dublin’s removal of Chaim Herzog’s name from a park sparks debate on Ireland’s political landscape and historical legacy.

Dublin City Council’s controversial move to strip Chaim Herzog’s name from a local park has ignited a national discussion about Ireland’s shifting political landscape. The decision has raised questions about historical legacy, community sentiment, and foreign policy motivations.

Professor Tim Harcourt from UTS joins us to unpack why the council made this call, how the Herzog family’s deep ties to Ireland play into the debate, and what this reveals about rising political movements shaping the country.

We also explore how global geopolitics, Eurovision tensions, and international sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup influence public perception and diplomatic relations in Europe.

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Netanyahu requests presidential pardon as corruption trial intensifies

Netanyahu seeks pardon amid corruption trial, arguing it undermines governance and national unity, with Trump offering support.

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45 minutes ago

December 1, 2025

Harvey Vargas

Netanyahu seeks pardon amid corruption trial, arguing it undermines governance and national unity, with Trump offering support.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally asked President Isaac Herzog for a full pardon as his long-running corruption trial continues to dominate the political landscape. Netanyahu argues the legal battle is fracturing national unity and undermining his ability to govern effectively during a period of heightened tensions.

The request comes shortly after former U.S. President Donald Trump sent a letter supporting clemency, adding an international dimension to the already polarising case. Netanyahu maintains that ending the trial is essential to protecting Israel’s strategic interests and strengthening ties with its closest allies.

The Justice Ministry’s Pardons Department will now assess the request before President Herzog makes a final ruling. Meanwhile, opposition leaders insist that no pardon should be granted unless Netanyahu admits wrongdoing and shows remorse.

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U.S. officials push Ukraine peace talks as new negotiations emerge

Senior Trump officials met Ukrainian negotiators in Florida to discuss ending Russia’s war in Ukraine.

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50 minutes ago

December 1, 2025

Harvey Vargas

Senior Trump officials met Ukrainian negotiators in Florida to discuss ending Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Senior Trump administration officials met with Ukrainian negotiators in South Florida as President Trump intensifies his push to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner sat down with Ukrainian delegation leader Rustem Umerov at Witkoff’s resort.

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