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Taoiseach says Michelle O'Neill US boycott is 'big mistake'

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1 year ago

March 16, 2025

Taoiseach says Michelle O'Neill US boycott is 'big mistake'

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said First Minister Michelle O’Neill’s decision to boycott this year’s White House event to mark St Patrick’s Day was “opportunistic and somewhat cynical”.

Sinn Féin’s O’Neill did not travel to the US capital for the annual festivities, in protest against US President Donald Trump’s stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict.

However, speaking from Washington, the taoiseach (Irish PM) said that was the “wrong decision”.

A Sinn Féin spokesperson said the decision was not taken lightly, but “taken conscious of the responsibility each of us as individuals have to call out injustice”.

Speaking to the BBC NI’s Sunday Politics programme, Martin said Sinn Féin’s boycott was “not in the best interest of the people of Northern Ireland or any the island of Ireland”.

“It’s a very wrong thing to do, and opportunistic and somewhat cynical,” he added.

A Sinn Féin spokesperson said: “We are all heartbroken as we witness the suffering of the Palestinian people and the recent comments of the US president around the mass expulsion of the Palestinian people from Gaza, is something we cannot ignore.”

Other political parties – the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) and the Alliance Party – also ruled out attending events in Washington over the Trump administration’s stance on the war in Gaza.

Martin has been in Washington this week to take part in St Patrick’s Day events with other politicians from the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, including Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly.

On Wednesday, the taoiseach presented Trump with a bowl of shamrocks in the White House.

That followed a bilateral meeting between the two leaders, during which the president raised a “massive” trade imbalance with Ireland and accused the EU of treating the US “very badly”.

You can watch the interview with Micheál Martin on Sunday Politics at 10:00 GMT on BBC One NI & BBC iPlayer.

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Washington Lottery Powerball, Cash Pop results for June 27, 2026

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3 hours ago

June 28, 2026

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The Washington Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at June 27, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from June 27 drawing

03-16-28-30-59, Powerball: 11, Power Play: 2

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Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 27 drawing

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Winning Pick 3 numbers from June 27 drawing

5-4-1

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Winning Match 4 numbers from June 27 drawing

02-06-11-12

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Winning Hit 5 numbers from June 27 drawing

12-22-26-28-42

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Winning Keno numbers from June 27 drawing

02-05-08-10-11-13-14-21-22-26-30-34-37-38-42-48-56-60-61-74

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Winning Lotto numbers from June 27 drawing

05-10-14-22-23-25

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Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from June 27 drawing

02-26-34-43-45, Powerball: 15

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

All Washington Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Washington Lottery’s regional offices.

To claim by mail, complete a winner claim form and the information on the back of the ticket, making sure you have signed it, and mail it to:

Washington Lottery Headquarters

PO Box 43050

Olympia, WA 98504-3050

For in-person claims, visit a Washington Lottery regional office and bring a winning ticket, photo ID, Social Security card and a voided check (optional).

Olympia Headquarters

Everett Regional Office

Federal Way Office

Spokane Department of Imagination

Vancouver Office

Tri-Cities Regional Office

For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Washington Lottery prize claim page.

When are the Washington Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 7:59 p.m. PT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 8 p.m. PT Tuesday and Friday.
Cash Pop: 8 p.m. PT daily.
Pick 3: 8 p.m. PT daily.
Match 4: 8 p.m. PT daily.
Hit 5: 8 p.m. PT daily.
Daily Keno: 8 p.m. PT daily.
Lotto: 8 p.m. PT Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Powerball Double Play: 8:30 p.m. PT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Washington editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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The Washington Capitals Select Tyus Sparks | Washington Capitals

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13 hours ago

June 27, 2026

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The Washington Capitals Select Tyus Sparks | Washington Capitals

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Where to watch Washington Nationals vs Baltimore Orioles: TV channel, start time, streaming for June 27

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23 hours ago

June 27, 2026

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Where to watch Washington Nationals vs Baltimore Orioles: TV channel, start time, streaming for June 27

The 2026 MLB season has surpassed the quarter mark, and after each team’s first 40 games, there’s plenty of reasons to tune in all summer long.

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami has already proven doubters wrong by launching 17 home runs, Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes consistently looks like the best version of himself on the mound and Milwaukee ace Jacob Misiorowski is throwing harder than any starter in the majors.

The MLB action continues on Saturday as the Washington Nationals visit the Baltimore Orioles.

Here’s everything you need to know to tune in for the first pitch.

See USA TODAY’s sortable MLB schedule to filter by team or division.