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Ireland's fascinating election gets too little UK media coverage

There is a general election in Ireland tomorrow, although it is very doubtful that many people in Britain know that. UK newspaper coverage has not so much been muted as virtually non-existent. Yet, in so many ways, it is a fascinating election that could well have a far-reaching impact in Britain. The polls suggest that no party will obtain a sufficient majority to govern alone. There is nothing new in that after a succession of coalition governments. The researcher asked if I would talk about how the election result would be regarded here. The answer is clear: no impact of any kind.

Mexican journalist and media owner stabbed to death

Mexican journalist Moisés Dagdug Lutzow, media company owner and former politician, was stabbed to death in his home on Saturday (20 February). Dagdug had previously received threats, said colleagues, who also pointed out that he had been critical on his radio show of the Tabasco state government and its governor, Arturo Nuñez Jimenez.

“This means vigorously investigating Moisés Dagdug Lutzow’s murder and considering all possible motives, including that he might have been killed in reprisal for his work.” Two weeks ago, the body of Mexican journalist Anabel Flores Salazar was found on a highway in Puebla the day after she had been abducted from her home in the neighbouring the state of Veracruz.