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Man in Ireland gets 9.75 million euros in meningitis birth injury case

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:36:25 GMT

DUBLIN, Ireland: A 25-year-old man from Limerick has settled a High Court action for 9.75 million euros, in which he claimed he suffered a brain injury after contracting meningitis around the time of his birth.

Eoin Danaher from Raheen, Co Limerick, who has serious learning difficulties, was in court with his family when the High Court approved a 9.75 million-euro settlement against the HSE.

The case clai

Starmer questioned on Mandelson choice even as he avoids ethics probe

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:35:35 GMT

LONDON, U.K.: Prime Minister Keir Starmer managed to avert a parliamentary inquiry over his choice of Peter Mandelson as British ambassador to the U.S., but he still faced questions about whether he bent the rules to appoint the ambassador.

In a positive development for the prime minister, the House of Commons on April 28 voted against an opposition attempt to start a standards investigation into Starmer. Howeve

Phased stoppage of state accommodation to 16,000 Ukrainians in Ireland

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:40:54 GMT

DUBLIN, Ireland: Nearly 16,000 Ukrainians will, in phases, lose the State-supplied accommodation they have been receiving from the Irish government.

This was decided after the Government reduced the time newly arrived Ukrainian refugees can stay in State accommodation from 90 days to 30 days.

Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan got approval for the propos

Man in 80s airlifted to hospital after being hit by car in Loingford

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:34:19 GMT

CO LONGFORD, Ireland - A man in his 80s remains in critical condition after being struck by a car on Tuesday morning.

Emergency services were called to a scene at Earl Street in Longford around 10:00 am Tuesday. The elderly man was treated on site by medics before being airlifted to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin with serious injuries.

Gardai have opened an investigation into the tragedy and have appealed fo

Man confesses to murdering mother, attempt on father in Ireland

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:02:40 GMT

DUBLIN, Ireland: A man from Cavan has admitted that he killed his mother and tried to kill his father at their family home in January 2025.

Danny Heyneman appeared in the Central Criminal Court on April 27. A prosecutor said he faced two charges.

The 32-year-old, who lives in Kilnavart, Ballyconnell, pleaded guilty to murdering his mother, Annie Heyneman, at their home on January 11, 2025. He also admitte

Man who stabbed English tourist in Dublin’s Temple Bar gets jail term

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:59:13 GMT

DUBLIN, Ireland: A man who knifed an English tourist in Dublin's Temple Bar has been sentenced to three years and nine months in prison.

Jordan Carroll, 26, was one of three people involved in an attack on a tourist who had come to Dublin to celebrate a friend's birthday. The other two attackers were not caught.

The Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard

New deal by UK, France will see reduction in migrants crossing Channel

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:57:45 GMT

ZUYDCOOTE, France: A new multi-million-euro agreement was signed between the United Kingdom and France late last week, increasing police patrols and improving surveillance in northern France to reduce the number of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats.

U.K. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez officially approved a th

Four-star 2027 QB prospect Wonderful Monds IV commits to Notre Dame

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:40:30 GMT

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Four-star 2027 quarterback prospect Wonderful Monds IV announced his commitment to Notre Dame on ESPN's Pat McAfee Show Friday afternoon.

Monds, who hails from Vero Beach, Fla, chose the Fighting Irish over Florida State and Ohio State. He ranks as the No. 264 overall prospect and No. 20 quarterback in the 2027 recruiting class in 247S

Australia continues dominance in ICC annual rankings update

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:10:37 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): International Cricket Council's (ICC) latest annual update has reaffirmed Australia's dominance, with the men's Test side and women's ODI team retaining their positions at the top of the world rankings.

The update takes into account all matches played since May 2025 at full weightage, while results from the previous two years are counted at 50 per cent, as per the ICC website.

NZ all-rounder Mitchell Santner to be sidelined for atleast a month due to shoulder injury

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:20:08 GMT

Wellington [New Zealand], May 1 (ANI): New Zealand white-ball captain Mitchell Santner will be sidelined for at least a month following a grade three ACL injury in his left shoulder, as confirmed by the latest scans.

The 34-year-old spin bowling all-rounder, a crucial cog of the NZ Test line-up, suffered the injury while fielding in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Mumbai Indians (MI), and the franchise had t

EU Quietly Takes Big Step Toward Montenegro's Accession

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:44:11 GMT

EU ambassadors gave a green light to both a 90 billion-euro ($106 billion) loan to Ukraine and the latest round of sanctions on Russia, but another decision went largely unnoticed: the creation of a working group to draft Montenegros EU accession treaty.

While creating such a group in the Council of Ministers is mainly a technical matter and a rather small step in the grand scheme of EU enlargement policy, its sy

Reporters Without Borders slam Israel for abducting journalists

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:34:43 GMT

Three correspondents were detained aboard the Gaza-bound activist flotilla

International advocacy group Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has accused Israel of kidnapping journalists traveling on board of the Gaza-bound activist flotilla intercepted by the Israeli Navy on Thursday.

The Israeli forces seized 22 of the 58 boats of the pro-Palestinian Second Sumud Flotilla near the Greek island

Reporters Without Borders slams Israel for abducting journalists

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:34:43 GMT

Three correspondents were detained aboard the Gaza-bound activist flotilla

The Israeli forces seized 22 of the 58 boats of the pro-Palestinian Second Sumud Flotilla near the Greek island

Stewart Cink, Alex Cejka lead Regions Tradition, 2nd senior major

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:25:13 GMT

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Stewart Cink birdied his final hole to tie Germany's Alex Cejka for the lead after one round of the Regions Tradition on Thursday in Birmingham, Ala.

Cink won the first major of the PGA Tour Champions season, the Senior PGA Championship, two weeks ago. Now he's in prime position to contend for the second.

He and Cejka shot 7

SAI sanctioned assistance for athletes participation in IBSF World Men's Billiards Championship

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:19:09 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): The Sports Authority of India (SAI) sanctioned financial assistance for participation in the IBSF World Men's Billiards Championship in Ireland, backing the 2026 edition World Champion Sourav Kothari, multiple-time world champion Pankaj Advani and coach Ashok Shandilya.

The championship, which concluded on April 29, saw the trio take part in the Ireland competition thanks to fun

"Everyone loves underdog": Jonty Rhodes feels success of associate teams in T20WC 2026 will drive ETPL's success

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:54:16 GMT

By Sahil Kohli

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 30 (ANI): Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes said that the inaugural season of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) will be received with more fanfare following some fine performances from non-Test playing nations in this year's T20 World Cup co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

Jonty, one of the finest cricketers of his era best known for his excep

SA stars Jonty, Faf, Klaasen acquire Rotterdam franchise in ETPL

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:28:33 GMT

Rotterdam [Netherlands], April 30 (ANI): Three of South Africa's most celebrated cricketers are taking their passion for the game beyond the boundary. Jonty Rhodes, Faf du Plessis, and Heinrich Klaasen have formed a consortium to acquire the fifth franchise of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) Europe's first ICC-sanctioned T20 league based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Madhukar Shree will be joining as Managing Partn

'Hitman' Rohit Sharma turns 39: A look at former Indian skipper's records on his birthday

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:13:22 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): Former Indian skipper, batting heavyweight and India's 'Hitman' Rohit Sharma, celebrates his 39th birthday on Thursday (April 30).

Since making his debut for India in Belfast on June 23, 2007, he has shattered numerous records across formats, solidifying his legacy as one of the game's greats and continuing to inspire the next generation of cricketers.

After retiring from

Ireland to end state-provided housing for Ukrainians

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:18:21 GMT

The move is expected to affect some 16,000 Ukrainian migrants housed in accommodation provided by the government

The Irish government has agreed to put in motion a plan to terminate government-provided accommodation for Ukrainian migrants, as well as cut benefits for those living in rentals.

An estimated 125,000 Ukrainians have received temporary protection in Ireland since the escalation o

New IRA behind Northern Ireland car bomb UK police

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:29:18 GMT

An explosion outside a police station near Belfast has been linked to the dissident republican splinter group and is being treated as attempted murder

Police in Northern Ireland have foiled a suspected car bomb attack, evacuating residents moments before an explosion outside a station in Dunmurry, southwest of Belfast. The authorities suspect the New Irish Republican Army (New IRA), a dissident r

New IRA behind Northern Ireland car bomb - UK police

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:29:18 GMT

An explosion outside a police station near Belfast has been linked to the dissident republican splinter group and is being treated as "attempted murder"

Police in Northern Ireland have foiled a suspected car bomb attack, evacuating residents moments before an explosion outside a station in Dunmurry, southwest of Belfa

Marcus Freeman Makes Clear His Love For Jeremiyah Love

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:25:14 GMT

Notre Dame coach praises Cardinals running back, as well as son of former Cardinals wide receiver

Darren Urban/Word From The Birds

Marcus Freeman couldn't stop praising his former Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love. In itself, that is no surprise. But as the Fighting Irish coach talked Wednesday about the Cardinals' first-round draft pick onan episode of the Cardinals Cover 2 podcast, he also was will

10 things to know about Colton Hood & Malachi Fields

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:05:00 GMT

Matt Citak

Following theirtwo selections in the top 10, the Giants made another two picks on Day 2 of the draft.

With the fifth pick in the second round (No. 37 overall), the Giants selected Tennessee cornerback Colton Hood. They then made a trade, giving up their fourth-round pick (No. 105), fifth-round pick (No. 145) and next year's fourth-round pick for the No. 74 overall pick, which they used on Notre D

2026 State of the Bucs: Post-Draft Edition, Offense

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:06:51 GMT

Following the 2026 NFL Draft, a look at how the roster shakes out on the offensive side of the ball

Brianna Dix

The Buccaneers' new draft class primarily consisted of players on the defensive side of the ball; however, the club's brass snagged three additions on offense, including receiver Ted Hurst, guard Billy Schrauth and tight end Bauer Sharp.

The Bucs have a loaded receiver room with Emeka Egbu

Draft Watch Parties were a hit in Mexico, Ireland

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Teresa Varley

The City of Pittsburgh set a record for NFL Draft attendance, with 805,000 people taking in all of the action from the NFL Draft Theater and Stage and Point State Park.

But that isn't the only place where Steelers fans gathered to watch the Draft.

The team hosted Steelers Draft Watch Parties in Mexico City, Mexico and Dublin, Ireland, with fans packing the venues to watch the iconic even

Miami Closes in on Alabama on Bucs' All-Time Draft List

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

After nabbing the Hurricane duo of OLB Rueben Bain Jr. and CB Keionte Scott in last weekend's draft, the Buccaneers have now selected 14 Miami players in their draft history, just one fewer than their Alabama haul

Scott Smith

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers started off their 2026 NFL Draft efforts by shopping close to home, shockingly landing blue-chip edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. of the University of Miami with

Hokum review: a gothic chiller set in a creepy Irish hotel that expertly weaves horror tropes

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:21:01 GMT

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We are used to seeing the excellent Adam Scott (Severance, Parks and Recreation) in likeable nice guy roles. In Hokum, however, he plays a curmudgeonly and prickly bestselling novelist called Ohm Bauman. Deliberating over the ending to his series of popular novels, Bauman has decided to take a trip to the rural Irish inn where

Eurozone inflation hits 3 pct in April as first-quarter growth slows

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:45:08 GMT

BRUSSELS, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Euro area annual inflation is expected to rise to 3.0 percent in April, up from 2.6 percent in March, while economic growth remained weak in the first quarter, Eurostat said on Thursday.

According to a flash estimate from the European Union's statistical office, services inflation stood at 3.0 percent, down from 3.2 percent in March. Food, alcohol and tobacco prices rose by 2.5 per

Feature: Chinese EV carries forward China-Britain cultural connection in Shakespeare's hometown

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:15:04 GMT

LONDON/NANCHANG, April 27 (Xinhua) -- A BYD Dolphin rolled slowly through Stratford-upon-Avon, the hometown of William Shakespeare, passing the Peony Pavilion, a Chinese-style garden structure in the town center with red pillars and upturned eaves glowing in the afternoon sun.

More than 400 years ago, Chinese playwright Tang Xianzu's The Peony Pavilion and Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet appeared in roughly the s

Europe hit by record heat, glacier loss and marine extremes: report

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:26:26 GMT

"The climate indicators... are quite worrying," Mauro Facchini, a European Commission official, told journalists.

The European State of the Climate report underscores the urgent need for the region to adapt to global warming and accelerate its transition to clean energy, another EU official said.

Here are some key findings of the report published by the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service and the World M

King Charles and Trump toast ties despite Iran tensions

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:44:15 GMT

Over a lavish meal, Charles echoed the tone of his earlier speech to Congress in which he urgedLondonandWashingtonto stick together, without directly mentioning the tensions over the US-Israeli war with Tehran.

But in his toast to a gala dinner attended by tech titans and golfer Rory McIlroy, Trump made his first public comments on the sensitive topic during the four-day visit by the British royals.

"We hav

Romanian man sentenced after swatting spree targeting dozens of U.S. officials

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:35:46 GMT

Romanian man sentenced after swatting spree targeting dozens of U.S. officials

Team Wendy reveals new RECON Tactical Bump Helmet

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:35:28 GMT

Team Wendy reveals new RECON Tactical Bump Helmet

Judge- Wisconsin Department of Justice must release the names of every police officer in the state

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:57 GMT

Judge- Wisconsin Department of Justice must release the names of every police officer in the state

Female first responder training summit focuses on performance

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:47 GMT

Female first responder training summit focuses on performance

Bodycam shows home explosion that injured NYPD officers responding to domestic call

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:34:03 GMT

Bodycam shows home explosion that injured NYPD officers responding to domestic call

Washington judge blocks parts of state law that added new background requirments for sheriffs

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:33:47 GMT

Washington judge blocks parts of state law that added new background requirments for sheriffs

Denver Sheriff's Department recruit dies following medical emergency during training

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:33:32 GMT

Denver Sheriff's Department recruit dies following medical emergency during training

Advanced Radiation Therapy Offers Veterans Faster Path Through Prostate Cancer Treatment

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:28:06 GMT

Advanced Radiation Therapy Offers Veterans Faster Path Through Prostate Cancer Treatment

Peep Show star Matt King is rushed to hospital after rare spinal stroke leaves him paralysed

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:27:47 GMT

Peep Show star Matt King is rushed to hospital after rare spinal stroke leaves him paralysed

Steiner eOptics to exhibit at LAAD Defense & Security 2026 in So Paulo, Brazil

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:39:44 GMT

Steiner eOptics to exhibit at LAAD Defense & Security 2026 in So Paulo, Brazil

Police respond to barricaded suspect in northwest Omaha - WOWT

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:02:35 GMT

Police respond to barricaded suspect in northwest Omaha - WOWT