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  • Donald Trump shares AI video of Barack Obama being arrested in bizarre post

    Donald Trump shares AI video of Barack Obama being arrested in bizarre post

    Trump calls for Barack Obama to be arrested in bizarre social media post On Sunday, Donald Trump posted a bizarre AI-generated video of Barack Obama being arrested, captioned: “No one is above the law.” The video shows a series of Democratic politicians, including former President Obama, former President Joe Biden, and Nancy Pelosi. It then […]

    8 months ago

  • Kneecap say ‘no further action’ will be taken against them for Glastonbury set

    Kneecap say ‘no further action’ will be taken against them for Glastonbury set

    “We will continue to fight. We will continue to win.” Kneecap have taken to Instagram to share a message from Avon and Somerset Police which says that there will be no further investigation into their Glastonbury set. In the hours following their Glastonbury appearance last month, the police released a statement reading: “Video footage and […]

    8 months ago

  • Love Actually star Jo Bacon has died

    Love Actually star Jo Bacon has died

    Sad news just in. Tributes have flooded in following the death of actress Jo Bacon who has died. Joanne ‘Jo’ Bacon had roles in EastEnders, The Bill, and the Horrible Histories movie, reports the Mirror. She was was 72. Bacon also played Natalie’s mum in Love Actually and features in the iconic scene when Hugh […]

    9 months ago

  • GAA Palestine confirm Ireland trip has been cancelled

    GAA Palestine confirm Ireland trip has been cancelled

    ‘We are beyond devastated’ GAA Palestine have confirmed that their upcoming trip to Ireland has been cancelled. They’ve explained that the reason behind the cancellation comes from issues with the Department of Justice. In a lengthy statement, GAA Palestine wrote: “It is with a very heavy heart that we announce that the planned trip to […]

    9 months ago

  • One of the best Western movies of recent years is on TV tonight

    One of the best Western movies of recent years is on TV tonight

    Well worth the watch. It’s Monday all over again. The weekend’s been and gone and here we are, back to square one. But don’t fear – as tonight we’ve got one of the greatest western’s of recent years to feast your eyes on as you stroll forwards into the week. Our pick for tonight is […]

    9 months ago

  • 82 people now confirmed dead in Texas floods as search continues for 10 missing girls

    82 people now confirmed dead in Texas floods as search continues for 10 missing girls

    Ten children are still missing. The death toll from the Texas floods has now topped 82 people. Floodwaters swept into central Texas on Friday without much morning leaving a trail of destruction in its place. Many of the victims are children who were attending Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp along the river bank. While […]

    9 months ago

  • Jurgen Klopp shares heartbreaking tribute to Diogo Jota

    Jurgen Klopp shares heartbreaking tribute to Diogo Jota

    ‘We will miss you so much’ Jurgen Klopp has shared a tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre to Instagram. Taking to the platform, the former Liverpool manager said that he is heartbroken. In full, Klopp wrote: “This is a moment where I struggle! There must be a bigger purpose! But I can’t see […]

    9 months ago

  • Lewis Capaldi stuns fans as he returns to Glastonbury for secret set

    Lewis Capaldi stuns fans as he returns to Glastonbury for secret set

    He’s back! Lewis Capaldi has delighted fans by returning to Glastonbury after a two-year break from music. The secret set performer was a tightly guarded secret. However, yesterday rumours began circulating that Lewis Capaldi was the chosen one. Those rumours became true just moments ago, when Capaldi walked out to rapturous applause from the Glastonbury […]

    9 months ago

  • All Ireland quarter final draw revealed

    All Ireland quarter final draw revealed

    There’s some big fixtures to look forward to The All Ireland quarter-final draw has taken place this morning after a weekend of thrilling matches. Kerry, Dublin, Galway, and Donegal all emerged as the victors following this weekend’s games and they’re now joined by group toppers, Meath, Monaghan, Armagh, and Tyrone as we look forward to […]

    9 months ago

  • Here’s the punishment Kneecap’s Mo Chara could face for alleged terror offence

    Here’s the punishment Kneecap’s Mo Chara could face for alleged terror offence

    He was released today on unconditional bail. Kneecap rapper Mo Chara was released from court today on unconditional bail and is set to return to court on August 20. Demonstrators descended on Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London this morning (Wednesday, 18 June) to protest terrorism charges brought against rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh (aka Mo […]

    10 months ago

  • Israeli president says they had ‘no choice’ but to attack Iran

    Israeli president says they had ‘no choice’ but to attack Iran

    “The truth of the matter is there was no other choice.” Israeli President Isaac Herzog has claimed that his nation had ‘no other choice’ but to attack Iran. Herzog says that Iran were proceeding ‘dramatically’ towards creating a nuclear bomb and that they were ‘rushing’ to the bomb ‘under disguise’. Tehran have long denied that […]

    10 months ago

  • Blankety Blank viewers heartbroken as they find out winner died aged 39

    Blankety Blank viewers heartbroken as they find out winner died aged 39

    Heartbreaking. Blankety Blank viewers have been left heartbroken after discovering that the winning contestant from Saturday night’s show died months before. Nathanael Hill, from Liverpool, won the show’s main prize during the episode which featured Rob Beckett, Lucy Beaumont, Jack Dee, Omid Djalili, Dame Kelly Holmes, and Steph McGovern. Not only did he win the […]

    10 months ago

  • Iran says Pakistan ‘will nuke Israel’ if Netanyahu uses nuclear weapons first

    Iran says Pakistan ‘will nuke Israel’ if Netanyahu uses nuclear weapons first

    An Iranian general says that Pakistan have promised them. Pakistan have allegedly threatened to drop a nuclear weapon on Israel, should Netanyahu use nuclear weapons against Iran. A top Iranian officer, General Mohsen Rezaee, made the claim, saying in an interview that Pakistan have assured them. He said: “Pakistan has assured us that if Israel […]

    10 months ago

  • Palestine’s first GAA club to bring over 30 children to Ireland for tour

    Palestine’s first GAA club to bring over 30 children to Ireland for tour

    They’re encouraging people to come out and support them. Children from Palestine’s first GAA club are set to tour Ireland next month in a landmark visit. From 18 July to 1 August, 33 children and 14 adult mentors from the Moataz Sarsour GAA Club – the first officially recognised GAA club in Palestine – will […]

    10 months ago

  • British passenger survives Air India crash that killed hundreds

    British passenger survives Air India crash that killed hundreds

    Police initially said they did not expect any survivors. An Air India passenger has reportedly survived the tragic plane crash that killed hundreds of people this morning. The British national, who the Mirror have named as Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, was in seat 11a on the flight that crashed in Ahmedabad today. Over 240 people were […]

    10 months ago

  • Richard Satchwell sentenced to life for murder of his wife Tina

    Richard Satchwell sentenced to life for murder of his wife Tina

    The trial lasted over a month. Richard Satchwell has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife Tina eight years ago. Following a trial that took over a month, the jury found Satchwell guilty of murder. Satchwell reported his wife missing in March 2017, saying that he came home to find […]

    10 months ago

  • Gerry Adams wins libel case against the BBC

    Gerry Adams wins libel case against the BBC

    He will receive €100,000. Gerry Adams has won his libel case against the BBC. The case was over a Spotlight NI documentary and accompanying article in which anonymous sources claimed Adams sanctioned the 2006 murder of agent Dennis Donaldson. Donaldson was a key figure in Sinn Fein’s rise but it later emerged he had been […]

    10 months ago

  • Train crashes into tractor injuring multiple passengers in UK town

    Train crashes into tractor injuring multiple passengers in UK town

    Disruption is expected all day. A train has crashed into a tractor and trailer on a level crossing in the UK. The train was not derailed but a number of passengers on board the train are believed to have suffered minor injuries, reports BBC News. British Transport Police said that six of the 56 passengers […]

    11 months ago

  • Kneecap member charged with terrorism offence

    Kneecap member charged with terrorism offence

    Police have released a statement. A member of Kneecap has been charged with a terrorism offence for allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah. Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, also known as Mo Chara, is set to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on June 18, reports RTE. The Met Police said that the 27-year-old had […]

    11 months ago

  • 90 Day Fiance star Ben Rathbun dies aged 55

    90 Day Fiance star Ben Rathbun dies aged 55

    Awful news. 90 Day Fiance star Ben Rathbun has died. It’s been reported that Ben died on Monday at his home in Indiana surrounded by loved ones. Ben featured on season five of 90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days, speaking of how he was a 52-year-old father of four who had met his 22-year-old […]

    11 months ago

  • Rugby star dies tragically aged 37 as team mates pay tribute

    Rugby star dies tragically aged 37 as team mates pay tribute

    Heartbreaking news. Former international rugby star Cornal Hendricks has died aged 37. Hendricks, who played 12 times for South Africa, died after suffering a heart attack. The winger scored 25 points for the Springboks during his career. He played his entire club career, from 2008 to 2024, in his homeland. Back in 2016, when he […]

    11 months ago

  • The Simpsons’ writer Steve Pepoon dies unexpectedly aged 68

    The Simpsons’ writer Steve Pepoon dies unexpectedly aged 68

    He died outside his home. The Simpsons’ writer Steve Pepoon has died unexpectedly at the age of 68. Pepoon, who won an Emmy for his work on the legendary show, also co-created the Nickelodeon show The Wild Thornberrys. He died unexpectedly earlier this month on 3 May outside of his home in Paola, Kansas. For […]

    11 months ago

  • Man jailed for 1986 murder acquitted after 38 years in prison

    Man jailed for 1986 murder acquitted after 38 years in prison

    It’s believed to be the biggest miscarriage of justice in British history. A man who was jailed for murder almost forty years ago has had his conviction quashed by the Court of Appeal. Peter Sullivan was convicted of murdering Diane Sindall in Birkenhead in 1986, reports Sky News. The 21-year-old victim was beaten, raped, and […]

    11 months ago

  • Taco Bell is finally opening its first restaurant in Ireland

    Taco Bell is finally opening its first restaurant in Ireland

    Applegreen are set to open Ireland’s first Taco Bell. Applegreen will open Ireland’s first Taco Bell restaurant this summer with plans to open Taco Bell outlets at a number of Irish locations over the next five years. Seamus Stapleton, Managing Director of Applegreen’s Republic of Ireland business, said: “We are really excited to announce this partnership to launch the iconic Taco Bell brand in Ireland. “This […]

    11 months ago

  • Tory Lanez rushed to hospital after being stabbed 14 times

    Tory Lanez rushed to hospital after being stabbed 14 times

    He was airlifted to hospital. Tory Lanez was left in critical condition after an inmate attacked him with a prison shank. Lanez was stabbed over a dozen times all over his body, suffering a number of wounds to his back, torso, head, and face. He suffered collapsed lungs as a result of the attack. He […]

    11 months ago

  • Cardinal Robert Prevost elected as new Pope

    Cardinal Robert Prevost elected as new Pope

    Habemus Papam Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the new pope. Prevost is the first pope to be from the United States, hailing from the city of Chicago. He will take the name Pope Leo XIV. At the third time of asking the cardinals reached the 66 per cent majority in order for a […]

    11 months ago

  • 3 Doors Down singer reveals stage four cancer diagnosis

    3 Doors Down singer reveals stage four cancer diagnosis

    “It’s not real good.” The lead singer of the band 3 Doors Down has revealed that he has been diagnosed with stage four cancer. The band, who formed in Mississippi in 1996, are perhaps best known for their 2000 song Kryptonite which has over a billion streams on Spotify. Brad Arnold, the band’s singer, took […]

    11 months ago

  • One in four adults will stay single for life, study says

    One in four adults will stay single for life, study says

    People have other priorities. A study claims that one in four adults in the United States will stay single forever. The study, which was carried out by the Pew Research Center, suggests that the trend is likely down to changing societal norms, a shift in priorities, and economical pressures. Traditional expectations surrounding marriage have certainly […]

    11 months ago

  • An Irish beach has been named in the world’s top fifty

    An Irish beach has been named in the world’s top fifty

    Move aside Barcelona. The best beaches in the world have just been decided and an Irish beach has made the list. Cala Goloritzé nabbed the number one spot due to its ‘raw beauty capable of touching you emotionally the moment you lay eyes on it’. Number two went to Entalula Beach in the Philippines, renowned […]

    11 months ago

  • Britain is secretly preparing for an attack from Russia

    Britain is secretly preparing for an attack from Russia

    The UK is updating their plans for war. Britain is currently preparing for a direct attack by Russia according to a new report. The report, first printed in The Telegraph, claims that officials have been asked to update contingency plans that could put the nation on a war footing following a number of threats by […]

    11 months ago

  • Dozens of huge artists release statement in support of Kneecap

    Dozens of huge artists release statement in support of Kneecap

    Some of the biggest bands in the world signed the statement. In the wake of the media and political firestorm being projected towards Irish group, Kneecap, dozens of artists have now signed a statement in support of the group. The Belfast trio have been criticised in recent weeks after their performance at Coachella in which […]

    11 months ago

  • Irish nurse dies tragically just days after arriving in Australia to visit sister

    Irish nurse dies tragically just days after arriving in Australia to visit sister

    So heartbreaking. A 23-year-old woman from Louth has tragically died just days after landing in Australia to visit her sister. Marie Claire Rogers, who had recently qualified as a nurse, passed away in Sydney last Monday just a few days after visiting her sister who had been in the city on a year break. The […]

    11 months ago

  • Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre dies aged 41

    Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre dies aged 41

    BREAKING NEWS Virginia Giuffre, who famously accused Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein of sexual abuse, has died at the age of 41. Giuffre, who was one of the most outspoken accusers of Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, alleged that they trafficked her to the Duke of York when she was 17, a claim which Prince Andrew […]

    11 months ago

  • At least five people dead after plane crashes into the sea

    At least five people dead after plane crashes into the sea

    Awful news. At least five people have died after a plane crashed into the sea in Thailand. The plane was on a test flight to prepare for parachute training when it crashed near Hua Hin Airport. The aircraft, which was a small police plane, had six police officers on board when it crashed at around […]

    11 months ago

  • Gossip Girl star Michelle Trachtenberg’s cause of death confirmed

    Gossip Girl star Michelle Trachtenberg’s cause of death confirmed

    She was found dead in February. Michelle Trachtenberg, best known for her roles in Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, died back in February aged 39. The actress was found dead in her New York City apartment. At the time, the NYPD said she was found “unconscious and unresponsive” and was pronounced dead at […]

    1 year ago

  • Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott accused of sexually abusing children

    Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott accused of sexually abusing children

    The 47-year-old is facing charges of historic sex abuse against a boy and a girl Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been charged with child sex offences. The 47-year-old, who won the world title in 2006, is facing historical charges relating to two children who are believed to have been around ten years old […]

    1 year ago

  • Ruben Loftus-Cheek rushed to hospital for emergency surgery

    Ruben Loftus-Cheek rushed to hospital for emergency surgery

    He was set to play in just a few hours time England star Ruben Loftus-Cheek has been rushed to hospital for emergency surgery. The AC Milan and former Chelsea midfielder complained of severe abdominal pains and was subsequently rushed to a hospital in Naples. The 29-year-old was set to start today for Milan against Napoli […]

    1 year ago

  • Dunnes Stores voucher change to come into effect next week

    Dunnes Stores voucher change to come into effect next week

    Big news. Dunnes Stores is set to rollout a change to their voucher scheme next month. The Irish retailer has confirmed that shoppers can now use their vouchers when shopping online. The Dunnes Stores app features a variety of vouchers, but customers could only use them in store. However, the retailer is changing their voucher […]

    1 year ago

  • Britain’s Got Talent star dies aged 34

    Britain’s Got Talent star dies aged 34

    Awful news. Britain’s Got Talent star Chantel Bellew has died aged just 34. Bellew, who reached the quarter finals of Series 13, died in hospital just weeks after her 34th birthday. She was described as the ‘life and soul of the party’ by friends who spoke of her joy after reaching the later rounds of […]

    1 year ago

  • Trent Alexander-Arnold agrees Real Madrid move from Liverpool

    Trent Alexander-Arnold agrees Real Madrid move from Liverpool

    Personal terms ‘have been agreed’. Trent Alexander-Arnold has reportedly agreed a deal to move to Real Madrid, as per a breaking report from talkSPORT. After personal terms have been reached over a five-year deal worth £220,000 per week, it comes as a major blow to Arne Slot’s side. Having been in discussions with the Spanish […]

    1 year ago

  • Capital FM presenter Chris Stark diagnosed with testicular cancer

    Capital FM presenter Chris Stark diagnosed with testicular cancer

    ‘My hope is any bloke reading this will perhaps think to check themselves today’ Presenter Chris Stark has announced that he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. The 38-year-old explained that after a routine trip to his doctors, they discovered that he had cancer. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chris Stark (@chrisstark) […]

    1 year ago

  • Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital

    Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital

    The Pope has been in hospital for the last five weeks. Pope Francis is set to be released from hospital tomorrow after being treated for over a month. The 88-year-old has been receiving treatment at Gemelli Hospital in Rome since 14 February for a severe respiratory infection. It was previously reported that the Pope would […]

    1 year ago

  • Boxing legend George Foreman has died aged 76

    Boxing legend George Foreman has died aged 76

    One of the greatest of all time. Boxing legend, George Foreman, has sadly passed away at the age of 76. Known as Big George, Foreman was known for his ferocity in the ring. The boxer won Olympic gold in 1968 and claimed the heavyweight title twice, the second of which made him the oldest champion […]

    1 year ago

  • Kylie Jenner’s close friend and hairstylist Jesus Guerrero dies ‘suddenly’ aged 34

    Kylie Jenner’s close friend and hairstylist Jesus Guerrero dies ‘suddenly’ aged 34

    “His passing came very suddenly and unexpectedly.” Kylie Jenner’s close friend, the celebrity hairstylist, Jesus Guerrero, has died at the age of 34. Guerrero, who worked with dozens of A-list celebrities, died suddenly and unexpectedly over the weekend. The hairdresser, began working with Jenner back in 2019, and recently went on a trip with her […]

    1 year ago

  • Tributes paid to Kerry dad killed in tragic farm accident

    Tributes paid to Kerry dad killed in tragic farm accident

    Awful news. A father-of-two has tragically died following an incident at a farm in Kerry. Garrett Dee, who was 66, was from Carrig Island, Ballylongford. His family are said to be well known in the area as they run a local bed and breakfast. It’s believed that the incident happened just before midnight on Friday […]

    1 year ago

  • Two men arrested over fatal Dublin stabbing

    Two men arrested over fatal Dublin stabbing

    They were arrested in Dublin and Belfast. Two men have been arrested following a fatal stabbing in Dublin city centre over the weekend. 34-year-old Quam Babatunde, who was a Nigerian national, was found with serious knife injuries on Saturday morning before he was rushed to St James’ Hospital where he passed away. Another man also […]

    1 year ago

  • Man jailed for life for murdering Irish backpacker Danielle McLaughlin

    Man jailed for life for murdering Irish backpacker Danielle McLaughlin

    Danielle McLaughlin was found dead back in 2017. A man who was found guilty of the rape and murder of a 28-year-old Irishwoman has been sentenced to life in prison. Danielle McLaughlin, who was from Donegal, was found dead in Goa back in March 2017. Vikat Bhagat was found guilty of the rape and murder […]

    1 year ago

  • Travel chaos after car crashes onto railway tracks near major UK train station

    Travel chaos after car crashes onto railway tracks near major UK train station

    Delays and cancellations are expected throughout the day. A driver has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after the car they were in crashed onto train tracks in Salford. The car crashed at Regent Roundabout and flipped onto its roof onto nearby train tracks, blocking the line between Liverpool and Manchester. The […]

    1 year ago

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