Joseph Loftus

‘Rest in power.’ Trailblazing ballerina, Michaela DePrince, has died at the age of 29. The legendary dancer, who performed with Beyonce, was described as an ‘unforgettable inspiration’ in a statement confirming her death online. The statement, shared on her Instagram, read: “Rest in Power: Ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince. “With pain in our hearts, we share […]

1 year ago

Warning: Contains content some may find distressing On this very moment twenty-three years ago, the world was changed and changed utterly, when American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Centre. As the world, and the world’s media watched the billowing smoke, most pondered that it had to be an […]

1 year ago

It’s been seven months. A Dublin city centre street which was ordered to close back in January remains open. Back in January, Dublin City Council said that they were unable to control the back street and so have resorted to the extreme measure of simply closing it off however months later, it remains open. Harbour […]

2 years ago

The video is being investigated. Shocking footage has emerged appearing to show an armed police officer kicking and stamping on a man’s head at Manchester Airport. The clip, which has been widely shared on social media, shows the incident taking place at the airport earlier today (Wednesday July 24). According to the Manchester Evening News, […]

2 years ago

Breaking news. Joe Biden has pulled out of the election race. In a letter addressed to his ‘fellow Americans’, he said it had been the ‘greatest honour of my life to serve as your president’. He added: “While it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of […]

2 years ago

Heartbreaking news. A teenager has tragically died after jumping into a lake, which is believed to have been electrified, on the Fourth of July. Jesse Hamric, who was 18 and from Colorado, was at Smith Mountain Lake in Huddleston, with his friends on Thursday. According to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, during the Independence Day […]

2 years ago

Awful news. Legendary actor, Donald Sutherland, has died at the age of 88. Best known for his roles in The Hunger Games, Pride & Prejudice, and M*A*S*H, the actor died after a long illness. His son, Kiefer Sutherland, confirmed the news of his father’s passing, writing: “With a heavy heart, I tell you that my […]

2 years ago

Ireland, Norway, and Spain have officially recognised Palestine as a separate state. Early this morning (May 22), Taoiseach Simon Harris broke the news that Ireland would recognise Palestine as an official state. Speaking to the press, Harris announced: “Today Ireland, Norway and Spain are announcing that we recognise the state of Palestine, each of us […]

2 years ago

They now recognise Palestine as a separate state. Ireland, Norway, and Spain have officially recognised Palestine as a separate state. Since the news broke earlier this morning, Israel have recalled their ambassadors from Ireland and Norway. Taoiseach Simon Harris broke the news, saying this morning: “Today Ireland, Norway and Spain are announcing that we recognise […]

2 years ago

The Premier League are not happy. Premier League clubs have been asked to vote on potentially scrapping VAR next season. The move comes following a proposal tabled by Wolverhampton Wanderers. The proposal is due to be held at a meeting on June 6. The Premier League board is reportedly directly opposed to the proposal, according […]

2 years ago

Josh Itseli has been named as the young man who was killed. In the early hours of yesterday (May 6), a young man was shot dead in Drimnagh, Dublin. The shooting occurred shortly after midnight on Monday in the Knocknarea Road area of Drimnagh. The man who died has since been named as 20-year-old Josh […]

2 years ago

Three men have been arrested. A man has died following a shooting in Dublin early this morning. The shooting occurred shortly after midnight on Monday May 6 in the Knocknarea Road area of Drimnagh. A man was pronounced dead at the scene. Man dies after shooting in Dublin early this morning. RTE News report that […]

2 years ago

The man’s been left with potentially life-changing injuries. A man has been nailed to a fence in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) were called to the area of Bushmills in the early hours of Sunday (May 5) following reports of a serious assault. Shortly after midnight the PSNI discovered […]

2 years ago

Three men have been arrested. A man has died following a shooting in Dublin early this morning. The shooting occurred shortly after midnight on Monday May 6 in the Knocknarea Road area of Drimnagh. A man was pronounced dead at the scene. Man dies after shooting in Dublin early this morning. RTE News report that […]

2 years ago

He’s been pictured for the first time. The 14-year-old boy killed in yesterday’s sword attack in London has been named as Daniel Anjorin. Daniel was stabbed to death by a man who also injured four others, including two police officers. Police arrested a 36-year-old man after the stabbings, with footage online showing a person roaming […]

2 years ago