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- Covert surveillance of journalists by PSNI ‘not systemic’, review finds
Read more on post. The covert surveillance of journalists and lawyers by police in Northern Ireland was not “widespread or systemic”, an independent review has found. However, the McCullough review has identified more than 20 attempts made by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) to identify journalists’ sources. The review also raised “significant concerns”… Read more: Covert surveillance of journalists by PSNI ‘not systemic’, review finds - McDonald ‘very concerned’ for those on Gaza aid flotillaRead more on post. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said she is “very concerned” for the safety of those travelling on the Gaza-bound aid flotilla. It comes as organisers of the flotilla as well as a number of Irish and international pro-Palestinian activists said they heard explosions and saw multiple drones target some… Read more: McDonald ‘very concerned’ for those on Gaza aid flotilla
- Tories request investigation into Starmer chief of staffThis post was originally published on this site. The Conservative Party has called for an investigation into the Downing Street chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, claiming he sought to mislead a UK election watchdog. Mr McSweeney, a native of Macroom, Co Cork, has served in his current role since October last year. While in opposition,… Read more: Tories request investigation into Starmer chief of staff
- Police used journalists’ phone data to detect leaks by staff, report saysRead more on post. 51 minutes ago ShareSave Julian O’NeillBBC News NI crime and justice correspondent ShareSave PA Media Concerns have been raised over how the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) used journalists’ phone numbers to check for any leaks of information by its officers or staff. A 200-page report also revealed there were… Read more: Police used journalists’ phone data to detect leaks by staff, report says
- ‘Decisive’ statements can be heard in Soldier F Bloody Sunday trial, judge rulesThis post was originally published on this site. Key statements made by a number of soldiers on the ground during the Bloody Sunday shootings can be used as evidence in the trial of a former paratrooper, a judge has ruled. Soldier F, who cannot be identified, is accused of murdering James Wray and William McKinney… Read more: ‘Decisive’ statements can be heard in Soldier F Bloody Sunday trial, judge rules
- The Trump administration is changing Covid, childhood vaccine recommendations – here’s what it means for youRead more on post. New recommendations last week from an influential vaccine panel handpicked by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. broke with long-standing U.S. precedent on Covid shots and childhood immunization. The changes by the group, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, could complicate access in some states and add to… Read more: The Trump administration is changing Covid, childhood vaccine recommendations – here’s what it means for you
- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says league could renegotiate media deals as soon as 2026Read more on post. The NFL could begin renegotiating its media rights deals as soon as next year, well ahead of schedule, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told CNBC in an exclusive interview. Goodell said he believes the NFL is leaving money on the table based on the significant increase in media revenue for other leagues,… Read more: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says league could renegotiate media deals as soon as 2026
- Tánaiste to raise overnight attack on Gaza flotilla at UN meeting as Italian navy sent to assistRead full article on post. LAST UPDATE | 20 mins ago TÁNAISTE SIMON HARRIS has said he intends to raise the overnight attacks on the Global Sumud Flotilla, which is carrying aid and activists to the Gaza Strip in Palestine in an effort to break Israel’s blockade. People on board the flotilla vessels said last… Read more: Tánaiste to raise overnight attack on Gaza flotilla at UN meeting as Italian navy sent to assist
- Tánaiste pushes for early vote on suspending parts of EU-Israel trade agreementRead full article on post. LAST UPDATE | 20 mins ago TÁNAISTE SIMON HARRIS is leading a major diplomatic push to secure an urgent vote of the EU on suspending parts of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, the legal basis for the EU to trade with Israel. There is also a push for a vote on… Read more: Tánaiste pushes for early vote on suspending parts of EU-Israel trade agreement
- Covert surveillance of journalists by PSNI ‘not systemic’, review findsRead more on post. The covert surveillance of journalists and lawyers by police in Northern Ireland was not “widespread or systemic”, an independent review has found. However, the McCullough review has identified more than 20 attempts made by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) to identify journalists’ sources. The review also raised “significant concerns”… Read more: Covert surveillance of journalists by PSNI ‘not systemic’, review finds
- Ulster without Baloucoune and longer-term absentees for Friday’s URC opener with DragonsThis post was originally published on this site. ULSTER WILL BE without Rob Baloucoune and several longer-term absentees for Friday’s URC season opener at home to the Dragons at Affidea Stadium, Belfast. Wing Baloucoune has been ruled out with an ankle injury, while fellow back-three operators Ethan McIlroy and Ben Moxham, as well as back… Read more: Ulster without Baloucoune and longer-term absentees for Friday’s URC opener with Dragons
- Blackburn should get win from abandoned game – IsmaelRead the full article on post. 36 minutes ago 14 Comments Blackburn Rovers boss Valerien Ismael says that giving them three points from the abandoned Championship game against Ipswich Town would be the “fairest thing to do”. Ismael’s side were 1-0 up courtesy of Todd Cantwell’s second-half penalty and the Tractor Boys were playing with… Read more: Blackburn should get win from abandoned game – Ismael
- Fulton signs pro contract with Minnesota TimberwolvesRead the full article on post. Irish basketball star CJ Fulton has signed a contract with the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves. The development makes the Belfast native the first Irishman to make it to the NBA having cut his teeth primarily in the Irish basketball system. Offaly-born Pat Burke signed with Orlando Magic in 2002 and… Read more: Fulton signs pro contract with Minnesota Timberwolves
- Boulter relief at Beijing win after ‘tough months’Read the full article on post. 11 minutes ago Katie Boulter said she was happy to put “a tough couple of months” behind her by beating Hailey Baptiste in the China Open. The British number two defeated the American 7-5 5-7 6-4 to progress to the second round in Beijing. The 29-year-old was knocked out… Read more: Boulter relief at Beijing win after ‘tough months’
- Broadhead ‘delighted’ by first Wrexham goalRead the full article on post. Getty Images 16 minutes ago Club record signing Nathan Broadhead was “delighted” to get off the mark for Wrexham and as he looks forward to playing his part in the Championship. Broadhead scored his first two Wrexham goals since joining in August from Ipswich Town in Tuesday’s 2-0 EFL… Read more: Broadhead ‘delighted’ by first Wrexham goal
- Mandarin Oriental, Vienna to open its doors on 20 October 2025This post was originally published on this site.Mandarin Oriental is delighted to announce the opening of its first hotel in Austria, Mandarin Oriental, Vienna, on 20 October 2025. Located in the city’s prestigious First District on peaceful Riemergasse, the hotel is ideally situated for exploring one of Europe’s foremost centres for music, culture and the… Read more: Mandarin Oriental, Vienna to open its doors on 20 October 2025
- WTTC Announces Final Speaker Line-Up for Landmark 25th Global Summit in RomeThis post was originally published on this site.The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced its full line-up of renowned speakers set to join its Global Summit in Rome, with the opening ceremony featuring a special performance from Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli.
- Now Accepting Reservations – Adventure and Luxury at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Puerto RicoThis post was originally published on this site.With its opening just weeks away, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Puerto Rico is now accepting reservations for arrivals beginning November 20, 2025 – just in time for sun-kissed getaways for the holiday season and beyond. A secluded tropical playground surrounded by a nature reserve, the resort will… Read more: Now Accepting Reservations – Adventure and Luxury at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Puerto Rico
- The Cheapest Cities in the World to Get a BeerThis post was originally published on this site.These are the cities where a bottle of domestic beer is easiest on the wallet, according to a study by Deutsche Bank.
- FUZE Caribbean Art Fair Returns to The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival, for its Third EditionThis post was originally published on this site.Baha Mar, the Caribbean’s leading integrated resort destination, is thrilled to announce the return of FUZE Caribbean Art Fair. This year, FUZE proudly welcomes Scotiabank as its title sponsor, alongside generous contributions from additional sponsors such as Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board, Wildflowers, Sherwin-Williams, Bahamas Telecommunications Company, Soundcrate,… Read more: FUZE Caribbean Art Fair Returns to The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival, for its Third Edition
- Giorgio Armani creations interplay with Italian masterpieces at new Milan exhibitionRead more on post. ADVERTISEMENT “Giorgio Armani, Milano, for love’’ at the Brera Art Gallery opens today, mere weeks after the celebrated designer’s death at the age of 91. Featuring 129 Armani looks from the 1980s through the present day, the exhibition places his creations among celebrated Italian masterpieces by such luminaries as Raphael and… Read more: Giorgio Armani creations interplay with Italian masterpieces at new Milan exhibition
- The last day of doomsday: What is the viral ‘RaptureTok’ trend?Read more on post. ADVERTISEMENT If you’re reading this today, Wednesday 24 September 2025 could be the last day before the end of the world as you know it. If you’re reading this tomorrow, you weren’t blipped out of existence and good luck with all the rebuilding. Please do better. Confused? We’ve got you covered.… Read more: The last day of doomsday: What is the viral ‘RaptureTok’ trend?
- ‘Dawson’s Creek’ reunion sees James Van Der Beek make surprise appearance amid cancer battleRead more on post. ADVERTISEMENT The cast of the hit TV show Dawson’s Creek, which ran from 1998 to 2003, came together earlier this week for a reunion charity event in New York City. The cast, including Michelle Williams, Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson, took the stage at the Richard Rodgers Theater on Monday… Read more: ‘Dawson’s Creek’ reunion sees James Van Der Beek make surprise appearance amid cancer battle
- Booker Prize 2025: Kiran Desai, David Szalay and Andrew Miller among shortlisted authorsRead more on post. This year’s Booker Prize shortlist features an epic globetrotting love story between two young Indians; a man in the throws of a midlife crisis who undertakes a road trip across the US; a successful actor whose life is thrown into dissary by the appearance of a man who may or may… Read more: Booker Prize 2025: Kiran Desai, David Szalay and Andrew Miller among shortlisted authors
- Brian’s back – what’s so funny about peace, love & understanding?Read more on post. On April 10, 1999, I was in the producer’s chair in Studio 4 in RTÉ while we aired a special episode of a live Saturday night chat show called Kenny Live, hosted by Pat Kenny. The show was paying its respects to the late actor and comedian, Dermot Morgan, who died… Read more: Brian’s back – what’s so funny about peace, love & understanding?
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