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Tens of thousands of people have marched through the streets of Rome in protest against the war in Gaza. The demonstration was called by Italy’s main opposition parties, who accuse the right-wing government of being too silent on the matter. Protesters carried a banner reading “Stop the massacre, stop complicity!” as they began the march. The demonstration proceeded peacefully through the center of Rome, with a large presence of rainbow, Palestinian, and political party flags. The protest drew a diverse crowd from across Italy, including many families with children. Giorgia Meloni’s government has been accused of a timid response on…

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A 26-year-old man, Billy Diver, has been sentenced to three years in jail for sexually assaulting a young woman in Swan Park, Buncrana. He claimed he “read the wrong signals.” Diver pleaded guilty to the sexual assault, which occurred on the evening of June 24th, 2020. The case was heard at Letterkenny Circuit Court. At the time of the incident, during Covid-19 restrictions, Diver and a friend encountered two 19-year-old women sitting on a bench in the park. Garda Keith Conlon presented the details of the case, led by state barrister Ms. Fiona Crawford, BL. The incident began around 8…

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A 26-year-old man, Billy Diver, has been sentenced to three years in prison for sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman in Swan Park, Buncrana. Diver admitted to the assault, claiming he “misread signals” from the victim. Diver appeared at Letterkenny Circuit Court and pleaded guilty to the sexual assault, which occurred on the evening of June 24th, 2020. At the time of the incident, Diver, then 20, was with a friend when they encountered two young women sitting on a bench in the park during Covid restrictions. Garda Keith Conlon presented details of the incident, led by state barrister Ms. Fiona…

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Donegal photographer James O’Donnell wasn’t sure if he would ever have the opportunity to take another adventure with his two beloved dogs, Iggy and Frida. Iggy had faced numerous health challenges over the past few months, a familiar experience for many older dog owners. Early in the year, she suffered a stroke. While recovering, Iggy was then diagnosed with vestibular disease. In April, James launched an online fundraiser to assist with Iggy’s veterinary expenses, including potential end-of-life care if vets deemed it necessary. Amid Iggy’s health struggles and ensuring energetic Frida received the attention she deserved, James’s dream of one…

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Russian attacks targeting the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv have killed at least four people and wounded more than two dozen others, officials said. The first wave on Ukraine’s second-largest city was a large Russian drone-and-missile attack in the early hours. It killed at least three people and wounded 21 others, according to local officials. I received a report from our team on their visit and meetings in the United States. Defense support for Ukraine, sanctions against Russia, diplomatic prospects, as well as the defense of freedom and countering Russian disinformation.We gave our partners a detailed overview of… pic.twitter.com/8Y5ZMReBKz— Volodymyr…

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