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The community mourns the loss of Susan Hamilton, a cherished mother and grandmother, who will be laid to rest this Friday following a fatal road traffic accident earlier this week. Susan Hamilton (nee Craig), aged 74, sadly passed away last Friday evening as a result of a two-vehicle collision. The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 PM at Bunlin Bridge, located on the Milford to Cranford Road. Mrs. Hamilton was a beloved resident of Eirry, Manorcunningham. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph, her brother James, and her parents, James and Jeannie. According to the funeral notice, Susan will be deeply…

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The largest evacuation in Cologne since World War II is underway following the discovery of three unexploded bombs dropped by Allied forces 80 years ago. Approximately 20,000 residents are being evacuated from their homes and businesses. The evacuation also includes hotels, a care facility for the elderly, and a hospital. Three bridges spanning the Rhine River have been closed, and rail traffic has been either suspended or rerouted. Numerous schools, kindergartens, museums, the tram network, and the city’s philharmonic orchestra have been shut down after the entire old town was brought to a standstill. The broadcaster RTL has relocated its…

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Donegal Library Service is thrilled to present a summer packed with fun events for children! Starting June 3rd, all library branches will host a wide array of engaging activities, creating a vibrant and enjoyable environment for children. Through hands-on workshops, captivating story sessions, and interactive games, the library aims to cultivate a lifelong passion for books, learning, and libraries in children of all ages. The Summer Stars Programme boasts a diverse selection of activities catering to various interests. From mini golf and Lego challenges to painting and craft classes, manga art, baby techno raves, puppetry, and friendship bracelet making, there’s…

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a car’s windows were smashed on the Cullion Road in Letterkenny during the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday. The incident took place on Cullion Road, Letterkenny, between midnight and 7:50 AM on June 2nd. Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area or has information relevant to the investigation is urged to contact Gardaí in Letterkenny at 074-9167100. Car windows smashed overnight in Letterkenny was last modified: June 3rd, 2025 by Rachel McLaughlin News Source : Donegal Daily

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Lee Jae-myung, the liberal opposition candidate, has reportedly won the South Korean presidential election. Yonhap news agency and SBS television station, among other South Korean media outlets, announced Mr. Lee’s victory early Wednesday. Conservative candidate Kim Moon Soo has already conceded defeat. This victory follows a period of political instability sparked by the short-lived imposition of martial law by Yoon Suk Yeol, the now-removed conservative leader. News Source : Irish Examiner

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The brother of a man who murdered their ailing 58-year-old mother in her own home has told the Central Criminal Court that “someone who should have protected” her had instead taken her life in the “most cruel, violent and sadistic way possible”. In his victim impact statement on Tuesday, Angela Canavan’s son Keith Canavan said his brother Nigel didn’t just take their mother’s life but had also tried to take her dignity in the way he had killed her “using the one method she feared the most”. Keith Canavan also said his brother had “portrayed her in the courtroom not…

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Sean “Diddy” Combs allegedly told a former Los Angeles hotel security guard that public release of a 2016 security video showing Combs kicking and dragging R&B singer Casandra “Cassie” Ventura would ruin his career, the guard testified at Combs’ recent legal proceedings.Eddy Garcia, 33, testified that Combs made this statement repeatedly in March 2016, shortly after the incident, as he attempted to acquire what he believed was the only copy of the surveillance footage.Prosecutors are using the Intercontinental Hotel video as key evidence against the Bad Boy Records founder, arguing it corroborates allegations from three women, including Cassie, that Combs…

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Extremists have perpetrated a deadly attack on a military base in Mali, resulting in the deaths of dozens of soldiers. This incident, confirmed by civil society and military sources on Tuesday, highlights the ongoing militant violence plaguing West Africa’s volatile Sahel region. The assault occurred on Sunday at the Boulkessi base, situated near the Burkina Faso border. According to a local civil society activist, who spoke to The Associated Press anonymously due to lack of authorization, at least 60 soldiers were killed and 40 others wounded. The al-Qaeda-linked JNIM group has claimed responsibility for the attack. A military source informed…

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