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A man accused of using a makeshift flamethrower and an incendiary device to attack a US group bringing attention to Israeli hostages in Gaza has been charged with a federal hate crime. Mohammed Sabry Soliman, 45, told police he had planned it for a year and targeted what he described as the “Zionist group”, the FBI said. Eight people were injured in the attack in Colorado, some with burns, as a group was concluding a weekly demonstration to raise visibility for the hostages who remain in Gaza. Witnesses reported the man shouted “Free Palestine” during the attack. A bomb disposal…

Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip have opened fire as people headed towards an aid distribution site, killing at least three people and wounding dozens, health officials and a witness said. The military said it fired warning shots at “suspects” who approached its forces in Rafah. The shooting occurred at the same location where witnesses say Israeli forces fired a day earlier on crowds of people heading toward the aid hub in southern Gaza run by the Israeli and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. Palestinians with aid packages received from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (Abdel Kareem Hana/AP) The Israeli military said…

A heartwarming fundraiser brought joy to families in Cork city as thousands of coins were meticulously lined around the Lough, all in support of sick children. Enthusiastic participants flocked to the Lough, eager to contribute to the ‘Lap the Lough’ initiative and raise crucial funds for the Cork City Hospitals’ Children’s Club. This remarkable charity dedicates itself to creating magical experiences for young patients, from unforgettable trips to Disneyland Paris to cherished Santa visits during the Christmas season. Ahead of this unique charity event, people were encouraged to raid their piggy banks, and the generous community of Cork responded overwhelmingly…

An official bid was submitted on Friday. However, the German club is hoping for a transfer fee in the region of £125 million, and negotiations remain ongoing. News Source : Irish Examiner

Don’t miss the charity 5K run and walk happening tomorrow evening at Crossroads, Killygordon! The annual Aurivo/Donegal Creameries event is dedicated to raising funds for Multiple Sclerosis Ireland this year. The race begins at 7:30 pm, and registration is available at the Aurivo offices. Pre-registration is also available online: https://in.njuko.com/killygordon-5k-2025 Entry fee is €10 for adults and €5 for under-18s, which includes entry into a free prize draw! Refreshments will be provided. Stay updated with the latest information on Aurivo’s Daisi Facebook page. Tomorrow’s Killygordon 5K to raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis Ireland was last modified: June 2nd, 2025 by…

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to swap the bodies of 6,000 soldiers killed in action. The agreement emerged on Monday at the latest peace talks in Turkey, where the two sides met for just over an hour, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian state media said. The talks delivered no major breakthrough in wider peace efforts. Delegations from Russia and Ukraine have ended their latest peace talks in Turkey after just over an hour, Mr Zelenskyy and Russian state media said. Russian and Ukrainian delegations at the Ciragan Palace in Istanbul (Ukrainian Ministry of Defence/AP) Speaking in Vilnius, Lithuania, Mr…

The wreck of the Leukos, an Irish trawler sunk during World War II, has been discovered off the coast of County Donegal. The Leukos was sunk by a German U-boat on March 9, 1940, resulting in the loss of all 11 crew members. The discovery was made near Tory Island by John Kearney, a diver and submariner, who described it as a chance find while searching for another vessel. Kearney told RTÉ News that the Leukos had not been seen for 85 years until this discovery, calling it “incredible.” Many of the fishermen who perished were young, some still teenagers,…

German police are set to conduct new searches in Portugal related to the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.Madeleine McCann vanished in 2007 at the age of three while on vacation with her family in Praia da Luz. Her parents were dining out, leaving her and her twin siblings asleep in their room.The Sun reported on Monday that the searches will take place this week in the vicinity of where she was last seen.A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police stated: “We are aware of the searches being carried by the BKA (German federal police) in Portugal as part of their investigation into…

Brendan “Brush” Shiels, 79, grew up in Phibsboro, Dublin. In 1967, he formed Skid Row, Ireland’s seminal rock group, which briefly included Phil Lynott on vocals, and Gary Moore on guitar.  The band released two acclaimed records, Skid and 34 Hours, before disbanding. He fronted a show, Off Yer Brush, on RTÉ television for two seasons, 1986-87, and he has released several solo albums. He will perform at Connolly’s of Leap, Co Cork, 6pm, Saturday, June 14. See: www.connollysofleap.com Save the Last Dance for Me  We lived in one room on the Phibsboro Road. Beside us was a pub, across…

Delegations from Russia and Ukraine have concluded their latest peace talks in Turkey after a little over an hour, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian state media.Speaking in Vilnius, Lithuania, Zelensky stated that both sides “exchanged documents through the Turkish side, and we are preparing a new release of prisoners of the war”.Expectations were tempered regarding the potential for a significant breakthrough in ending the three-year-old conflict, especially following a series of attacks over the weekend.Kyiv officials reported that a surprising drone assault on Sunday inflicted damage or destruction on over 40 warplanes located at air bases deep…