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Irish cartels are now at the top echelons of organised crime internationally, an Interpol chief has said. But David Caunter, Interpol director of organised and emerging crime, is optimistic that all leaders of the Kinahan cartel, Ireland’s largest and most deadly crime group, will be “taken down” by law enforcement. The Kinahan cartel is one of multiple transnational crime groups linked to the foiled MV Matthew drug trafficking operation, during which a €190m bulk cargo vessel was intercepted by Irish authorities at gunpoint while attempting to smuggle some 2.2 tonnes of cocaine with a street value of some €157m through…

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Rescuers scoured flooded riverbanks littered with mangled trees and turned over rocks in the search for more than two dozen children from a girls’ camp and many others missing after a wall of water blasted down a river in the Texas Hill Country. The storm killed at least 32 people, including 14 children. The destructive fast-moving waters rose 26 feet (eight metres) in just 45 minutes before daybreak Friday, washing away homes and vehicles. The danger was not over as torrential rains continued pounding communities outside San Antonio on Saturday and flash flood warnings and watches remained in effect. Searchers…

Eight men deported from the United States in May, after being held under guard for several weeks at a US military base in Djibouti while their legal challenges were processed, have arrived in South Sudan. This is the destination the Trump administration intended, despite a US State Department advisory against travel to the war-torn nation due to “crime, kidnapping, and armed conflict.” The group, comprised of immigrants from Cuba, Laos, Mexico, Myanmar, Vietnam, and South Sudan, reached South Sudan on Friday. Their relocation was enabled after a federal judge cleared the way, following a case that involved the Supreme Court,…

“Cork’s anticipation and excitement will be palpable; immerse yourself in it. Sadly, a two-week Dubai getaway is off the cards for us.” News Source : Irish Examiner

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, has appeared in public for the first time since the recent 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran. He attended a mourning ceremony marking the eve of Ashoura.Khamenei’s absence during the conflict had suggested heightened security measures for the Iranian leader, who holds ultimate authority on all state matters. There was no immediate report regarding any public statements he may have made. Iran has acknowledged over 900 fatalities and thousands of injuries as a result of the war. The country has also confirmed substantial damage to its nuclear facilities but has denied UN nuclear watchdog…

Player ratings from the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship semi-final between Cork and Dublin at Croke Park. News Source : Irish Examiner

Rescuers were searching for children from a girls’ camp and many others who were still missing after a wall of water rushed down a river in the Texas Hill Country during a powerful storm that killed at least 32 people, officials said. Among the dead were nine children. The destructive fast-moving waters along the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet (eight metres) in just 45 minutes before dawn Friday, washing away homes and vehicles. The danger was not over as more heavy rains were expected Saturday and flash flood warnings and watches remained in effect for parts of central Texas. Some…

A special Civic Reception was held yesterday by Donegal County Council to celebrate the Blaney family’s remarkable 100 years of representation on the council. Cllr Paul Canning, Council Cathaoirleach and fellow Fianna Fail member, presented a commemorative plaque to Councillor Liam Blaney and Senator Niall Blaney, honouring their family’s century of service. The County House in Lifford was filled with family, friends, and fellow members of the Donegal political community, all gathered to celebrate the Blaney dynasty. The Blaney family’s involvement began with Neal Blaney’s election to the newly formed Donegal County Council in 1925. His son, Neil T Blaney,…

Tune in for live updates from Croke Park! The match kicks off at 5pm. Our team – John Fogarty, Eoghan Cormican, and Therese O’Callaghan – will be reporting live from the ground. News Source : Irish Examiner