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Israel’s defence minister has vowed to prevent an aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists from reaching the Gaza Strip. Israel Katz said on Sunday that Israel will not allow anyone to break its naval blockade of the Palestinian territory, which he said is aimed at preventing Hamas from importing arms. He said in a statement: “To the antisemitic Greta and her fellow Hamas propagandists – I will say this clearly: You should turn back, because you will not make it to Gaza.” Climate campaigner Thunberg is among 12 activists aboard the Madleen, which is operated by the Freedom…

A man in his 30s has avoided jail time after sexually assaulting a woman he considered a close friend following a night out. The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to the charge at Letterkenny Circuit Court. The court heard that the incident occurred in November 2022 after the pair had been out with friends in Letterkenny and returned to the woman’s home. The woman lay down on a couch under a blanket, while the man sat in a chair. They began talking, but the woman said she was tired and wanted to sleep. According to…

Albufeira, a popular Algarve resort destination for Irish students celebrating the end of their Leaving Cert exams, is cracking down on unruly tourist behavior with significant fines for offenses such as nudity and public intoxication. Local councillors have approved penalties of up to €4,000 for tourists who violate the newly implemented code of conduct. Irish and British tourists were initially alerted to these stricter regulations in February when Albufeira’s mayor, Jose Carlos Rolo, announced the initiative and opened it for public feedback. Over the weekend, it was reported that these fines can be levied against holidaymakers as soon as the…

In a finale that will be long remembered, the Rebels brought Limerick’s impressive reign of Munster titles to an end. News Source : Irish Examiner

At least four people were killed and several others were injured by Israeli fire around half-a-mile from an aid distribution point in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian health officials and witnesses have said. The Israeli military said it fired warning shots at people who approached its forces early on Sunday. The bodies were brought to Nasser Hospital in Gaza’s southern city of Khan Younis, which confirmed the toll. This is trap for us, not aid Palestinian witnesses said Israeli forces had fired on them at a roundabout in the nearby city of Rafah as they went to get food from a…

A man has been jailed in Donegal after being caught driving a Range Rover stolen in Northern Ireland. Thomas Byrne received a six-month prison sentence after appearing before Ballyshannon District Court. According to Inspector Michael Doherty, gardai stopped Byrne after a white Range Rover was reported stolen from the Belleek area of County Fermanagh. Byrne was apprehended by gardai on April 28, 2025, at Rathinney Glebe, Ballintra. The 45-year-old faced charges of handling stolen property, specifically a white Range Rover Evoque, knowing it was stolen or being reckless as to that possibility. This charge falls under section 17 of the…

US President Donald Trump’s administration said it would deploy 2,000 National Guard troops on Saturday as federal agents in Los Angeles faced off against a few hundred demonstrators during a second day of protests following immigration raids.US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that the Pentagon was prepared to mobilise active-duty troops “if violence continues” in Los Angeles, saying the Marines at nearby Camp Pendleton were “on high alert.”Federal security agents on Saturday confronted protesters in the Paramount area in southeast Los Angeles, where some demonstrators displayed Mexican flags. A second protest in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday night attracted some…

My husband, in his 50s, says his sense of smell is slowly diminishing. He’s noticed he can no longer identify the scent of certain flowers or if I’m wearing perfume. What would you suggest? A diminishing sense of smell (also known as hyposmia) can occur gradually as we age. Several underlying conditions may contribute to the loss, including post-viral inflammation, chronic allergies, and reactions to household cleaning products. If your husband has had a bout of cold or flu that has affected his respiratory system, this can create inflammation in the sinuses. Even a mild head injury might irritate the…

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The association deemed it unsuitable for the league to move forward with its scheduled Annual General Meeting (AGM). News Source : Irish Examiner