World
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Murder Investigation Launched Following Death of Brazilian National in Limerick
An Garda Síochána has opened a murder investigation after the body of 33-year-old Jady Cristine Pereira Rosa was discovered in a Limerick City apartment.
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Thirty Years On: The Unsolved Disappearance of Fiona Pender
Thirty years after Fiona Pender vanished in Tullamore, Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information as the investigation remains a murder case.
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Summit County Infrastructure Projects Trigger Ongoing Traffic Restrictions
Ongoing infrastructure projects across Summit County, Ohio, are causing significant lane restrictions and closures extending through 2028.
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American Airlines Flight 2398 Makes Emergency Landing After Laptop Fire
American Airlines Flight 2398 landed safely at DFW after a passenger’s laptop caught fire, prompting an emergency response and renewed focus on lithium battery safety.
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Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir Unveils Facility for Executions of Palestinian Prisoners
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir showcased a new execution facility, marking a controversial shift in the state’s military justice system.
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Security Protocol and Sea Rescue: The Broad Institutional Fallout of the Arran Ferry Bomb Hoax
A 23-year-old passenger rescued from the sea was arrested after making a hoax bomb threat that forced the evacuation of 329 people on CalMac’s Arran ferry.
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Israel-Turkey tensions spike following Israeli strikes on Syrian airbase
Israeli airstrikes on Syria’s Abu Al-Duhur airbase have sparked regional tensions, with Ankara and Jerusalem at odds over military influence in the region.
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Former Estonian Prime Minister Siim Kallas dies at 77
Siim Kallas, a pivotal figure in Estonia’s European integration and the nation’s first EU commissioner, has died at age 77, according to his daughter, Kaja Kallas.
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Restoring the Southern Corridor: Inside the Strategic Reopening of the A31 After the New Forest Wildfire
The crucial A31 dual carriageway linking Bournemouth and Southampton has partially reopened following a 13-day closure sparked by a severe heathland wildfire.
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Brighton Rejects Liverpool’s £60M Bid for Yankuba Minteh
Brighton has rejected Liverpool’s second bid of £60m for winger Yankuba Minteh, with the club holding out for a fee closer to £70m.
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Funeral Services Begin for Teenagers Killed in M9 Motorway Crash
Athy community mourns as funerals begin for five teenagers killed in a wrong-way M9 motorway collision, amid national calls for stricter road and online safety.
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Dublin Shields Apple Correspondence on Security Grounds Amid Pre-EU Presidency Lobbying
Citing security, Dublin withheld Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s letters with Apple, fueling scrutiny over Silicon Valley’s influence ahead of Ireland’s EU presidency.
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Climate Strain on European Waterways: How River Cruise Lines Are Navigating the Summer 2026 Drought
A record-breaking summer 2026 heatwave has dried up the Danube and Rhine, forcing river cruise lines to cancel departures and deploy complex ship swaps.
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Poilievre Engages Iran’s Pahlavi in Push for Democratic Transition
Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has invited Iranian Reza Pahlavi to Canada following virtual talks on regime change and assets.
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Laois Community Initiatives: Nominations Open for 2026 Awards and New Housing Proposal for Portarlington
Laois County Council has launched nominations for the 2026 Community & Voluntary Awards while a new modular housing project for the elderly enters planning.