‘Transparency should not be optional when it comes to policing’: Garda chief cannot say how many of his serving officers have CRIMINAL convictions – as TD reacts to his jawdropping reason for not knowing
A response from Garda headquarters has left politicians questioning whether enough is known about those tasked with enforcing the law.
Popular aviation influencer Shaun Dunne lifts lid on his new role after landing Dublin Airport gig – as he reveals details of next move in his highly ambitious plan…
Aviation influencer Shaun Dunne has spoken about taking on a new role at Dublin Airport, giving fans an insight into his latest career move. Dunne has built a large following documenting aviation and airport life online, and the appointment marks a notable step in his growing public profile…
Sam Smith Releases Bluesy Lament ‘When He’s Gone’ Ahead of New Album ‘Hazel Eyes’
Sam Smith has released "When He's Gone," the third single from their upcoming fifth studio album, Hazel Eyes, due out on 21 August. The bluesy, melancholy track was recorded live without a click track, building from finger-picked guitar into a fuller arrangement with drums and backing vocals, and…
Wes Streeting vows ‘we’re with Ukraine until they win’ on his first visit to Kyiv as Andy Burnham’s defence secretary
Wes Streeting made his first visit to Kyiv since becoming defence secretary under Prime Minister Andy Burnham, using the trip to reaffirm the UK's backing for Ukraine in its war with Russia. He declared that Britain remains committed to standing by Ukraine "until they win", signalling continuity in…
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This sounds like Jamie T fronting the prodigy
This YouTube Short has been shared under the title "This sounds like Jamie T fronting the Prodigy", suggesting a track or performance that blends Jamie T's distinctive, laid-back sing-speak vocal delivery with the aggressive, breakbeat-driven electronic production associated with The Prodigy. The comparison points to a clip that…
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis is stepping down, but will remain with the company
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis is stepping down from day-to-day leadership of the AI research lab he co-founded and has run since 2010, moving instead into the newly created role of chairman. He is also taking on the title of chief scientist at Alphabet, Google's parent company, while…
Watch: ‘Scariest night’ as Ukraine fails to intercept Russian attack
Ukraine endured what one resident called the "scariest night" of the war after Russia launched a large-scale combined drone and missile attack, killing at least 21 people and injuring dozens more. While many of the drones were intercepted, Ukraine's depleted air defences failed to stop a significant number…
Infantino is getting his karmic kicking, but why did football take so long to rebel against Fifa? | Jonathan Liew
Federation leaders are massing forces at the gates, but years after the first proposed selling off of its commercial legacy and the Qatar World Cup In recent decades the city of Salé, just across the river from Rabat on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, has undergone a remarkable transformation. At…
PlayStation is getting “most” of Sony’s estimated $508 million tariff refund, but despite lawsuits there are no apparent plans to give refunds for price-hiked PS5s
Sony is set to receive the bulk of an estimated $508 million (roughly £395 million) in refunds tied to US tariffs, with PlayStation's hardware business identified as the primary beneficiary of the recovered funds. The disclosure comes despite Sony having raised PS5 prices in several regions this year,…
Magic Designer Says This Underrated Avatar MTG Commander Deserves More Play
Chris Mooney, lead designer of the Magic: The Gathering Avatar: The Last Airbender set, has named Katara, Water Tribe's Hope as an overlooked Commander deck option worth trying. The card, part of a set built around giving core Avatar characters multiple versions across the show's three seasons, is…
‘Gilmore Girls’ Documentary Set at HBO Max With Lauren Graham, Never-Before-Seen Footage and More
An official documentary about "Gilmore Girls" is in production and will debut on HBO Max, marking the first authorised film exploring the making of the cult 2000s dramedy. The untitled project is told from the perspective of series creator Amy Sherman-Palladino and her husband, executive producer Daniel Palladino,…
The two 1960s bands Lou Reed couldn’t stand: “The most untalented bores”
No holding back. The post The two 1960s bands Lou Reed couldn’t stand: “The most untalented bores” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
Fire breaks out near to Sheffield’s derelict Ski Village sending smoke billowing across city
The blaze has sent smoke billowing across the city
Progressives got their win in Michigan. Can a democratic socialist carry Wisconsin?
“We absolutely need every single vote, and we’ll be fighting to earn every single vote,” Francesca Hong said in an exclusive interview with POLITICO.
Win Tickets to Our Early Screening of Noomi Rapace’s ‘Hot Spot’
Collider is running a competition offering readers the chance to win free tickets to an early screening of "Hot Spot," a new science-fiction thriller starring Noomi Rapace, ahead of its general cinema release. The event, held in partnership with distributor Focus Features, will take place in New York…
Pre-Order Madden 27 to Gain Three-Day Early Access Next Week
EA Sports has opened pre-orders for Madden 27, giving players who buy the Deluxe or MVP editions three days of early access before the game's official launch. The title, which features Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams as its cover athlete, will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series…
Halo remake isn’t doing so hot on PS5 compared to Black Ops ports
Halo: Campaign Evolved, the remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, has sold noticeably poorly on PlayStation 5 despite marking the franchise's first-ever release on a rival console after decades of Xbox exclusivity. By contrast, Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2, ported to PlayStation with no updates…
Vile Hawaii Democratic candidate, 40, filmed hurling chair at man after being asked to stop blaring music from speaker on paradise beach
A Democratic candidate running for office in Hawaii was filmed throwing a chair at a man on a beach after being asked to turn down loud music from a speaker, in an incident that has raised questions about his conduct and suitability for public office. The confrontation, captured…
Prestigious private tennis club culls Canada geese in secret ‘because they kept making a mess on the courts’
A prestigious private tennis club has reportedly culled Canada geese on its grounds, carrying out the action discreetly after the birds repeatedly fouled the courts. The move is likely to prove controversial, as culling wild geese is a sensitive issue that often draws criticism from animal welfare campaigners…
Olivia Rodrigo Slams Trump for ‘Defunding’ Planned Parenthood: ‘We’ll Never Stop Fighting’
Olivia Rodrigo has publicly criticised US President Donald Trump over the "defunding" of Planned Parenthood, using a dance video posted to the social media accounts of her upcoming all-female music festival, Daisy Chain Fields. The video highlights that nearly 30 Planned Parenthood health centres have closed since Trump…