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Real reason Ombudsman has relaunched probe into death of Carlow shooter following controversial sting op as former justice minister reveals what’s shocked him MOST about Garda Whistleblower scandal
The Garda Ombudsman has reopened an investigation into the arrest and death of Evan Fitzgerald, a young man who died by suicide in May 2025, one week before facing trial on firearms charges. The case has become emblematic of a broader scandal involving Garda whistleblowers exposing alleged police misconduct, including what former Justice Minister Michael…
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Keenan Allen faces NFL suspension after blood alcohol level nearly triple the legal limit: report
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen could face an NFL suspension after being charged with two misdemeanours linked to an alleged drink-driving incident before the season. His reported blood alcohol level of .224 was nearly three times Indiana’s legal limit, potentially triggering at least a three-game suspension under the NFL’s substance-abuse policy. The NFL is…
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Trump reportedly acknowledges his choices may hurt Republicans in midterms
Donald Trump has reportedly told advisers that his own decisions may have contributed to his unpopularity and weakened Republican prospects in the November midterm elections. The reported private admission contrasts with his public message that he can help Republicans win difficult contests, and has reportedly increased his focus on limiting expected losses. An NBC poll…
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Elvira loses nerve as Spaun triumphs at Wentworth
JJ Spaun won the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth after Manuel Elvira dramatically collapsed on the final hole. Elvira, seeking a maiden European Tour victory, needed only par for a play-off but finished with a double-bogey seven, allowing Spaun to claim his first title outside the United States. Spaun carded a final-round 67 to finish…
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Trump, Iranian president converge on NYC for ‘dramatic’ UN showdown as Tehran faces tight restrictions
President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will both address the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week, with Pezeshkian speaking on Wednesday and Trump on Tuesday, creating what former White House officials have described as a “dramatic” diplomatic moment. This high-profile convergence occurs amid heightened Middle East tensions and an ongoing…
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Massachusetts’ plan to offer postpartum screening home visits sparks online debate
Massachusetts plans to invest $2 million to expand its voluntary Welcome Family programme, which provides nurse home visits to new parents after childbirth. The initiative aims to improve maternal health and identify families needing additional medical, practical or mental-health support, but has prompted debate about privacy, taxpayer-funded services and the government’s role in family healthcare.…
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Ratcliffe blasts taxes as Germany faces crisis and Ukraine strikes Moscow
Billionaire Ratcliffe sparks taxes row prompting Education Secretary’s response as Germany convenes emergency talks after far-right and far-left electoral gains. Ukraine launches drone assault on Moscow; stabbing probed in Liverpool; new Miss Marple novel commissioned; EU warned of China reliance.
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Week 3 AP Top 25 poll reflects just how deep the SEC is this season with 10 teams represented
The Week 3 AP Top 25 poll highlights the depth of the Southeastern Conference, with 10 SEC teams ranked ahead of Week 4. Ole Miss rose into the top five after defeating LSU, while Texas retained the No. 1 position following its statement win over Ohio State. Mississippi State made the biggest upward move among…
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America and China are fighting for the future of AI — chips are the battlefield
The article argues that the US–China competition over artificial intelligence is increasingly a battle for control of the chips, computing infrastructure and software ecosystems that power AI. Although America remains ahead in advanced AI and semiconductor design, China is rapidly developing alternatives, making export controls both a national-security tool and a potential incentive for technological…