Rachel Morgan News Editor 
South Carolina will lead the Democratic Party’s 2028 presidential nominating calendar under a Rules and Bylaws Committee recommendation approved Friday, leaving Iowa out of the early lineup and sparking sharp opposition from state party leaders in New Hampshire and Iowa. The Democratic National Committee panel voted 26 to 19 on Friday to keep South Carolina … Read more
Geraldine Mullan appeared at Letterkenny Circuit Court to deliver a heart-wrenching victim impact statement following the August 20, 2020, road incident in Co Donegal that claimed the lives of her husband, John Mullan, and their two children, Tómas, 14, and Amelia, 6. The family’s car left the R238 road, slid down an embankment at Quigley’s … Read more
The CMA CGM Foundation and Happy Hearts Indonesia officially inaugurated the YASPI Education Foundation in North Jakarta, according to a recent announcement from CMA CGM. The educational complex welcomes nearly 700 students ranging from primary to high school levels. Ikram Ghazali, General Manager of CMA CGM Indonesia, and Sylvia Beiwinkler, CEO of Happy Hearts Indonesia, … Read more
The Department of Children has defended the investigative work carried out by the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation at Bessborough, according to an official response issued following renewed calls for a fresh forensic investigation of the site where an estimated 923 babies died between the 1920s and 1990s. The Department’s defense comes in … Read more
Between May 28 and July 5, more than 73,000 Zimbabweans returned from South Africa following a wave of protests and deadly violence against undocumented migrants, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Zimbabwe, which cited government figures. The unrest, fueled by fringe groups blaming foreigners for crime and job shortages, has driven one of … Read more
Chinese vessels blasted Philippine Coast Guard and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources ships with water cannons near Panatag Shoal, according to the Philippine Coast Guard. The incident occurred during maritime operations supporting Filipino fisherfolk, involving up to 10 Philippine vessels facing 15 Chinese ships. Water Cannon Attacks at Panatag Shoal China Coast Guard and … Read more
Four-year-old Yuval Kogan was found awake and in stable condition on Friday afternoon, more than 24 hours after going missing from Hofit Beach in Ashkelon on Thursday morning, according to a video posted to social media on Friday. Two horse riders participating in the search located the child on Nitzanim Beach. Search Operations and Multi-Agency … Read more
Li Ye, a 40-year-old Chinese national, was sentenced to 12 years’ jail on Friday, July 24, for the fatal stabbing of her 56-year-old married lover following a relationship that soured due to financial disputes, according to court proceedings. Appearing in a standard purple prison outfit, Li pleaded guilty to one count of culpable homicide not … Read more
Dublin City Council is launching a pilot initiative to provide free sunscreen to members of the public through dispensers located in 12 parks across the city, according to a municipal spokesperson. The scheme aims to promote sun safety and reduce the risk of skin cancer in Ireland, where skin cancer is recorded as the most … Read more
A cultural showcase will take place this Saturday at St Patrick’s Church Hall in Monaghan, running from 12 pm until 4 pm to celebrate diversity, share culture, and build community. The upcoming event is a joint initiative organized by the Monaghan Rotary Club and the Monaghan Lions Club. Jodie Curran recently joined in studio with … Read more