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Kneecap Responds to Criticism Over Gaza Messages at Coachella Performance

Belfast rap trio Kneecap have indicated they are pursuing legal action against what they describe as "false accusations of antisemitism" following controversy over messages about the Gaza conflict displayed during their Coachella festival performance. The Irish group projected statements accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians after their set during the second weekend of the California music event. The messages read, "Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people," "It is being enabled by the US government, who arm and fund Israel despite their war crimes," and "F*** Israel. Free Palestine." In response, former X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne called for the revocation of the band's US work visas, describing their projections as "anti-Israel messages and hate speech." Kneecap's manager, Daniel Lambert, reported that the band has since received "severe" death threats. Addressing the criticism in an Instagram statement, Kneecap claimed […]

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Irish Child Killer Jerome Kavanagh Released After 30 Years Behind Bars

Jerome Kavanagh, one of Ireland's most notorious child killers, was released from Shelton Abbey Open Prison in Wicklow last week after serving more than three decades for a crime that shocked the nation. In February 1995, Kavanagh fatally cut the throat of five-year-old Ciaran Malone during a botched attempt to sexually assault the child's mother in their home in Caragh, County Kildare. The attack occurred on Saturday, February 11, when Kavanagh, wearing a balaclava to conceal his identity, forced his way into the neighboring Malone family home. In a letter read at his sentencing hearing in December 1995, Kavanagh confessed to murdering the child and stabbing his aunt during the failed attempt to assault Ciaran's mother, Mary. Judge Paul Carney made the unprecedented decision to have Kavanagh's confession letter read in court despite his guilty plea, stating, "It seems to […]

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Costa Rica Grants Special Migratory Status to Deported Migrants from the U.S.

Costa Rica has granted a special migratory status to 85 migrants who were deported from the United States in February under the Trump administration, according to Omar Badilla, the country's immigration director, who announced it on Wednesday. Earlier this year, President Rodrigo Chรกvez's government agreed with the Trump administration to receive up to 200 migrants from Africa, Asia, and Europe, with the initial intention to repatriate them within weeks. However, Costa Rican authorities confirmed that not all migrants accepted repatriation. In response, the government issued a resolution on Monday establishing a special migratory category valid for 90 days, with an option to extend. "These people have freedom of movement anywhere within the country... the point of this resolution is not to force anybody to return to their country of origin," Badilla stated in a video shared with the press. Since […]

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Vietnam Takes Action Against Export Fraud Amid US Tariff Concerns

According to a document reviewed by Reuters, Vietnam's trade ministry has issued a directive to combat illegal transshipment of goods to the United States and other trading partners. The directive is intended to avoid steep U.S. tariffs. The directive, dated and effective April 15, warned that trade fraud is likely to increase amid growing tensions caused by U.S. tariffs. This would make it "more complicated to avoid sanctions that countries will apply to imported goods" if fraud is not prevented. While the directive did not specifically name any countries where transshipment fraud might originate, Vietnam's imports from China account for nearly 40% of its total, and Washington has openly accused Beijing of using Vietnam as a transshipment hub to evade U.S. duties. Vietnam faces potential 46% "reciprocal" tariffs from the Trump administration, currently paused until July. If implemented, these tariffs […]

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4-Year-Old Boy Among Three Killed in Easter Weekend Road Tragedies

A four-year-old boy, who had just celebrated his birthday over Easter weekend, was among three people who lost their lives in separate road incidents across Ireland during the holiday period. The child, named locally as Abdur Rehman, died after being struck by a car in Farranshock Estate, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, shortly after 6:30 pm on Monday. He was treated at the scene before being transported to Mullingar Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Garda forensic investigators have begun examining the vehicle involved as part of their comprehensive investigation. Authorities are seeking witnesses, particularly those with camera or dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident. Friends of the family, Faheem Khan and Navid Iqbal, revealed the child had celebrated his fourth birthday just days earlier. "He had his birthday party on Saturday, and there are just no […]

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R&A Considering Turnberry’s Return as Open Championship Venue

The R&A would "love" to bring the Open Championship back to Trump Turnberry, but logistics rather than ownership are the primary concern, according to new chief executive Mark Darbon. A feasibility study has been commissioned to assess whether the Ayrshire venue and surrounding area can accommodate the massive crowds a modern Open attracts. BBC Sport reports the UK government has recently inquired about the R&A's position. Turnberry's iconic Ailsa Course last hosted the Open in 2009, five years before Donald Trump purchased the resort. Darbon acknowledged the R&A is "blessed to have such a wonderful pool of venues that can stage the Open Championship." "At Turnberry, we face some logistical and commercial challenges around the road, rail, and accommodation infrastructure," he explained. "We're doing some feasibility work around what it would look like to return to that venue and the […]

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Teen Motorcyclist Dies in Fatal Dublin Crash

A teenager lost his life following a collision between his scrambler bike and a car in Dublin on Sunday evening. The male victim, in his late teens, sustained serious injuries when his scrambler motorbike collided with another vehicle in a housing estate near Citywest Avenue in west Dublin at approximately 8 pm. Emergency services rushed the teenager to Tallaght Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. No other injuries were reported in the incident. Garda Forensic Collision Investigators conducted a technical examination of the scene, and the road has since reopened to traffic. Authorities are appealing for witnesses and requesting camera footage from road users who were traveling in the area between 7:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. "Anyone with any information is asked to contact Tallaght Garda Station on (01) 6666000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or […]

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Foreign Students Face Uncertainty as US Revokes Visas and Detains Campus Activists

Foreign students across US colleges are experiencing growing anxiety as plainclothes agents have been seen detaining students in unmarked cars, with videos of these incidents circulating on social media. Those taken into custody during these high-profile detentions have not faced criminal charges but appear targeted for involvement in pro-Palestinian campus protests. The Trump administration has repeatedly stated that visas are a "privilege" that can be revoked for various reasons. However, the scale of the crackdown appears larger than initially believed, with over 1,000 international students or recent graduates across US colleges having had their visas revoked or legal statuses changed, according to a tracker from Inside Higher Ed. Many affected students don't know why their status changed, and universities often only discover these changes when checking government databases that track international students' visa status. This combination of targeted detentions and […]

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Human Skull Discovered in Garden During Home Renovation in Cork

GARDAร are investigating the discovery of what appear to be historic human remains in west Cork after a skull wrapped in plastic was unearthed during property development work. The discovery occurred outside the village of Eyeries, where a homeowner had been renovating her property and garden in recent weeks. Workers uncovered an old plastic shopping bag while using a mini excavator to level portions of the garden for installing a greenhouse intended for growing organic vegetables and herbs. Upon inspection, they were shocked to discover what appeared to be a human skull inside the bag. Authorities are uncertain whether the remains belong to an adult or a teenager, but they appear to have been there for a considerable period. The plastic was notably faded, and the remains consisted primarily of bone. One source indicated the remains could potentially date back […]

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Golf Superstar’s Trophy Could Inspire Struggling Red Devils, Says Coach

Amorim Invites Masters Champion McIlroy to Bring Green Jacket to Old Trafford Manchester United manager Amorim has invited Rory McIlroy to bring his Masters Green Jacket to Old Trafford, hoping it might inspire his underperforming team. McIlroy, a United supporter who recently completed a career grand slam at Augusta National, had suggested he would take his Green Jacket to the stadium "if it can inspire some better play." Responding through Manchester United's official X account, Amorim welcomed the Northern Irishman: "Hi Rory. Congratulations for the Masters and I want to invite you to Old Trafford to show your trophy. It's really important for us in this moment. You achieved something that a lot of people thought would be impossible, and we want that feeling in our stadium. So I hope to see you soon at Old Trafford and to meet […]

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