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Israeli missile strike on Gaza humanitarian area kills and wounds dozens
An Israeli strike on an area in the Gaza Strip home to Palestinians displaced by the Israel-Hamas war has killed at least 40 people and wounded 60 others, authorities said. The Palestinian news agency WAFA reported the toll for the strike, citing medical officials. Details about the strike in the Ma...
George Lucas leads tributes to ‘beautiful human being’ James Earl Jones
Star Wars creator George Lucas has led tributes to “beautiful human being” James Earl Jones following the actor’s death aged 93. On Monday, his long-time agent Barry McPherson confirmed the veteran actor, best known for being the voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars, had died. Jones’s voice was...
In this week's Leinter Leader Sport
Brian Flanagan sets out his stall after being confirmed as the new Kildare senior football manager for the next four years. In the UPMC Intermediate Hurling Championship and the Junior Hurling Championship finals there were wins for Naas and Confey respectively; extensive reports from the big games....
In this week's Leinter Leader Sport
Brian Flanagan sets out his stall after being confirmed as the new Kildare senior football manager for the next four years. In the UPMC Intermediate Hurling Championship and the Junior Hurling Championship finals there were wins for Naas and Confey respectively; extensive reports from the big games....
In this week's Leinter Leader Sport
Brian Flanagan sets out his stall after being confirmed as the new Kildare senior football manager for the next four years. In the UPMC Intermediate Hurling Championship and the Junior Hurling Championship finals there were wins for Naas and Confey respectively; extensive reports from the big games....
In this week's Leinter Leader Sport
Brian Flanagan sets out his stall after being confirmed as the new Kildare senior football manager for the next four years. In the UPMC Intermediate Hurling Championship and the Junior Hurling Championship finals there were wins for Naas and Confey respectively; extensive reports from the big games....
Peers to quiz BBC bosses on broadcaster’s future and Huw Edwards scandal
BBC bosses will be questioned in Parliament on Tuesday on the corporation’s future and its handling of the Huw Edwards scandal. Director-general Tim Davie and chairman Samir Shah will be questioned before the House of Lords’ Communications and Digital Committee on their future strategy, as well ...
Inquest into death of Jeremy Kyle guest Steve Dymond to conclude
An inquest into the death of Steve Dymond who died of an overdose after appearing on the Jeremy Kyle Show is is expected to conclude on Tuesday. The 63-year-old, from Portsmouth, Hampshire, is believed to have taken his own life seven days after filming for the ITV show in May 2019. The Winchester i...
Inquiry into Lucy Letby baby deaths case to get under way
The public inquiry into the events surrounding the crimes of child serial killer nurse Lucy Letby will begin today. Chaired by Lady Justice Thirlwall, the investigation at Liverpool Town Hall is to examine how Letby was able to attack babies on the Countess and Chester Hospital’s neo-natal unit in...
Peers to quiz BBC bosses on broadcaster’s future and Huw Edwards scandal
BBC bosses will be questioned in Parliament on Tuesday on the corporation’s future and its handling of the Huw Edwards scandal. Director-general Tim Davie and chairman Samir Shah will be questioned before the House of Lords’ Communications and Digital Committee on their future strategy, as well ...
Inquest into death of Jeremy Kyle guest Steve Dymond to conclude
An inquest into the death of Steve Dymond who died of an overdose after appearing on the Jeremy Kyle Show is is expected to conclude on Tuesday. The 63-year-old, from Portsmouth, Hampshire, is believed to have taken his own life seven days after filming for the ITV show in May 2019. The Winchester i...
What the papers say – September 10
The papers on Tuesday are mostly led by the Princess of Wales revealing she will return to public duties following the completion of her chemotherapy course. The story features on the front page of The Times, The Telegraph, Metro and the Daily Star. THE TIMES: Kate tells of her relief at end of chem...
Prisons overcrowding crisis: Why are some criminals being released early?
The Government is set to free around 1,700 prisoners on Tuesday from jails across England and Wales in a bid to cut overcrowding. This is in addition to around 1,000 prisoners who are typically freed each week. – What is happening and why? Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced plans in July ...
DON'T MISS! This week's LEINSTER LEADER is in shops and online!
Don't miss this week's Leinster Leader. As several Kildare schools are named in a shocking report on abuse in schools run by religious orders, Gardaí appeal for local victims to contact them. In our Sport pages, we interview the new Kildare manager, Brian Flanagan, who sets out his stall for the ne...
DON'T MISS! This week's LEINSTER LEADER is in shops and online!
Don't miss this week's Leinster Leader. As several Kildare schools are named in a shocking report on abuse in schools run by religious orders, Gardaí appeal for local victims to contact them. In our Sport pages, we interview the new Kildare manager, Brian Flanagan, who sets out his stall for the ne...
Starmer firm on winter fuel payment cuts amid potential Commons revolt
Sir Keir Starmer said he recognised that scaling back the winter fuel payment was a “really tough decision” but said Labour must “secure the foundations” of the economy as he faces a potential backbench revolt over the plans. The Prime Minister has faced criticism from unions and some Labour...
James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader, dies aged 93
James Earl Jones, the American actor known for being the voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars, has died at the age of 93. The Hollywood star’s voice was also lent to the likes of Mufasa in Disney’s 1994 film The Lion King, various audiobooks and to CNN for its “This is CNN” tagline. During his ...
James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader, dies aged 93
James Earl Jones, the American actor known for being the voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars, has died at the age of 93. The Hollywood star’s voice was also lent to the likes of Mufasa in Disney’s 1994 film The Lion King, various audiobooks and to CNN for its “This is CNN” tagline. During his ...
Poppy Delevingne suggests ‘stigma’ was reason she did not divorce sooner
Actress and socialite Poppy Delevingne has suggested that the “stigma” of becoming a divorcee was the reason her marriage to businessman James Cook did not end sooner. The 38-year-old, who is the sister of Cara Delevingne, tied the knot with Mr Cook at St Paul’s Church in Kensington, London, i...
Ofcom launches review after TV and online ‘on par’ as main source of news
Research by the media regulator has found that TV and online are at marginally similar rates as the main source of news for UK adults in 2024. Broadcasters had spent six decades leading radio and newspapers as the British public’s main source of news, before seeing a downward trend in recent years...