Taylor Swift crowned global recording artist of the year for fifth time
Taylor Swift has been crowned the global recording artist of the year for a fifth time after breaking records, selling out arenas and topping charts throughout 2024.
Row over ‘telling lies’ referred to Oireachtas committee
A Dail exchange in which the Taoiseach is accused of charging Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald with “telling lies” has been referred to an Oireachtas standards committee. Last Wednesday,…
Holiday firms report surge in long-haul bookings
Holiday companies are reporting a sharp rise in demand for long-haul breaks because prices are often “more cost-effective” than visiting European alternatives.
Man jailed for ‘deplorable’ email to Jess Phillips amid Musk criticism
A 39-year-old man has been jailed for sending an “utterly deplorable” email to safeguarding minister Jess Phillips, one day after she was criticised by X owner Elon Musk. Jack Bennett,…
Valentine’s Day shooting accused ‘called friend to say she’s dead’
A man accused of shooting his wife outside a pub on Valentine’s Day phoned his friend to tell him: “She’s dead, I love you. I’ll see you on the other…
Labour sparks fiery migration row after extending hotels deal by FOUR years: ‘We are beyond a soft touch!’
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has sparked a fresh row on Britain’s illegal migration after extending the country’s migrant hotels deal by another four years. Despite a previous pledge to…
Unai Emery gearing up for Aston Villa’s demanding fixture list
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says his side’s congested fixture list shows they are making progress. Villa are in the midst of five games in 14 days and welcome Liverpool…
‘Starmer has never helped us!’ PM handed fresh blow by farmers after key meeting with NFU: ‘We need food security’
A British farmer has launched a scathing criticism of the Government’s approach to supporting agriculture, claiming ministers have failed to deliver on their promises to the farming community. Douglas Turner…
Tren de Aragua: America’s new bogeyman
The ‘extraordinarily violent’ Venezuelan gang is the latest source of Trumpian hallucinations about horrors of migration. US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters upon arrival in West Palm Beach, Florida,…
Woman’s body recovered from Co Down harbour
A woman’s body has been recovered from the water close to Groomsport Harbour on Tuesday as the public have been urged to avoid the area. The body of a woman…