Jury continues deliberations in Dublin stabbing trial Riad Bouchaker, 52, denies eight charges including the attempted murder of three children. Evening Standard · Jul 1
EU must keep promises on Ukraine accession talks, says Zelenskyy, as Ireland takes presidency – as it happened Ukrainian leader among guests in Dublin as Micheál Martin says ‘we will stand unswervingly by your people’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 1
Newsletter: EU entering trade ‘conflict’ with China without autumn deal, EPP boss Weber says Hello, it’s Mared Gwyn here with your morning digest. Today: The view from Dublin as Ireland takes over the EU presidency baton, and how EU allies have clinched better terms as the bloc’s steel tariffs kick in. Euronews · Jul 1
Ireland takes over EU presidency with French naval help on security Ireland takes over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union on Wednesday with French and British military assets expected to help protect a six-month programme of high-level meetings, as Dublin prepares for what security officials describe as an unusually demanding operation. Radio France Internationale · Jul 1
Jury sent home after an hour of deliberations in Dublin stabbing trial The judge urged the jury to ‘please guard against’ emotions interfering in their deliberations. Evening Standard · Jun 30
"It was a craving for something new." Meet The Scratch, the metal misfits who might just be the missing link between The Dubliners and Metallica More than just a party band with a "weird little sound", The Scratch's third album Pull Like A Dog is out now Louder · Jun 30
Ireland is big tech’s lapdog – and that compromises its EU presidency The country is dependent on the global giants that call Dublin home. Irish ministers can’t be trusted to chair vital European digital sovereignty talks, says Irish civil liberties campaigner Johnny Ryan The Guardian - UK · Jun 30
‘Absurd’ to suggest stabbing accused did not intend to kill, jury told Riad Bouchaker is charged with the attempted murder of two girls and one boy in Parnell Square East in 2023. Evening Standard · Jun 29
Podcast | From Nicosia to Dublin: Cyprus to pass the baton to Ireland From the long-term EU budget to the conflict in the Middle East, what were the defining moments of Cyprus' presidency of the Council of the EU? And as Ireland takes over, what fresh ideas will it bring to the table? Euronews · Jun 26
Dooneen by Keith Ridgway review – uncanny visions of dark times in Dublin Ireland is trembling with nascent social unrest in this labyrinthine tale of one man’s homecoming The Guardian - UK · Jun 25
From Belfast to Washington, a familiar script of the ‘dangerous migrant’ has emerged It tends to start with a violent assault. Then video documentation of the incident quickly circulates online, priming people to see not just an individual crime but a broader story about perceived dangerous outsiders. The Conversation · Jun 24
Kirk Hammett tumbles off stage as Metallica pay tribute to Thin Lizzy in Ireland The band’s first of two nights in Dublin saw Hammett embark on some unplanned choreography during a thrash classic Guitar World · Jun 22
"Slip & Destroy." Metallica's Kirk Hammett sees the funny side after falling offstage during Dublin show Metallica guitarist takes a tumble in Dublin as band launch into classic hit Seek & Destroy Louder · Jun 21
Beyond destinations: Why employability trumps all for ambitious Indian students Indian students and their families are now prioritizing return on investment and career outcomes over institutional prestige when choosing to study abroad. This pragmatic approach, driven by access to information, is leading to a rise in outcome-driven education choices, particularly from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. The Economic Times · Jun 18
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The Guardian - UK · Jun 16 From Shamrock Rovers to defying Spain: ‘rusty’ Roberto Lopes savours Cape Verde’s finest hour The Dublin-born defender’s display against Spain drew comparisons with Paul McGrath’s against Italy in 1994 but he says there is still room to improve
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The Times of India · Jun 14 YouTuber Vlad Ncl punched during Dublin livestream as video sparks anti trans debate Vlad Ncl was punched during a Dublin livestream after a stranger questioned his gender presentation while he was dressed as Natalia. The video quickly spread online, leading to heated debate about public safety, gender bias and prank content. While many condemned the attack, others questioned the risks involved in social…
Evening Standard · Jun 12 Woman tells court of ‘chaos’ on Parnell Square after attack in 2023 The woman became ‘very emotional’ as she described the scene on Parnell Square East after the incident in Dublin.
Evening Standard · Jun 12 Woman’s bloodstained jacket shown in Parnell Square stabbing trial The Central Criminal Court was shown evidence taken from the scene, photos of the crime scene and heard from a Dublin Bus driver.
The Independent UK · Jun 12 This Oceania luxury cruise ship is going gluten-free in 2028 for a special sailing The sailing will include stops in Dublin, Edinburgh and Liverpool
The Guardian - UK · Jun 12 Up to 90% of Ireland’s asylum seekers may have entered from Northern Ireland, data shows Figures suggest common travel area being used in both directions, but particularly UK to Ireland
Evening Standard · Jun 11 Jury shown CCTV footage of attack on children in Dublin Riad Bouchaker, 52, has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11 Belfast knife attack suspect: what we know about Hadi Alodid and his route to the UK Some claim arrival via Ireland is a ‘back door’ that should be closed. But what would that look like in practice?
Evening Standard · Jun 11 Governments to work together to ‘prevent abuse’ of CTA after Belfast stabbing ‘We simply cannot have people coming in either to Ireland or the UK that are dangerous individuals,’ Emma Little-Pengelly said.