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Community ‘shocked and numbed’ by Dylan McCarthy killing, funeral hears
The mother of the victim of a fatal assault in Co Kildare told her son’s funeral mass on Sunday that the family are “humbled” by a wave of condolences sent to them “from all over Ireland”. Dylan McCarthy (29), from Kilmallock, Co Limerick, sustained fatal injuries when attacked by severalContinue Reading
Fans all say same thing as Steve Cook incredibly escapes red card for handball
NOTTINGHAM FOREST defender Steve Cook somehow avoided a red card for a blatant handball to deny Tottenham’s Harry Kane from scoring. The ex-Bournemouth centre-back rose highest in the six-yard box to stop Kane from scoring his second of the match as he parried the ball away. 2 Steve Cook avoidedContinue Reading
Arctic Monkeys ask BBC not to show their Reading headline set live
T V viewers were unable to watch Arctic Monkeys’ performance at Reading festival on Saturday night after the band requested the set was not shown live. The Sheffield group headlined the event’s main stage with a setlist including R U Mine?, I Bet You Look Good On The Dance FloorContinue Reading
‘Tomato flu’ outbreak in India – here’s what it really is
A “new virus” called tomato flu has been reported in Kerala, India. According to an article in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, the first case of this mysterious illness was reported on May 6. There have now been over 80 cases, with the disease spreading to other parts of India. MostContinue Reading
Plagues of wasps? A scientist explains why you shouldn’t panic about rumours of rising populations
Thomas Hochreutener/Shutterstock Late summer is all about BBQs, ice creams and parents counting down the days until schools open. Then along comes a wasp. There’s some screaming and flapping (mostly by the parents). Usually, no one gets stung and the wasp disappears. And yet we treat the arrival of thisContinue Reading
Steps hit chart milestone as Platinum Collection reaches number one
S teps have secured their fourth number one album, their first in 11 years. The British pop group, who found fame in the late 90s, reached the top of the UK albums chart with their Platinum Collection, which was released last week to celebrate 25 years of the band. TheirContinue Reading
Martinez’s heading stats revealed as 5ft 9in ace outshines Koulibaly and Dias
LISANDRO MARTINEZ is proving pundits wrong about their fear over his height as he continues to shine in the heart of defence for Manchester United. The 24-year-old starred for the Red Devils in their 1-0 away win at Southampton to help his side jump up to seventh in the table.Continue Reading
A US Propaganda Operation Hit Russia and China With Memes
Plus: An Iranian hacking tool steals inboxes, LastPass gets hacked, and a deepfake scammer targets the crypto world.Continue Reading
Transfer news LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo in SHOCK Napoli twist, Newcastle CONFIRM Isak signing, Liverpool De Jong interest
Top of the flops After Arsenal agreed to farm out Nicolas Pepe on loan to Nice, an extraordinary pattern of transfer activity was completed this summer. It meant that Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham and the Gunners have all allowed their club-record signings — who cost a combined £313.5million — toContinue Reading
Harry Styles adds further UK dates to his mammoth world tour
H arry Styles has extended his global tour to include 22 new dates – including two nights at Wembley Stadium. The former One Direction star, 28, is on the road as part of his Love On Tour series and currently in the midst of 15 nights at Madison Square GardenContinue Reading