Exam fever is in the air as a record number of students begin their Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle exams today across the country. Our Midwest reporter Nigel Dugdale reports from a school in Limerick as candidates sat their first papers. #VMNews

A row has erupted in the Dáil after new figures showed a sharp rise in eviction notices. Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty accused the Government of “failing renters” and said families are being left with nowhere to turn as the housing crisis deepens. #VMNews

Four people, including two children, were killed after a train struck a minibus at a railway crossing in Belgium on Tuesday. Officials say the bus appeared to drive through a closed barrier before being hit during rush hour near Brussels.  More on #VMNews at 5.30pm.

A manhunt is underway after the fatal stabbing of 21-year-old Qayyum Balogun in Dublin city centre over the weekend. Two people have been arrested in connection with the investigation into his death. Gardaí believe another suspect may have fled the country following the knife attack. #VMNews

A 63-year-old Kerry sports coach convicted of rape and sexual assault used the “ambition and love” of sport to control and manipulate two teenage victims, the Central Criminal Court has heard. Victim impact statements described fear, abuse and intimidation. #VMNews

Talks on the pay dispute at the National Ambulance Service have resumed at the Labour Court. Planned strike action this week has been suspended to allow the latest round of discussions to take place. #VMNews

📺 Make Ireland Great Again In a new Virgin Media News documentary, @newschambers.bsky.social looks at the rapidly changing US-Irish relationship and the tensions driving a rift down the Atlantic between our countries. 🕘 Wednesday at 21:00 on Virgin Media One & Virgin Media Play.

Ten serving, retired and deceased members of An Garda Síochána have been awarded Scott Medals for bravery, the highest honour bestowed on Gardaí who risk their lives in the line of duty.  #VMNews

Fuel prices easing but Irish motorists are still paying more than they were earlier this year.  #VMNews

Children are waiting an average of 27 months for an autism assessment in Ireland - despite the legal target being six. A new national protocol promises a faster, standardised system, but families warn diagnoses mean little without school places and therapies to match. #VMNews

400 crores flyover in Madhya Pradesh collapsed in 4 years… This is the face of corruption under BJP govt to whom you voted for honesty.But this is what they gave you.👇

Trump/DOJ secret "release of claims:" Waives all claims against Trump by the US. Trump, family & businesses cannot be investigated, audited or sued by US government including all US agencies FOREVER, even after he leaves office. It forfeits our rights, money & democracy.

Working families are reaching their boiling point. Republicans need to cut their vacation short, come back to DC, and extend ACA tax credits before premiums skyrocket.

😡😤 The moment a Russian "Shahed" drone struck a high-rise residential building in Dnipro, Ukraine. Russia is a terrorist state!

The Jamaica Under-17 national football team has secured a place at the FIFA U-17 World Cup after an impressive qualifying campaign — including a crucial 3-1 win over Canada to top their group! 🇯🇲⚽ #JamaicaU17 #FIFAU17WorldCup #ReggaeBoyz #FootballHighlights #CaribbeanFootball

The West Wing S01E04 - Five Votes Down Clip number 0037 #TheWestWing

#DonaldTrump #republicans #gop #politicssky #blacksky #USPOL #farleftsky #liberalsky #addtoliberalsky #progressivesky

Queensland 2026 & once again we have a recalcitrant minister for everything. This is how Qld journalists dealt with it in the 80s. You get in his face, you don't take a backward step, he'll tell you to GGF but you don't back down, you keep going until you get the story. #qldpol

Hopefully this is not just wishful thinking on my part.

Can't really argue with this 😉

#Ukraine’s New AI Laser Replaces $5,000,000 Missiles That Were Used to Shoot Down $20,000 🇷🇺 Drones 🇺🇦 Celebra Tech has developed an AI-powered anti-drone laser system called #Trident. It reportedly burns a hole through a 🇷🇺#Shahed drone from more than 3 miles away www.19fortyfive.com/2026/05/ukra...

A call of morality and peace by the Pope, a revered leader across the world. AMERICA FIRST, no foreign conflicts...are broken promises by a man who can not lead, whose only interest is the personal gain of himself and other billionaires. Connect, Act, Win with VB for a blue wave this November!

A rather stark welcome home. I didn’t see the moment this lad took down the drone, but as I stepped out of the station to get my taxi, the alert hit, sirens, people moving quickly, that familiar urgency as the driver politely said “rocket” Russia wastes no time reminding you where you are.

Every night, you dream. But what if those dreams are no longer your own?The Algorithmic DreamFollow @quietcipher for more content🔗 Link in bio for more | quietcipher.comFollow for more futuristic content#futuristic #scifi #technology #future #quietcipher #cyberpunk #ai #dystopia

One Man’s Dream Story is ALL of ours too. I pray for soon, Ukrainians deserve Peace, life and Love. #BeBraveLikeUkraine #Ukraine #Peace #Life #Ukrainians

Nature Beauty

🚨Israel Bombards Areas Of Tyre In South Lebanon, After Issuing More Evacuation Orders Despite the extension of the “ceasefire”, the Israelis continue to order more civilians to leave their homes & expanding their zone of operations.

Valkey 9.1 is live, hitting a massive 2.1M requests/sec on a single instance! See the breakdown from Roberto Luna Rojas. ⬇️ Valkey 9.1 is live, hitting a massive 2.1M requests/sec on a single instance! Read the blog here: https://bit.ly/4v1nCGz See the breakdown from Roberto Luna Rojas. ⬇️

The very idea that the current situation isn't largely their fault.

Modern-day harm reduction has been shaped by Black women throughout history who improve the lives & safety of Black communities and people who use drugs (PWUD). The world of harm reduction wouldn’t be the same without the leadership, commitment & compassion of these incredible harm reductionists.

The most powerful voter outreach? People talking to people. Simple as that. If you want an easy way to help boost turnout in your circle, this is for you. Sign up ↓ forms.gle/ajYK84zujgfb...

How governments work: Mexico: “Everything is fine, democracy is strong.” USA: “Everything is under control.” Different podiums. Same circus.

One thing I got to say about people telling Jorge R. Gutierrez that they're 'disappointed' in him:

THEM - “What was scary when you were a kid?” ME - “My friend, EVERYTHING was scary when I was a kid.”

Madam Yoko: Sierra Leone’s Mende Warrior Queen 🫅 #blackhistory #history | Source: Blackprint History

Ol' 'ScaredBro' Scarborough's[see decade-long pilgrimages to Mar-A-Lago] super-agent Ari Emanuel owns the UFC. Heck, they made TV shows about him and 'being God'. Wonder if Joe and his 3rd wife 'Meek' Mika bought in on the same stock?

REEL: Way to End Future Anxiety | مستقبل کی فکر سے نجات کا طریقہ The new book from Qibla Syed Sarfraz A. Shah is launched! 📖 Afkar-e-Faqeer - now open for pre-order. Limited print run. Reserve your copy before pre-orders close. 👉 https://www.bookcorner.shop/book/Afkar-e-Faqeer

Teoscar Hernandez exits the game after appearing to injure his leg running to first

Well, at least someone feels like dancing today. #FuckTrump

Former military pilots explain whether or not if wind turbines are a major radar threat on @hardpoints.bsky.social 🔗 Watch it here: youtu.be/agqa50JW9zE?...

Coming Soon. Sonic and the Sovereigns of the Emeralds: Act 6. The episode opens with Mortimer and his Weasels breaking into the Gag Factory. But for what purpose? Featuring the voices of EmceeVoices and @squil.bsky.social #sonicthehedgehog #disney #podcast #fandom #voiceacting

🎙️What's the biggest weakness on the Philadelphia #Union this season? We dove into it on the recent pod with Josh Shuster from PhiladelphiaSoccerNow.com! 📺Watch & 🎧listen on YouTube: youtu.be/9I6O6LwaZS8?...

Carlos is such a sweetheart #Wimbledon

On the last Saturday of 2025, there were about 40 Resisters standing up for our rights in Colma. We had blue skies, great camaraderie & quite a few laughs. #Resist #TeslaTakedown #RemoveTheRegime #NoKings #StandUp #StopICE #FreeDC #NoTrillionaires #Colma #California #Indivisible @maddow.bsky.social

WEEK 6 🏦 Your Bank Account Is Not a System If rent money and grocery money live together, your CPA already knows. Separate accounts = cleaner books + more deductions. #KnowYourNumbers #LandlordTips #Baselane @vonglifestyle.bsky.social

The loop is real

Just wanted to post a quick update to my passion project #QuestOfRaziya, I'm adding people! There's Dagmara DJing. a buncha nameless NPCs dancing and Evanora standing there. She will have functions when I get around to it #gamedev #indiedev #retrodev #Armory3D #b3d #blender3d #prerenderd3D #lowpoly

If AI were banned, programming would slow, requiring hours for tasks like debugging. Developers would rely more on documentation and manual work, slowing workflows and increasing fatigue. This highlights our dependence on AI.

hey everyone i am live over on #twitch streaming more Subnautica lets goo #twitchstreamer #TwitchStreamers #twitchaffiliate #twitchtv #Subnautica twitch.tv/slashermedia

People say “it’s just candy,” but it’s far more sinister imo. A 2026 Florida Department of Health review tested a variety of candies. In that testing, Nerds measured around 380-450 ppb of arsenic, & it gets worse. 🍭 #Arsenic #Candy #FoodSafety #Parenting #HealthyKids

🌴Good Morning Passed Aways🌴 The month is drawing to a close and the "Big Feelings™️" I was having yesterday has subsided. It's lingering, but has dulled a bit. I'm aiming to try and make the most out of my day especially since 💰🫰Payday = Gym 💪💀

Poor guy had a breakdown because I Mogged him 😭🎻

Some more Bill Evans-style playing for your day, also a Disney song ❤️ "Alice in Wonderland" 🐰 ♠️ 🦤

Better than a Denver omelet? 🍳 Sign us up! Meet Yuri Lowenthal and Tara Platt this weekend at FAN EXPO Denver. Get your tickets now: spr.ly/63320B8jBXq #FANEXPODenver #Denver #DenverOmelet #YuriLowenthal #TaraPlatt

🔥 Ambush in the occupied Donetsk region, blocking the road.

Jimmy Kimmel: We have the right to criticize and satirize our leaders. This is a right that I took for granted until last year when the FCC delivered a very unpleasant surprise. Then I watched as millions of people objected because they refuse to allow our freedoms to be bulldozed like the East Wing

Tailor & Sean have mastered the art of enjoying life. 🐾❤️ Good friends, plenty of space to run and not a care in the world. Every rescue dog deserves the chance to feel this happy. 🌿🐕🐕‍🦺

Ronald Acuña Jr. steals third without Patrick Corbin throwing a pitch

Eagle Scout. Dishwasher-turned-restaurant manager. Rural Arkansas kid. Nevada organizer. @fonkenfornevada.bsky.social is running for Congress in NV-02 to fight for working people — because working people built this country. Healthcare. Rural communities. No corporate games.