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More than 400 people have been arrested across France after clashes broke out following PSG’s Champions League win. In Paris, 7 police officers were injured, shops and businesses were vandalised, fires were reported and a group tried to storm a police station. More on #VMNews
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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
Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed at least nine Palestinians overnight, according to local hospitals, in at least four separate strikes across Gaza City. Shifa Hospital says the victims include two women and two children. #VMNews
A personal trainer who owned a female-only gym has been jailed for more than two years for assaulting his former girlfriend. Speaking after the case, Moore encouraged others experiencing violence to come forward. #VMNews
The Government spent more than €719,000 chartering a deportation flight to South Africa for 63 people earlier this year. Documents released to the Public Accounts Committee show over 130 gardaí were also on board, raising multiple questions around cost and security. #VMNews
New research has revealed a significant gap between official Garda figures on cyclist injuries and the number of people who end up in hospital following road accidents. The Road Safety Authority says the discrepancy may be linked to a reluctance among some cyclists to report accidents. #VMNews
The long-awaited Occupied Territories Bill has been brought to Cabinet by the Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee, who hopes it will become law before the Dáil summer break - but the Taoiseach Micheál Martin said a ban on services is "simply not implementable". #VMNews
Veteran US foreign policy figure John Bolton tells the new Virgin Media News documentary 'Make Ireland Great Again' that Ireland’s security stance could cause friction with US politicians. Bolton also takes issue with Ireland’s position on Gaza. 📺 Tonight at 9pm on Virgin Media One & Play
A vigil is being held for Yves Saklila, who died after an alleged shoplifting incident on Henry Street in Dublin last Friday. Concerns have been raised over the use of force, with the Taoiseach calling for a full investigation into his death. #VMNews
A vigil was held for Yves Saklila, who died after an alleged shoplifting incident on Henry Street in Dublin last Friday. Concerns have been raised that excessive force may have been used, with the Taoiseach saying there should be a full investigation into the circumstances of his death. #VMNews
A jury has been told that Cork postman Barry Daly was “found dying” in his front garden after suffering “catastrophic” head and facial injuries allegedly inflicted with a golf club. A 21-year-old man and two juveniles are on trial for his murder. #VMNews
⭕"Nous avons besoin de votre mobilisation." Il faut mettre fin à l'accord d'association entre #l'Union-Européenne et #Israël. Nous ne devons plus financer le génocide. #Clemence_Guette Signez la pétition : sign.myvoice-mychoice.org/forms/stop_g...
If the Russian military had attacked civilian boats in intl waters & seized more than 400 people on board (including UK citizens) & then forcibly taken them to Russia, does anyone think the UK media would be describing what Russia had done as arresting them?
“I’m tired of people whining about it afterwards… go and vote” Andy Maciver reflects on the Scottish election results, and suggests that the system could function better if different, Scotland only, political parties ran for election to Holyrood.
“Is it true that you’ve blocked numerous players on social media?” Joe: “Out of 751 players, yeah there’s 2. It is not random. Actually there’s 3. It is not random. And out of 3 why would there be 3? All of which I’d love to talk to and solve it and have tried” #Survivor50
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Break Attention Patterns The Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism Bhagavan Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam reveals the importance of recognizing and breaking patterns that control our attention and behavior. He shares a personal anecdote to illustrate how patterns are formed and how to consciously break them.
"Honestly, it's something I had to learn early on in my college experience. " Offensive guard Fernando Carmona speaks on where he developed his "Brawler" mentality and how it can help him in the NFL with the Tennessee Titans. #titans #nfl #titanup #nfldraft
Despite the apparent competition the U.S. and Chinese economies are still deeply intertwined. See paper in link to learn more.
Time to update your talking points and it’s time to tell the truth to the American people Since 2019, CA has no peers in the developed world: 40% growth CA dominates in research and development — our success is not by chance, it’s by design. 18% of the world’s R&D right here in the Golden State
Do you ever wonder why your #energybill is skyrocketing? You’re not alone. Energy costs are one of the biggest issues facing Americans today, but does it have to be? See the cause and solution to America’s energy crisis.
🎉🍫 #FreddoFridayWinners 🍫🎉 A huge congratulations to this week's #FreddoFriday champions, a year 8 English class from The James Hornsby School. 🥇 Your hard work and dedication on Educake has paid off! 🐸 Your treats are on their way. 🥳 For more info, click the link in the comments. ⬇️
just putting the last touches on this kings head crock. finished it off with a line of "the diggers song", a rhyme popular among the followers of the "true levelers" or diggers movement during the english civil war of the mid 17th century #pottery #folkart #History #skull #kingshead
SYDNEY SWEENEY SHOCKS FAN in yet another racy scene in Euphoria season 3 DAILYMAIL / WOW MEDIA CHANNEL Published: 06:15 BST, 18 May 2026 Updated: 07:55 BST, 18 May 2026
Health officials are still learning more about the outbreak of Hantavirus, so important to avoid overstating our knowledge right now. It is a virus capable of causing severe respiratory illness though it is not nearly as contagious as flu/covid. Always remain vigilant.
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The “imminent threat” argument for striking Iran does not hold up. The administration cannot even keep its story straight about why the attack happened. When the explanation keeps changing, it usually means there was no real justification.
Some MPs say that the UK is doing enough on climate change. The experts disagree. Here, leading extreme weather expert & member of the Climate Change Committee, Prof @hayleyjfowler.bsky.social. Please share with your MP. Full talks: www.nebriefing.org #NEB2025 #TimeToStepUp
Protests work with the support of the community. Lawrence, Kansas! #Resist #Protest #LFK
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Supporting the IDD population can be very meaningful and rewarding. To find open jobs near you, visit rhahealth.org/dspjobs. #IDDJobs #CaregiverPositions
There is no reason the military should be at our polls. Period. When I asked, Secretary Hegseth wouldn’t answer directly. That’s because he knows President Trump is watching and doesn’t want to make him angry.
The video you are about to see is not a skit. It is a representation of true character creation in Dungeons & Dragons and Kobolds Ate My Baby. For the former, more than 20 minutes has been removed. For the latter, more then 2. What remains is what you've likely already seen. TBC
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"Österreich erneuern heißt: Sanierung des Budgets, Etablierung der Reformpartnerschaft, um gemeinsam mit Ländern und Gemeinden Österreich effizienter zu gestalten & auch die Vereinfachung von Bestimmungen durch #Bürokratieabbau." @chriswiederkehr.bsky.social #bilanz #erneuerung #budget
Post an actor or actress that starts with the letter K? (First or Last) #filmsky #moviesky #tvsky Kevin Daniels
Didn’t Trump say no one watches Jimmy Kimmel? Well @hsgac.senate.gov is spending money in Dallas. It bought two commercial spots this week on @jimmykimmel.com show for its #ICE recruitment. Trump knows Kimmel’s ratings keep going up. @Disney
"★★★★ It is wonderfully acted with unaffected naturalism by its cast of professionals and newcomers and plays an extravagant, almost shameless pizzicato on the audience’s heartstrings.." Peter Bradshaw @theguardian.com Vermiglio (PG) screens in Garter Lane Arts Centre on Tues, Sept 23rd at 7.30pm.
Your much needed Afternoon #TimelineCleanser ... Patience and determination are their own rewards, but sometimes you get the ball as well.
2/ During a recent episode of "The King's Hall" podcast, Brian Sauvé, a pastor at the Refuge Church in Utah, argued that the U.S. government should adopt "just laws" from the Bible, including those that call for the death penalty for disobedient sons.
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Whatever your opinion on Brexit is, I don't think it should be controversial to say that in order to re-join the EU, there should be consent of the people.
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Toni Storm lends her support to Orange Cassidy. I swear she literally pulls these lines out of her ass 🤣 #orangecassidy #tonistorm #aew #dynamite #aewdynamite #wrestlesky #wrestling #wrestlingalldayallnight
I called out Reform's backwards vision on the future of coal. Whilst we fight for green jobs of the future, they call for reopening coal mines and fracking which would devastate our countryside.
Amid targeting, displacement, and the loss of colleagues, Gaza's journalists continue reporting from the front lines of the Israeli genocidal war on the Strip, believing that the truth must be told, no matter the cost.
Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham with new Barcelona signing Anthony Gordon in England training🔥 The two will be El Classico rivals next season👀
#BTTC via @ossoff.senate.gov 🚨 #SHIT4BRAINS IS LOSING IT over Jon Ossoff’s speech in Georgia: “In Atlanta, a wave is building… the kind of wave that comes once a generation… Georgia will bow to no king.”
"Was die durchgeknallte Trulla nicht sagt: Ihr Netzpaket sorgt dafür, dass in der Hälfte des Landes keine Solar und Wind Anlagen mehr gebaut werden, weil aus Angst vor teuren Abschaltung keiner mehr investiert. Weswegen gerade die 16 Energieminister mit 16 zu 0 Stimmen ihre Politik abgelehnt haben."