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The verdict families wanted and others didn’t

This was the verdict the families wanted. Justice for the 48. Speaking to the relatives at the start of these proceedings, and throughout, it was clear this was the outcome they were aiming for – confirmation that their loved ones were unlawfully killed in the Stardust that night in February …

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Calls for log import suspension over beetle concerns

Farmers who grow commercial forestry are calling for the suspension of log imports from Scotland until better safeguards are in place to prevent the spread of the spruce bark beetle to this country. The beetle which is widespread in Scotland, the UK and across Europe, can damage and kill spruce …

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India votes in world’s largest election

India has begun voting in the world’s largest election as Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a historic third term in office on the back of growth, welfare, his personal popularity and Hindu nationalism. The vote pits Mr Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) against an alliance of two dozen opposition parties …

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New Zealand ram put down after death of elderly couple

A ram in New Zealand has been shot and killed by police after it was blamed for the deaths of an elderly couple in a farm paddock, authorities have said. The man and woman were found deceased yesterday morning at the property in West Auckland. “We can confirm post-mortem results …

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Red Cross appeal to public to house Ukrainian refugees

The Irish Red Cross has renewed its appeal for members of the public to consider pledging a room in their homes for Ukrainians. The ‘Safe Homes’ appeal has also called on those with vacant properties to consider hosting families. The pledges will take “significant pressure off State and private accommodation”, …

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Teen charged with terrorism for Sydney church stabbing

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with a terrorism offence for allegedly stabbing an Assyrian church bishop in Sydney during a church service, Australian police said as investigations continue into a riot after the knife attack. Police from the joint counter terrorism team questioned the boy, who is in a …

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Israeli missiles hit site in Iran

Israeli missiles have hit a site in Iran, ABC News reported, citing a US official, days after Iran launched a drone strike on Israel in response to an attack at the Iranian embassy in Syria. Iran’s Fars news agency said an explosion was heard at an airport in the Iranian …

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