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- £30m in taxes paid by Britain's King Charles since 2022Britain's King Charles III has paid over £30 million in personal taxes since becoming monarch in 2022, with Prince William also disclosing £20 million in taxes, as royal finances face increased scrutiny and transparency measures.
- Govt to discuss gradual reversal of fuel excise cutsGovernment party leaders will discuss gradually reversing fuel excise cuts as the current reductions expire in July, with a phased approach considered to avoid immediate price increases.
- Galway brothers, 80s, turning turf while the sun shinesFarmers in Galway are working during a heatwave to cut turf and make hay, while locals enjoy Loughrea Lake's clean water and recreational opportunities.
- World Cup: Ecuador 2-1 Germany, Curacao 0-2 Ivory CoastThe World Cup 2026 group stage features Ecuador vs Germany and Ivory Coast vs Curacao as key matches.
- Vote against ban on services in Occupied Territories BillThe Foreign Affairs Committee rejected including a ban on trade in services in the Occupied Territories Bill, with the amendment defeated by a narrow margin, despite calls for broader restrictions.
- 'Very positive' - project gathers fostering experiencesThe My Fostering Journey project in Ireland gathers experiences from children in foster families, highlighting positive impacts on family dynamics and personal development.
- Labour bemoans delay in abuse survivors compensation billLabour criticizes the government for delaying a bill aimed at compelling religious orders to pay compensation to abuse survivors, citing legal loopholes and delays in addressing outstanding claims.
- Former coach attempted to rape girl at camp, court hearsA former coach is accused of sexually abusing four girls over two decades, with the trial ongoing in a Central Criminal Court.
- Weinstein sex assault case to be dropped after mistrialsProsecutors dropped Harvey Weinstein's sex assault case after two mistrials, with Weinstein already serving a 16-year prison term for a separate rape conviction. His legal team claimed the prosecution failed to share all evidence with the grand jury, and he is appealing two separate convictions related to sexual misconduct.
- 'No hiding places' for paedophiles in authority - KellyGarda Commissioner admitted past shortcomings in dealing with paedophile Bill Kenneally, who died in prison while serving a 19-year sentence for abusing boys, and stated current procedures prevent shielding of authorities involved in such crimes.
- 'No hiding places' for paedophiles in authority - KellyGarda Commissioner admitted past failures in handling paedophile Bill Kenneally's case, stating current procedures ensure no protection for authority figures involved in such crimes. Kenneally died in prison after serving over a decade for historic abuse. Commissioner also highlighted increased attacks on women and concerns about underreporting of sex offences.
- 'We were tortured': ex-soldier on Army Apprentice SchoolA former soldier testified about severe abuse at the Army Apprentice School, describing it as a 'hellish' environment with verbal, mental, and physical mistreatment. The tribunal is examining how the Defence Forces handled abuse complaints, with witnesses citing a toxic culture and a cover-up related to a recruit's suicide. Another former soldier compared the conditions to a 'penal colony' and expressed regret for not speaking out.
- Councillors urged to support free-to-air GAA motionsCouncillors are being asked to support motions for all GAA championship games to be broadcast free-to-air in 2027, as RTÉ will televise 35 games live and GAA+ has 40 games on its streaming service.
- Israel: No troop withdrawal timeframe from Lebanon, GazaIsrael has stated it has no timeframe for withdrawing troops from Lebanon, Gaza, and Syria, emphasizing the need to maintain security zones until Hezbollah is disarmed. Hezbollah accused Israel of breaching a ceasefire with a drone attack in southern Lebanon.
- Israel: No troop withdrawal timeframe from Lebanon, GazaIsrael confirms troops will stay in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed, as US-mediated talks continue without immediate withdrawal.