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Today’s stories
- No sex please, we're scrolling: Data is showing us that smartphones may be reducing fertilityResearch suggests smartphone use, particularly iPhones, may be linked to declining fertility rates and other societal issues, with calls for monitoring related indicators.
- Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette and Will Arnett feature in World Cup's second ceremony in CanadaCanada hosted its first men's World Cup match in Toronto with a star-studded opening ceremony, marking a historic moment for both Canadian and Bosnian football.
- Co Clare man charged in connection with €2m drugs seizure granted bailA Co Clare man charged in connection with a €2m drugs seizure has been granted bail after claiming he was unaware of the contents of delivered pallets.
- Thomas Partey to miss Ghana's World Cup opener after entry to Canada deniedThomas Partey was denied entry to Canada and will miss Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama due to a refused visa, despite his upcoming trial on rape charges in 2027.
- Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX rockets to record-breaking IPOElon Musk became the world's first trillionaire as SpaceX's record-breaking IPO valued the company at $2 trillion, boosting his net worth above $1 trillion.
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- Defence Forces 'disappointed' after event signage and bins placed at memorial to dead soldiersThe Irish Defence Forces expressed disappointment over event signage and bins placed at a memorial in Dublin's Merrion Square, which they view as disrespectful to the memory of fallen soldiers. Dublin City Council re-located the bins after concerns were raised.
- US and Iran have agreed a peace deal, mediator Pakistan saysPakistan claims the US and Iran have agreed on a peace deal, with final steps being coordinated by Pakistan, and Trump stated a deal would be signed soon.
- The 5 at 5: FridayUEFA approved moving Ireland's Nations League match against Israel to a neutral venue, a man was arrested for a stabbing in Co Leitrim, and Jeffrey Donaldson denied attending a 1990s meeting to address sexual abuse claims.
- Assault charge dropped against man accused of violent disorder linked to attack on Qayyum BalogunAn assault charge has been dropped against a man accused of violent disorder linked to the attack on Qayyum Balogun, who died after a stabbing in Dublin. The court heard that several suspects have yet to be arrested.
- 'We've been burned': Events company fears it ‘might never see money’ owed after ticket firm’s collapseFounder of MRK Events expresses concern over unpaid money following the collapse of Tickets.ie, Ireland's largest independent ticketing company, which has ceased trading and is in liquidation, causing financial difficulties for event organizers and loss of customer data.
- Debunked: A misleading graph of the warmest springs on record actually reveals Ireland is getting hotterA misleading graph shared by MMA coach John Kavanagh to suggest Ireland's climate is stable actually reveals the country is getting hotter, as it cherry-picks the top 10 warmest springs and distorts the timeline.
- Rínce na gCathaoirleach ag leanúint agus Ó Múineacháin ceaptha ina chomharba ar Ó CearúilSéin Ó Múineacháin TD is appointed as a chairperson for the Irish Language, Gaeltacht, and Irish-speaking Communities Committee following Malcolm O’Byrne's resignation. He emphasized the importance of the Irish language and education through the language, while the Minister for Education noted no immediate plans for new Irish-medium schools.
- Dublin City Council have scrapped the ‘useless’ bottle holders on binsDublin City Council removed bottle holders from public bins after officials deemed them ineffective and problematic, despite costing €155,000 to install. The removal followed reports that the holders were being misused and failed to achieve their intended purpose.
- 'A true icon': Tributes paid to 'revolutionary' British artist David Hockney, who died aged 88David Hockney, a renowned British artist known for his vibrant works, has died at 88. Tributes from various figures have highlighted his significant influence on art.