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Mother and Sister of Teacher Enoch Burke Arrested Following High Court Order

Martina and Ammi Burke, mother and sister of teacher Enoch Burke, were arrested at Castlerea Prison following a High Court order for contempt of court.

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Irish-Language Activist Linda Ervine Joins Irish President’s Council of State

Linda Ervine and Colin Harvey are among seven appointed by President Connolly to the Council of State, which advises the Irish president on constitutional matters.

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UK and France Continue Talks to Renew Small Boats Patrol Deal

The UK and France are in urgent talks to renew a £476m deal for Channel patrols intercepting small boats amid rising crossings and political pressure.

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Italy Denies US Use of Sicily Airbase for Weapons Transit in Iran Conflict

Italy denies US use of Sicily airbase for weapons transit in Iran conflict amid opposition calls. France refused Israeli overflight for US arms. Poland rejects US pressure to relocate Patriot batteries. EU reaffirms commitment to Ukraine accountability; Hungary-Russia ties scrutinized.

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Wolf Bites Woman in Hamburg Shopping Street in Rare Attack

A woman was bitten by a wolf in Hamburg's Grosse Bergstrasse, marking the first such attack since wolves returned to Germany in 1998. The wolf was later captured and is receiving veterinary care. New laws now permit wolf hunting to manage populations.

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Scottish Crime Boss Steven Lyons to Be Deported from Bali to Spain

Steven Lyons, a prominent Scottish crime boss, was arrested in Bali and is set for deportation to Spain. His wife was also detained in Dubai. Joint raids in Scotland and Spain targeted their criminal network amid ongoing investigations into organised crime and gangland violence.

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Satellite Images Confirm Major Fires at Russian Baltic Oil Facilities After Ukraine Strikes

Satellite images and videos confirm Ukraine's repeated strikes on Russian oil export sites near the Baltic Sea, causing prolonged fires and halting up to 40% of Russia's oil exports since 23 March.

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German Chancellor Expects 80% of Syrian Refugees to Return Home Within Three Years

Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz expects 80% of Syrian refugees in Germany to return home within three years, following a meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa amid ongoing debates over refugee policies and Syria's future.

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Zelensky Says Allies Urged Scaling Back Attacks on Russian Energy Infrastructure

Zelensky says Ukraine's allies urged scaling back attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, but only if Russia stops targeting Ukraine first amid global fuel crisis.

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Two Men Appear in Court After Organised Crime Raids in Scotland and Spain

Two men appeared in Glasgow court after police raids in Scotland and Spain targeting a suspected drug trafficking network. Thirteen arrests were made, with properties seized in multiple countries.

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Spain Bars US Military Flights Linked to Iran Conflict

Spain has closed its airspace to US military aircraft involved in Iran operations, denying use of bases at Rota and Morón to avoid escalating the conflict. Spain maintains a firm anti-war stance amid tensions, while the Strait of Hormuz remains a critical and contested oil transit route.

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Man Charged with 2006 Murder of Denis Donaldson

Antoin Duffy has been charged with the 2006 murder of Denis Donaldson, a former Sinn Féin figure revealed to be an informant. He faces additional charges including attempted murder and firearms offences, and has been remanded until April 13.

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