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BBC Exposes Jailers and Officials in Russia’s Torture Prisons in Ukraine

The BBC exposes individuals accused of torture and sexual violence in Russia's secret detention centres in occupied Ukraine, revealing systemic abuse and ongoing impunity.

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Close up portrait of Liudmyla sitting on a sofa, she has chin-length brown hair and large glasses. She is looking slightly down with a reflective expression and is touching her chin with one hand.

Former Irish Swimming Coach George Gibney Found Guilty of Sexual Abuse

George Gibney, former Irish national swimming coach, was convicted of sexually abusing four young female athletes and attempting rape in the 1970s-80s. He was extradited from the US after over 30 years and will be sentenced on 29 July.

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A man with thinning hair, glasses, a blue shirt, and a green fleece walks across a car park. He looks down at the ground

Mark Cullen Identified as Man Fatally Shot in Dún Laoghaire

Mark Cullen, 39, was fatally shot in Dún Laoghaire on Sunday morning. Gardaí are investigating all circumstances, with no arrests made. The community expresses shock over the rare incident.

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The side of a road with a grey ambulance, a blue and yellow garda car, a blue and yellow garda van, a blue can parked on the pavement and another grey car in the distance.

Russian Missile Strike Creates Large Hole in Kyiv Residential Building

A shortage of interceptor missiles allowed 23 Russian ballistic missiles to strike Kyiv, killing at least 13 and damaging a residential building, as President Zelensky warns of continued attacks.

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Burnt facade of an apartment building on a city street in Bucha, Ukraine.

Plac Cofio Mabel Wulff am Wrthwynebiad i'r Gestapo yn Hamburg

Mabel Wulff, o Gasnewydd, a wrthwynebodd y Gestapo yn Hamburg yn ystod yr Ail Ryfel Byd, wedi cael plac cofio am ei dewrder a'i gwaith cadw eglwys Anglicanaidd yn ddiogel.

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Motorcyclist in 70s Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash in Co Cavan

A man in his 70s died after a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in County Cavan. Gardaí seek witnesses. The road was closed for investigation and has reopened. Three other men died in separate accidents over the weekend.

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The image depicts the side of a white An Garda Síochána, Irish police force, car with the words garda written in blue capital letters. Above the word are blue and yellow lines with the crest of the organisation also visible in the middle of the lines.

At Least 10 Dead in Second Russian Missile Strikes on Kyiv This Week

At least 10 people died and 46 were injured in a second wave of Russian missile strikes on Kyiv within a week, amid ongoing rescue efforts and ahead of a NATO summit where President Zelensky seeks military support.

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A rescuer assists a man at the site of an apartment building, which was heavily damaged during Russian missile and drone strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, July 6, 2026.

Ailstrwythuro'n Hanfodol i Ddyfodol Eglwys Bresbyteraidd Cymru

Eglwys Bresbyteraidd Cymru yn wynebu gostyngiad sylweddol mewn haelodaeth ac yn ceisio ailstrwythuro fel mater o weithredu neu farw i sicrhau dyfodol cynaliadwy.

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Jersey Chief Minister Supports Public Ownership of Les Mielles Golf Site

Jersey's Chief Minister supports government purchase of Les Mielles Golf site, backed by a petition urging restoration and public ownership to protect the land from private development.

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An aerial view of the golf course at Les Mielles. The sea is visible in the background.

Lyra McKee's Former Partner Hopes Her Killer Is Haunted by Her Death

Sara Canning, Lyra McKee's former partner, hopes her killer is haunted by her death. Three men were found not guilty in the 2019 shooting during Londonderry riots. The trial spanned nearly two years, with no one convicted of firing the fatal shot.

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Lyra McKee and Sara Canning pose for a selfie. They are standing cheek to cheek, Lyra on the left, Sara on right. Lyra is wearing glasses and has short dark hair, sara is wearing a blue top and is smiling too. They are standing in front of cliffs, sand dunes, and the sea.

Man in His 40s Fatally Shot in Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin

A man in his 40s was shot dead in Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin, on Sunday morning. Gardaí are investigating and have appealed for witnesses. The community expressed shock and fear following the incident.

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Three Men Killed in Separate Weekend Crashes Across Republic

Three men died in separate weekend crashes in Donegal, Cork, and Kildare. Gardaí seek witnesses and dash-cam footage as investigations continue.

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