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A rally is planned for Saturday as calls continue for New York Governor Kathy Hochul to remove New York City Mayor Adams from office.    WASHINGTON — A rally is planned for Saturday as calls continue for New York Governor Kathy Hochul to remove New York City Mayor Adams from office. The rally comes a day after a federal judge stopped short of dismissing Adams’ criminal trial, instead ruling it was indefinitely adjourned. “In light of the Government’s motion and the representations of the parties during the conference, it is clear that trial in this matter will not go forward on…

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CRISTIANO RONALDO did not attend the boxing in Riyadh as expected last night. The Portuguese star, 40, has been to plenty of events since moving to Saudi Arabia, and even sat next to Anthony Joshua for last year’s first fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. A ringside seat had been prepared for Cristiano Ronaldo Instagram / cristiano The Portuguese star was elsewhere alongside Mohammed bin Salman[/caption] Ahead of last night’s huge Last Crescendo show, topped by the rematch between Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev, Sky Sports posted a video including a ringside seat labelled “CR7”. As the huge night…

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SARAH LAVIN stole the show at the National Indoor Championships in Abbotstown yesterday. The Limerick ace won her seventh national indoor 60m hurdles title with a time of 8.11 to finish ahead of Molly Scott and Arabella Adekoya. Lavin inbetween Scott and Adekoya, both of St Laurence O’Toole Athletics Club, Carlow Dublin’s National Indoor Arena is once again sold out for today’s second day of competition Lavin clipped the first hurdle but recovered to continue her national championship winning run. Adam Nolan of Carlow defended his crown in the men’s event. Olympian Sarah Healy also broke a championship record in…

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Mark your calendars for an exciting night of quizzing and entertainment at Shamrock Bar in Ballybofey on Friday 7th March! The exciting event is brought to you by Donegal Horizons CLG in association with the North West 10K. For €10 per person, participants can put their knowledge to the test on a range of topics (maximum of five people per team). The Quiz Night will be followed by live entertainment. So brush up on your facts and don’t miss a night of friendly competition and fun! All welcome. All proceeds will support the two North West 10K charities: Donegal Horizons…

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The mother of the youngest person killed in the Creeslough explosion has accused the local authority of breaking a pledge to the families of the ten victims that nothing would be built on the site until gardaí completed their investigation. In an interview with the Irish Mail on Sunday, Áine Flanagan, whose five-year-old daughter Shauna was found beneath the rubble wrapped in her father’s arms, said: ‘I lost my whole family, I lost my whole life that day and there has to be some respect for thefamilies.’ Ms Flanagan spoke out after Donegal County Council this week granted planning permission…

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EKIN-Su Cülcüloğlu and Curtis Pritchard put on a stylish display on a double date with his brother AJ and partner Zara Zoffany. It came after the smitten pair finally went Instagram official on leaving the Love Island All Stars South Africa villa. Getty Curtis Pritchard and Ekin-Su Culculoglu put on a glam display in matching Burberry outfits on a night out[/caption] Getty They joined Curtis’ brother AJ Pritchard and his girlfriend Zara Zoffany at the Helen Anthony show during London Fashion Week[/caption] Getty The glam gang sat together – before Ekin-Su walked the runway herself[/caption] Curtis, 29, and Ekin, who placed…

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A TV favourite is saying goodbye to the Bay after more than 30 years. Lynne McGranger, who plays Irene Roberts in the hit Aussie soap, has announced she will be leaving the show.  Lynne McGranger is the longest-serving female actor in an Australian drama seriesGetty Images – Getty Lynne starred as Irene Roberts for over 30 years on airPA:Press Association Lynne has shared a massive heartfelt thank you to her fansSeven/Channel 5 She revealed she will be hanging up her apron in the Diner after 32 years playing the beloved character. The 72-year-old said: “After almost 33 years in my dream…

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It’s a seven-race card on the banks of the Murray on Monday, and we’ve got all you need to find a winner or two. ​It’s a seven-race card on the banks of the Murray on Monday, and we’ve got all you need to find a winner or two.    Sport Racing Horse racing By Neil Evans February 23, 2025 — 5.00pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement Track Soft 5 and rail out 6m from 1600m to 350m; cut/away applies…

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THE recent spate of knife attacks in Ireland has again raised the ugly topic of thugs carrying blades. A number of violent incidents in Dublin city centre have recently resulted in serious injuries and a death. The scene of multiple stabbings in StoneybatterGary Ashe – Commissioned by The Sun Quham Babatunde, 34, who was stabbed to death in Dublin city centre in the early hours of Saturday morningSupplied Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald� 2025 PA Media, All Rights Reserved Heightened public fear and concerns about crime in the capital have made Dubliners increasingly wary of the city, particularly at…

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The shift has taken the Coalition to a lead of 55 per cent in two-party terms, driving Labor to just 45 per cent and putting it on course for defeat. ​The shift has taken the Coalition to a lead of 55 per cent in two-party terms, driving Labor to just 45 per cent and putting it on course for defeat.    Politics Federal Resolve Political Monitor By David Crowe February 23, 2025 — 5.00pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement…

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The verbal crossfire follows Australia’s complaint that it did not receive sufficient notice of a military drill conducted by Chinese warships on Friday. ​The verbal crossfire follows Australia’s complaint that it did not receive sufficient notice of a military drill conducted by Chinese warships on Friday.    World Asia China relations By Lisa Visentin February 23, 2025 — 5.11pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement China’s defence ministry has accused Australia of making “hyped up” and “unreasonable accusations” over its…

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A NUMBER of cheeky prisoners were caught red handed when a drone ­carrying contraband flew right into their jail cell. A full investigation is now under way into the incident at Dublin’s Mountjoy Prison ­earlier this week. Wardens caught a drone entering the cell windowGetty Images – Getty It is understood the inmates had removed their cell window so that the drone could make its delivery. But their secret smuggling op was exposed by an eagle-eyed prison warden who thought they were behaving suspiciously. He then watched from a distance as the drone flew right into their cell. Officers then…

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An operation is under way to rescue a fisherman believed to have been taken by a shark off the coast of Newcastle. ​An operation is under way to rescue a fisherman believed to have been taken by a shark off the coast of Newcastle.   Video: Fisherman thought to have been taken by shark off NSW coast Fisherman thought to have been taken by shark off NSW coast We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement National An operation is under way to rescue a fisherman believed to have been taken…

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LEINSTER House is going to review its ­prices for TDs and Senators to charge their electric vehicles. Politicians and staff of the Oireachtas have been benefiting from rates way below market standard. Leinster House is reviewing its prices for charging EVs after their rates were below market standardGetty Images – Getty It follows the introduction of charging stations in the country’s most exclusive car park. The kWh [kilowatt hour] rate that applies is just 30 cent as compared to rates of between 47 cent and 59 cent for the most commonly used public facilities. The cheap prices also exclude all…

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I‘LL be honest, visiting Qatar was not on my bucket list. Like many people, my first exposure to Doha, the nation’s capital, was watching the 2022 World Cup. Doha is the capital city and main financial hub of QatarAlamy Mark May sampled all that Doha has to offerJournalist Collects The interior of the Parisa Souq Waqif, one of the most famous restaurants in DohaAlamy I was intrigued by the country given how successful the tournament was. But I couldn’t see myself making the seven-hour flight. That was until I got the chance to compete at an international swimming competition in…

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German voters are choosing their new government in an election dominated by worries about the years-long stagnation of Europe’s biggest economy, pressure to curb migration and growing uncertainty over the future of Ukraine and Europe’s alliance with the United States. ​German voters are choosing their new government in an election dominated by worries about the years-long stagnation of Europe’s biggest economy, pressure to curb migration and growing uncertainty over the future of Ukraine and Europe’s alliance with the United States.   German voters are choosing their new government in an election dominated by worries about the years-long stagnation of Europe’s biggest economy,…

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THE sadistic killer of tragic Danielle McLaughlin will face a “rigorous imprisonment” during his time in jail, The Irish Sun can reveal. And Vikram Varma — the lead prosecutor who convicted Vikat Bhagat, 31, for the Co Donegal woman’s brutal rape and murder — told how the killer “fully deserved” his life sentence. Danielle McLaughlin was found dead in a secluded spot in Canacona in Goa on March 14, 2017 She had only arrived in the resort on February 22 and at the time of her murder she was studying to be a yoga teacher. Andrea Brannigan and her daughter…

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised $8.5 billion across four years to commit to universal bulk-billing, which would make nine out of 10 GP visits free. ​Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised $8.5 billion across four years to commit to universal bulk-billing, which would make nine out of 10 GP visits free.   Video: Labor makes $8.5 billion free-GP pledge Labor makes $8.5 billion free-GP pledge We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement National Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised $8.5 billion across four years to commit to universal bulk-billing,…

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MRS Brown’s Boys star Danny O’Carroll has said his incredible progress on Dancing With The Stars is down to his new girlfriend. The TV star achieved his highest score yet last week for a Viennese Waltz which put him right behind leader Jack Woolley. Danny O’Carroll is giving it his all in DWTSShutterstock Danny O’Carroll recently confirmed his new relationship and said: ‘She’s my life now’Instagram Danny with his Pro Dance Partner Salome ChachuaKyran OBrien And while crediting dance partner Salome Chachua with his fancy footwork, he also finds inspiration from girlfriend Tina Wats who travels down from ­Donegal to…

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