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Netanyahu wants to shift people of Gaza from one war zone to another

TEL AVIV, Israel - The Associated Press is reporting that Israel is in talks with South Sudan about relocating much of the Gazan population to the war-ravaged country.

South Sudan, a close ally of Israel since before it became an independent state in 2011, has been touted for some m

India Day in Ireland postponed amid spike in attacks on community

DUBLIN, Ireland: India Day celebrations in Ireland have been postponed after what organisers described as a "spate of violent attacks" on members of the Indian community in recent months.

Prashant Shukla, co-chairman of the Ireland India Council, said the decision was "very difficult" and "emotional," but that the safety and security of the community outweighed all other consi

Wildfire engulfs Edinburgh's Arthur's Seat, smoke seen for miles

EDINBURGH, U.K.: A large fire broke out on August 10 on Arthur's Seat, the extinct volcano that towers over Edinburgh, charring broad areas of the popular walking spot and sending plumes of smoke visible for miles.

The blaze spread quickly across the slopes of the landmark, which forms the highest point of Holyrood Park at about 250 metres above sea level. Located near the Sco

Over 16,500 children in Ireland still await disability assessments

DUBLIN, Ireland: More than 16,500 children in Ireland are still awaiting the completion of an Assessment of Need (AON), according to new Health Service Executive (HSE) data covering the first half of 2025.

The figures highlight a continuing backlog in assessments that determine whether a child has a disability and requires specific supports under the Disability Act 2005.

By the end of the second quarter,

Israel bombs press tent in Gaza, killing 7 reporters

Israel has admitted bombing a tent housing journalists outside the entrance to al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, an attack that killed seven journalists, including 4 from Al Jazeera.

The IDF said the attack targeted Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif, 28, well known internationally for his reporting in Gaza since the outbreak of hostilities on 7 October 2023.

The airstrike came just minutes after Al-Sh

Despite US pressure, Ireland to ban imports from Israeli settlements

DUBLIN, Ireland: Ireland's government has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing legislation that would ban the import of goods from Israeli settlements deemed illegal under international law, even as opposition mounts from the United States.

The renewed pledge came after more than a dozen members of the U.S. Congress urged the Trump administration to

13% of men in Ireland revealed romantic ties with AI chatbots

DUBLIN, Ireland: A growing number of Irish men are turning to artificial intelligence for romance, according to a new survey. Research by Pure Telecom found that 13 percent of men in Ireland have engaged in a romantic relationship with an AI chatbot in the past year.

Women were far less likely to do so, with only seven percent reporting similar experiences.

UK study links chronic fatigue syndrome to genetic differences

LONDON, U.K.: A significant new study from the University of Edinburgh has found genetic differences in people with chronic fatigue syndrome, offering the strongest evidence yet that the condition has a biological basis.

The research, part of the DecodeME project, identified eight regions of the genome that differ between individuals with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fati

Ireland confirms squad for T20 World Cup European Qualifier

New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): Ireland have announced a 14-player squad for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup European Qualifier, set to take place in the Netherlands from August 20-27, as per the official website of ICC.

They will take on hosts Netherlands, Italy, and Germany in a double round robin format, with the top two teams progressing to the Global Qualifier.

The event marks the first step

"Ireland is your home too": Former Irish cricketer Kevin O'Brien condemns recent violent attacks on Indian citizens

Dublin [Ireland], August 13 (ANI): Former Irish cricketer Kevin O'Brien has strongly condemned the recent violent and racist attacks on Indian citizens in Ireland, calling the acts 'hateful' and unrepresentative of the Irish people.

In a self-made video message shared on X on Tuesday, O'Brien expressed his deep anguish over the matter while expressing solidarity with the Indian community there.

'I want to s

Sophia Dunkley is ICC Women's Player of the Month for July

New Delhi [India], August 12 (ANI): Sophia Dunkley's consistent run with the bat has seen her clinch the ICC Women's Player of the Month award for July, the first time she has won the honour.

According to ICC website, she edged out strong competition from England teammate Sophie Ecclestone and Ireland captain Gaby Lewis for the monthly award.

'I am delighted to win the ICC Player of the Month award off the

Ireland's Prendergast jumps eight spots among batters in Women's T20I rankings, Sutherland top in bowlers

New Delhi [India], August 12 (ANI): Ireland all-rounder Orla Prendergast has been rewarded for some strong performances against Pakistan and has reached a new career-high rating in the latest ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings. Australian seamer Annabel Sutherland is now the No.1 ranked T20I bowler, achieving the milestone for the first time.

According to ICC website, Prendergast was in sublime form for Ireland dur

Texas No. 1 in preseason poll by tiny margin over No. 2 Penn State

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Texas edged Penn State for the No. 1 ranking and earned the top spot in the preseason Top 25 poll for the first time in program history.

The Longhorns received 25 first-place votes in the AP poll compared to 23 for Penn State, which was last ranked this high entering the season in 1997. That year the Nittany Lions opened at No. 1 and lost for the first time on Nov. 8

India's Suraj Narredu makes history with Shergar Cup 2025 win at Ascot

New Delhi [India], August 11 (ANI): Team Asia, captained by Suraj Narredu -- fondly known as the Magic Man of India -- has brought home the Shergar Cup 2025 trophy. From India to Ascot, Narredu delivered on his promise to leave a global mark. Alongside Japanese jockeys Ryusei Sakai and Mirai Iwata, he won two of six races and secured a crucial second place, snatching the win by just one point ahead of Europe.

Asi

Steve Allan makes Boeing Classic his third tour victory this year

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Australian Steve Allan birdied the final hole to forge a one-stroke victory over Stewart Cink on Sunday at the Boeing Classic in Snoqualmie, Wash.

Allan won for the third time this season and second time in last three starts on tour, shooting a bogey-free 7-under-par 65 to finish 15 under for the three-day tournament at The Club a