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Over 129 people are still missing after a ferry capsized in the Java Sea, sparking a massive rescue operation with 17 ships, aircraft, and hundreds of personnel deployed. The Virgo Transport 8, carrying over 240 passengers, reportedly overturned amid 10-foot waves while battling rough seas between Surabaya and Banjarmasin. Survivors described an overcrowded vessel with passengers sleeping in hallw...

Trump’s surprise tariff rollback on Irish whiskey sparks hope for distillers, but cream liqueur makers are left out—highlighting how trade policy’s fine print can leave some industries behind despite the headlines. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on publ...

Northern Ireland’s government is locked in a bitter budget standoff with the UK, struggling to fund essential public services without a major financial boost from Westminster — now offering £1.5 billion, up from £500 million annually — but ministers say it’s still insufficient for long-term stability. With departments forced to spend only 95% of last year’s funds, the opposition accuses the Execut...

Three first ministers from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland have united in a bold declaration of independence from the UK, signing an agreement that signals the end of an era for Westminster’s dominance. John Swinney, Rhun ap Iorwerth, and Michelle O’Neill argue their nations possess the right to self-determination and demand the British government prepare for constitutional change. While ack...

Uganda is back in the Invictus Games after a tense standoff with the King’s aide — sparked by a miscommunication over Harry and Meghan’s private status. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba had pulled Uganda out, claiming loyalty to the monarch and rejecting participation without royal approval, even calling it a stand against “that Harry-Meghan nonsense.” But Sir Clive Alderton, the King’s principal priva...

The jury in Noah Donohoe’s inquest—now down to nine after one juror was dismissed—is back at it, deep into their fifth day of deliberations, trying to untangle how a 14-year-old vanished into a water tunnel and why. With 76 witnesses heard and ten key questions still hanging, including whether police actions played a role, the case remains shrouded in mystery. After a July pause due to unavailabil...

A deadly brawl erupted in south Dublin, leaving one man dead after hatchets and metal poles were wielded in an abandoned building housing Roma families. Three suspects were denied bail, and two more—Gratian Rostas, 47, and his son Marcel, 19—are now facing violent disorder charges, though neither is accused of the fatal blow. CCTV captures the chaos as a verbal spat spiraled into a brutal melee, w...

Trump’s recent claims about Ireland’s economic role hit a nerve—but the facts reveal a more nuanced picture. He accused Ireland of stealing U.S. pharma giants and fleecing America, ignoring that these firms are foreign-owned multinationals operating for strategic reasons like EU access and tax advantages. While Ireland is indeed the sixth-largest source of U.S. foreign investment—nearly $392 billi...

Eighteen-year-old Irish football sensation Michael Noonan is set to join Premier League giants Nottingham Forest on a free transfer in January, after turning down lucrative offers from Hoffenheim and Ajax. Already a record-breaker as the youngest scorer ever in the UEFA Conference League at just sixteen, his move marks a major step up — but not without controversy. Shamrock Rovers, his current clu...

Taoiseach hints at Irish unity without a timeline, sparking debate after Trump’s comments; Welsh leaders declare Westminster’s days are numbered, urging Britain for constitutional change. Heating oil prices surge 15% since September, straining household budgets. Macklemore drops off Sheeran’s US tour over pro-Palestine chants. And for fans: Oasis returns to Slane Castle next September — a landmark...

Labour’s long-held Holborn and St Pancras seat is in turmoil as voters shift away, giving the Greens a serious shot at victory — fueled by frustration over Gaza policy — while Conservatives, Reform UK, and Lib Dems scramble to make their mark in a race that could reshape local politics. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advert...

A gripping new documentary, “Naza,” has won top honors at Venice but ignited a firestorm in Israel—featuring anonymous military whistleblowers alleging AI targeting systems in Gaza have killed tens of thousands. Culture Minister Miki Zohar is furious, demanding an investigation into how the filmmakers obtained intel and even suggesting citizenship revocation, calling their actions “treason.” The m...

Macklemore’s outspoken support for Palestine — complete with keffiyehs, Gaza footage, and protest anthems — got him kicked off Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour after venues balked at hosting him, fearing backlash that could derail the entire tour. Though he’d joined specifically to amplify his message, promoters pulled him from eight remaining dates to avoid chaos, sparking debate over art, politics, and th...

Strandhill’s coastal defenses are getting a major upgrade as crews deploy 2,500 tons of rock armor along a 90-meter stretch to combat erosion and protect against extreme storms—buying critical time while long-term solutions are planned. Locals overwhelmingly support the temporary fix, calling it “necessary, proportionate and overdue,” as rising tides and worsening weather threaten to permanently w...

A 71-year-old self-represented farmer from Co Down is on trial for 17 counts of animal neglect, spanning five months of heartbreaking neglect involving cows and sheep. Denying all charges, he claims evidence photos were doctored, blames animal deaths on botulism caused by contaminated slurry, and insists his animals were well cared for. He also describes harrowing personal health struggles—includi...

Andy Seaman, whose brother was murdered in Belfast in 1991, is sounding the alarm as the Troubles Bill moves through Parliament — arguing that the fear of a “witch hunt” against veterans is unfounded and dangerously misleading. With only one conviction out of six cases involving former soldiers, he insists the real victims deserve truth and justice — not sidelined by political rhetoric. Carrying h...

A damning public inquiry into the 1997 sectarian murder of Robert Hamill, a 25-year-old Catholic father of three, has revealed systemic failures by RUC officers that crippled the investigation — including ignoring critical evidence and failing to act on vital tips — allowing those responsible to evade justice. Though police at the scene were cleared of collusion, their inaction was deemed wrongful...

A seven-year-old boy on his bike was struck by a car in Coleraine around 6:40 PM, now hospitalized in critical but stable condition. Police are investigating the collision, which led to a temporary road closure. Witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage from Warnocks Lane near that time are urged to come forward—call police reference 1271-13/09/26. This heartbreaking incident serves as a sobering...

Paralyzed patients can now control a virtual avatar with both speech and movement simultaneously thanks to a groundbreaking brain-computer interface developed by UC San Francisco researchers. For the first time, a single implant decodes both gestures and speech in real time, allowing users to speak while making facial or hand movements — mimicking natural human communication. Tested on three sever...

Oasis is roaring back to Slane Castle next September with two epic nights of nostalgia and anthems, reigniting their legendary Irish connection after a 16-year hiatus since their last reunion show — and this time, they’re headlining alongside Fontaines D.C. for a moment fans won’t forget. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: adve...

The race for Holborn and St Pancras’ new MP is heating up as Labour, Greens, Lib Dems, and Conservatives all throw their hats into the ring — with Labour’s Sagal Abdi-Wali leading Camden Council, Green Party leader Zack Polanski making a strong play, Liberal Democrat Patrick Stillman pushing a youth-focused liberal message, and Conservative Ewan Cameron touting safer streets and cost-of-living rel...

DUP leader Gavin Robinson dismisses Donald Trump’s pro-united Ireland remarks as a distracting “dead cat strategy,” insisting his party stays independent and “paddles our own canoe.” While Ulster Unionist leader Jon Burrows calls Trump’s comments “crackerjack” and “mad,” warning against aligning with him, Robinson also criticizes Sinn Féin’s White House boycott as overreach. He reaffirms that Nort...

Cliftonville crushed Knockbreda 7-0 in a statement win that sent them through to the quarter-finals with flying colors. Joe Gormley and Liam Boyce both netted twice, while Tomas Cosgrove, Stephen Garrett, and a penalty from Johnny Frazer added to the rout. Goals came steadily from minute 11 to the final whistle, leaving Knockbreda utterly outclassed. The Reds now await their next opponent in next...

Cliftonville crushed Knockbreda 7-0 in a dominant BetMcLean League Cup display, with Joe Gormley and Liam Boyce each scoring twice, backed by goals from Tomas Cosgrove, Stephen Garrett, and a penalty from Johnny Frazer. The clean sheet and relentless attack sent them straight to the quarter-finals, proving they’re serious title contenders this season. The match at Solitude started with a goal in t...

Trump’s declaring himself the ultimate AI watchdog, insisting his high IQ and presidency alone are enough to steer AI safely — even accusing tech giants of plotting against him. While leaders at Anthropic, OpenAI, and Microsoft push for regulation to ensure safety, accountability, and national security, Trump dismisses oversight as a “sick conspiracy” that could slow America’s AI race, letting Chi...