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England’s bowlers dominated Pakistan at Edgbaston, dismissing them for just 133 as Josh Tongue starred with four wickets and Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer added three each. Pakistan’s lineup changes didn’t help, as their top five all fell for single digits — a first in an England Test innings. Emilio Gay and Harry Brook then powered England to 156 for four, giving them a 23-run lead. Robinson re...

Anthony Cacace is set to defend his WBA super-featherweight title against Nick Ball in Belfast on December 19th — a fight that could set up a high-stakes showdown with mandatory challenger Elnur Samedov. Originally slated for June, Cacace’s bout with Samedov was blocked by UK boxing authorities, paving the way for this new matchup. At 37, Cacace captured the WBA belt in March by defeating Jazza Di...

A 41-year-old man, George Paul Connor McWilliams, faces multiple serious charges—including non-fatal strangulation, domestic abuse, assault causing actual bodily harm, and drug possession—following the death of his partner, Mary McAdorey, in October 2025. Police allege a pattern of controlling behavior uncovered through her phone, and a manslaughter charge is under review. McWilliams appeared in c...

Victims and survivors of the Troubles are not obstacles to reconciliation—they’re the cornerstone. Joe McVey, Northern Ireland’s Victims Commissioner, told MPs that telling those who suffered most to “move on” is unjust. As Parliament prepares a new Troubles Bill to replace the divisive Legacy Bill, McVey stressed that true peace requires political leadership, societal management, and tackling lin...

Donald Trump’s controversial visit to Ireland this Saturday is sparking massive backlash, with tens of thousands expected to protest at the Garden of Remembrance, calling his agenda toxic and accusing the Irish government of enabling a dangerous photo op. Critics cite his foreign policy, including Gaza and fuel crisis stances, as reasons for opposition, while nearly 70% of surveyed Irish citizens...

The GAA’s Hurling Expert Advisory Group is set to revolutionize the game with a bold new rule trial starting in October: no more consecutive hand passes. If a player throws the ball twice in a row with their hand, the opposing team gets a free kick — forcing a cleaner, more decisive strike. Tested first in the Higher Education hurling league, this change aims to speed up play and reward skill over...

Dublin Guardians roar back to life with a stunning T20 win over Belfast Wolves, thanks to Craig Young’s electric four-ball hat-trick that dismantled the top order and sealed a historic five-wicket haul for just 21 runs — including Paul Stirling, David Miller, and Glenn Maxwell. The Wolves collapsed to 62/6 before being bowled out for 107, and Dublin chased down the target with 33 balls to spare. G...

Lady Joan Branson, wife of Sir Richard Branson, died after a cardiac arrest linked to a preventable blood clot — a tragedy stemming from her private hospital’s failure to administer critical anticoagulant medication despite her extreme risk. Admitted after a fall on Necker Island with severe fractures, she was left without prophylactic treatment for days, missing vital interventions like compressi...

A 41-year-old man, George Paul Connor McWilliams, faces multiple serious charges—including non-fatal strangulation, assault causing actual bodily harm, possession of class A and C drugs, and potential manslaughter—after the death of his partner, Mary McAdorey, found at their property in October. Evidence from her phone and interviews with family reveal a pattern of domestic abuse and control. McWi...

A former Down GAA legend, Paddy Mo Doherty, whose three All-Ireland titles and 1961 captaincy defined his sporting legacy, is now facing grim legal reckoning—found guilty of five counts of indecent assault and additional offences against four women in a trial of the facts. The verdict emerged as funeral plans were underway, casting a shadow over his final days and forcing a painful reckoning with...

Ireland’s last offshore wind farm, Arklow Bank, is set for dismantling after a 20-year run — its seven turbines silenced by safety failures and aging infrastructure. Once the nation’s sole offshore power source since 2005, the site now faces a costly decommissioning that could begin in summer 2027, involving miles of cable removal and steep financial losses. With revenues down 76% and a €14.2 mill...

Northern Ireland’s police are rolling out more Tasers amid a surge in officer assaults—850 reported between last September and this year—with the new T10 model set to boost safety, but Amnesty warns of risks, especially for kids, sparking debate over oversight and proportionality. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@th...

AI-generated fake images of a Portsmouth migrant protest are going viral, misleading people with altered details like a blue Spinnaker Tower and gibberish signs — a stark warning to verify before sharing. Meanwhile, Labour’s pledge to end hotel use for asylum seekers is paying off, slashing occupancy by 46% and reducing hotels in use from over 200 to fewer than 160. Listen in comfort: Get a discou...

Lady Joan Branson’s death at 80 was ruled likely preventable after an inquest revealed Lister Hospital in Chelsea failed to give her critical anticoagulant medication despite her high risk for blood clots — a fatal oversight that contributed to her pulmonary embolism following a fall. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertis...

Westminster is launching two major investigations: one into how Scottish political parties manage their finances, especially after fraud surfaced in the SNP, and another into the controversial dual role of Scotland’s Lord Advocate—who serves as both chief prosecutor and top government legal advisor. The probe into party funding will examine oversight by the Electoral Commission and rules around “s...

Police eye rollout of a new, more powerful Taser — the T10 — capable of firing up to ten probes at 45 feet with 50,000 volts, sparking alarm from Amnesty International over heightened risks and potential for serious harm, especially to children. Critics demand an equality impact assessment, citing racial disparities in use and past fatal incidents, while police defend its lawful, proportionate use...

UK and Belgium strike a bold new intelligence pact to dismantle migrant smuggling rings, deploying Belgian officers into joint French cells to disrupt cross-border criminal networks exploiting shifting routes—from Calais to Cherbourg. With patrols tightening and boats intercepted after longer voyages, authorities are racing to adapt. The Home Secretary stresses that these gangs ignore borders—so g...

A vet testified in court about a harrowing animal welfare case involving a starving calf found crammed into a horse trailer with a dead calf — the animal was emaciated, separated from its mother, and denied basic care. Despite her efforts to reunite it with its mom and administer humane euthanasia, the 71-year-old farmer blocked her access, even climbing into the trailer to stop her. When police a...

A man named Urslaan Khan stands trial at the Old Bailey for allegedly expressing support for Hamas during a tense moment in the Israel-Gaza conflict. Prosecutors argue that his October 2023 speech outside Downing Street—holding a placard declaring “Hamas is the vanguard of the Resistance”—directly linked him to the proscribed group, especially as he also referenced then-Home Secretary Suella Brave...

Northern Ireland’s police are rolling out more Tasers amid a surge in officer assaults, but the move sparks controversy as human rights groups warn of deadly risks from the new T10 model’s sharper, faster spikes — especially to the face or eyes — while Amnesty pushes for strict rules, including no use on children. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/d...

Public health workers in Ireland are set to strike starting September 30th, as Fórsa union delivers a bold warning to employers — this is just the first wave of planned, proportional action. Workers demand fair pay for essential services, rejecting overtime and seven-day workweeks, while giving three weeks’ notice — more than legally required — to allow systems time to adjust. The union’s broader...

Fórsa, Ireland’s largest public service union, has issued a stark warning: industrial action kicks off September 30th after 97% of members voted for strikes over stagnant pay. Workers will refuse overtime, ignore restructuring plans, and withhold key reports — all aimed at forcing the government to address soaring living costs. With three weeks’ notice served to health employers, this is just the...

A Cork Airport dad, Patrick Cahill, 39, faces serious charges after being caught with cocaine worth a million euros—customs flagged him when he collected his bags. Bail was granted under strict conditions: two sureties of €15k each, a €900 bond, passport confiscation, mandatory check-ins with gardaí, a 9 PM to 8 AM curfew, and 24/7 phone availability. He’s remanded for four weeks but must return t...

First Derivative, now part of EPAM, is investing £15.3 million in AI and fintech innovation with a new center of excellence in Newry, backed by a £3.2 million Invest NI grant—hiring 100 new staff (70 in Newry, 30 in Belfast) to boost their 600-person team and deliver smarter, AI-powered solutions for global financial clients, positioning Northern Ireland as a top tech hub. Listen in comfort: Get a...

Public health workers are preparing for a major showdown starting September 30th, led by union Fórsa, who’s calling for a “work-to-rule” strike — doing only their core duties and refusing overtime or covering shifts. With 32,000 members in health and welfare alone, this is a frontline protest over stalled pay negotiations that ended in June with no new offer from the government. Other public secto...