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A Russian drone strike near the Polish border hit a train station in Ukraine, narrowly missing former UK PM Boris Johnson’s departing train—carrying him and Swedish PM Carl Bildt. The railway company suspects the attack was aimed at the train, highlighting how Ukrainian rail schedules are constantly disrupted by Russian aggression. Though no one was injured, Johnson praised staff and passengers as...

Manchester City edged a fiery derby against Manchester United 1-0, thanks to Erling Haaland’s ninth Premier League goal against them — but the real drama came from controversial refereeing, a red card for Foden, VAR drama on the decisive goal, and Donnarumma’s last-gasp save. With United pushing hard and fans protesting ticket policies at the stadium, this wasn’t just about goals — it was about ev...

Trump’s latest Irish unity gambit sent shockwaves across the political spectrum—calling for a “cool” merger of the island, doubling down despite awkward backtracking from allies and visibly tense meetings with Taoiseach Micheál Martin. While critics question his motives and others see it as provocative theater, his comments undeniably reignited global debate on the sensitive issue, even if clumsil...

Cliftonville crushed Knockbreda 7-0 in a dominant League Cup display, securing their place in the quarter-finals with flair and firepower. Joe Gormley and Liam Boyce each netted twice, while Tomas Cosgrove, Stephen Garrett, and a penalty from Johnny Frazer completed the rout. The performance was clinical, purposeful, and full of momentum — proving Cliftonville are serious contenders. With the draw...

Trump just dropped a major trade bombshell at a golf event in Ireland—announcing the U.S. will scrap the 10% tariff on Irish whiskey, a long-sought victory for distillers battling unfair competition from Scotch and Northern Irish whiskey. The Taoiseach reportedly pushed the issue, sparking wild cheers from the crowd. While EU exports are booming at 21.5% growth, global trade hurdles remain tough—b...

Shane Lowry crushed it at the Irish Open, winning with an eleven-shot landslide after a jaw-dropping final round 63 — his putting was on fire, including a 45-footer on the 7th. Starting with a four-shot lead, he turned up the heat with eight birdies, leaving rivals Jacob Skov Olesen and Joaquin Niemann in the dust. This marks his second Irish Open title — his first came 17 years ago as an amateur...

In a shocking twist during Al-Hilal’s 6-0 win over Al Nassr, fans chanted the name of recently deceased teammate Diogo Jota — triggering an emotional moment as Ruben Neves, who played in the match and was Jota’s pallbearer, looked skyward in tribute. After seeing the footage, Cristiano Ronaldo condemned the behavior on Instagram, demanding league action, calling it unbecoming of football. The leag...

City edges out United in a fiery derby thriller, thanks to Haaland’s controversial VAR-aided goal — and a shocking red card for Foden that shifted the momentum. Despite being down a man and facing relentless pressure from United, City held firm as United’s shots hit the woodwork twice. The final whistle sparked debate, but the three points are theirs — a statement win amid summer changes and elect...

Belfast Wolves roar to a crushing 103-run victory over Glasgow Cosmic, catapulting them into second place in the ETPL as the championship race heats up. With a blistering 187/8 and a devastating bowling display that dismissed Glasgow for just 84, the Wolves showcased total dominance. Harry Manenti and Lorcan Tucker laid the foundation with a 73-run stand, while Mark Chapman lit up the innings with...

Rory Best returns for his final “Miles To Mayo” challenge, this time teaming up with actor James Nesbitt and a crew of business leaders to conquer 50,000 steps daily across Ireland—raising over a million pounds for the Cancer Fund for Children. Their journey, stopping in Londonderry, Belfast, Dublin, and Cork, culminates in Cong, County Mayo, where the charity is building its second Daisy Lodge—a...

Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s recent meeting with Donald Trump centered on Gaza’s urgent humanitarian crisis, not political labels — he pushed for massive aid delivery, which Trump pledged to support. Martin declined to use the term “genocide” during talks, calling it inappropriate and insisting his focus remained on saving lives. He received praise from the Palestinian Ambassador for prioritizing ai...

Brighton crushed Coventry 5-0 in a dazzling display of attacking football, with Lewis Dunk’s stunning long-range strike already being hailed as goal of the season. Despite manager Fabian Hurzeler crediting luck and a heroic goalkeeper for the clean sheet, the Seagulls’ relentless offense has netted 13 goals in four league games — the best in the division. Coventry’s hopes were dashed by a red card...

The Taoiseach and Trump locked horns on Gaza aid — no “genocide” in their private chat, but urgent calls to speed up humanitarian delivery. While the Taoiseach stuck to his past stance, Trump’s fiery press remark sparked a rebuttal — and lunch at the Irish Open turned into golf talk, with the Taoiseach’s wife in tow. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discoun...

Manchester United fans are furious after the club revoked 685 season tickets in a crackdown on ticket touting — a move they say unfairly targeted loyal supporters and was driven by greed. Protests erupted before the Manchester derby, with fans skipping traditional displays, holding banners blasting the Glazers, and chanting “We want Glazers out” in the Munich tunnel. A banner unfurled as players t...

Cliftonville crushed Knockbreda 7-0 in a statement win that sends them through to the quarter-finals of the BetMcLean League Cup, with Joe Gormley and Liam Boyce each scoring twice as the Championship side showed no answer to their relentless attack. 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, h...

First Ministers from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are set to sign a bold agreement in Cardiff demanding independence referendums — a direct challenge to the UK government’s long-standing opposition. While Downing Street insists referendums remain “off limits,” Scottish officials say another vote is “not off the table,” arguing the status quo is unsustainable. The move, made as party leade...

Trump drops a surprising endorsement for Irish unity, calling it “natural” and saying it “will happen eventually,” while dodging Scotland’s independence debate with a vague “save it for another day.” He also hinted at wanting decades between referendums and made clear he’s steering clear of British politics—revealing a stark contrast in his approach to Ireland versus Scotland. Listen in comfort: G...

Meghan and Harry are back in the UK with Archie and Lilibet, soaking up family moments in a sweet, Wham!-themed video montage — from hand-in-hand walks to fishing trips and kids on bikes — as they settle into life back home after returning from the U.S. just weeks ago, with both kids starting school and Meghan reportedly eyeing a return to acting. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow...

Trump’s recent trip to Ireland sparked fresh political drama as he praised Andy Burnham as “a very nice guy” while subtly undercutting him with a jab about his liberal leanings. He also reignited his campaign against wind turbines and North Sea drilling, insisting the PM will soon approve more drilling. Looking back, Trump once called Keir Starmer a “very good person” and “sort of a friend,” despi...

Ireland’s showjumping squad, featuring brothers Daniel and Jordan Coyle, Conor Swail, and Denis Lynch, stormed to a hard-fought second place at the BMO Nations Cup in Spruce Meadows. After a tense first round where only Denis Lynch cleared, Daniel Coyle delivered a flawless second round to anchor the team’s charge — while Germany locked in victory with just four faults. With second place already s...

First Ministers from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are set to unite in Cardiff for a historic summit aimed at pushing for independence referendums — a bold move signaling a growing push for self-determination across the UK’s devolved nations. While the UK government remains firmly opposed, citing the need for “clear consensus,” regional leaders argue their people deserve a say in their con...

Trump urges Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian fuel infrastructure, warning diesel shortages could worsen—while in Ireland, he suggests targeting other areas is acceptable. Amid escalating drone warfare, Russia reports civilian casualties in Nizhnekamsk, Ukraine counters with drone attacks on Odesa, and both sides intensify strikes: Ukraine hits oil refineries and Russian e-commerce, sparking fuel...

Rangers stunned Celtic 3-0 in a fiery derby, with skipper Dan Neil starring as man of the match by netting a brace. The win marks Derek McInnes’s first triumph over Celtic as Rangers boss, and it came in front of a packed home crowd after Celtic were denied away tickets. Neil opened the scoring early, Kevin Kelsy added a second after a VAR check, and Neil sealed it late. Celtic’s first league loss...

Trump’s unexpected praise for Irish unification has sparked a firestorm in political circles, with former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams seizing the moment to push Ireland’s leadership into action. While Trump called unification “fantastic” and “very cool,” Adams welcomed the sentiment as a growing mainstream view across North America and the Irish diaspora — but blasted current Irish premier Micheá...

Two Galway women face charges after storming the seventh green at Trump’s Doonbeg golf club as his helicopter landed — allegedly to protest U.S. military presence and security costs, declaring Trump unwelcome in Ireland. Arrested by gardaí, they were granted legal aid and released on bail with strict conditions. A third protester was also arrested earlier this week. The case, adjourned to Kilrush...