Hey everyone, happy Sunday. Are you ready for some good news? In honor of September being Hunger Action Month, today I wrote on my Substack about two kids in South Florida who have made it their mission to innovate new ways to solve food insecurity in their communities. Link below!

More than 25 bench warrants were issued by a single judge in under two hours, as the impact of the defence solicitors' strike continues to be felt by court users

Courts at a 'standstill' amid criminal legal aid dispute

More than 25 bench warrants were issued by a single judge in under two hours, as the impact of the defence solicitors' strike continues to be felt by court users.

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Reform UK Conference 2026 This is all it will be remembered for.

Musicians, including members of the Traveller community, have gathered to commemorate an Irish folk musician cited as an influence by singers like Bob Dylan and Luke Kelly of the Dubliners

Life of Irish folk musician Barry honoured in Co Down

Musicians, including members of the Traveller community, have gathered to commemorate an Irish folk musician cited as an influence by singers like Bob Dylan and Luke Kelly of the Dubliners.

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Four people have been killed by Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, according to the country's health ministry. jrnl.ie/7154209

Four killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says

Israel’s army said it was striking south Lebanon after Hezbollah fighters launched two drones towards IDF soldiers.

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Two women killed in an air attack on Arab Salim, and two people killed in strike on Nabatieh al-Fawqa.

Israeli air attacks on Lebanon kill at least four

Two women killed in an air attack on Arab Salim, and two people killed in strike on Nabatieh al-Fawqa.

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More than 60 people, including civilians, killed as clashes between Yemeni forces and Houthis intensify in Taiz.

Yemeni forces claim strategic district amid intensified Houthi clashes

More than 60 people, including civilians, killed as clashes between Yemeni forces and Houthis intensify in Taiz.

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Cairo court sentences TV host Sarah Khalifa and 11 others to death over drug trafficking ring.

Egyptian TV presenter sentenced to death in drugs case

Cairo court sentences TV host Sarah Khalifa and 11 others to death over drug trafficking ring.

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Over the decades I have reported on many political events in many countries; I can't think of a comparable case where a party’s big set piece was so thoroughly torpedoed by a single media report in the way that Reform UK’s annual conference was, writes Sean Whelan

Financial controversies continue to follow Farage

"I cannot be bought," were the opening words of Nigel Farage at the Reform UK conference, to get the audience energized for the main event, the leader's speech.

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“Now, even the dead are seen as fair game to con people out of money.” This week’s Internet Diaries looks at how a fake investment story was built around Glen Hansard’s death, and how scammers developing their tactics to get ahead of potential victims. jrnl.ie/7151325t

Any politician calling to leave the ECHR is lying about what that will achieve. It won’t solve any problem or improve our lives It will make us worse off and remove our rights. Just like Brexit. The ECHR belongs to us all. It’s not theirs to take. Please sign www.europeanmovement.co.uk/echr-petition

Act now to protect the UK's place in the ECHR

Sign the European Movement UK's petition now if you agree: Britain must remain in the ECHR

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SNAP REACTION: Katie Taylor bows out with Croke Park fairytale victory. Niall Kelly, Sinéad O'Carroll and Gavan Casey provide immediate reaction from Croke Park after one of the greatest nights in the history of Irish sport. LISTEN: pod.link/1758347097/e...

At least six other people were injured in the tanker blast on Iran's Hamedan-Sanandaj highway, officials say.

Fuel tanker blast in western Iran kills at least 10

At least six other people were injured in the tanker blast on Iran's Hamedan-Sanandaj highway, officials say.

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#CorkTraffic Reports of a collision on the R618 between Inniscarra and the turn-off for Blarney. Take care on approach.

Here’s Netanyahu saying even as soon as October 8th he already knew Israel would use October 7th to “remake the Middle East” and start a war with Iran (by dragging 🇺🇸 into it)

No, Israel does not have ‘a right to exist.’ Quite the contrary, actually. open.substack.com/pub/mondowei...

⚠️ NEWS: Iran’s IRGC Navy says it retaliated against U.S. strikes by targeting three tankers accused of using unauthorized routes and three additional U.S.-linked vessels, after U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz.

I’m not a boxing fan but tuning in for the trailblazer that is Katie Taylor. Fingers crossed she’ll do the job. Croke Park looks amazing for the historic occasion.

Cowards.

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Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien says the carbon tax hike may be postponed again in the Budget. O’Brien said it carries a “financial heft” that helps fund retrofit schemes, but said ministers have to “look at all levers” to keep business costs low www.thejournal.ie/carbon-tax-b...

The Trump administration has sought to expand third-country deportations, with more than 30 deals struck so far.

Cuban and Afghan immigrants deported from US under Trump arrive in Guyana

The Trump administration has sought to expand third-country deportations, with more than 30 deals struck so far.

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Apparently people are sharing this far and wide on social media, which I think is horrible. This could cripple ICE operations. PLEASE do not share this.

Rescues fuel hope more could be found alive as Nepal’s flood death toll passes 1,331, with people missing on both sides.

Two more rescued in Nepal as 5,000 still missing 10 days after flood

Rescues fuel hope more could be found alive as Nepal's flood death toll passes 1,331, with people missing on both sides.

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#CorkTraffic Reports of a collision on the R627 Dungourney Road, near the junction with Broomfield. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.

POLL: Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks (Sept 7, MoE 2.8%) Sinn Féin 21 (+1 in six weeks) Fine Gael 19 (-1) Fianna Fáil 17 (+1) Social Democrats 10 (-2) Aontú 8 (+1) Ind Ireland 7 Labour 3 Greens 3 PBP-Solidarity 2 Inds/others 12

Sinn Féin take top spot in latest poll with support for Aontú at record high

Poll results come just days out from annual party think-ins

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#CorkTraffic Reports a pedestrian has been knocked down on the R614 Ballyhooly Road, Dillons Cross. Emergency services are en route. Take care on approach.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after an alleged assault near Whitegate Village playground on Friday. csalert.ie/oLP0o4

Gardaí Appeal for Witnesses After Alleged Assault in Whitegate

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after an alleged assault near Whitegate Village playground on Friday

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M28 update: Shannon Park bridge beams installed. New traffic management on Rochestown Road from Mon, 7 Sept; Rock Road lights from 9 Sept. csalert.ie/ncaWzN

M28 Cork To Ringaskiddy: Bridge Beams Installed At Shannonpark As Works Progress Across Project

Shannon Park bridge beams installed. New traffic management on Rochestown Road from Mon, 7 Sept; Rock Road lights from 9 Sept.

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On this day in 1926, families and friends from Dromcollogher in Co Limerick and the surrounding areas packed into a temporary cinema hall. They were unaware a devastating fire would claim 48 of their lives jrnl.ie/7150474t