Top Boy actor rape trial: Woman breaks down as she denies consensual encounter Micheal Ward denies two counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration, and one count of sexual assault against one woman in January 2023.

Williams sisters earmarked for doubles on Saturday Serena Williams' planned appearance alongside older sister Venus in the Wimbledon doubles is added to Saturday's order of play.

England-Mexico World Cup clash could be brought forward due to weather concerns The match is due to kick off at 1am UK time on Monday.

Man who killed friends in drunken collision jailed for four years and given eight-year road ban Patrick Carroll told gardai he was "truly sorry" for the men's deaths following the collision on February 20, 2024

What Time and TV channel can I watch Ireland vs Australia rugby game Ireland slight favourites to win in Sydney

Burnham says no to calling a general election, but says he wants voting reform The Makerfield MP, now widely regarded as prime-minister-in-waiting, took part in a Reddit Ask Me Anything.

Father and son claim fraud over €130,000 investment, High Court hears Pair made transfers to bank account three years ago, but only €393 has been recovered, judge told

'Two dead' after Michigan shooting as three people hit at shopping mall Two people have reportedly died after three people were shot at a mall in Dearborn, Michigan which was busy with families ahead of the July 4 holiday weekend

Court upholds life sentence for man who raped his granddaughter and nephew multiple times The 69-year-old patriarch of the family was convicted following a Central Criminal Court trial of 24 charges including two charges of anally raping his granddaughter and 22 charges against his nephew - 12...

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Challenge to Slane bypass permission can go to Court of Appeal, judge rules In a judgment on Friday, Nolan said the action could go to the Court of Appeal to clarify two points of law

Taylor Swift fans brave the New York heat to be (at least somewhat) near wedding to Travis Kelce People gather outside Madison Square Garden despite security keeping them from seeing anything noteworthyTaylor Swift’s fans gathered in the heat outside New York’s Madison Square Garden on Friday...

The Chase's Darragh Ennis uses 'genius' tip to fall asleep fast and anyone can do it Dublin-born Darragh Ennis, known as The Menace on The Chase, has shared his 'genius' tip that helps him fall asleep in minutes - and it's so easy for anyone to do

Woman denies consensual encounter in Top Boy actor rape trial The woman claims Michael Ward raped her in a car shortly after they met at a nightclub in east London.

'We should not look like kids and clowns': F1 drivers criticise Lego car parade Formula One's decision to put drivers in Lego cars for Sunday's British Grand Prix parade lap has been criticised by top drivers.

Ever-improving Sabalenka sees off Ostapenko to move into third round No 1 seed looks strong in 6-4, 6-4 victory against Latvian‘The plan is to get better every day,’ says SabalenkaAs Aryna Sabalenka marched towards a solid victory over the ever-dangerous Jelena Ostapenko, she opted for a...

Criminal legal aid dispute affecting cases involving serious alleged offending, solicitors says Minister for Justice is ‘not for turning’ when it comes to introduction of once-off €520 fee for District Court cases Solicitors walked out of the Criminal Courts of Justice on Wednesday in protest...

Homeless people evacuated from protected Temple Bar buildings amid structural concerns Accommodation owned by firm associated with former Monaghan manager Séamus McEnaney © Alan Betson Dublin Fire Bridge was called to Bridge House at 24 and 25 Parliament Street, Temple Bar. Photograph: Alan...

Spain tourist hotspot hit by savage wildfire as 12 towns locked down The fire broke out near the Costa Brava tourist hotspot in northeastern Spain with more than 200 firefighters battling the blaze

Garda’s daughter tells trial she grew up expecting to be hit over uneaten meals All parties in the case have a statutory right to anonymity

Murder accused boarded ferry in Belfast hours after alleged stabbing in Dublin, trial hears Derek Boyd is on trial at the Central Criminal Court charged with the murder of Mark Carroll

England v Mexico set to move to earlier kick-off time England's World Cup last-16 tie with Mexico could be moved to earlier on Sunday because of the threat of storms.

England’s game against Mexico could be moved to noon local time, 7pm UK time Sunday Game originally set to kick off at 6pm local timeCould be rescheduled due to risk of thunderstormsEngland’s World Cup game against Mexico on Sunday could be moved to noon local time (7pm BST), according to...

Cracks appear in Dublin city building, prompting officials to cordon it off A local councillor said Dublin City Council have deemed the building safe.

More than 100 caravans on Portlaoise’s Great Heath must leave ‘forthwith’, court orders Judge also grants order restraining defendants from entering the State-owned land again

Former State agency chief faced disciplinary after finding he assisted job candidate, WRC told Ex-Inland Fisheries Ireland boss Francis O’Donnell claims he was unfairly dismissed and penalised after making protected disclosures

Hamilton takes pole for Silverstone sprint race Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton pips Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to a stunning pole position for the sprint race at the British Grand Prix.

Derry City complete double signing as loan goalkeeper arrives along with midfielder from Shelbourne The League of Ireland side confirmed two signings ahead of Friday’s game against Waterford.

The week around the world in 20 pictures Russian airstrikes on Kyiv, the aftermath of the earthquakes in Venezuela, a brutal heatwave in Europe and Harry Kane at the World Cup – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists Continue reading...

Two Romanians jailed for stabbing Iranian journalist in London Judge says Pouria Zeraati was targeted outside Wimbledon home because of his criticism of Tehran regimeTwo Romanians who took part in a “targeted” knife attack on a television journalist in London “on behalf of the Iranian state”...

Xhaka set to stay at Sunderland despite Chelsea interest Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka is set to stay at the club this summer, despite interest from Chelsea.

Woman who stabbed husband with vegetable knife jailed A woman who killed her elderly husband with a vegetable knife and falsely claimed the fatal stab wound to the chest was accidental has been jailed.

Daughter of garda on trial for child cruelty says she expected to be hit over uneaten meals The 48-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to three counts of child cruelty, one count of assault causing harm, and two counts of raping his wife.

AI may well destroy humanity - just not the way you think Societal collapse, writes Steve Dempsey, but through the most mundane of methods.

Scientific expert confirms bloodied palm print found at murder scene matched that of accused Daniel Hourigan has denied murdering Michael Foley (61) in Macroom, Co Cork, in 2024

Dundalk youngster is on his way to Championship side Portsmouth Eoin Kenny, son of former Ireland manager Stephen Kenny, is set to be unveiled as a Portsmouth signing this weekend.

Gardaí launch urgent search appeal for missing Cork teenager Stephanie, aged 15, has been missing from Bandon, Cork since Tuesday, June 30

Trump offers running commentary on predecessors while reading children’s book The US president is notorious for veering off script.

Over 46,000 abortions carried out in Ireland in six years A new 50-page report by the HSE examines the expansion of services and the number of terminations carried out by recognised providers in Ireland.

Ex-Spurs boss Postecoglou takes over at Ronaldo's Al-Nassr Former Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou is appointed as head coach of Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League - where he will manage Cristiano Ronaldo.

Burnham rules out calling early election as PM The newly elected MP for Makerfield is expected to become PM this month and says he will stick to the 2024 Labour manifesto.

Urgent recall issued for cheese sold in Irish supermarket as 'do not eat' warning issued Customers have been advised not to eat the cheese

Novak Djokovic recovers from poor third set to continue Wimbledon title bid Djokovic required three hours and one minute on Centre Court to get the better of Arthur Rinderknech.

Man jailed for the sexual abuse of his young cousin The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was convicted following a trial at the Central Criminal Court of four counts of sexual assault and one count of oral rape on dates between 2005 and 2008.

Union leader says Lyra McKee killer will ‘in all likelihood’ evade justice Seamus Cooley, assistant general secretary of the NUJ, said Northern Ireland was ‘cruelly deprived’ of a great journalist with enormous talent.

Strong tax returns of €50bn strengthen Government’s budgetary position Excise duty tax receipts have dropped by more than one-fifth, as a result of the Government's fuel support scheme.

The Guardian view on Labour’s next chancellor: send for Ed Miliband | Editorial Andy Burnham needs the Treasury to serve devolution, raise living standards and renew the economy. The energy secretary meets that testThere are few things on which this column would agree with George Osborne....

Daughter of garda charged with child cruelty tells of begging to be let inside to go to bathroom ‘We grew up knowing if we didn’t eat our dinner, we were going to get hit,’ trial hears

The Guardian view on how culture is taking on tech: the ultimate handheld device | Editorial Transcription, the winner of the Orwell prize for political fiction, and Toy Story 5 show life before smartphones and screen timeIn the opening pages of Ben Lerner’s novel Transcription, the unnamed...