Rain batters Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches | Irish Independent
Hurricane Milton is hurling rain and gusty winds at the Tampa Bay area on its steady and potentially catastrophic march toward the west coast of Florida, where officials sounded urgent warnings for residents to evacuate.
'Hurricane force winds' to hit London? BBC Weather apologises for 'data glitch' in UK forecasts | Irish Independent
The BBC has issued an apology after a technical glitch on its weather website and app led to “hurricane force wind” forecasts for the UK.
Publican John Nolan surveys the damage after Hurricane Helene just two weeks before Hurricane Milton reaches Florida | Irish Independent
An Irish publican living in Tampa, Florida, locked himself in his home, ignoring an evacuation order for millions of people, in the hopes of saving his house and business from Storm Milton.
How the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton might change the election in Florida and North Carolina | Irish Independent
In between Donald Trump and his running mate Senator JD Vance spreading misinformation about hurricane relief and lying that FEMA money had gone to undocumented migrants, their campaign called on Nort
CNN viewers concerned after Anderson Cooper is hit in the face during Hurricane Milton report | Irish Independent
CNN anchor Anderson Cooper has been hit in the face with debris while reporting outdoors on Hurricane Milton in Florida as the massive storm makes landfall.
Veteran industrialist Ratan Tata dies in Mumbai hospital, aged 86 | Irish Independent
Ratan Tata, a former chairman of India’s oldest conglomerate – as well Tata Steel and Jaguar Land Rover, has died at a Mumbai hospital at the age of 86.
Public outcry as zoo euthanises healthy lioness after male lion’s death | Irish Independent
A zoo in Australia has euthanised a pair of African lions after one of them suffered a medical episode, sparking backlash on social media.
Pilot of helicopter ‘affected by alcohol’ before crash on Australian hotel roof | Irish Independent
A pilot killed when a helicopter crashed on the roof of an Australian hotel was affected by alcohol and was not qualified to fly at night, an investigation concluded.
Taioseach Simon Harris speaks to the media about the Middle East after meeting President Joe Biden | Irish Independent
Taoiseach Simon Harris speaks to the media following a bilateral meeting with US President Joe Boden, at the White House, in Washington DC, US.
Nursing home residents left without hot water after gas supply cut off due to unpaid bill, inspectors reveal | Irish Independent
An unannounced inspection of a private nursing home found the gas supply was cut off because the bill was not paid, leaving residents without hot water and no shower for two days.
‘It wouldn’t be unusual at all’: Fianna Fáil senator Timmy Dooley on Bertie Ahern’s participation in Russian trade trips | Irish Independent
Fianna Fáil’s Timmy Dooley has said he does not think ex-party leader Bertie Ahern’s involvement in Russian trade trips is proof of any impropriety.
Richard Quirke: Tributes paid to ‘gentleman’ Dr Quirkey’s owner after death aged 77 | Irish Independent
Tributes have been paid to one of the country’s most famous casino and arcade owners following his death.
Kinahan Cartel chief Sean McGovern arrested in Dubai | Irish Independent
Senior Kinahan cartel lieutenant Sean McGovern has been arrested in Dubai for extradition back to Ireland over the murder of Noel ‘Duck Egg’ Kirwan and other criminal offences.
Police have questions to answer in Mary Ward case – Michelle O’Neill | Irish Independent
First Minister Michelle O’Neill comments on issues around the murder of Mary Ward in Belfast.
Dalata announces €600m refinancing
Hotel group Dalata has announced that it has refinanced its existing debt facilities in order to fund its future growth plans.
Hunterstown boss Kelly conscious of Dundalk Gaels tradition ahead of Louth IFC final
The semi-final proved to be a test in more ways than one for Hunterstown Rovers, and manager Sean Kelly. And it wasn’t just the football. The weather chose to break after weeks of rain-free fixtures,
Rain batters Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches
Hurricane Milton is hurling rain and gusty winds at the Tampa Bay area on its steady and potentially catastrophic march toward the west coast of Florida, where officials sounded urgent warnings for residents to evacuate.
Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock dies aged 31
Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock has died at the age of 31.
Pedestrian hospitalised following road traffic incident in Dublin as commuters face delays
A woman has been hospitalised following a road traffic collision on the Davitt Road in Inchicore, Dublin 8 on Wednesday evening.
The Big Tech Show: Tesla’s robotaxi reveal: will it conquer or crash? Plus: Google’s potential breakup and Ireland’s new mega-startups
Is Google about to be broken up? Will Tesla’s Robotaxi be a hit? And what are the bargains and swizzes in this years’ Amazon’s Prime Day sale?
Further 65 women tell BBC of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed | Irish Independent
A further 65 women have come forward to the BBC with allegations of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed stretching as far back as 1977.
Pilot of helicopter ‘affected by alcohol’ before crash on hotel roof | Irish Independent
A pilot killed when a helicopter crashed on the roof of an Australian hotel was affected by alcohol and was not qualified to fly at night, an investigation concluded.
Nelson Mandela’s grandson to speak at anti-apartheid Palestine rally in Dublin | Irish Independent
Nelson Mandela’s grandson will speak at an anti-apartheid rally taking place in Dublin next week.
Brian McFadden admits leaving Westlife was a ‘selfish decision’
Nicky Byrne tells his ex-bandmate Brian McFadden that he “effectively jeopardised” Westlife’s future when he left the group two decades ago.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to make first appearance before judge today
Sean “Diddy” Combs is to make his first appearance before the judge who is expected to preside over the hip-hop powerbroker’s trial on sex trafficking charges.