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Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein pictured at a status hearing in New York Criminal Court in New York earlier this year

UK prosecutors drop Weinstein indecent assault charges

British prosecutors have said they had discontinued indecent assault charges against former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.

World • 05 Sep 24

Prosecutors claimed Alec Baldwin ignored basic gun safety laws and acted recklessly on set

Judge asked to reconsider Baldwin case dismissal

A US prosecutor has called on a judge to reconsider her dismissal of Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial, disputing the court's ruling that law enforcement authorities deliberately withheld key evidence in their case against the Hollywood star.

US • 05 Sep 24

Oasis announced 17 shows in the UK and Ireland, with two in Croke Park next August.

CCPC has 'legitimate concerns' over Oasis ticket sales

There are "legitimate concerns around the consumer experiences" of buying tickets for Oasis concerts at the weekend, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has said, and it is "actively reviewing the situation".

Ireland • 02 Sep 24

A screengrab from the Ticketmaster website detailing information about Oasis concert tickets for sale in Dublin

Still 'time for redemption' over Oasis tickets - Tánaiste

The Tánaiste has said he hopes the organisers of the ticket sales for the Oasis concerts at Croke Park next year will "reflect" on what happened yesterday as thousands of fans were priced out.

Ireland • 01 Sep 24

Jermaine Jenas said he was 'ashamed' and 'deeply sorry'

Jermaine Jenas apologises after BBC sacking

UK TV and radio presenter Jermaine Jenas has apologised to the women he was messaging after he was sacked from the BBC.

UK • 23 Aug 24

Jermaine Jenas was sacked following an internal investigation at the BBC

Jermaine Jenas sacked as BBC presenter after complaints

Former footballer Jermaine Jenas has reportedly addressed being sacked from the BBC following complaints about workplace conduct, saying "there are two sides to every story".

UK • 22 Aug 24

Nell McCafferty was born in Derry's Bogside in 1944

Journalist and campaigner Nell McCafferty dies aged 80

Journalist, author and feminist campaigner Nell McCafferty has died aged 80, her family has confirmed.

Ireland • 21 Aug 24

Taylor Swift has not backed any candidate in the upcoming election

Trump shares doctored images showing Taylor Swift support

Donald Trump has shared doctored images on social media showing Taylor Swift and her fans supporting his campaign for the US presidency.

US • 19 Aug 24

Festival organisers attributed the delays to a breakdown on the N80 involving a caravan being towed by another vehicle (Pic: Evan Murphy Keogh)

'Beyond a joke' - Complaints over EP traffic management

A number of complaints have been made about long delays leaving car parks at the Electric Picnic festival in Stradbally, Co Laois.

Ireland • 19 Aug 24

Electric Picnic has grown to be one of the biggest dates in Ireland's music and arts calendar.

75,000 descend on Stradbally as Electric Picnic kicks off

Ireland's biggest arts and music event Electric Picnic kicks off today as the festival celebrates its 20th birthday.

Ireland • 16 Aug 24

Matthew Perry died in October last year aged 54

Five people charged over death of Matthew Perry

Five people have been charged in connection with the death of Matthew Perry, a US attorney has said. The US actor and Friends star died from an accidental ketamine overdose last year.

US • 16 Aug 24

The HSE said there will be drug harm reduction services at the event in Stradbally, Co Laois (file pic)

Drug testing at 'safe spaces' at Electric Picnic

Gardaí have issued a warning to those attending Electric Picnic this weekend about the danger of illegal drugs following concern over the rise of synthetic drugs in Ireland.

Leinster • 15 Aug 24

The main stage at Electric Picnic is almost ready to welcome a host of artists. Image: Alf Harvey

Watch: Final preparations under way at Electric Picnic

Final preparations are under way at Stradbally, Co Laois ahead of Electric Picnic this weekend.

Electric Picnic • 13 Aug 24

Kellie Harrington's gold medal winning fight was the most-watched event on both RTÉ television and RTÉ Player

3.4 million tune in to RTÉ Olympics coverage

A total of 3.4 million people in Ireland tuned in to watch coverage of the Paris Olympics on RTÉ television, with Kellie Harrington's Olympic gold the most-watched event.

Ireland • 13 Aug 24

Samples are taken with droppers from attendees' drinks and inserted into a test tube with a chemical reagent

Spanish festival introduces tests to detect spiked drinks

An electronic music festival on a beach in eastern Spain has set up tents where revelers can drug-test their drinks to ensure they do not contain psychoactive substances slipped into the beverages without their consent.

World • 14 Aug 24

The third suspect, an 18-year-old Iraqi citizen, was arrested yesterday evening

Third arrest over plot to attack Swift concert in Vienna

Austrian authorities have announced a third arrest in connection with the foiled conspiracy to attack three now-cancelled Taylor Swift concerts.

World • 09 Aug 24

Taylor Swift fans sing together on Stephansplatz in Vienna today

Plot to attack Swift concert in Austria linked to IS

An Austrian teenager arrested over an alleged plot to strike a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna had built explosive devices for his attack and had pledged loyalty to so-called Islamic State, authorities have said.

World • 08 Aug 24

The organisers added that all would-be concert-goers would have their tickets refunded

Swift concerts in Vienna cancelled over terrorist plot

Three shows in Vienna by American mega-star Taylor Swift have been cancelled after Austria arrested a man in connection with an Islamist attack plot, the organisers said.

World • 08 Aug 24

Charlie O'Brien and Josh Cooney outside the Exo Building in Dublin

Auditions in Dublin as Simon Cowell searches for boyband

More than 200 people have gathered in Dublin city centre to audition for music mogul Simon Cowell. The former X Factor judge is in the capital to search for members of a new boy band.

Ireland • 30 Jul 24

The wax figure of Sinéad O'Connor was revealed yesterday

'We can do better' - Wax museum pulls O'Connor figure

The National Wax Museum has announced that it is pulling its wax figure of Sinéad O'Connor and launching a new project to "create a more accurate representation" of the singer.

Ireland • 26 Jul 24

The National Wax Museum said the sculpture 'captures her essence and spirit, celebrating her legacy and influence'

Figure of singer Sinéad O'Connor unveiled at Wax Museum

Sinéad O'Connor has been honoured with a figure at the National Wax Museum in Dublin, a day before the first anniversary of the singer's death last summer.

Ireland • 25 Jul 24

Colin Farrell and Emma Fogarty, who said she is 'proud and grateful' to be joined by the actor for the last 4km of the marathon

Colin Farrell to run marathon for friend's 'miracle 40th'

Hollywood actor Colin Farrell is set to run this October's Dublin Marathon with a close friend to mark her miracle 40th birthday and to support the charity Debra Ireland.

Ireland • 24 Jul 24

Huw Edwards was absent from screens from July 2023 until his resignation last April

Huw Edwards paid over £475,000 by BBC before resignation

Huw Edwards was paid more than £475,000 by the BBC last year before he resigned and left the corporation.

UK • 23 Jul 24

Alec Baldwin pictured in court last week

Baldwin may sue prosecutor, sheriff over Rust film trial

Alec Baldwin has informed a US prosecutor and sheriff that he may sue them after it emerged they withheld evidence from his defence team during their attempt to prosecute him over a fatal shooting on the Rust film set.

US • 17 Jul 24

Alec Baldwin gets emotional at the conclusion of his trial for involuntary manslaughter in First Judicial District Court

Alec Baldwin manslaughter trial dismissed by judge

A New Mexico judge has dismissed involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin after his lawyers alleged police hid evidence of the source of the live round that killed Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021.

US • 13 Jul 24

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