
‘Nothing to do with gender or race’ – Australian newspaper backs ‘racist,’ ‘sexist’ Serena Williams cartoon
JK Rowling and Martin Luther King Jr’s daughter have since joined the ranks of criticisers
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‘Nothing to do with gender or race’ – Australian newspaper backs ‘racist,’ ‘sexist’ Serena Williams cartoon
JK Rowling and Martin Luther King Jr’s daughter have since joined the ranks of criticisers
8 years ago

Ryanair will no longer permit free 10kg carry-on bags from November
Passengers will no longer be able to put a second bag in the hold for free. Ryanair has announced that it is to end its long-standing practice of allowing passengers to take a 10kg piece of hand luggage for free, instead charging between £5.50 – £9 for the service from November. From 1 November, a […]
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Viaduct on motorway bridge collapses in Genoa killing “dozens”
It is believed there were a number of cars on the bridge at the time of the collapse A section of a viaduct on a motorway bridge has collapsed in the port city of Genoa in northwest Italy. The Morandi Bridge, located on the A10 motorway just outside the city, collapsed at around 10am GMT on […]
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New Zealand becomes first country in the world to outlaw single-use plastic bags
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says they will be phased out over the next year New Zealand has banned single-use plastic shopping bags, with plans to rid the country of them entirely in the next year, according to their government. Plans to phase out the current supply have been put in place, with retailers and businesses […]
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Middle-aged non-drinkers may develop a ‘higher risk’ of dementia, according to study
The study ran for over two decades People who abstain from drinking alcohol in middle age may be at a heightened risk of dementia later in life, research has found. A study, entitled Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Dementia, was posted recently in the British Medical Journal – investigating the association between alcohol consumption and risk […]
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Facebook removes profiles it believes belong to Russian intelligence
It’s believed the removed profiles were created by a Russian group to interfere in the 2016 US elections
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Netflix’s latest documentary is incredibly difficult to watch
The film has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Netflix has debuted the trailer for an upcoming documentary titled The Bleeding Edge, the latest highly-anticipated film made by Academy Award-winning documentary filmmakers Kirby Dick & Amy Ziering (The Invisible War, The Hunting Ground). The film showcases the unforeseen and potentially dangerous consequences of technology used in the medical field in the […]
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WATCH: Priest loses temper and slaps crying baby during baptismal service
The video has been circulating online
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Flight from Belfast to Ibiza redirected due to drunk and aggressive passenger
The man has received a lifetime ban from the airline
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Paddy Jackson has been officially signed by French club Perpignan
The Irish player joins from Ulster
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Thousands march in only place in UK same-sex marriage is illegal
“There can be no second-class citizens in the UK. It is now up to Theresa May and the UK Government to deliver on the promise of equality.” Thousands of people showed up to march in Belfast and Derry on Saturday to call for the legalisation of same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland. The biggest march – […]
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The story of how one chancer blagged his way into a sold out Ed Sheeran gig is brilliant
They said it couldn’t be done. It’s now mid-May and officially Ed Sheeran season across Ireland, as the redheaded music maestro has taken the country by storm. Having already hit up Cork, Belfast and Galway on his monster nine-show tour across the country, Sheeran is now set for Dublin’s Phoenix Park, where he’ll play Wednesday, […]
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Family and friends of Sean Cox thank Liverpool and Roma for their ongoing support
“Sean, we hope to see you on the sideline again soon.” St Peter’s GAA Club in Dunboyne, alongside the family of Sean Cox, have thanked Liverpool, AS Roma and the thousands who’ve sent messages of ongoing support for the Meath native, who remains critically ill after an unprovoked attack outside Anfield Stadium last week. Cox was viciously […]
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Medics aiming to bring Sean Cox out of induced coma on Monday
The Liverpool fan has been in an induced coma since being attacked on Tuesday
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Houses evacuated in Northern Ireland over “viable” explosive device
Army technical officers made the device safe and took it away for examination. A number of houses in County Tyrone were evacuated on Sunday after a viable explosive device was discovered. The PSNI carried out three searches of houses in Drumrallagh Estate, Strabane as part of investigations into violent dissident republican activity. Police in the North discovered […]
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Two men in custody after police find them ‘tied up on bench and covered in paint’
Footage believed to be the two men was shared on social media over the weekend
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17-year-old student shot during anti-gun violence walkout in Florida
This is the 20th school shooting in the US this year
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If you suffer from hayfever, these alcoholic drinks could help your symptoms
It’s science. For those of you who suffer from hay fever, and always forget to pick up your antihistamines, we’ve found another source of medication that you may have never thought of before. While some alcohols are known for causing a rather detrimental effect on those who can’t handle their bee pollen, some alcohols boast […]
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A new scam targeting Netflix users may leave people quite seriously out of pocket
The eerily realistic scam asks users to update their payment information. A new scam targeting Netflix users has been doing the rounds this week, in which it asks email recipients to update their information and enter their payment details. The convincing email, which mimics an official message from the popular streaming service by using the […]
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Irish Twitter has subjected Eddie Jones to a brutal autopsy after he called them ‘scummy’ and lost the Six Nations
It looks like Eddie Jones is eating his words for dinner
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The hotly tipped Netflix documentary about 80s cult ‘sex guru’ has finally arrived
There’s your weekend viewing sorted
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Florida shooting survivor has powerful message for President Trump and the NRA
Young people affected by the Douglas school shooting are calling for greater action to be taken. Saturday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida saw an emotional rally bringing together politicians and Marjory Stoneman Douglas students as they both called for a ban on weapons like the one used to kill 17 people at the Florida high school. […]
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Theresa May has some bad news for those hoping for a second Brexit referendum
Prime Minister Theresa May has officially ruled out a second referendum on the country’s membership of the European Union, stating there was no going back on the result of the June 2016 vote. May told the Munich Security Conference: “We are leaving the EU and there is no question of a second referendum or going […]
8 years ago

Liam Gallagher has responded to Robbie Williams’ suggestion to collaborate
Robbie had been keen to make music with Liam
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Netflix has released a behind-the-scenes look at Black Mirror Season 4
It’s received rave reviews
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Apparently, Liam Gallagher tried to reunite the original Oasis line-up (without Noel)
According to Liam, that is…
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WATCH: This Youtuber playing ‘Wonderwall’ in Russian Techno is really something
What a time to be alive. It’s the Britpop classic that everyone knows, but despite the numerous amount of times you’ve heard it be butchered at a house party, have you ever heard ‘Wonderwall’ being performed in any other way? We’re going to go out on a limb and say, no. Well, that’s all about […]
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Here’s why today is Tinder’s busiest day of the year
Get swiping
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HBO reveals when Game of Thrones will return to our screens
It’s gonna be a long year
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One of the ‘Peru Two’ is rumoured to be entering the Celebrity Big Brother house in January
It starts next week
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Here’s how you can stop your iPhone from slowing down as it gets older
There are some things you can do
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Liam Gallagher narrates an ”alternative Christmas advert” about a poorly snowman
”But in the grand scheme of things, our Earth is too hot and it’s getting even hotter.”
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Hundreds of British Airways flights cancelled as airline attempts to restore operations
Thousands of passengers have been left stranded this morning as hundreds of British Airways flights travelling both to and from Heathrow have now been cancelled. The cancellations have occurred as the airline is amidst battles to restore operations at its main base. At the time of writing, it’s understood that an estimated 100,000 people are now stranded. […]
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Bryan Singer has denied allegations of Kevin Spacey’s sexual misconduct on Usual Suspects set
Director Bryan Singer has shot down sexual misconduct allegations against Kevin Spacey on The Usual Suspect set, causing production on the 1995 movie to be halted. Speaking with the Sunday Times earlier this month, Gabriel Byrne, a co-star of Spacey’s in the film, mentioned that production on the film did temporarily shut down for two […]
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A little known rule is a great way to get you bumped up to first class on a plane
It’s just that easy. Flying economy leaves a lot to be desired, especially when they walk you through first class en route to your seat. However, it is possible to get upgraded to first class from economy without spending your life savings. And as it happens, it’s much simpler than you’d think. According to Rick […]
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Another allegation of sexual harassment has been made against Dustin Hoffman
Dustin Hoffman has been met with more accusations of sexual harassment, just one month after author Anna Graham Hunter accused the veteran actor of sexual misconduct. The most recent claim hails from Hoffman’s former co-star Kathryn Rossetter, who was allegedly abused by him while working together on the 1984 Broadway production of Death Of A Salesman. […]
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