‘Thank you for the trust you have placed in me’ – President Higgins delivers final St Patrick’s Day message after 14 years

President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Russia against supplying nuclear warheads to Iran, threatening to deploy the "most powerful and lethal weapons ever built" if such assistance occurs. Following US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, Trump criticized Russian officials and touted the effectiveness of the US military's recent actions, while Russian Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev dismissed claims of success, asserting that critical infrastructure remained largely intact. Need More Context? 🔎

Qari Rauf, a 55-year-old ringleader of the Rochdale child sex abuse ring, is still living in Rochdale eight years post-release, throwing parties at his home despite ongoing deportation efforts. Stripped of his British citizenship and labeled stateless after renouncing his Pakistani nationality, he remains a concern for neighbors, with British officials negotiating with Pakistan for his deportation amidst discussions regarding airline operations. Need More Context? 🔎

A manhunt is underway following the theft of a £150,000 violin from The Marquess Tavern in Islington, London, belonging to London Philharmonic Orchestra member David López Ibáñez. CCTV footage captures a suspect with a light-colored hat snatching the 285-year-old instrument, which is considered "priceless" to the owner, who has expressed deep emotional distress over the loss. Need More Context? 🔎

Activists from Palestine Action faced clashes with police at Trafalgar Square in London, resulting in several arrests amid government plans to ban the group following recent vandalism at an RAF base. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced intentions to proscribe Palestine Action under terrorism laws, sparking concerns over the implications for protest rights in the UK. Need More Context? 🔎

The UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced plans to classify Palestine Action as a terrorist organization following their vandalism of two RAF Voyager aircraft at Brize Norton on June 20. The group faces legal consequences for their actions, which Cooper condemned as part of a broader history of criminal damage, while protests supporting Palestine Action have led to multiple arrests in London. Need More Context? 🔎

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has initiated a rapid national investigation into NHS maternity care failures, prompted by meetings with families affected by baby loss and previous reviews highlighting systemic issues. The inquiry will focus on ten concerning maternity units, including Sussex, and aim to address safety, leadership, and care inequalities, reporting back by December. Need More Context? 🔎