Boat carrying human rights activists headed for Gaza to stop off in Cork Harbour this weekend – The Irish Times

President Donald Trump stated he declined an invitation to Jeffrey Epstein’s private island, Little Saint James, calling it one of his "very good moments." During a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump reiterated that he never visited the island and criticized Epstein for hiring staff away from him, while also not ruling out potential clemency for Epstein's accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell. Want More Context? 🔎

Two children have died and another is unresponsive after a barge collided with their sailing camp boat off Miami Beach on July 28, 2025. The incident, which involved an adult counselor and five children aged 7 to 12, is under investigation by the Coast Guard and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, with condolences extended to the affected families. Want More Context? 🔎

Two men, Matthew Bird, 21, and Oliver Dawes, 24, were killed in a light aircraft crash in Thorganby, Selby, after their Cessna performed aerobatic maneuvers and nosedived into a field on July 28. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is investigating the incident, and both families expressed their heartbreak over the loss of their loved ones. Want More Context? 🔎

At Futian Port between mainland China and Hong Kong, officials discovered four endangered ball pythons hidden in a woman's bra after she appeared flustered and insisted she had nothing to declare. The woman admitted to transporting the snakes for a small fee, leading to their removal and an ongoing investigation, as ball pythons are illegal to keep as pets in China. Want More Context? 🔎

A man, Ian Rutledge, has died from gunshot injuries, becoming the fourth victim in a tragic shooting incident in Maguiresbridge, Northern Ireland, where Vanessa Whyte and her two children, James and Sara, were killed. The family, well-regarded in their community, were shot in their home last Wednesday, prompting police appeals for information to aid the investigation. Want More Context? 🔎

Stuart Compton, 46, and Tracy Turner, 52, have been sentenced for their horrific sexual abuse plans involving children, including graphic discussions about drugging and raping minors. Compton received a life sentence, while Turner was sentenced to 12 years plus an additional two on license, with their actions causing profound distress to the victims' families. Want More Context? 🔎