Contest for next taoiseach gets under way; Men on horseback cause traffic disruption at protest in Coolock – The Irish Times

Reports indicate that Russia is using animal carcasses, specifically rabbits, to conceal explosives in the ongoing war in Ukraine, as shared on the Telegram channel Para Pax. This tactic allows Russian forces to evade detection and conduct targeted attacks via drones, complicating detection efforts for Ukrainian soldiers. The use of improvised explosive devices hidden in animal bodies is reminiscent of strategies employed by insurgent groups like Al-Qaeda and the Taliban, who have also utilized animal-borne...

People participating in EuroMillions are eagerly anticipating a record jackpot of £208 million after no one won the top prize last Friday. While many believe certain strategies, like buying tickets in specific locations or choosing "lucky" numbers, might improve their odds, the National Lottery states that the method of purchase and number selection does not affect chances of winning. Ultimately, winning is purely a matter of luck, and players should focus on simply having a...

A body has been discovered in the search for 19-year-old Cole Cooper, who went missing over four weeks ago after being last seen on May 4 attempting to access his father's home in Longcroft. His family reported him missing two days later, and the body was found in a wooded area near Kilsyth Road in Falkirk on June 6. Cole's family expressed their heartbreak, with his mother describing the situation as 'total heartache,' while police...

Michael Wheeler, a 37-year-old father from Yeovil, was murdered by friends Mark Roberts and David Garland, who mistakenly believed he was a paedophile due to confusion with another man of the same name. After attacking him over a £100 debt, they concealed his body, which was discovered three weeks later in a derelict caravan. Detective Superintendent Lorett Spierenburg condemned the brutal act, emphasizing that Wheeler was killed without a chance to defend himself against the...

Chongqing, a megacity in China with 30 million residents, is recognized as the world's most surveilled city, featuring an extensive CCTV network that monitors every street and neighborhood through a grid system. The city has nearly 2.6 million cameras, equating to one for every six residents, part of a broader mass surveillance strategy by the Chinese government, which aims to enhance public safety and support the social credit system. This system is perceived positively by...

Sam Applegarth, a 31-year-old teacher, took his own life in Dubai after using an unlicensed hair loss drug called dutasteride, which he self-sourced online. Despite having no prior mental health issues and previously using approved treatments like minoxidil and finasteride without side effects, his girlfriend Anya Guy urged others to report any suicidal thoughts related to the drug. The inquest revealed that dutasteride is not licensed for hair loss in the UK, and the doctor...