From the ‘bishop and the nightie’ to Sinn Féin ban – latest RTÉ debacle puts other controversies in the ha’penny place

A two-year-old boy named Govinda Kumar from India killed a venomous cobra by biting its head after it coiled around his arm while he played outside. Despite successfully defeating the snake, he lost consciousness from swallowing part of it and was hospitalized, but doctors confirmed he was stable and had not been bitten, as the venom entered his digestive tract instead of his bloodstream. Want More Context? 🔎

Science Secretary Peter Kyle accused Nigel Farage of siding with online predators, referencing the Online Safety Act, which aims to protect children by introducing age verification for adult content. Farage condemned the remarks as "disgusting," while his party argues the act does not enhance child safety, with a petition for its repeal amassing over 380,000 signatures. Want More Context? 🔎

Five people died, including off-duty NYPD officer Didarul Islam, in a shooting at a high-rise office building in Manhattan, New York. The suspect, 27-year-old Shane Devon Tamura, died from a self-inflicted gunshot after opening fire in the lobby and upper floors, with the motive still unclear and a documented mental health history reported. Want More Context? 🔎

Emergency services responded to an incident at St Pancras Station where a man was found unconscious, requiring CPR and treatment with a blood transfusion bag. The situation escalated following an argument involving far-right activist Tommy Robinson, who was seen filming in the area, while forensic officers collected evidence at the scene. Want More Context? 🔎

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? 🔎