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

Young British travelers, including Bella May Culley and Charlotte May Lee, are increasingly becoming embroiled in drug smuggling cases, facing severe legal consequences abroad. Culley, arrested in Georgia, and Lee, imprisoned in Sri Lanka, are part of a disturbing trend fueled by organized crime exploiting vulnerable individuals, often through manipulation and coercion. Experts note that recent cannabis legalization in the Far East has led to a rise in opportunistic smuggling, with traffickers targeting unsuspecting backpackers...

The UK is predicted to experience a hotter-than-normal summer in 2025, with an increased likelihood of heatwaves, as stated by the Met Office. In its latest three-month outlook, the Met Office indicates that the meteorological summer, spanning from June 1 to August 31, is twice as likely to be hotter than average. This forecast follows an unprecedented spring, which was recorded as the sunniest, as well as one of the driest and warmest in history....

As of June 1, 2025, disposable vapes are banned across the UK, affecting all retailers and online sales, due to environmental concerns and rising youth usage. The ban, which targets single-use devices like Elfbar and Lost Mary, aims to reduce plastic waste and prevent nicotine addiction among young people, with penalties for non-compliance reaching unlimited fines or jail time. While reusable vapes remain available, there are concerns from industry advocates about potential increases in smoking...

A beekeeper in Turkey, Huseyin Ceylan, offers a unique treatment called apitherapy, where guests inhale air from beehives to aid recovery from ailments like allergies and migraines. Visitors stay in cabins near his bee farm for several days, engaging in sessions that involve breathing from different hives. Although not officially recognized by the government, the therapy is practiced widely in Turkey and abroad, with Ceylan advocating for its acceptance in the medical community. Full Article

Tensions erupted in central Paris following Paris Saint-Germain's victory over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League final, leading to chaotic scenes near Parc des Princes. Celebratory fireworks turned into violence as fans clashed with police, who deployed water cannons and over 5,400 officers to restore order. Amid the unrest, shops boarded up and reports surfaced of significant clashes in Munich, including injuries among PSG supporters, highlighting the aftermath of the historic win. Full Article

The wife of 28-year-old rugby player Brandon Moore, who plays for the Batley Bulldogs, has made an urgent plea for information after he went missing on Friday night in West Yorkshire. Mara Moore expressed her concern online, stating that family and friends have not heard from him, and he missed a Championship match against Toulouse Olympique. Her post, shared over 3,000 times, has garnered support from well-wishers as she awaits news and is in contact...