Trains start running from new Belfast Grand Central Station – The Irish Times

In a photo by Carlos Coronado on Unsplash, the narrator finds themselves sitting on the airport floor due to a delayed flight, amidst a mix of people engaging in various activities. The strange atmosphere of airports is attributed to the disorientation caused by being away from familiar routines and environments, leading to a sense of anxiety or liberation as individuals navigate this liminal space. Ultimately, the experience challenges personal identity and prompts individuals to act...

Tottenham have broken the transfer record for a League of Ireland player by signing 17-year-old Mason Melia from St Patrick's Athletic for an initial £1.5m with potential add-ons up to £3.5m. Melia, a striker, was in London to finalize the deal, which will officially go through on January 1, following Brexit rules that require him to wait until after his 18th birthday in September to move. Full Article

Stephen Gately, Mikey Graham, Keith Duffy, Ronan Keating, and Shane Lynch of Boyzone covered the hit song 'No Matter What,' originally intended for Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical 'Whistle Down The Wind.' Late member Stephen Gately was passionate about the group covering the song, propelling them to international success. Despite initial reluctance from the record company and manager Louis Walsh, the song became the best-selling single by an Irish act in the UK. Full Article

A woman known as Girl B alleges she was sexually abused by older Asian men as a teenager, but her concerns were not taken seriously. Eight men, including Mohammed Zahid, Kasir Bashir, and Mushtaq Ahmed, deny a range of sexual offenses, including rape, against two girls between 2001 and 2006. Girl B described being "passed around" for sex by men who couldn't speak English, feeling disconnected during the abuse, and receiving money for her compliance,...

In the House of Commons, Ed Miliband confronted Joy Morrissey over accusations of approving a solar farm linked to a Labour donor, denying any involvement and criticizing the Conservative Party's opposition to clean power. Miliband condemned the Tories for their blanket opposition to clean energy, highlighting their failure to learn from their recent electoral defeat. The clash between Miliband and Morrissey underscored the ongoing tensions between the two parties over environmental policies and clean energy...

A Monet masterpiece, The Petit Bras of the Seine at Argenteuil, painted in 1872, will be exhibited at four galleries in England, starting with the Ferens Art Gallery in Hull. This rare opportunity to see the artwork outside of London is part of the National Gallery's "Masterpiece" tour, which includes immersive sensory experiences for disabled visitors. The painting will be on display in Hull for three months from June 19 next year, following stops in...