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@virginmedianews.bsky.socialPope Leo has announced he will undergo surgery in the coming days after doctors discovered a nodule on his lung. The Pontiff says it was detected at an early stage during recent medical checks, with doctors recommending its removal. More on Virgin Media PLAY.
@virginmedianews.bsky.socialA man in his late teens has been charged after Gardaà seized €175,000 worth of suspected drugs during a search of a house in Swords, Co Dublin.
The haul included suspected cocaine valued at €75,000 and cannabis worth €100,000.
He's due before Balbriggan District Court on 3 November.
@virginmedianews.bsky.socialDonald Trump has called for Ukraine to get a new president, saying Volodymyr Zelensky "better damn well stop" attacks on Russian oil refineries. Trump's comments follow Zelensky's criticism of a US diesel deal with Russia, which he branded a "gift" to Putin. More on Virgin Media PLAY
@virginmedianews.bsky.socialAt least 12 people have reportedly been killed and hundreds injured in a missile strike on Riyadh’s airport in Saudi Arabia. The attack is Saudi Arabia’s deadliest in a decade, as fighting with Yemen’s Houthi rebels intensifies. More on Virgin Media PLAY
@virginmedianews.bsky.socialMore than 1,470 people have died in Gaza since the ceasefire agreement came into effect just over a year ago, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry. The figures follow a fresh wave of Israeli attacks. More on Virgin Media PLAY
@virginmedianews.bsky.socialChrista Pike, 50, has been discharged from hospital after surviving two lethal injection attempts in Tennessee last week. Her lawyers have described the events as "unprecedented" and say she continues to receive medical care in prison. More on Virgin Media PLAY
@virginmedianews.bsky.social“Where are they going with 3 euros? You wouldn’t give it to your grandson if he was going to the shop.” We've been been hearing from those on the front line of the cost of living crisis, who say supports announced in budget 2027 won't offer any real relief. More on Virgin Media PLAY
@virginmedianews.bsky.socialHundreds of protestors staged a slow-drive demonstration against plans for a data centre in Waterford. A convoy of cars, tractors and vans set off in Kilmeaden to show their opposition to plans earlier today. More on Virgin Media PLAY
@virginmedianews.bsky.socialWhat impact will the public sector pay dispute have on you? On Wednesday, more than 300,000 workers, including nurses, doctors, teachers and civil servants, are set to walk off the job for 24 hours, with picket lines planned as part of the industrial action. Our Reporter Nicole Gernon explains.
@virginmedianews.bsky.socialAlmost 6kg of cocaine has been discovered hidden inside footwear.
Revenue officers made the discovery on Thursday after stopping a woman who had arrived on a flight from Brazil to Dublin Airport.
The woman, aged in her 40s, has since been arrested and charged.
@virginmedianews.bsky.socialComing up on Week in Review: A week dominated by Budget 2027 - but what was announced, and what does it mean for you? Two shocking execution stories that made headlines. Plus, the stories you may have missed. đź“ş 5pm on Virgin Media PLAY and Virgin Media One.
@virginmedianews.bsky.socialUkraine's President has accused Donald Trump of handing Vladimir Putin a "gift" after the US announced plans to buy Russian diesel. The move comes as soaring fuel prices pile pressure on Trump ahead of next month's elections, amid the ongoing war in Iran. More on Virgin Media PLAY
@virginmedianews.bsky.socialA cyclist has died following a collision with a van on the N67 at Baunmore, Kilrush, Co Clare, at around 8pm yesterday. The van driver, a man in his 30s, was uninjured. GardaĂ are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage. More on Virgin Media PLAY.
@virginmedianews.bsky.socialConcerts and sports events drove a significant increase in spending here last month.Â
And a report out today from AIB also shows that spending on Electric Vehicle charging is up 95 percent year-on-year.
@virginmedianews.bsky.socialTaoiseach Micheál Martin has been accused of showing 'disdain' for workers after saying the Dáil should sit regardless of the planned public sector protests next week.
@virginmedianews.bsky.socialA firing-squad execution in the US is to be live-streamed, according to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. A US Army major Nidal Hasan was given the death penalty, after his convictions for the killing of 13 soldiers in a mass shooting at the Fort Hood military base in Texas.
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@virginmedianews.bsky.socialMore bad news for shoppers as from November 1st, another €2 charge will be added to each item coming from outside the EU. It comes on top of a €3 charge imposed earlier in the year.
@virginmedianews.bsky.socialMichelle O'Neill has confirmed she has received a letter from the PSNI requesting an interview in relation to her role in the protests on the Garvaghy Road.
In a statement, O'Neill has said she will co-operate with the PSNI investigation.
@virginmedianews.bsky.socialIn the US, ICE agents have shot and wounded a Dominican man while arresting him in New York City, in what the Department of Homeland Security called a “targeted enforcement operation.” Protesters say it proves the dangers of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
@virginmedianews.bsky.socialFormer UN human rights chief Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay, a judge on the International Court of Justice, has won the Nobel Peace Prize. The 85 year-old South African, was recognised for her efforts to promote peace and international law.
