The death of a garda in the line of duty should serve as a reset for society on its approach to road safety, the garda commissioner has said. Drew Harris made his comments as tributes poured in for Garda Kevin Flatley (49), who was killed while conducting speed checks in north county Dublin. Garda Flatley was a member of the Roads Policing Unit. He is the 90th member of the force killed in the performance of duty. Mr Harris described the father-of-two as “a faithful public servant” and said his death is a terrible reminder of the dangers faced by gardaí enforcing road traffic legislation. He revealed how earlier on Sunday, another roads policing garda suffered a broken leg after being struck by a motorbike, with one man later arrested, and that last weekend, another garda on roads policing duty was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle. “The...

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Korean beauty products are moving from phone screens to high streets as social media drives sales of skincare with the help of eye-catching ingredients such as snail slime and salmon sperm. Retailers are looking to capitalise on the TikTok and Instagram trend for skincare and make-up ranges from South Korea — known as K-beauty — by opening physical stores and launching brands in a push to get consumers to pick up products that have gone viral online. While some of the ranges have been available on specialist beauty websites for some time, shoppers are now getting the chance to try them out on their skin and assess their supposed wondrous effects. The trend is another example of South Korea’s growing cultural prominence where food, film, TV, and K-pop, with its international stars — including boy band BTS — becoming big business as companies expand into large consumer markets. K-beauty’s positive...

A convicted IRA bomber beat up a rival dissident in a brutal broad daylight assault connected to the ongoing ONH feud. Facebook

A body has been found in the water following a search operation after three teenagers got into difficulty swimming in Co Donegal. Gardaí and emergency services conducted a search and rescue operation off the coast of Buncrana this afternoon. Gardaí in Donegal North were alerted by the Coast Guard to a report of three males in difficulty in the water at approximately 4pm. Following extensive search, the body of a teenager has been found. “The local coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged in due course,” a spokesperson for the garda told the Irish Examiner. Two teenagers were transferred to Letterkenny University Hospital, one of whom remains in a serious condition. It is understood the three teenagers got into difficulty while swimming earlier this afternoon. The alarm was raised by a member of the public that there were people in difficulty in the water near Buncrana....

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Donegal manager Jim McGuinness shared his thoughts following his side’s Ulster championship final victory over Armagh Facebook

US President Donald Trump said India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire”, following intensifying conflict between the two nuclear-armed rivals. Pakistan and India had traded missile strikes, drone attacks and artillery fire after a gun massacre last month that India blames on Pakistan. On Saturday morning the US president posted on his Truth Social platform, saying: “After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. “Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” Both India and Pakistan have since confirmed the news. Ishaq Dar, deputy prime minister and foreign minister of Pakistan, said in a post on X: “Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. Pakistan has always strived for peace and...

The Duke of Edinburgh will represent the King at the inauguration of the new Pope next weekend, Buckingham Palace has said. Facebook

Maeve Dennehy and Tara Lyng open up the calculators on their phones, adding up the final tally. €41,608. The two business women behind a charity fundraiser that will see €20,804 go to Marymount University Hospital and Hospice, and the same amount be presented to the Children’s Grief Centre in Limerick, are giddy at their success. But behind their smiles are stories of raw grief and deep loss. Maeve Dennehy, owner of Love Cherish in Charleville, lost her sister and mum to cancer. Marymount, she says, was a shining light to them all in those dark days. She was determined to raise funds for the hospice. Three years ago, Tara Lyng — sister of Kilkenny senior hurling manager Derek Lyng — saw her charity appeals on social media. The co-owner of Dwyers bar in Cork City reached out to offer help — and to be a venue for Dennehy’s Love Cherish...