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Fine Gael Séan Kelly made the announcement earlier on Monday, citing that he does not have the adequate support for the nomination Former president of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) Séan Kelly has announced he is “reluctantly” withdrawing his bid for the Irish presidential election. Two weeks ago, the Fine …

Evans added: “It appears that my appearance on game day seems to be offending some people… and to that I’m so not sorry. “Myself, my team and all the incredible female athletes from around the world are currently in the middle of the biggest Women’s Rugby World Cup, celebrating the …

Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif has lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport over a ruling which prevents the athlete fighting in the female category without a genetic sex test. The Algerian has filed an appeal which is attempting to overturn a decision made by World Boxing …

Gardaí (Irish Police) are investigating the disappearance of a child whom they fear may have died in unreported and suspicious circumstances in Dublin. The child, a boy, was last seen at around the age of 3-and-a-half and has not been seen for a number of years, RTÉ are reporting. Gardaí …

A group of 47 people have been charged with supporting the banned group Palestine Action. They were all arrested at a demonstration in London in July, the Metropolitan Police said. This brings the total number of people charged with an offence of showing support to Palestine Action in London to …

Does your name appear on the new list of storm names? The first of September marks the beginning of autumn in the meteorological world as the start of the annual “storm season”. It also heralds a new list of storm names chosen by members of the public – names such …

CMAL The Isle of Islay is expected to enter service on the Kennacraig to Islay route later this year The delivery date of the first Turkish-built ferry ordered by CalMac has been pushed back again due to a delay in sea trials. According to a letter from the government-owned ferries …

Europe will have their most settled team in Ryder Cup history for this month’s contest with just one change to the side that beat the United States in 2023. Rasmus Hojgaard is the only new player – and replaces his twin brother Nicolai – having qualified through the ranking system. …

A court in Finland has sentenced a controversial leader of a Nigerian secessionist movement to six years in prison after convicting him of terrorism-related offences. Simon Ekpa, a Finnish citizen of Nigerian origin, “attempted to promote the independence of the so-called Biafra region in south-eastern Nigeria by illegal means”, according …

A plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suffered GPS jamming as a result of suspected Russian interference, an EU spokesperson has confirmed to Sky News. The attack disabled GPS navigation services at a Bulgarian airport and forced the aircraft to land using paper maps, the Financial Times …

As a player, Naismith is listed in Scotland’s roll of honour after his 51 caps and captained the national side during that Euro 2020 qualifying campaign against Cyprus and Kazakhstan. Having made his debut at 21, he has known every stage of international football, except a major competition. “There’s probably …

Spurs’ brilliant start under Thomas Frank came to a halt against Bournemouth. Famed for his ability to implement a great press, Cherries boss Andoni Iraola came up with an interesting tactic that nullified Spurs. Bournemouth funnelled Spurs down their left, setting up in what looked like an asymmetrical 4-3-1-2 press …

Children could have been badly hurt in a racially-motivated attack on a home in Donaghadee, a neighbour has said. A window was smashed and graffiti daubed on the wall of a property in the Killaughey Road area of the town shortly before 22:00 BST on Saturday. “I heard the noise …

A horse has died after being spooked by two out-of-control dogs and getting stuck in a peat bog. Police are appealing for information about the incident, which involved two brown spaniels, in Shenval Forest in Glen Urquhart on the Affric Kintail Way in July. Officers said the dogs charged at …

The navigation system of a plane carrying Ursula von der Leyen was disrupted due to suspected Russian interference, the European Commission said. A spokesperson said the “GPS jamming” happened while the Commission president was about to arrive in Bulgaria on Sunday, but she still landed safely. They added: “We have …

Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp for an initial 21m euros (£18.1m) plus add-ons. It brings to an end United’s interest in Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Lammens, 23, is travelling to Manchester to sign a five-year contract at the Old …

Bournemouth have taken full-back Alex Jimenez on loan from AC Milan in an agreement which means they will have to sign the Spaniard on a permanent deal if he makes 18 Premier League starts this season. If he hits that mark then the Cherries will sign the 20-year-old permanently for …

Sunderland are in talks to sign Ajax striker Brian Brobbey and have agreed an initial loan deal for RB Leipzig defender Lutsharel Geertruida. The newly promoted Premier League side want to sign a forward after Chelsea opted to recall loanee Marc Guiu as cover for Liam Delap, who has sustained …

Aston Villa are exploring a move for Manchester United’s out-of-favour winger Jadon Sancho. The 25-year-old turned down a move to Italian side Roma earlier in the window while there had also been interest from Juventus. Sancho has spent the past 18 months on loan at Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea but …

Looking for the most recent Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Today’s NYT Connections puzzle is a fun one. As an English major, I especially liked the blue …