Author: News Desk

Bank of Ireland warning over cash machine glitch reports Technical issues have led to reports that people were withdrawing large sums of cash from machines despite having little funds in their accounts, according to the Bank of Ireland and Irish police. Pictures and videos shared online show long queues outside machines in the Republic of Ireland. The bank has been experiencing falts with its mobile app and warned customers that any withdrawal of funds over normal limits will be taken from accounts. It said people should “not withdraw or transfer funds if they are likely to become overdrawn”. Gardaí (Irish…

2023 Women’s World Cup: England & Australia prepare for epic battle The last semi-final match – between England and Australia – takes place today at 11:00 BST. The teams will meet in Sydney, where they will battle it out for a place in the final. The Matildas had never advanced beyond the quarter-finals before this tournament whilst the European Champions are playing their third consecutive World Cup semi-final. “You can never take anything for granted,” said Lionesses manager Sarina Wiegman, whose side came from behind to defeat Colombia 2-1 in their quarter-final. “It’s very special to go so far in…

Hawaii fires: First victims named as death toll reaches 106 Robert Dyckman, 74, and Buddy Jantoc, 79, both from the town of Lahaina, have been identified as victims of the deadly Hawaii wildfires.  They are the first to be formally identified by officials. The wildfires swept Maui island last week, killing at least 106 people and leaving around 1,300 people missing. The death toll is expected to continue rising.  “We offer our deepest condolences to the families who are beginning to receive notifications about their loved ones,” said Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen. “As a community, we offer our prayers…

North Korea says US soldier fled because of racism in army US soldier Travis King crossed into North Korea last month due to the “inhuman maltreatment and racial discrimination” in the US army, according to North Korea. King, 23, dashed across the border from South Korea on 18 July while on a guided tour. Private King admitted to crossing illegally and wanted refuge in the North, state news agency KCNA reported. Washington said it could not verify the claims, which are Pyongyang’s first public comments on the case. The US is trying to negotiate Private King’s release with the help…

They really aren’t happy…

It’s happened to the best of them.

The exes are embroiled in a custody battle.

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Several of Wednesday’s papers feature photographs of the three people suspected of being Russian spies in the UK. The trio have been arrested and charged in a national security operation. Elsewhere, the front pages cheer on the Lionesses who face tournament co-hosts Australia today in the semi-finals of the World Cup. The winner will play Spain in the final. Russian spies The Daily Mail’s headline calls the suspects “spies who came in from suburbia.” The Daily Express reports the couple at the heart of the alleged spy ring baked cakes and pies for their…

This would be some signing!

It’s started early…