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The Irish Prison Service bought a bulletproof and bomb-proof van to transport the 49-year-old to court after his extradition from Dubai.
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Latest news bulletin | August 9th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 9th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Robert Downey Jr.'s 157-Minute Crime-Thriller Masterpiece Is Officially Back on Free Streaming
The slow-burn unraveling of an unsolved case has never felt more satisfying.
Iran Guards say won't reopen Hormuz without US meeting all Tehran's conditions
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday they would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, vital to the world economy, until the United States met Tehran's conditions set out the day before, including compensation for war damages. Iran has imposed an effective blockade of the
Yemen's Houthis claim attack on Saudi Arabia refinery
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis claim a drone attack on a Red Sea Coast refinery in Saudi Arabia. Attacks from the armed group have increased since the 2022 truce seems to have been broken last month.
Roman shipwreck with hundreds of amphorae found off Sicily
A Roman-era shipwreck has been found off Mazara del Vallo, along with hundreds of amphorae on the seabed. Culture Minister Giuli has hailed the discovery as "extraordinary".
“We’re all being surprised at the same time”
Keith Jarrett on improvisation. When the artist is creating in real time, in conjunction with the witnesses in the room, “performance” goes away. It’s creation. Improvisation is a privilege, a chance to create without a guarantee.
Falkland Islanders call for referendum on plans for massive salmon farm
The 3,500 population is divided over the venture, which would bring investment and jobs, but critics claim the environmental cost would be too high It is among the world’s last pristine wildernesses, with unique coastal waters rich in krill and squid that attract sea lions,
Luca Guadagnino Explains Why He Just Had to Produce Giovanni Tortorici’s Coming-of-Age Drama ‘Ketticè’ in a “Sterile” Italian Film Landscape
The Italian filmmaker came to the Swiss festival to speak about his ex-assistant's second feature, which puts a spotlight on young people, failed by schools and adults, whose cast includes Monica Bellucci.
Yemen's Houthis say they attacked Saudi Aramco Jazan refinery, fire extinguished
Aug 9 (Reuters) - Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said they had attacked Saudi Aramco's Jazan refinery on Sunday, two days after the kingdom signed a defence pact with Turkey and Pakistan. The Saudi energy ministry said a fire had broken out at the refinery that was later
Talks with US won't happen while interim deal is breached, Iranian minister says
DUBAI, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Iran and the U.S. are not engaged in talks and Tehran will not start them as long as Washington breaches an interim deal signed in June, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday, adding that messages are being exchanged via intermediaries.
FIFA defends Infantino after revelations of his alleged 'lover' paid off by UEFA
After staying silent during Infantino's plan outcry, FIFA now defends its president over what it calls a 'concerted and ongoing effort' to undermine his leadership. This comes after revelations stating Infantino's 'lover' was paid off by UEFA when he was general secretary.
In ‘Demons,’ Love and Betrayal Become a Metaphor for the Relationship Between Russia and Ukraine (Exclusive Trailer)
The film from writer-director Natalka Vorozhbyt, premiering at Locarno, sees a drifter from Russia arrive in a remote village in central Ukraine and meet a strong and independent woman.
South Korea FA apologises after sex scandal adds to controversies
It emerged in local media last week that the Korea Football Association had provided foreign referees with sexual entertainment in 2011 and 2012.
‘Donkey Princess’ Review: A Princess Escapes the Kingdom, but Not the Patriarchy, in an Inventive, Shape-Shifting Fairytale
Chilean duo Cristobal León and Joaquín Cociña made a dream nightmare debut with “The Wolf House,” a stop-motion fantasy that turned heads both with its wholly original design — incorporating claymation, puppetry and papier-mâché to palpably handmade but immersively surreal
Afghanistan’s gold rush upends lives and landscapes
Some residents in the Shiwa area have profited from the gold rush, only to regret it later.
Taiwan’s 2027 defence spending to rise 16%, official media reports
The proposed budget of more than NT$1.1 trillion will be unveiled on Aug 20.
Naseeruddin Shah, Gurvinder Singh Turn a Village’s Real Grief Into Locarno Competition Title ‘Rehmat’: ‘It’s Important That These Films Get Made’
The family living in the house that “Rehmat” uses as Rashid Ali’s ancestral home lost a son to a drug overdose shortly after Indian filmmaker Gurvinder Singh and his crew first met them. Singh tells Variety, “The actual family that lives there lost their 19-year-old son after
Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general strikes worries over US Justice independence
After risking his career defending Donald Trump in a criminal trial, Todd Blanche was confirmed as US attorney general, raising fears over the US Justice Department's independence.
Report: Pentagon presses U.S. arms makers to boost production amid Iran war shortages
According to The Washington Post, Deputy Defense Secretary Feinberg instructed manufacturers to 'dramatically accelerate' delivery timelines and increase production for systems the department considers critical. Deals were already signed with Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin
Accused Thai school shooter had watched violent content online: Police
Police said the 14-year-old boy had used social media to learn how to use a firearm, before turning a gun on his grandparents, schoolmates and then himself.
14,000 UFO sightings in Germany: reporting centre in Hesse investigates
Glowing spheres and mysterious lights are generating a wave of reports in Germany. As Pentagon files reignite debate, CENAP in Lützelbach has long sought to explain the sightings.
Lae'zel actor Devora Wilde didn't know she was in Space Marine 2 until players told her
"I was like, 'No, I'm not. What is that?'"
Accused Thai school shooter had watched violent content online, police say
BANGKOK, Aug 9 - The Thai teen behind a deadly school shooting outside Bangkok had an air gun confiscated by a teacher last year and had watched violent content online, police said on Sunday, as the government promised new safety protocols for schools.
Australia probes near-miss collision of two planes on tarmac at Sydney airport
SYDNEY, Aug 9 - A Jetstar A320 and a Qatar Airways Boeing 777 narrowly avoided colliding on the tarmac at Sydney airport on Sunday, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau was told, it said, as it began an investigation into the incident.
‘Objet a’ Explores Desire and Control in an Age When We “Touch Flat Screens More Than Our Lover’s Skin”
Aenne Schwarz and Louis Hofmann star as hand surgeons with irresistible fixations in Ann Oren's new Locarno film. The three discuss how it fits into a time of "war, climate catastrophe and tech fascism."
Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria as drone explodes near pipeline, Kyiv promises inquiry
An unidentified drone of a type used by Kyiv's army exploded near a pipeline bordering Bulgaria and Romania. The drone entered Bulgarian airspace from Romania before exploding 1,000 metres from the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline.
New Zealand slaps new sanctions against Russia after US move
The US Senate passed a new Bill authorising tariffs on top buyers of Russia’s oil and gas.
Typhoon Dolphin set to hit China's east coast, triggering flood warnings
The storm is expected to hit the coast on Sunday evening and into Monday with sustained winds of up to 162kmh before weakening and moving inland.
Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall on China's eastern coast
The storm is expected to continue into Monday with sustained winds of up to 162kmh before weakening and moving inland.
Mahesh Babu’s Look in S.S. Rajamouli’s ‘Varanasi’ Unveiled
Two new character stills of Mahesh Babu from S.S. Rajamouli’s “Varanasi” were released Sunday to mark the actor’s birthday, showing his character Rudhra on location in Africa. The film’s story spans thousands of years and traverses multiple continents, with locations ranging
Sydney gardener fined almost $200,000 for removing 287 trees to improve harbourside mansion’s water views
Local council described incident as ‘worst act of environmental vandalism in Lane Cove history’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast It began with a gardener being hired to trim grass at a harbourside mansion in Sydney – and escalated to payments being
Travelling to Qatar? Here’s what you need to know when visiting the Gulf state
Planning a trip to Qatar? Here’s what the Gulf state has to offer European travellers, from visa-free entry and hidden cultural gems to Michelin-recognised places to eat.
Latest news bulletin | August 9th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 9th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Harvesting rainwater from rooftops could cut the number of heatwave days and reduce air con reliance
“Harvesting rainwater from roofs and using it strategically for cooling could provide a practical way to reduce both energy demand and urban temperatures.”
Plastics contamination an ‘overlooked’ concern in food waste schemes, experts say
Researchers find microplastics can persist in compost, leaching into agricultural soils Plastic contamination should be a central concern in efforts to deal with food waste, which campaigners call one of the most overlooked problems of the climate crisis, researchers have said.
Unhealthy air quality hits seven areas in Sarawak, Selangor
There is a risk of transboundary haze occurrence.
Perez Hilton faces long recovery after reports he self-harmed during livestream
The US blogger is in a "serious but stable" condition in hospital, according to his family.
Iran issues demands for reopening of Hormuz
Iran set preconditions on Saturday for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, including compensation for war damages, complicating a potential deal to open the waterway essential to the world economy. Tehran has imposed an effective blockade of the strait since the United States
Japan nuclear debate unnerves proponents of pacifism
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has refused to clarify whether she will maintain the three non-nuclear principles.
Whitney Houston Gets Her Own Barbie, Recreating Iconic ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ Look
Whitney Houston is ready to dance with somebody — in Barbieland. Mattel is honoring the late pop icon with a new Barbie Signature doll inspired by Houston’s colorful look from the 1987 music video for “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me).” The $60 collectible launches
Out with Bersatu, in with Wawasan, as Malaysia opposition coalition PN plans path to power
Islamist PAS finds new ally in Wawasan as former PM Muhyiddin's Bersatu loses ground.