President expresses 'grave concern', urges de-escalationPresident Catherine Connolly has expressed "grave concern" and said "all possible steps must be taken to avoid a further escalation" in the Middle East, after the US and Israel launched military strikes on Iran today.
Ex-footballer jailed for raping woman, 19, at knifepointA former professional soccer player who raped a young woman in her home at knifepoint, made video recordings of the attack, and threatened to kill her and her parents has been jailed for nine years.
Over 17,000 homeless last month in record highHomeless figures have surpassed 17,000 for the first time, with the number in emergency accommodation last month reaching a total of 17,112.
