Big Brother reveals new design for its classic eye logoBy Naomi Clarke, PA Senior Entertainment ReporterBig Brother has revealed a new rainbow design for its classic eye logo ahead of the reality series returning to screens this autumn. During the adverts of Love Island 2024 final, ITV showcased the new Big Brother eye in a promo video. The contestants will also enjoy a revamped Big Brother house when they take up residence. Big Brother started in 2000 on Channel 4 before Channel 5 took over in 2011, airing in the UK for a total of 18 years. ITV also brought back the celebrity edition of the show earlier this year, with reality star David Potts being crowned the winner.

July 30, 2024 09:59 UTC

Anderson, IN (46016)TodayPartial cloudiness early, with scattered showers and thunderstorms overnight. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%..TonightPartial cloudiness early, with scattered showers and thunderstorms overnight. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.

July 30, 2024 06:25 UTC

For the second Olympic Games in a row, Cork’s Austin O’Connor has finished best of the Irish eventing riders, taking 17th place overall following today’’s final of the individual eventing competition at Paris 2024. Riding the 15-year-old gelding Colorado Blue, O’Connor was among the top 25 who qualified this morning for the individual final. Reflecting on his day O’Connor said: “I’m relieved, to be honest. Ireland’s equestrian team have finished ninth in the Olympic three-day eventing. The Corkman did however manage to sneak into the individual show jumping final after finishing in the top 25 on cumulative scores.

July 30, 2024 03:24 UTC

The High Court on Monday asked the IRC to file its reply by Wednesday, July 31. The petitioner has stated that there was no updation of electoral roll and the list of voters currently supplied by the managing committee had been blindly accepted by the returning officer. The list had many voters who had expired and there were many unverified voters in the list. The petitioner has brought to the notice of the Court that the managing committee elections were scheduled to held on August 4, 2024 i.e. He has prayed to quash and set aside the notice dated July 2, 2 024 for election of seven members of managing committee of Indian Red Cross, Goa State Branch.

July 30, 2024 03:14 UTC

30 Jul 2024| 04:32am ISTTHE FIGHT ISN’T OVER YETA news report of sexual harassment of Indian wrestlers has once again brought the Indian Wrestling Federation into the limelight. Last year, women wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik protested for months at the Jantar Mantar in Delhi, demanding an inquiry into the matter. Women wrestlers had accused the then president of the wrestling federation Brijbhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment. Sanjay Singh is believed to be close to Brijbhushan Sharan Singh. The SRA claims that the International Olympic Committee, the apex body of the Olympic Games, needs to do more.

July 30, 2024 02:04 UTC

Eimear DoddA man who raped a young woman after dropping her home almost six years ago has been jailed for five-and-a-half years. The Central Criminal Court heard that Matthew Fadeyi (34) raped the woman, who was an acquaintance and significantly younger than him, after dropping her home in August 2018. Fadeyi got out of the car, opened the passenger door and again asked the woman to get into the back seat. They got into the back of the car, and the woman told him again she didn't want to have sex. At one point, Fadeyi asked her if she was okay, and she expressed discomfort.

July 30, 2024 00:59 UTC

Nhat Nguyen gets the job done in the Men's Badminton with a straight sets win over his Nepalese opponent! Nhat Nguyen from County Cavan has won his second set against Prince Nahal of Nepal. Its been a dominant display from the Vietnamese-born Irishman who ruthlessly dispatched his opponent after a 21-7 first-set win, and followed that act up with a 21-5 triumph in the second-set. Denmark's Viktor Axelsen awaits the Irish athlete on Wednesday - A game which promises to decide everything in the context of Group P.

July 29, 2024 19:05 UTC

Scottie Scheffler savours Paris with his family before he aims for Olympic medalBy Phil Blanche, PA, ParisWorld number one Scottie Scheffler says winning an Olympic medal would be “very special”. The two-time Masters champion makes his Olympic debut at Paris 2024 alongside fellow Americans Collin Morikawa, Wyndham Clark and Xander Schauffele, all of whom are major champions. I’m looking forward to the chance to compete for a medal for our country.”Scheffler toured Paris with his wife Meredith and three-month-old son Bennett before checking into the Olympic village. “We went and saw some table tennis, we explored Paris on Saturday – and I think we’re going to gymnastics (on Tuesday). “It’s definitely been fun being a part of the Olympics, and it’s definitely a different vibe this week.”

July 29, 2024 18:39 UTC

Cannonball is coming back to EdenderryCannonball is coming back to Edenderry on Friday, September 6, at 11am for a slow lap of the town to showcase 200 supercars as the event sets off this year from the midlands. The cars will leave at approximately 10.30am on Friday September 6 heading for Edenderry and regroup to make a spectacular convoy through the town at approx 11am. Photo: Kasia FaratThe Cannonball Supercar Event arriving to Edenderry in previous years. Photo by KASIA FARATThe Cannonball Supercar Event arriving to Edenderry for a spectacular finish line in 2019. Picture by Kasia Farat Photo by KASIA FARATThe Cannonball Supercar Event arriving to Edenderry for a spectacular finish line in 2019.

July 29, 2024 17:47 UTC

Ms Katrina Murphy and Mr Eddie Sheehy with Banagher Development Group with Offaly County Council Community and Culture, Regeneration, Birr Municipal District and Offaly PPN Staff. Photo: Kenneth SmythThree Offaly projects nominated for Pride of Place competitionTullamore International Welcome Centre, Banagher Development Group, and The Acorn Project have all been nominated by Offaly County Council in the annual IFB Pride of Place competition. Banagher Development Group (BDG)The primary goal of Banagher Development Group is to improve the quality of life of all residents and visitors to the town. The Acorn ProjectThe Acorn Project is a Youth Diversion Project primarily working with targeted young people who have left school or are at risk of dropping out of school. Anna Marie Delaney, Chief Executive of Offaly County Council, wished all three groups in this year’s competition every success.

July 29, 2024 17:47 UTC

‘It’s the slightest touch that puts me out of the medals’ – Clare native Liam Jegou comes close to a podium finish canoe slalomTeam Ireland’s Liam Jegou has finished seventh in the men’s canoe slalom C1 final. Jegou had an incredible day on the water at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium, entering the semi-finals in 16th position but posting a remarkable semi-final run to qualify for the final in sixth place.

July 29, 2024 17:06 UTC

The pair were involved in a verbal altercation after Keane had given an interview to a newspaper bemoaning the preparation and facilities laid on by the Football Association of Ireland. Keane had already been convinced to reconsider a decision to quit the squad, only for the falling out to lead to the Manchester United midfielder leaving anyway. Keane will be played by Eanna Hardwicke with production due to start soon with a slated release date of next summer. “A million words have been written about what happened on that fateful week in 2002 on the tiny island of Saipan,” said producers Macdara Kelleher and John Keville. McCarthy resigned in November 2002 and Keane returned to the Ireland fold under his successor Brian Kerr, but retired from international football after failure to help the nation qualify for the 2006 World Cup.

July 29, 2024 16:44 UTC

Conservation consultant John Gillis with RCB chief librarian Susan Hood as she hands The Red Book of Ossory into the care of the Dean of Ossory, Very Rev Stephen Farrell. The Red Book is not just hymns and whiskey. The arrival of the Red Book enhances Kilkenny's already impressive historical heritage, in particular the medieval mile from St Canice’s Cathedral. The Red Book exhibition runs from today in the cathedral named for the saint who gave her name to the city itself. Tickets to The Red Book Exhibition are included in admission to St Canice’s Cathedral from €6.50.

July 29, 2024 15:59 UTC

His children, seven-year-old Elayna, and her four-year-old brother Alex, are the centre of a fundraising campaign for the children’s charity Barretstown. People don’t know how much we love each other because all they see is bruises. "It has taught us not to stare or be judgemental because you never know what people are going through. Their dad Cian says: 'Elayna in particular has fallen in love with Barretstown. That’s why creating memories like Barretstown is so important.”• Visit Barretstown.org to find out more or donate to the charity.

July 29, 2024 15:10 UTC

Photographer: Michael Nagle/BloombergMost Irish businesses are exposing themselves to risk of cyber attacks. Photo: GettyThe majority of Irish businesses are unprepared for the next big cyber attack and risk massive fines for non-compliance with the EU’s latest IT security law, according to three Irish universities. Jacqueline Kehoe, a project manager for Cyber Skills, said most companies are unprepared for the upcoming NIS2 EU directive on proactive cyber security. The issue is being dealt with by the Department of Environment with the National Cyber Security Centre. The law is one of the biggest pieces of cyber security legislation to affect Irish organisations in years.

July 29, 2024 14:52 UTC