Genoa bridge collapse prompts state of emergency
A 12-month state of emergency has been declared in Genoa after a bridge collapsed, killing at least 39 people. A 12-month state of emergency has been declared in Genoa after a bridge collapsed, killing at least 39 people. Mr Conte led an emergency cabinet meeting in Genoa a day after the highway bridge collapsed. Mr Conte said: “we cannot wait for justice” and that “all citizens must travel in safety”. After leading an emergency cabinet meeting in Genoa, Mr Conte said there were 39 confirmed dead and 16 injured, including nine in a serious condition.
Source:Irish Independent
August 15, 2018 21:34 UTC
Atletico triumph over Real in extra time to claim Super Cup
Real Madrid 2 Atletico Madrid 4 (aet): Atletico Madrid have won the European Super Cup after beating Real Madrid in extra time. The sides were level at 2-2 after 90 minutes but goals from Saul and Koke in extra time gave Atleti the victory. Real endured a nightmare start as Diego Costa fired Atletico ahead inside a minute. Costa claimed his second of the night to bring Atletico level at 2-2 with 11 minutes remaining. Koke then added a fourth goal for Atletico with a neat strike into the bottom corner in the 104th minute.
Source:Evening echo
August 15, 2018 21:33 UTC
Deezer reveals Madonna’s most streamed songs as she turns 60
Eighties classics from Madonna’s back catalogue are amongst her most popular hits in the year she turns 60, figures from Deezer have shown. Eighties classics from Madonna’s back catalogue are amongst her most popular hits in the year she turns 60, figures from Deezer have shown. Deezer reveals Madonna’s most streamed songs as she turns 60Tracks from around 30 years ago are currently dominating the star’s Top 10 list on the personal music streaming platform. As well as revealing the nation’s favourite Madonna songs, Deezer looked at listening figures ahead of the star’s landmark birthday on August 16. Of the people streaming her songs, 57% are male and 43% are female.
Source:Irish Independent
August 15, 2018 20:15 UTC
Walker: De Bruyne injury a blow – but we’ll cope
Kyle Walker is confident Manchester City will be able to cope with the loss of Kevin De Bruyne to injury. Kyle Walker is confident Manchester City will be able to cope with the loss of Kevin De Bruyne to injury. City announced on Wednesday afternoon that midfielder De Bruyne was undergoing tests on his right knee after suffering an injury in training earlier that day. De Bruyne arrived on crutches on Wednesday evening at the premiere in Manchester of Amazon’s ‘All or Nothing’ documentary about the club. #mancity https://t.co/kNnAjzw8cs — Manchester City (@ManCity) August 15, 2018“He had so much impact on our game.
Source:Irish Independent
August 15, 2018 20:03 UTC
Pearl Jam’s White House poster criticised
Republicans have condemned a poster by Pearl Jam that shows the White House in flames and a bald eagle pecking at a skeleton they say is meant to depict US President Donald Trump. Republicans have condemned a poster by Pearl Jam that shows the White House in flames and a bald eagle pecking at a skeleton they say is meant to depict US President Donald Trump. Stars and Stripes as flames.”Mr Rosendale called the poster “disgusting and reprehensible” and called on Mr Tester to “denounce this act of violence and blatant display of extremism”. Officials from Mr Tester’s campaign said it had nothing to do with the poster. “We never saw the poster before the show and we don’t like it,” spokesman Chris Meagher said.
Source:Irish Independent
August 15, 2018 19:11 UTC
Trump revokes security clearance of former CIA director
US President Donald Trump is revoking the security clearance of former CIA director John Brennan. US President Donald Trump is revoking the security clearance of former CIA director John Brennan. White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders reads a statement from Mr Trump announcing he will remove John Brennan’s security clearance (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)She also claims that Mr Brennan, who served in the Obama administration, “leveraged his status” to make unfounded allegations. They include former FBI director James Comey; James Clapper, the former director of national intelligence; former CIA director Michael Hayden; former national security adviser Susan Rice; and Andrew McCabe, who served as Mr Trump’s deputy FBI director until he was fired in March. https://t.co/eI9HaCec1m — John O. Brennan (@JohnBrennan) August 14, 2018At least two of the former officials, Mr Comey and Mr McCabe, do not currently have security clearances.
Source:Irish Independent
August 15, 2018 18:56 UTC
Jim Carrey explains decision to take step back from Hollywood
Jim Carrey has said he took a step back from Hollywood because he “just didn’t want to be in the business any more”. Jim Carrey has said he took a step back from Hollywood because he “just didn’t want to be in the business any more”. Speaking about his break from the acting world, he told The Hollywood Reporter: “I just didn’t want to be in the business any more. “I didn’t like what was happening, the corporations taking over and all that. “You can dream about it all you want, but until you get it, you don’t realise that it’s really not a place that’s very comfortable for very long.”Press Association
Source:Irish Independent
August 15, 2018 18:56 UTC
Lucky escape after two adults and two children thrown from boat in Lough Derg
By Patrick FlynnTwo adults and two children had a lucky escape this afternoon after they were thrown from their boat into Lough Derg. The Killaloe unit of the Coast Guard was alerted and requested to proceed to the area and commence a search. A boat crew launched from Killaloe and raced to the scene while other volunteers travelled to the location by road. On reaching the scene and locating the casualty vessel, the two adults and two children were transferred to the Coast Guard rescue boat. The casualties were transferred to a Coast Guard vehicle where they were kept warm until ambulance paramedics arrived.
Source:Evening echo
August 15, 2018 18:33 UTC
Tottenham give Georges-Kevin N’Koudou green light to join Mainz on loan
Tottenham have agreed to let winger Georges-Kevin N’Koudou join German club Mainz on a season-long loan, Press Association Sport understands. Tottenham have agreed to let winger Georges-Kevin N’Koudou join German club Mainz on a season-long loan, Press Association Sport understands. N’Koudou cost Spurs £11million from Marseille in 2016 but has not made a Premier League start for the club. He spent the second half of last season on loan at Burnley, playing eight times. Press Association
Source:Irish Independent
August 15, 2018 18:33 UTC
Former cricketer Graeme Swann joins Strictly line-up
Graeme Swann has been unveiled as the sixth contestant for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. Graeme Swann has been unveiled as the sixth contestant for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. The cricketer’s participation in the BBC One series was announced on BBC Radio 2. “I’m hoping to follow in the footsteps of the cricketers who’ve come before me who’ve either won the whole thing or had an absolute ball on the show,” he said. Strictly Come Dancing will return to BBC One in the autumn.
Source:Irish Independent
August 15, 2018 18:22 UTC
Marine heatwaves on the increase in world’s oceans
Prolonged periods of extreme heat in the oceans can damage kelp forests and coral reefs, and harm fish and other marine life. His team defined marine heat waves as extreme events in which sea-surface temperatures exceeded the 99th percentile of measurements for a given location. Because oceans both absorb and release heat more slowly than air, most marine heatwaves last for at least several days — and some for several weeks, Dr Frolicher said. We've repeatedly set new heat records. “We’ve repeatedly set new heat records.
Source:Irish Independent
August 15, 2018 18:22 UTC
Victor Moses calls an end to his Nigeria career
Nothing will ever compete (sic) to what it felt like to represent Nigeria on behalf of our country. We are blessed as a nation to have so many exciting young players coming through and now is their time. “Most importantly, I would like to say thank you to the Nigerian people for believing in me and supporting me over the years. It’s meant the world to me and my family and I will always be a proud Nigerian supporting the team. “Thank you for the memories and good luck to the team for the future.”After representing England at various youth levels, including playing once for the under-21s, Moses made his Nigeria debut in 2012.
Source:Irish Independent
August 15, 2018 18:00 UTC
Lena Dunham marks nine months since hysterectomy with nude photos
Lena Dunham has marked nine months since her hysterectomy with nude photographs of herself, saying she gives thanks for her body. Lena Dunham has marked nine months since her hysterectomy with nude photographs of herself, saying she gives thanks for her body. One of the tattoos reads RIP Judy, which is the name given to her uterus by one of her friends. (Lena Dunham/Instagram)She wrote on Instagram: “Today is National Leathercraft Day, National Relaxation Day and National Lemon Merengue Pie Day. “My friend Paul named my uterus Judy, and when she was being uppity we called her out, hence the tattoo on my ribs, which hurt like f*** even through the pain meds: #RIPJudy.
Source:Irish Independent
August 15, 2018 17:37 UTC
Nigeria's Victor Moses announces retirement from international football at 27
Chelsea and Nigeria wide man Victor Moses has announced his retirement from international football. The 27-year-old has played 37 times, scoring 12 goals, for the Super Eagles, which included featuring at the 2014 and 2018 World Cups. Moses said in a statement posted on his official Twitter feed on Wednesday: "I would like to announce that after much thought I have made the decision to retire from playing international football. "I have experienced some of the best moments of my life wearing the Super Eagles shirt and have memories with me that will last a lifetime. "Most importantly, I would like to say thank you to the Nigerian people for believing in me and supporting me over the years."
Source:Evening echo
August 15, 2018 17:03 UTC
Majella O'Donnell reveals husband Daniel wanted to cancel tours to support her during cancer treatment
Majella O’Donnell opens a new service for those affected by cancer in East Cork and West Waterford. Majella said when she was diagnosed with breast cancer it was tough on her husband, singer Daniel O'Donnell, because he wanted to cancel his tours to support her. Picture: Brian LougheedCork ARC Cancer Support House Chief Executive Aileen O’Neill said the centre is a special place where those affected by cancer can receive valuable support, through a diverse range of services. With a team of more than 12 volunteers and professionals, Cork ARC Cancer Support House in Youghal is open every Wednesday from 10am to 4pm. Cork ARC Cancer Support House continue to raise funds to provide their vital services, which are designed to complement the medical model and aim to alleviate the stress associated with a cancer diagnosis.
Source:Evening echo
August 15, 2018 17:03 UTC