Fines totaling €434,000 imposed on M50 toll evaders in Ireland
Eighteen motorists were fined a total of €434,000 for evading toll payments on the M50 motorway following prosecution no-shows at Dublin District Court on April 20, 2026.Among those fined was a driver with 1,087 unpaid toll trips, the highest number recorded in the case.Judge Anthony Halpin presided over the case and emphasized the importance of road infrastructure in Ireland.He condemned recent protests that blocked roads, describing the disruption as causing significant hardship for ordinary people.Most defendants failed to attend the court proceedings, leading to fines being imposed in their absence.Sixteen motorists received the maximum fine of €25,000.One commercial vehicle owner... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Apr 2026 19:02 LONDON
Irish boxing promoter Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai
Daniel Joseph Kinahan, a fugitive suspected of leading a powerful criminal gang in Ireland, was arrested in Dubai on April 17, 2026.The arrest was carried out as part of a secret joint operation between Irish and UAE police forces.Authorities have confirmed the detention but have not released further details about the circumstances of the arrest.Kinahan has been linked to a major criminal organisation involved in activities such as gunrunning and drug trafficking.His arrest marks a significant development in international law enforcement efforts targeting organised crime networks.The cooperation between Irish and UAE authorities highlights the increasing global coordination to tackle cross-border... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Apr 2026 02:01 LONDON
Actor Finnian Garbutt Dies Peacefully at Home Aged 28
Finnian Garbutt, known for his role in the BBC Northern Ireland police drama Hope Street, has died peacefully at his home at the age of 28.The actor had been battling skin cancer for four years and publicly shared updates about his condition.Garbutt appeared in all five seasons of Hope Street, which is filmed in Donaghadee, County Down.His family announced his passing following a sudden decline in his health.He is survived by his wife Louise, whom he married last year, and their one-year-old daughter.The family expressed their heartbreak and gratitude for the support received during this difficult time.The actor had spoken... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Apr 2026 17:02 LONDON
EU to Discuss Potential Sanctions on Israel Amid Middle East Tensions
European Union foreign ministers are scheduled to discuss the possibility of imposing sanctions on Israel during a meeting in Luxembourg on 21 April.The proposed sanctions include suspending the EU-Israel association agreement, which currently provides Israel with trade benefits worth approximately €1 billion annually.Several EU member states, including Belgium, Ireland, Malta, Slovenia, and Spain, have previously advocated for such measures.However, the final decision hinges on the position of Hungary's new government, which remains uncertain.Italy recently imposed defense sanctions on Israel, signaling a shift in its stance amid growing domestic opposition to Israeli policies.Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government has taken a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Apr 2026 19:39 LONDON
Rare 150-year-old Greenland shark found on Irish coast
A rare Greenland shark, estimated to be up to 150 years old, washed up on the shores of County Sligo, Ireland, marking the first known stranding of this species on the Irish coast.The shark was discovered on the shores of Finisklin and measured approximately 2 meters in length.Initially reported as a basking shark by two local men, further examination confirmed the specimen was indeed a Greenland shark, a species known for its exceptional longevity and deep-water habitat.This discovery has been described as "very rare" by the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG).The Greenland shark is the longest-living vertebrate known, with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Apr 2026 16:09 LONDON
UK Moves Hundreds of Asylum Seekers from Hotels to Military Barracks
The UK Home Office has closed eleven hotels used to accommodate asylum seekers and relocated about 350 individuals to military barracks at the Crowborough military camp in East Sussex.This action reduces the number of asylum hotels from a peak of around 400 to 185 across England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.The relocated asylum seekers are now housed in basic accommodation at the military camp, according to Home Office officials.The closures follow a political pledge by Labour leader Keir Starmer to end the use of hotels for asylum seekers before the next general election.The move comes amid ongoing political debate over the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Apr 2026 21:06 LONDON
Michael Healy-Rae resigns from Irish Government amid fuel cost protests
Michael Healy-Rae resigned from his position as Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture on April 14, 2026, citing the government's failure to listen to the public amid ongoing fuel cost protests.His departure marks a significant shift in the Irish government's coalition dynamics.Healy-Rae's resignation was announced in the Dáil chamber, where he expressed that he could no longer support the government in good conscience.He highlighted the emotional impact of seeing people distressed over rising diesel prices as a key factor in his decision.The resignation reduces the government's majority from 94 to 92 TDs, with both Healy-Rae brothers now sitting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Apr 2026 17:36 LONDON
France blocks Palestinian advocate from EU Parliament despite support from Belgium and Netherlands
France has refused a visa to Shawan Jabarin, a leading Palestinian human rights advocate, preventing him from addressing the European Parliament's human rights committee.Jabarin, director of the Ramallah-based organisation Al Haq, was scheduled to speak on 14 April but was blocked despite Belgium and the Netherlands being prepared to grant him entry.The visa refusal came even though France's foreign ministry did not object to issuing the visa.Mounir Satouri, a French Green MEP and chair of the committee, indicated that another part of the French government intervened at the last moment to block Jabarin's entry.Jabarin's deputy, Tahseen Alayan, attended in his... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Apr 2026 15:06 LONDON
Fuel Price Protests Disrupt Traffic in Belfast
Slow-moving tractors have caused significant traffic disruption on the Sydenham Bypass in Belfast as demonstrators protest rising energy bills.The protests are linked to the surge in fuel prices driven by the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route.Tractors were observed moving slowly in both directions near Belfast City Airport, leading to delays.Police have advised motorists to allow extra time for their journeys due to the congestion.Health Minister Mike Nesbitt urged protesters not to block roads, emphasizing that such disruptions could threaten lives by impeding healthcare workers from reaching patients.Meanwhile,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Apr 2026 12:33 LONDON
Man in his 70s dies after assault in Co Waterford, Ireland
A man in his 70s died at the scene following an assault in Cappagh, Dungarvan, County Waterford, on April 13, 2026.Gardaí and emergency services responded shortly after 6pm to the incident outside a residential property.The older man was found with serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.His body was subsequently taken to University Hospital Waterford for a post-mortem examination.A man in his 40s was arrested at the scene and is currently being held at a garda station in Waterford.It is understood that the victim and the suspect were known to each other.The scene has been preserved for forensic... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Apr 2026 10:33 LONDON
