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'Racist, sexist, stupid and ignorant': The world leaders who attacked Trump
HE HAS BEEN compared to Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini. The lower-end of the criticism has seen Donald Trump described as racist, sexist, stupid and ignorant. The Republican’s victory has shocked many – not least some of the world’s leaders who have attacked and insulted Trump over the past number of months. Trump did not shy away from vocalising his opinions during his presidency campaign – and these are the leaders around the world who attacked, insulted and criticised him. Ireland Taoiseach Enda Kenny called Trump’s views “racist and dangerous”. “If Trump’s comments are racist and dangerous, which they are, there is an alternative to vote for.” Mary Mitchell O’Connor: told the Sunday Independent
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Susan Boyle shows off dramatic weight loss as she talks about her new music
Susan Boyle has shown off her weight loss of around two stone as she spoke about her new album and revealed that performing live may not be on the cards for a while. The 55-year-old star of Britain’s Got Talent said Asperger’s syndrome has stopped her from taking to the stage of late. The Scottish star explained she has not been in the limelight due to focusing on her health and weight loss. She told the Sunday Mirror: “I haven’t performed live because I’ve been ill. The short answer is that it has been connected to my Asperger’s syndrome. “When you sing, you put on a persona. I hide behind that person on stage. You can feel like death, but you have to put it on. The audience wants to see someone
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How do wages of gardaí, nurses and teachers measure up to six years ago?
THE ISSUE OF public pay has dominated the headlines this week, leaving many people asking if the Lansdowne Road Agreement is on the way out. This year has already seen industrial unrest among doctors, nurses, teachers and gardaí and unions now want pay restored to pre-recession levels for other workers. Government is holding firm, stating that Lansdowne is the only show in town, as are the timelines for pay restoration. Fianna Fáil is backing the government, with Micheál Martin stating: “We need to step back before the pay situation gets out of hand. Surely after what we have just been through, an angry, relativities-driven escalation of industrial disputes is the last thing we need?” Meanwhile
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Update: Woman found dead, another injured, on Galway road after 'fall from van'
The women, both aged in their early 20s, were passengers in the vehicle as it was making its way past the Barna Road and Moycullen Road junction in Co Galway. Gardaí were called to the scene at around 2.20am this morning. Emergency services found the two women lying seriously injured on the roadside. They were given medical treatment at the scene before being taken to University Hospital Galway. One of the women was later pronounced dead and a post-mortem examination is to be carried out. The second woman remains seriously ill in hospital where her condition is described as stable. It is believed the van they were travelling in was not involved in a collision. No arrests have been made and gardaí
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20 men arrested in Norwegian paedophile network investigation
Twenty men have been arrested in an inquiry into a paedophile network in Norway, in the country's largest abuse case to date. Many of the suspects are highly educated and include lawyers and politicians. The network is believed to involve at least 51 people. Police said it included the abuse of infants and at least one case of a suspect acknowledging abusing his own children. The inquiry has seen three convictions in western Norway, said deputy police chief Gunnar Floystad. The 31 other suspects are from other regions in the country. Mr Floystad said he could not reveal more details pending the conclusion of the investigation, known as Dark Room, which began in 2015. Prosecutors said the perpetrators
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All Black pair cited for dangerous tackles
Malakai Fekitoa and Sam Cane have both been cited for "allegedly tackling an opponent dangerously" during New Zealand's 21-9 victory over Ireland on Saturday. Referee Jaco Peyper sin-binned Fekitoa for his high tackle on Simon Zebo, while Cane was merely penalised for his thumping hit on Robbie Henshaw. Leinster centre Henshaw was removed from the field on a stretcher and faces further concussion checks, remaining a doubt ahead of Ireland's final autumn clash with Australia on Saturday. Fekitoa and Cane will now face disciplinary hearings in the next two days. A statement from autumn international disciplinary reads: "Sam Cane, the New Zealand flank forward, has been cited for allegedly tackling
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Baby delivered by emergency c-section after mother shot dead
A baby boy has been delivered by emergency caesarean section after a pregnant woman was fatally shot in California. Vanessa Oviedo, 27, was shot in the head in an apparent gang-related shooting in Visalia on Thursday night, according to the Fresno Bee newspaper. The child is healthy and in stable condition, Visalia Police Lt Brian Winter said. Ms Oviedo, who was 35 weeks pregnant, was shot in a drive-by shooting near Ben Maddox Way and Houston Avenue in Visalia. The driver, Andrew Aguirre, 23, was also shot in the leg. Ms Oviedo and Mr Aguirre were travelling with three other people, including an 11-month-old child, when occupants of another car opened fire on them. Mr Aguirre then drove to Kaweah
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Four dead after air ambulance crashes and explodes in Nevada car park
An air ambulance plane taking a heart disease patient to a Utah hospital has crashed and exploded in a car park in northern Nevada, killing all four people aboard. Three crew members and a patient were killed in the Friday night crash in Elko, American Medflight said. The victims were pilot Yuji Irie, medical staff members Jake Sheppard of Utah and Tiffany Urresti, 29, of Elko, and patient Edward Clohesey, of Spring Creek, Nevada. Ms Urresti was a volunteer firefighter in Elko, Elko police chief Brian Reed said, adding that her death "hit pretty close to home". Elko police Lt Rich Genseal said the twin-engine plane apparently "experienced mechanical problems" as it was climbing after taking off
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Watch thousands of fans chant 'F**k you, Kanye' after rapper performs 30-minute show
Rapper Kanye West was left in little doubt about what fans thought of him ending his show after around 30 minutes last night. At first, everything seemed to be going as you'd expect at a Kanye West show as fans at the San Jose's Golden 1 Centre were kept waiting, for between one-and-a-half to three hours, according to various complaints from fans. He then performed at most three songs, before launching into a traditional explicit diatribe about… himself, mostly. Then, to the shock of concert-goers, many of whom has travelled long distances in difficult weather and paid up to $200 a ticket, he announced "the show's over". It didn't go down too well... One fan later admitted that his decision to
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Less than half of this year's tax defaulters have paid up in full
EVERY QUARTER THE Revenue Commissioners publishes its tax defaulters list. It often throws out some interesting cases such as the recent case of musician Sinead O’Connor and others such as the tax lecturer who paid up for not declaring his taxes. However, it’s been revealed the list of tax defaulters and the amount of settlements published by Revenue does not mean that the taxpayers concerned have actually paid their outstanding taxes in full. Of the €41.1 million in settlements published to date in 2016, only €20.3 million has been paid in full. Of the 189 cases published in the first two quarters of this year, just 71 cases have been paid in full. The Revenue Commissioners publish a list of
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Man dies in Carlow workplace accident
A man in his 60s has died in a workplace accident in Co Carlow, it has emerged. The incident happened around 4pm yesterday afternoon at Ard Na Boy in Hacketstown. It is understood the man was working on a drain when the accident occurred.
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'When you're in the lead it doesn't hurt as much'
THERE’S JUST A flicker of an eyebrow raise and a wry smile to betray Josh van der Flier’s inner thoughts. We’ve yet to see the young professional angry. Without fail, he presents himself as an easy-going, calm and smiling presence whenever he is put forward for media duty. Even after the toughest Test of all, an angry All Black outfit. “There’s always a bit of bite between any two teams really,” a shrugging Van der Flier replies to the query about whether the world champions had perhaps played a little over the edge, rather than right on the line of acceptable physicality. “Sometimes it’s a sign of frustration when things aren’t going your way. I think people get frustrated, that’s the way it
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Henrik Larsson fears for safety as hooligans caught on camera attacking his son
Helsingborg manager Henrik Larsson has revealed his safety fears after his son was attacked on the pitch by hooligans following the club's relegation from the Swedish top flight. Video footage posted on social media showed 19-year-old Jordan Larsson being confronted by a group of hooded Helsingborg supporters at the end of the match and having his shirt ripped off. The forward had earlier scored to put his side ahead against Halmstad, but two late goals condemned Helsingborg to defeat and relegation. Fans were also seen trying to confront former Celtic, Barcelona and Manchester United striker Larsson, who has been in charge at his hometown club, with whom he had two spells as a player, since
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Trump dubbed 'the first anti-science president' the US has ever had
FROM THE FIGHT against climate change to dwindling budgets for research, the US scientific community fears the worst under Donald Trump, seen by many as the most hostile to science of any American president in history. Trump will be “the first anti-science president we have ever had,” warned Michael Lubell, director of public affairs for the American Physical Society in Washington, in the British journal Nature. “The consequences are going to be very, very severe.” Meanwhile, the vice president-elect, Indiana Governor Mike Pence, is an ultraconservative and a creationist who has rejected Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution, the foundation of modern biology. “There’s a fear that the scientific
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Olivia Munn has BRILLIANT reaction after wearing the same dress as Jennifer Lopez
Olivia Munn showed she isn’t above having a little fun at her own expense after she and Jennifer Lopez wore the same dress. The Newsroom actress tried on the short sparkly number after J-Lo sported it in a magazine – and it seems even she conceded that the chart-topper knocked it out of the park. Pre-empting any ‘Who wore it best?’ articles, Olivia posted a picture on Instagram showing the stars side by side in the dress. And she wrote: “I tried this dress on the other day and then saw @jlo wearing it in a magazine and thought ‘Oh, THAT’S what it’s supposed to look like’.” Talk about handling a situation gracefully!
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Gay Byrne: I may have prostate cancer
Irish broadcaster Gay Byrne has revealed that he may have prostate cancer. The 82-year-old told listeners at the end of his RTÉ Lyric FM show that he will "not be with listeners next week" as he undergoes further tests. "We are going into hospital because they think they may have discovered a bit of cancer in the prostate and they are afraid it might have moved up into the small of the back so I am into hospital for all sorts of tests," he said. He added: "I’ve had the most wonderful, fantastic, robust, good health all my broadcasting life. "It’s my turn now. Many, many people much worse off. Thank you for your good wishes."
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Offaly U21 manager livid over sacking
Offaly U21 manager livid over sacking20 November 2016 Offaly minor football manager Padraig Farrell Padraig Farrell has hit out at the Offaly county board following his removal as U21 football manager. The Tubber man was due to take the reins for a second year, but was recently informed that he won’t be reappointed. His sacking comes a year after he took on the role at short notice after a farcical situation had arisen that saw Kilclonfert’s Declan Kelly appointed at a county board meeting, only to step down the following day because he agreed to take the job in the first place! Offaly won the Hastings Cup last January before losing to a strong Kildare side in the first round of the Leinster
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Katie Price documents her bum lift online
Katie Price has given her fans a behind-the-scenes look at how she perfects her curves – even sharing a video of herself getting her bottom lifted. The glamour girl underwent a series of non-surgical procedures at home this weekend, and couldn’t resist sharing the process with her fans. The first video on Instagram showed Katie’s therapist working on her derriere, as she explained: “Here I am on a Sunday having a bum lift with Shane Cooper on the lipo firm pro.” She squealed: “Wow, look at that arse! Woo hooo!” The mum-of-five, 38, then moved on to her legs. And then posted a picture of her pert behind, saying she was “so pleased” with the results. Katie also underwent some face treatments and
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Road safety concerns see 800 planning applications refused
Cars turning in and out of house entrances and side roads are a prime cause of accidents on national roads
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Simon Coveney insists no leaks could have reached RTÉ about water charges
The Minister for Housing says he doesn't believe that media reports with details of the water commission are legitimate. It emerged yesterday that a leaked document from the water commission indicated that water charges would be reinstated. During negotiations earlier this year to form a partnership Government, Fine Gael agreed with Fianna Fail to suspend water charges while a commission was set up to investigate how the service should be paid for. However, Minister Simon Coveney says he doesn't believe the sources which media outlets claim to have within the commission. "Well first of all can I say that I was listening to a story that looked to me like an attempt to try and whip up a water debate
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