Tributes after sudden death of young Co Kerry woman who had ‘constant smile’

Olivia “brought smiles to every company she graced” The sudden death of a popular young woman in Co Kerry has plunged her tight-knit community into mourning. Olivia O’Shea, who died on Wednesday, is remembered for making “such a difference to so many lives in the most positive of ways.” Olivia, from Kilkeveragh in Portmagee, passed … Read more

RTÉ chef Eunice Power opens up on grief of losing young son: ‘You’re alone with it all’

The Today Show star’s 24-year-old son, Jerome, tragically passed away at home almost one year ago Eunice Power holding her cookbook(Image: @eunice_power_ / Instagram) Eunice Power has opened up on the tragic loss of her young son, Jerome, ahead of the first anniversary of his death. The Today Show chef’s 24-year-old son passed away suddenly … Read more

War in the Middle East live: Iran’s president apologises to neighbouring countries, Dubai airport shuts after blast

4h agoSat 7 Mar 2026 at 4:21am Here’s the latest developments 1m agoSat 7 Mar 2026 at 9:13am Video shows smoke above Dubai airport after interception Luke Grealy, from Wagga Wagga, came to Dubai for a family wedding a week ago. He and his wife Moira are at Dubai International Airport, having been originally due … Read more

Iran war latest: Fighting spreads across region as US, Israel suffer losses

An AFP journalist heard explosions in Beirut. Hezbollah, which was weakened by an earlier Israeli offensive, said in a statement that it had fired rockets and drones at Israel “in retaliation for the pure blood” of Khamenei. Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have urged the overthrow of the Government in Iran, the sworn … Read more

American service members killed as Iran strikes back against US-Israel attack

Donald Trump says he expects the US-Israeli military operation in Iran to be a “four-week process” and he expects more American casualties after three service members were killed in action. The deaths mark the first time US personnel have been killed in a major conflict since Mr Trump’s return to the presidency. “They’re great people,” … Read more

Death of teen leaves Limerick community with ‘hole in hearts that will never be filled’

Tributes to brave Jack Freeney who passed away on Wednesday Andrew Quinn, Sara Rountree Deputy Editor, Cork Beo and Andrew E Quinn 16:35, 19 Feb 2026Updated 17:01, 19 Feb 2026 Jack Freeney. RIP Grief has gripped the community of Bruff in Co. Limerick following the death of teenager Jack Freeney. The talented and dedicated young … Read more

Tributes paid to elderly Cork couple and ‘gentle souls’ who died hours apart

Jim and Josie have been described as ‘the most wonderful neighbours and friends’ – RIP Jim and Josie Brady from Co Cork Heartbreaking tributes are pouring in for a Cork couple who have taken “their final journey together” after they both passed away within hours of each other. Jim and Josie Brady, from Glanmire, died … Read more

Weekly health update | Africa makes progress on NTDs, manages outbreaks

Health developments range from the official end of the Marburg outbreak in Ethiopia to the launch of a central health data repository by Africa CDC. At the same time, efforts against neglected tropical diseases continue, as dengue spreads in Mali, mpox keeps authorities on alert in Liberia, and Kenya and Ghana highlight the impact of … Read more

Climate change could drive up malaria deaths and costs in Africa by 2050

Climate change could cause more than 500,000 additional malaria deaths in Africa by 2050 Extreme weather could generate over 100 million new cases in 25 years under current emissions paths Floods and cyclones, not temperature shifts, account for most of the projected increase Climate change could lead to more than 500,000 … Read more