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Concerns about anti-Semitism in Ireland have intensified amid widespread pro-Palestinian activism, with Jewish leaders pointing to alleged abuse, intimidation and hostility towards Jewish history and institutions. The latest controversy centred on the editing of a pendant in the colours of the Palestinian flag from an episode of RTÉ’s property programme Cheap Irish Homes. The broadcaster described the edit as a mistake and said it would review its impartiality guidelines. The programme’s production company also apologised to Claire Molloy, an accountant and pro-Palestinian campaigner who has volunteered on the West Bank. Ms Molloy said she would not have taken part had…

Actress Kaley Cuoco has been named in a deposition linked to Melissa Schuman’s lawsuit against Nick Carter, after Schuman said she confided in Cuoco days after an alleged sexual assault. Schuman, a former member of the group Dream, gave the evidence during a deposition in April while being questioned about who she had told about the alleged incident. She alleges that Carter assaulted her at a flat in Santa Monica in about 2003, when she was 18 and he was 22. Carter denies the allegation. Schuman told the deposition that she spoke to Cuoco on the final day of filming…

A free Halloween Market in Berkeley is bringing together local artists, makers, live music and food while raising money for Berkeley Humane. Janet Stevenson of the Berkeley Art Club appeared on Mornings on 2 to promote the family-friendly event, which is taking place on Friday, October 23, at Donkey & Goat Winery. The market will run from 5pm to 9pm at 1340 Fifth Street, with more than 20 artists and makers expected to attend. Visitors can browse jewellery, ceramics, prints, clothing, skincare and other locally produced goods. Vendor fees are being donated to Berkeley Humane, which will also have a…

A man extradited from Poland has been charged with murder over the death of Darcy Schafer-Turner, whose body was found inside a metal cabinet floating in a creek on the NSW Mid-North Coast in 2023. NSW Police homicide detectives travelled to Poland on September 18 to arrest the 26-year-old, who had allegedly fled overseas after the attack. He arrived in Sydney at about 6pm on Friday and was charged with murder. He is due to appear in court on Saturday. Police have not released his name. Schafer-Turner, 22, disappeared after an alleged drug-related dispute. His body was discovered inside the…

Vincent Kompany has been taken to hospital after collapsing while watching Bayern Munich’s second-team training session, with the manager said to be in a stable condition. The 40-year-old Belgian has been suffering from a viral infection which reportedly aggravated old scar tissue in his hip, leaving him in pain and struggling to stand or climb stairs. Kompany had overseen Bayern’s first-team training earlier on Friday before going to watch the club’s reserves with their new coach, Dante. He collapsed around 20 minutes into the session, according to reports in Germany. A rescue helicopter was reported to have landed at Bayern’s…

A wave of corporate earnings and the next Federal Reserve meeting are set to provide pivotal tests for a fragile rally in artificial intelligence-related markets. The closely watched events will help determine whether the recent market advance can withstand fresh scrutiny, with company results and the Fed’s decisions set to shape sentiment around the AI sector.

Reginae Carter and Riley Burruss are in talks to join Bravo’s upcoming reality series Next Gen ATL, which will follow young adults with famous parents in Atlanta. Neither deal has been finalised. Riley, the daughter of Kandi Burruss, currently appears on Next Gen NYC and is being considered for a move from New York to help launch the new spin-off. Carter, whose mother is Toya Johnson, has also appeared on several reality television programmes. She is the daughter of rapper Lil Wayne. Bravo announced Next Gen ATL on Friday but did not disclose its cast. Other names under consideration are…

Ipswich Town drew 1-1 with Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, with highlights available to watch for free. The match between Ipswich and Forest ended level, with both sides scoring once in a closely contested encounter.

A three-year-old boy has died after accidentally shooting himself with his father’s handgun while the family was at a Burger King drive-through in Bartow, Florida. The child was in the back seat of the vehicle on Thursday evening when he picked up the Glock, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. He was four days away from his fourth birthday. Investigators said the boy’s father had been trying to pay for dinner when his credit card was declined. As he searched for another way to complete the transaction, he removed the gun from his waistband because it was uncomfortable and…

Peres Jepchirchir won the women’s race at the 2026 Sydney Marathon, becoming the first woman home in the event. The Kenyan runner led the women’s field to the finish in Sydney.