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- France says Reform UK plan to stop migrant boats illegal August 3, 2026France has condemned a proposal by hard-right Reform UK party to launch, if it wins power, "the largest military operation" in the Channel "since World War II" to stop migrants crossing on small boats.
- Irish grandad to attempt non-stop solo voyage of globe August 3, 2026A Kerry grandfather has bid farewell to family and friends today as he embarks on one of the world's toughest and most dangerous sailboat races.
- Retailer must repay €8.87m in Covid subsidy wage payments August 3, 2026A major retailer must repay €8.87m to the Revenue Commissioners after wrongly claiming that amount during the Covid-19 pandemic in wage subsidy payments for its staff.
- James Mulgrew, aka comedian Jimmy Cricket, dies aged 80 August 3, 2026The Co Tyrone-born comedian James Mulgrew, known by his stage name Jimmy Cricket, has died after a short illness, his family has said. He was 80.
- Ukrainian strikes on holiday resort, Crimea kill 11 August 3, 2026Ukrainian strikes, one in a Russian Black Sea resort and another in the annexed peninsula of Crimea, have killed a total of 11 people and wounded dozens, Russian officials have said.
- Maguire receives Solheim Cup wildcard pick August 3, 2026Leona Maguire will compete in her fourth Solheim Cup after Team Europe captain Anna Nordqvist named the Cavan golfer as one of her four wildcard picks for the event at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands from 11-13 September.
- British journalist, broadcaster Rod Liddle dies aged 66 August 3, 2026British journalist and broadcaster Rod Liddle has died after a short illness at the age of 66.
- Thousands welcome All-Ireland champions Galway home August 3, 2026Thousands of jubilant Galway supporters gathered in Tuam this evening to welcome home the county's All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football champions following their dramatic victory over Kerry at Croke Park.
- Former Nationwide chief Michael Fingleton dies aged 88 August 3, 2026Former chief executive of the Irish Nationwide Building Society Michael Fingleton has died at the age of 88.
