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BEN HEALY was over the moon after becoming the first Irishman in five years to win a stage at the Tour De France.

The 24-year-old follows in the footsteps of Sam Bennett in 2020, and is just the seventh Irishman to accomplish the feat in history.

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And speaking afterwards, a beaming Healy couldn’t contain his delight, joking after crossing the line: “That hill made me f***ing work for it.”

He added: “It’s unbelievable.

“It’s what I’ve worked all for, not just this year, the whole time, it’s incredible.

“Hours and hours of hard work from so many people, so to pay them back today is amazing. 

“I grew up watching the Tour and one day wishing I could be there, to even be here is an achievement, so to win is amazing.”

“I grew up watching the Tour and one day wishing I could be there, to even be here is an achievement, so to win is amazing.”

Healy produced a storming final stretch to steal victory in Normandy.

The EF Education-EasyPost cyclist peeled away on a solo attack from an eight-man breakaway to take victory on the 201.5 km stage six.

He won by 2 minutes and 44 seconds, and joins Bennett, Shay Elliott, Sean Kelly, Stephen Roche, Martin Earley and Dan Martin as Irishman to have won a Tour De France stage.

Eddie Dunbar came in fourth, a position he pipped on the line after being part of the eight-man breakaway.

Healy now sits eighth in the General Classification – having started in the day in 33rd – after six stages, 2:01 behind Dutchman Mathieu van der Poel.

Dunbar, meanwhile, sits in 29th.

STL RESULTS TODAY – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office released the official result of the Visayas STL Swer3 for today’s draw, July 11, 2025. STL Draws are held from Monday to Sunday at 10:30 AM, 3PM, and 7PM.See UPDATED results for the following draws: LOTTO RESULT Today, Thursday, July 10, 2025 (updated 9PM) EZ2 RESULT ... Read more

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LOTTO RESULT July 11, 2025 – Here is the official result of the 6/58 Lotto and 6/45 Super Lotto draw for today,Friday, July 11, 2025. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office or more commonly known as PCSO got five major lotto games – the 6/58 Lotto Result, the 6/55 Lotto Result, the 6/49 Lotto Result, the ... Read more

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THE second Wimbledon women’s semi-final was halted for nine minutes due to a medical emergency involving a fan.

Iga Swiatek made a flying start against unseeded Belinda Bencic on Centre Court.

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The semi-final between Iga Swiatek and Belinda Bencic was suspended[/caption]

But at 3-0 in the opening set, play was suspended as a fan in the west stand received medical help.

The chair umpire allowed the players to return to the baseline for the start of the fourth game.

However, it soon became apparent that something was wrong.

The umpire got out of his chair to find out what was happening.

And it quickly became apparent a fan was in need of treatment.

It is understood medics were called to give support to the stricken spectator.

Two stewards held umbrellas over the fan while the two players kept loose by doing exercises and practice swings at the back of the court.

After a nine-minute delay, the tennis was able to continue with Bencic serving.

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A NEPO baby daughter of a music legend has gotten engaged to Nicola Peltz’s brother.

Will Peltz, 39, and his long-time girlfriend Kenya Kinski-Jones, 32, took to social media to reveal their happy news.

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Will Peltz and Kenya Kinski-Jones are engaged[/caption]

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The actor popped the question to his long-time girlfriend whilst on a luxury vacation[/caption]

The duo could be seen in a romantic embrace as Kenya posted a monochrome image to both their grid pages.

Together, they stood on a luxury yacht in picturesque surroundings as she flashed her huge diamond sparkler whilst cradling his cheek.

She captioned the image: “Just engaged. My whole heart for my whole life,” alongside two love heart emojis.

The actor popped the question to his partner, who is the daughter of a legendary music producer, the late Quincy Jones and actress Nastassja Kinski. 

He was best known for working with the likes of Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Aretha Franklin amongst others.

The star famously produced Michael Jackson’s sophomore solo record Thriller in 1982, which became one of the best-selling albums in history.

Will’s actress sister Nicola excitedly replied to the post as she congratulated her brother and her future sister-in-law.

She wrote: “KENYA JONES PELTZ!!!!!!! MY FOREVER SISTER!!!! IM SO HAPPY I LOVE YOU BOTH!!!!!”

Just yesterday, her husband Brooklyn Beckham, 26, revealed that he laid on a very romantic surprise for his wife as they enjoyed the summer in St. Tropez.

They are currently vacation onboard a yacht with the actress’ family, including her billionaire father Nelson, and her mother Claudia. 

The pair soaked up the sun and went for a spot of retail therapy in the resort known as the “millionaire’s playground” as they

But love-struck Brooklyn had draped their bed with fairy lights and lit candles in lanterns for his wife of two years.

However, he did break his silence on his sister Harper’s birthday in a reported move to ‘end’ the Beckham family feud.

The former amateur photographer has had no contact with his famous parents David and Victoria for months after a row over money tore a wedge between them.

Just engaged. My whole heart for my whole life.

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He was previously accused of snubbing his mum and dad on social media on significant days, including Mother’s Day and the news of the footballer’s knighthood.

The duo also seemingly snubbed David’s 50th birthday celebrations as they flew to New York ahead the 2025 Met Gala.

The Sun revealed how Brooklyn and Nicola, 30, had returned to London to film a huge Moncler advert campaign in London in May.

Despite being just minutes from the Beckham’s mansion in Holland Park, Brooklyn apparently failed to reach out.

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Kenya is the daughter of the legendary music producer, the late Quincy Jones[/caption]

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Nicola (right) was left gushing on social media as the family publicly revealed the happy news[/caption]

3D LOTTO RESULT July 11, 2025 – The 3D Lotto draws are held today by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) at 2PM, 5PM, and 9PM and here are the results: Draw Winning Numbers 2:00 PM 5:00 PM 9:00 PM The PCSO has decided to change the name of one of its minor lotto games. ... Read more

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VLADIMIR Putin stooges have expressed their delight in the brazen daylight assassination of the Ukrainian spy cheap – and all but confirmed the Russia dictator was behind it.

Colonel Ivan Voronich, head of an SBU intelligence Special Operations Centre was executed by an assassin with a pistol and silencer, sparking a manhunt after his killer vanished in Ukrainian capital Kyiv.

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Voronych, circled, the moment before he is shot and collapses against a car[/caption]

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Voronych had just left his block of flats with shopping bags[/caption]

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Voronich is understood to have plotted sensitive missions made to thwart Vladimir Putin’s war machine – as well as embarrass the Russian tyrant.

Now pro-Putin media sites are claiming Moscow’s special services assassinated the Ukrainian colonel – and revelling in it.

Mad Vlad is believed to have ordered the revenge hits himself after being humiliated by the stunning success of Operation Spiderweb in June in which destroyed £5.2 billion worth of Russian warplanes.

Ukrainian SBU agents smuggled drones on trucks to within striking distance of air bases and launched incredible simultaneous remotely controlled attacks.

Moscow news outlet Readovka said Voronych was part of an elite Ukrainian clandestine force which had carried out operations inside Russia.

Readovka said the unit “operates not only as a law enforcement entity but also takes part in highly sensitive operations on Russian territory”.

Another Russian outlet Voenkor Kotenok TG said the colonel had “founded a division that causes problems for Russia”.

And a different pro-Putin propaganda channel boasted: “A fat target. Applause to the liquidators”.

Russian commentator Maksim Kalashnikov said: “In Kyiv, Colonel Voronich, one of the organisers of special operations against us, a chief saboteur, was shot dead.

“Our people have started working.”

Former SBU colonel Roman Chervinsky, once head of the 5th Directorate of the SBU Counterintelligence Department, said Voronych’s killing amounted to a “huge loss”.

He was said to have “initiated a direction in the [SBU] service that is now creating many problems for the Russians.”.

“With five shots at close range, while leaving the apartment, today at 8 am, the enemy killer did his dirty work.”

Colonel Voronich was a senior operative of the 1st Division of the 16th Directorate of the Special Operations Centre.

Footage shows the moment he was killed as he carried bags from a residential building.

He was ambushed by the waiting gunman – who was masked – as a woman fled the scene.

The assassin is then seen running away on video.

Colonel Voronich was a senior operative of the 1st Division of the 16th Directorate of the Special Operations Centre.

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The masked assassin fled from the scene[/caption]

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Pro-Kremlin media is claiming the hit was organised by Moscow special services[/caption]

Ukrainian ex-MP Ihor Mosiychuk said: “As a result of the shooting, the victim sustained multiple penetrating gunshot wounds and died at the scene.”

A major manhunt was underway for the alleged assassin.

Ukrainian police said: “All circumstances of the incident are currently being established. Measures are being taken to identify and detain the shooter.”

Putin wants SBU blood after a string of successes exposed the weaknesses in the security of his military machine.

Notable military successes since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022 including the sinking of the flagship of Russia’s Black Sea fleet, the Moskva, and the bombing of the Kerch Bridge.

A missile attack on Sevastopol harbour the following year also wreaked havoc but the tyrant finally demanded action after Spiderweb decimated his nuclear bomber fleet.

IRISH road users have been warned to “exercise caution” this weekend as scorching temperatures take hold across the country.

Temperature warnings are in place across Ireland this weekend as Met Eireann predicts blistering summer temperatures of up to 29C.

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A status yellow weather warning has been issued for 14 counties from Friday noon, with all counties set to fall under the same warning on Saturday.

The heat will likely have many outside looking to soak up the sun.

However, the RSA is advising road users to be aware of the dangers posed by glare.

Sun glare can cause drivers and pedestrians to become temporarily disoriented and blinded and can result in serious road accidents.

For drivers, they advise wearing sunglasses, staying hydrated and watching out for vulnerable individuals such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists while on the road.

Pedestrians and those on bikes are advised to be aware of the danger posed by glare, especially at junctions and to use plenty of sunscreen when outside.

According to the organisation: “Summertime is the most dangerous time of the year on our roads. In the summer, when there are no obvious dangers, and the weather is fine and days are brighter, we drop our guard.”

The HSE has issued similar warnings regarding the weather, asking people spending time outdoors to remember to protect themselves from the damaging effects of UV exposure from the sun.

They explain that most people living in Ireland have fair skin, which burns easily, and so are at high risk of UV damage and skin cancer.

Jennifer Murnane O’Connor, Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy explained: “Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland with around 11,000 new cases per year.”

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She said: “Young people in particular need be extra vigilant when out and about this summer as one can be 2-4 times more likely to develop melanoma in later life if severely sunburned three or more instances before the age of 20.

“Reducing rates of skin cancer is a significant part of our drive to improve overall population health, and this starts by instilling good skin protection behaviours among our children and youth.”

The HSE recommends using the Healthy Ireland SunSmart 5S’s to protect your skin from the sun.

That being, slip on clothing, slop on sunscreen, slap on a wide-brimmed hat, seek shade and slide on sunglasses.

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The RSA and HSE have issued safety alerts to the public ahead of killer weekend temperatures[/caption]

A SCHEME could see you live on a tiny remote island off the UK coast and get paid a whopping £70K a year – but it’s not all that easy.

The initiative falls under the “Our Living Islands” policy, designed to attract more residents and breathe new life into remote communities.

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The Irish government is offering individuals up to £70,000 to purchase a home[/caption]

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Around 23 inhabited offshore islands are eligible for the scheme[/caption]

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Tory (Toraigh) has a population of just 141 people as of 2023[/caption]

The Irish government is offering individuals up to £70,000 to purchase a home on one of the country’s remote islands.

Around 23 inhabited offshore islands are eligible for the scheme.

As of 2016, the combined population of these remote isles was just 2,734.

The Aran Islands are the most famous ones in the scheme and feature three picturesque rocky isles, Inishmaan, Inisheer and Inishmore.

However, the most remote island is Tory (Toraigh), which had a population of just 141 people as of 2023.

Each isle has its own unique landscapes and features that shape its character and the lives of those who live there.

The scheme is open to everyone, even if you’re not an Irish citizen — but there’s a catch.

The £70,000 grant provided by the government is intended to renovate vacant or derelict homes on the island.

They are not paying people to move there directly.

The scheme aims to improve infrastructure in the area, which in turn will help create more sustainable communities.

Successful applicants must use the money solely for restoring properties, as it is not a lump sum that can be used for general living expenses.

Renovating properties can be expensive, and once complete, the scheme does not permit the home to be used as a holiday let or short-term rental.

Despite not needing to be an Irish citizen, applicants must meet certain criteria to qualify.

To receive the grant, applicants must either own or be in the process of buying a property that meets the age and vacancy requirements.

Those looking to move to one of these remote islands can only choose a vacant or derelict property built before 2007 that has been unoccupied for a minimum period.

Applicants must also plan to live there permanently or rent the property out for at least 10 years to avoid having to repay large portions of the grant.

If someone sells the property, stops using it as their main home, or it’s no longer rented out, they may have to repay all or part of the grant to the local authority.

In the first five years, homeowners must repay the full grant. Between five and ten years, they must repay 75 per cent of the grant.

After ten years, homeowners can keep the property without repaying any of the grant.

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The scheme is open to everyone, even if you’re not an Irish citizen[/caption]

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The “Our Living Islands” policy is designed to attract more residents[/caption]

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Aerial view of the Lighthouse on Tory Island[/caption]

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The £70,000 grant provided by the government is intended to renovate vacant or derelict homes[/caption]

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Applicants must also plan to live there permanently or rent the property out for at least 10 years[/caption]

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