free webpage hit counter

Blogs

Axe-wielding attacker goes on rampage on packed high-speed train injuring at least 4 people in Germany

AT least four people have been injured after an axe-wielding man attacked passengers inside a packed moving train in Germany.

Cops said the attack took place in an intercity express (ICE) train headed to Vienna.

ICE high-speed train entering a tunnel.
Wikipedia
Man attacks ICE passengers with axe (stock pic)[/caption]

More to follow… For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos.

Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun

Read More »

‘Well this is a novelty’, declares RTE star Doireann Garrihy after receiving huge perk during ‘stressful’ trip to France

RTE star Doireann Garrihy had a “stressful” travel trip propelled into a pleasant one after a receiving a surprise benefit.

The 2FM host and her husband Mark Mehigan jetted over to France early this morning, despite air strikes taking place.

Woman in striped shirt speaking to camera.
Doireann Garrihy told followers she was stressed about the flight
Woman smiling and touching her chin.
Doireann and Mark ended up getting a sweet surprise

Doireann took to her Instagram story before the plane took off to share an update with fans.

The 32-year-old explained that the pair had just boarded their flight but admitted: “It was all a very stressful time because of the strikes on the air traffic control in France.”

The Dancing With The Stars host emphasised how their entire trip was “touch and go” due to the strikes.

She added: “I didn’t even know if we’d be getting on this flight or not.”

The TV star told how the airline decided to get a bigger plane and fit two flights onto one, in order to decrease the amount of air traffic going through France.

But, because of the change in plane, Doireann and Mark were pleasantly surprised to be upgraded to business class.

The mum-to-be looked delighted as she panned the camera around to show her private seated area and extra leg room.

The Irish host beamed as she said: “Well this is a novelty isn’t it?”

Before heading off to catch some sunrays in France, Doireann gave fans a new update on her growing baby bump.

The star recently announced she is expecting her first baby with husband Mark Mehigan.

Since then, Doireann has been keeping followers in the loop with regular updates on her pregnancy journey.

The popular presenter took to Instagram last week to post a sweet mirror snap, giving fans another peek at her baby bump.

PROUD MAMA

The glowing star was all smiles as she posed proudly with her hand resting on her stomach.

Doireann kept things casual wearing black shorts and a simple black tee – which perfectly showed off the bump.

The excited star wrote in her caption: “Lots of bedtime kicks moving into morning time too!”

Pregnant woman taking a selfie in a mirror.
Doireann shows off her growing baby bump

Read More »

‘It’s more work than I thought’, admits RTE star Jen Zamparelli begins rehearsals for iconic West End musical

RTE star Jennifer Zamparelli has begun rehearsals on an iconic West End musical – and fans can see her in action this summer.

The Dancing With The Stars host was recently cast as The Narrator in The Rocky Horror Picture Show which will tour around Ireland this August.

Jen smiling and wearing sunglasses.
Jennifer Zamparelli will star in The Rocky Horror Picture Show
New Wimbledon Theatre exterior with posters for War Horse and Rocky Horror Show.
Jen jetted over the London to rehearse for the show
Woman wearing sunglasses and speaking outdoors.
Jen updated fans on her first day of rehearsals

The renowned stage show will take to the stage at Dublin‘s Bord Gais Energy Theatre from Monday, August 11 to Wednesday, August 16.

The musical will then travel to Derry’s Millenium Forum to perform from August 18 to 23 and all the way to the fabulous Cork Opera House from August 25 to 30.

Jen will be joining Aussie singer, Jason Donovan in the Rocky Horror Show ensemble, alongside a full cast of West End actors.

The 45-year-old jetted over to London yesterday for her first rehearsal in the famous New Wimbledon Theatre.

The Dublin star was ecstatic to start her journey working on the famous show and documented her day.

As she walked up to the theatre, Jen filmed the outside of the venue and wrote: “Lets go!!!! Rocky Horror rehearsals!!”

Jen finished up the run through, but admitted to feeling slightly taken aback by the work load.

The mum-of-two recorded herself leaving the theatre and said: “So I just finished my first rehearsal there and it’s kind of more than I thought.

“There a lot of work in it. But the guys are lovely.”

Earlier last week, Jen opened up about her stage nerves while chatting to Rebecca and Brendon on 98FM.

The host confessed: “Everytime I talk about it I get even more scared. Because its one thing to stand on a stage, but standing next to West End actors and Jason Donovan and doing the Time Warp is a different level of fear.”

Jen told how she was delighted to land the role of The Narrator as it’s “not much of a character role” and is more to do with interacting with the audience.

“So it’s a bit of craic and I get to do the Time Warp.”

The former 2FM star shared her apprehension surrounding the idea of performing eight shows a week.

She added: “I don’t know if I have it in me. Time will tell.”

Jen recalled watching Stephen Fry when he played The Narrator and gushed over how “slick” his performance was.

But we’re sure Jen will live up to all expectations when she hits the stage this August.

Read More »

No jackpot winner in Lotto 6/42, 6/49 draws on July 3

MANILA, Philippines — No player won the P20.38-million Lotto 6/42  0r the P15,840,000.00 6/49 Superlotto jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office’s (PCSO) Thursday night draw. The winning 6/42 numbers were 34-02-17-35-20-05, while the winning 6/49 Superlotto combination was 27-42-48-46-45-44. READ: Lotto Results Today – July 3, 2025 The Superlotto 6/49 was last won on June

Read More »

Paul O’Connell issues warning to Ireland debutants ahead of ‘challenging’ Georgia clash with two starting

PAUL O’Connell has warned his Ireland debutants that they will have no easy introduction to Test rugby.

Tommy O’Brien and Darragh Murray will make their international bows as starters against Georgia on Saturday.

3 July 2025; Head coach Paul O'Connell during an Ireland rugby media conference at the Tbilisi Marriott Hotel in Tbilisi, Georgia. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
The former Munster captain is standing in for the absent Andy Farrell
1 July 2025; Darragh Murray during Ireland rugby squad training at the IRFU High Performance Centre at the Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
Murray, 23, starts in second row after impressing with Connacht last season

Munster duo Michael Milne and Tom Ahern as well as Connacht pair Jack Aungier and Ben Murphy are also poised to win their first caps off the bench.

A further 11 members of the matchday 23 are in single figures when it comes to Test appearances.

But, while Georgia might, on paper, look like an easier assignment than what they could have been handed, O’Connell is expecting a tough task.

The interim Ireland coach said: “We’ve had so many players selected for the Lions. There’s another bonus for us in that we get this really tough Test match in a country that is full of confidence in how their rugby is going.

“These guys have a real challenge on their hands. It’s not a Test match of small significance. It’s a really significant Test match where they have to perform. So they’re going to learn a lot. 

“Georgia are an excellent side. They’re a very proud rugby nation, but they’re really well coached as well.

“We know a lot of their coaches, obviously Conor McPhillips, Roddy Grant. I would have learned an awful lot from Roddy Grant when I first came into the job at Ireland. He was working in Ulster at the time.

“You can see it in how they play. They’re very well organised. I suppose a little bit like us.

“They’re quite passionate about what they do and they’re able to combine that now with some really good organisation and really good structure to what they do.

“They have a mixture of players playing in France who bring a real, I suppose, flair to what they do. And the Black Lions players have impressed a lot of the coaches as well. 

“They did a good autumn. They obviously beat Tonga. They had a good summer last year. They put 29 points on Australia down there.

“They beat a tier-one nation in Japan. They’ve been steadily beating tier-one nations. So, yeah,It’s a brilliant Test match for our players.”

And O’Connell admitted he cannot expect the perfect performance from a group of players who are not overly familiar with each other.

He said: “Really you’re trying to come together on a Monday and trying to be ready to play a Test match with no excuses on the following Saturday. 

“It won’t be perfect. We’re aware that when we play even with the most experienced internationals in the group that it won’t be perfect so trying to make the players aware of that as well is really important and we just have to crack on then. 

“I’m sure there’ll be plenty of nerves, but that’s part of it. You almost have to experience that and go through it a little bit to learn how to figure it out.”

IRELAND: J O’Brien (Leinster), T O’Brien (/Leinster), Osborne (Leinster), McCloskey (Ulster), Stockdale (Ulster), S Prendergast (Leinster), Casey (Munster, captain); Boyle (Leinster), McCarthy (Leinster), Clarkson (Leinster), Izuchukwu (Ulster), Murray (Connacht), Baird (Leinster),Timoney (Ulster), Coombes (Munster).

Replacements: Stewart (Ulster), Milne (Munster), Aungier (Connacht), Ahern (Munster), C Prendergast (Connacht), Murphy (Connacht), Crowley (/Munster), Nash (Munster).

Read More »

Diogo Jota death: Jurgen Klopp and Cristiano Ronaldo lead tributes as Liverpool forward, 28, dies in car crash

THE world of football is in mourning following the tragic deaths of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva.

The pair were involved in a car crash while travelling through Zamora, Spain, in a Lamborghini.

Tributes have been flooding in since the horrific news, including from Jota’s Portugal teammate Cristiano Ronaldo and former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

CR7 posted online: “It doesn’t make sense. Just now we were together in the National Team, just now you had gotten married.

“To your family, your wife, and your children, I send my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world. I know you will always be with them. Rest in Peace, Diogo and Andre. We will all miss you.”

This afternoon, Jota‘s former manager Klopp released the following statement: “This is a moment where I struggle! There must be a bigger purpose! But I can’t see it!

“I’m heartbroken to hear about the passing of Diogo and his brother André. Diogo was a not only a fantastic player, but also a great friend, a loving and caring husband and father! We will miss you so much!

“All my prayers, thoughts and power to Rute, the kids, the family, the friends and everyone who loved them! Rest in peace – Love.”

Liverpool and Jota’s former club Wolves have also paid tribute to Portugese forward, who was married just 11 days ago, as have many of his ex-teammates and figures from the world of football.

Follow our live blog below…

Read More »

Infinix Hot 60i Full Specs, Features, Price In Philippines

Here’s The Complete List of Specifications, Features, & Price of the Infinix Hot 60i The Infinix Hot 60i was officially announced on July 02, 2025. The budget smartphone is fueled with a 5160 mAh battery + 45W wired + 10W reverse wired + Bypass charging. It is available in colors like Sleek Black, Titanium Silver, ... Read more

The post Infinix Hot 60i Full Specs, Features, Price In Philippines appeared first on PhilNews.

Read More »

Catholic bishops conclude retreat with Mass in Tagbilaran

TAGBILARAN CITY, Philippines— The 2025 Annual Retreat and Synodal Consultation of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) culminated on Thursday with a Mass celebrated at the cathedral here. The closing liturgy was presided by Daet Bishop Herman Abcede who was joined by Sorsogon Bishop Jose Allan Dialogo and Calbayog Bishop Isabelo Abarquez. In

Read More »

The rare cancer that affects three major areas of body – key signs to watch out for as 235 people diagnosed each year

The HSE is reminding Irish people of the symptoms you may spot that could be a sign of a rare cancer during its awareness month.

July is Sarcoma Awareness Month – and the HSE has issued information on the symptoms people may experience.

3D illustration of cancer cells.
A sarcoma is a rare cancerous tumour
Getty Images - Getty
Sarcoma Awareness Month: yellow ribbon.
July is sarcoma awareness month
X

Every year in Ireland, around 235 people are diagnosed with some type of sarcoma.

A sarcoma is a rare cancerous tumour that can affect three parts of the body – bones, cartilage and soft tissue.

In a post on X, the HSE said: “July is sarcoma awareness month. Sarcomas are rare cancerous tumours which affect bone, cartilage or soft tissues.

“About 235 people are diagnosed each year in Ireland with some type of sarcoma.”

Spotting cancer early means that it is less likely to have grown bigger or spread, and may mean that it is easier to treat.

To help the chances of detecting it early, you should know the signs and symptoms and be aware of changes to your body that are new or you cannot explain.

You should then contact your GP so they can check you out and find what is causing these changes.

If your GP thinks it may be cancer, they will refer you to a specialist for more tests.

There are a range of signs and symptoms to keep an eye out for, including:

  • a new lump or bump
  • a lump or bump that changes in size or look
  • bleeding that you cannot explain – from anywhere in your body
  • bruising you do not know the cause of
  • pain that will not go away and has no clear cause
  • pooing more often than usual or constipation
  • blood in your pee or peeing more often than usual
  • changes on your skin – a new or changing mole
  • difficulty chewing, swallowing or moving your tongue
  • losing weight without trying or that you cannot explain
  • feeling tired all the time – more than is normal for you
  • a new, persistent cough or a change to your usual cough
  • shortness of breath – more than is normal for you
  • night sweats you cannot explain

But it’s important to remember that these are the common symptoms, and having them does not mean you have cancer as they can be caused by other conditions.

If you have symptoms, you should contact your GP and not wait for your next cancer screening appointment.

You should regularly check your body for any new lumps or changes – especially in the breasts, underarms, groin or testicles.

You should contact your GP if you notice:

  • a lump that is new
  • a lump that is changing in size or appearance
  • a lump in your breast or under your arm
  • a testicle that feels different or has changed size
  • a new cough that lasts for more than 3 weeks
  • a cough that has changed or is different to your usual cough
  • chest or shoulder pain that does not go away
  • shortness of breath more than is normal for you
  • blood when you cough
  • have chest infections that keep coming back
  • have blood in your poo
  • have diarrhoea or constipation for no obvious reason.
  • Feel you still need to poo after pooing
  • have a pain in your stomach or bottom
  • feel your tummy is bloated all the time
  • have tummy discomfort
  • have no appetite or you are full very quickly after eating
  • Your poo is loose, pale or looks greasy
  • have blood in your pee
  • need to pee more often
  • feel that you cannot fully empty your bladder
  • strain or feel that it is difficult to pee
  • often get up in the middle of the night to pee
  • have a weaker flow of pee

You may also see changes in your skin, including on moles, freckles or on a patch of skin.

CHANGES IN SKIN

Contact your GP if you have a mole that:

  • has an uneven or crooked shape
  • is changing shape or appearance
  • has an uneven border with jagged edges
  • is changing colour or has more than 1 colour – it may have brown, black, red, pink or white flecks or patches
  • is bigger than 6mm wide, or is getting bigger
  • is itchy, crusting, bleeding or sore

A change in a mole could be a sign of a type of skin-cancer called melanoma, while a lump, unusual patch or crusted area of skin that has not healed is usually the first sign of non-melanoma skin cancer.

Contact your GP if you have any unexplained bleeding, such as:

  • blood in your pee or poo
  • bleeding from your bottom
  • blood when you cough
  • blood in your vomit
  • vaginal bleeding between periods or after sex
  • vaginal bleeding when you are postmenopausal (at least 1 year after your last period)
  • bruising you do not know the cause of

You should contact your GP if you have lost weight and either do not know the cause, or did not lose it through dieting or exercising.

You should also contact your GP if you have bloating that does not go away, or you experience indigestion, heartburn or acid reflux.

HIGHER RISK

Other signs include pain anywhere in your stomach or back, itchy or yellow skin or whites of eyes, or feeling tired and unwell but you’re not sure why.

You have a higher risk of getting cancer if:

  • you are age 50 and over – but it can happen at any age
  • genetic tests show you have inherited specific genes, for example, BRCA or Lynch syndrome
  • one or more of your close relatives have had cancer (such as parent, brother, sister or child)

Read More »

Most House solons okay with open bicam on budget — Acidre

MANILA, Philippines — Most of the House of Representatives lawmakers are supportive of calls to publicize or open bicameral conference committee meetings on the national budget and other matters to ensure transparency, Tingog party-list Rep. Jude Acidre said in a press briefing on Wednesday. He said even 19th Congress House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez sees

Read More »