Protesters demanding the expulsion of Iranian diplomats gathered on Dublin’s O’Connell Street on Saturday. People calling for a regime change in Iran take part in a protest on O’Connell Street in Dublin (Brian Lawless/PA)The demonstrations were met with a brutal response by the country’s regime that left thousands of people dead. Information has been scarce since an internet blackout was imposed more than two weeks ago. Milad Mohebbi taking part in a protest on O’Connell Street in Dublin calling for a regime change in Iran (Brian Lawless/PA)She said: “How could we stay quiet when this is a mass massacre? We are seeing a massacre by the regime of Iran.”The group of demonstrators, numbering a few dozen, stood by the spire with placards and Iranian flags.

An Irish-based Palestinian journalist has said she “can’t possibly process the number of friends” she has lost during Israel’s military offensive in Gaza. Eman Mohammed, a speaker at Saturday’s Palestine protest in Dublin, said she left Gaza after her one-year-old child was injured during a bombardment of her neighbourhood by Israeli forces in 2014. Her family were able to go to the US to seek treatment for her child because of her Irish-American husband. They moved to Ireland following the outbreak of the current conflict in October 2023, which she said felt like “coming home”. However, the Irish Palestine Solidarity Campaign vice-chairwoman also said they are calling on the Irish government for “actions, not empty words”.

Yemi Adenuga: 'I’m still trying to gather myself because too many things went through my head.' Photograph: Alan BetsonA Meath county councillor says she was subjected to a racial attack, including being “spat on”, in Navan town on Friday night. Nigerian-Irish Yemi Adenuga was walking back to her car in the centre of Navan on Friday night when she was approached by a man who asked if she was “Yemi”. I’m so used to it now; I brush it off like water, but to get spat at?” Ms Adenuga said. He said Ms Adenuga is a person of the “highest integrity”.

President Donald Trump has warned Canada it would be 'eaten alive' if it strikes a deal with China, threatening 100 per cent tariffs on all Canadian goods entering the US. That the strong can do what they can, and the weak must suffer what they must,' the Canadian Prime Minister said. This marked the first visit to China by a Canadian prime minister in six years. 'At its best, the Canada-China relationship has created massive opportunities for both our peoples,' the Prime Minister said following the meeting. The Prime Minister said Canada delivers shared prosperity and has a democracy that chooses to protect the vulnerable against the powerful.

Chelsea make Cole Palmer transfer stance clear amid Man Utd links and Liam Rosenior talksCole Palmer has been linked with a move away from Chelsea with Manchester United mentioned as a potential destination, but the Blues appear determined not to sell in the immediate future. View 2 Images Cole Palmer has been linked with a move away from Chelsea this January. ‌With the January transfer window now open, there's already been plenty of speculation about potential deals across all 20 Premier League sides - Chelsea included. Rosenior was quizzed about Palmer's future at Chelsea amid rumours that the midfielder is feeling "unsettled" at Stamford Bridge. ‌Chelsea are set to take on Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.

Here, five Irish women share their stories of the joys and challenges of pregnancy and motherhood after 40. ‘I knew if I didn’t try, I would have regrets’Kerry White became a mother at 49Kerry White and her daughter Freya (6). She didn’t presume it would work, “but I knew if I didn’t try, I would have regrets”. She tries not to obsess about the fact that she’s an older mother. My mum was a little bit older having us – she was in her 30s when she had her first, her last in her 40s.

Louise WalshA Nigerian-Irish politician who was left shocked and visibly shaken after being spat at in a racial attack on Friday night said she wasn't going to allow anyone to drive her out of her 'home'. Meath Co Councillor Yemi Adenuga was verbally assaulted while she walked back to her car in Navan's town centre in an incident she has described as 'frightening and disturbing.' The incident occurred after she returned to Navan from meetings in Slane to help a few residents with various issues. The Fine Gael councillor said she was so used to hearing 'derogatory' things said to her and 'brushes them off like water', but to get spat on was hugely concerning. I'm so used to hit now, I brush it off like water, but to get spat at!"

Laois 1-10 (1-0-10) Limerick 0-13 (0-2-9)Perhaps by circumstance rather than design, Limerick have found new weapons in their arsenal this January. The 25-year-old Rathkeale native was a notable absentee too often last year but this time, his thumping two-pointer awoke Limerick late on. Scorers for Laois: E O’Carroll 1-4 (0-2 frees); P O’Sullivan, C Burke, C Heffernan, R Murphy (free), P Kingston, N Corbet 0-1 each. Scorers for Limerick: J Naughton 0-3 (0-2 frees); D Neville, B Coleman (tp), E Riordan (tpf) 0-2 each; A Meade, M McCarthy, C O Duinn, E Rigter 0-1 each. Limerick: J Alfred; J Hassett, D O’Doherty, M McCarthy; B Coleman (Capt), K Ryan, D Buckley; J McCarthy, P Maher; R Riordan, D Neville, C O Duinn, J Naughton; A Meade, R Childs.

Nagi Maehashi has given a heartbreaking update on the health of her beloved 13-year-old dog Dozer. The RecipeTin Eats founder, 46, took to Instagram on Saturday to reveal her faithful golden retriever was suffering from a lung infection. Captioning the clip, Nagi revealed her pooch had been in intensive care since Thursday. The meal was prepared by RecipeTin Eats head chef Jean-Baptiste Alexandre, who also whipped up a batch of brownies for vet staff. Aside from being Nagi's faithful pooch, Dozer also serves as the Chief Taste Tester and mascot of RecipeTin Eats.

Climate Changemakers: ‘Offshore windfarms should not be located in key marine habitats’Blue Ireland are fighting the good fight to help protect Irish ecosystems while also pushing for our transition away from fossil-fuel dependencyDublin Bay ecosystems support red-listed species such as kittiwakes. Photo: GettyAisling Maria Cronin Yesterday at 06:30Ireland’s need to transition away from fossil fuel dependency is clear – but it is important that valuable habitats and ecosystems are not lost in the process, says Val Freeman, a scientist and founding member of Blue Ireland CLG.

Harry Styles is reportedly being lined up to perform at next month's BRIT Awards, after kickstarting his comeback with his new song Aperture. Daily Mail has contacted representatives for Harry Styles and the BRIT Awards for comment. DISCO, OCCASIONALLYHarry is kicking off his comeback tour in Amsterdam on May 16 and will wrap up in Sydney, Australia. The news sent Harry's die-hard fans into meltdown, as they posted on X: 'Harry Styles coming to save the music industry';'HARRY STYLES IS SOOOOOO BACK!! When fans interacted with the site, it redirected them into a WhatsApp contact/group named HSHQ (Harry Styles Headquarters).

The US administration has told its allies including the UK to take control of their own security as part of its new defence strategy. The 34-page National Defence Strategy document, the first since 2022, criticised partners from Europe and Asia for relying on previous US administrations to subsidise their defence. The 34-page National Defence Strategy document, the first since 2022, criticised partners from Europe and Asiafor relying on previous US administrations to subsidise their defence. The move by the Pentagon reasserts the Trump administration's focus on dominance in the Western Hemisphere above a long-time goal of countering China. The US National Defence Strategy was last published in 2022 under then-president Joe Biden and focused on China as America's 'pacing challenge'.

Ibrahima Konate missed his second Liverpool game in succession after the tragic death of his father. He had returned to Paris after his father, Hamady, passed away and the funeral took place on Friday. After the funeral, Konate took to social media and wrote: 'Thank you all so much for your messages, calls, thoughts and presence today at the mosque. Ibrahima Konate missed his second Liverpool game after the death of his fatherOn Thursday, the 26-year-old had confirmed the death of his father with a social media post after Liverpool said he was absent for personal reasons. The funeral has now taken place and Konate would not have had time to come back or train with his team-mates.

Ballincollig 69 Energywise Ireland Neptune 83Neptune secured a crucial win over National Cup champions and Cork rivals Ballincollig in the Domino’s Men’s Super League on Saturday. Despite Jossell nailing his second three-pointer Neptune responded with Nelson draining consecutive baskets that surged the visitors into a nine-point lead. Ballincollig responded and two baskets from Josh Steel reduced the deficit to five points at the break: 43-38. A crucial win for Neptune in their bid to keep their status in the top tier of Irish basketball. BALLINCOLLIG: A O’Sullivan, J Steel, L Jossell, D O’Herlihy, A Rodriguez, C O’Sullivan, R O’Sullivan, C Blount, L O’Sullivan, D Corkery, K Cairns.

Netflix fans have been left gripped by a 'sensational' murder mystery series that 'exceeds all expectations' - and it's ripe for a weekend binge-watch. Japanese drama Silent Truth, directed by Fukagawa Yoshihiro and Yamamoto Daisuke, is a Japanese drama that landed on the streaming service earlier this month. The new drama follows the story of a detective called Tobina Junichi (Takeuchi Ryoma) who ends up investigating a murder in his hometown. Many have rushed online to share their positive reviews about the new drama, which hit Netflix earlier this monthMeanwhile the show has received an impressive 7.2 out of 10 on IMDB. My heart skips a beat at the reunion scene between Ryoma Takeuchi and Mao Inoue.