Stories from Ireland

Kanye West has lost a trial and must pay damages for using an uncleared sample on his song 'Hurricane'.

The increasing prevalence of 3D-printed firearms in Ireland has been noted in court proceedings.

A retailer from Clare, Ireland, has been jailed for the sexual abuse of a boy that occurred in the 1980s. The sentencing was reported as a breaking news item.

Co-founder Ilya Sutskever has revealed a personal fortune of $7 billion related to OpenAI. This information emerged during a trial, though the specific nature of the trial was not detailed.

Ryanair has called on the Irish Transport Minister to sack the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) board. The airline alleges the DAA plans to waste €5.6 billion without delivering additional passenger capacity.

A chef has been awarded over €74,000 in damages by the High Court for back injuries sustained while blending sauce. The court deducted 35% from the general damages awarded.

Members of the Irish national football team and public figures have signed an open letter calling for a boycott of the Nations League match against Israel. The stated reason for the boycott is the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

The Irish government plans to establish a Cybersecurity Council to combat cyber threats.

An urgent appeal has been issued for information regarding the whereabouts of Emily Walsh Hamilton, a 15-year-old missing from Dundrum, Dublin. She is believed to have boarded a flight to France.

A major fire in the Tycor area of Waterford city has caused damage, impacting numerous businesses, groups, and services. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed. Dozens of businesses in Waterford have been severely impacted by a recent fire, with the co-founder of NoMac Productions describing the situation as ''.