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The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Irish-based IT worker acquitted of killing wife on cruise ship during family holiday off coast of Italy eight years ago
CRUISE ship kill accused Daniel Belling has been acquitted on appeal. The Irish-based IT worker was recently sentenced to 26 years in prison in Italy after being convicted of A Belling, who has always protested his innocence, was sentenced in his absence last year for slaying Irish resident Xing Lei Li, 38, on a cruise ship and the 'destruction' of her body. The dad - who has been living in Coolock, north And last night it emerged the Court of Assizes of Appeal of Rome had overturned the sentence 'because the fact does not exist'. READ MORE NEWS Tragic wife Xing-Li vanished two days after she boarded the MSC Magnifica at the Cops launched a probe into whether her remains were thrown overboard by Belling. He denied murdering her and spent 14 months in an Italian jail before he was released and returned to Ireland in 2018. The Court of Assizes in Rome had accused the husband of throwing his wife's body in the sea after locking it in a trolley. Most read in Irish News A trial was held in his absence, with Belling convicted by an Italian court of murdering Xing-Li on a cruise ship. The indictment accused the husband of 'causing the death of his wife, who was travelling with him and two young children and in order to achieve impunity for the crime just committed, he disposed of the corpse, hiding it or otherwise causing its destruction'. Gardai roll out new tool in crackdown on e-scooters Prosecutors had requested a 24-year sentence for Belling, who is originally from But the court in Rome handed down a 26 year jail term. Belling, who has always denied involvement in the matter, had pledged an appeal, with his sentence now dramatically overturned. 1 Belling has always denied involvement Credit: Italian broadcaster Chi L'Ha Visto
Business Post
7 days ago
- Business
- Business Post
Taiwan Trims 2025 Growth Forecast Amid Tariff Concern
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RTÉ News
7 days ago
- Business
- RTÉ News
IDA consults pharma firms over EU retaliatory tariffs on the US
The IDA sought the views of Irish-based pharmaceutical companies on the EU's draft list of retaliatory measures to US tariffs earlier this year as part of the Government's response to the European Commission on the proposals. The European Union published a list of imports from the US which could face tariffs as part of the trade war with the Trump administration in March. Shortly after the 99-page list was published the IDA's Head of Life Sciences and Food Rachel Shelly circulated it to companies supported by the IDA. In her email, Ms Shelly asked if pharmaceutical companies had views and said the IDA "will feed them back into the Government system to inform Ireland's response to the EU consultation". She said the "EU is currently consulting with Member States and key stakeholders". She added that proposed countermeasures on oils, plastics, metals, machinery, optical apparatus and cables "may be of most relevance to IDA companies". Ms Shelly said "we are in a dynamic and fast changing situation related to the imposition of tariffs with the potential for further measures being introduced in the coming weeks". She added: "IDA is focused on partnering with our clients in this uncertain period." The emails were released to RTÉ News under Freedom of Information legislation by the IDA. While many of the responses from IDA client companies and their representatives have been redacted, much of the engagement was held over a series of calls with the State body. However, one of the client companies said that the industry had done an initial assessment and it seemed that while pharmaceuticals were not included "there are two lines which directly refer to the pharmaceutical inputs". The IDA also received an email on 14 April from representative group BioPharmaChem Ireland which said it was "deeply concerned about the underlying instability and the continued threat this situation poses to our industry". The organisation also sent the IDA a letter which it had sent to Taoiseach Micheál Martin three days earlier in which it raised concerns about the tariffs "specifically targeting pharmaceuticals". It said "any retaliatory action on a European level must not impact on patients' access to medicines". The letter also called on the Government to "reduce regulatory complexity across environmental, medicinal and chemical legislation to enable the faster development and manufacturing of new medicines". The EU published a full list of counter measures earlier this month in a document running to 218 pages. While pharmaceuticals were mainly excluded, there were a number of references to inputs used by the industry. So far the EU has not implemented retaliatory tariffs on the US while negotiations continue on a possible trade deal.
The Irish Sun
26-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Two holidaymakers injured after plunging buggy down 23ft ravine at Marbella golf club after smashing into barrier
TWO holidaymakers have been left injured after plunging their buggy down a 23-foot ravine at a Marbella golf club. One of the two men had to be airlifted to hospital after falling down the ravine with the buggy. 2 The incident occurred at the Santa Clara golf course in Marbella 2 Two holidaymakers have cheated death after crashing off their buggy The other holidaymaker managed to leap from the buggy as it veered over when they went through a protective barrier alongside a path between the 17th and 18th tees. The miracle escape occurred on Saturday as the two men prepared to finish a round of golf with other pals before a birthday party. Officials confirmed both men, aged 29 and 46, were Irish and said today an investigation into the accident was still ongoing. A spokesman for Santa Clara Golf, who also confirmed their nationalities, said today: 'The families of both men flew out after being told about the accident. read more news 'One of the injured golfers had to be airlifted to Carlos Haya Hospital in Malaga. "The most important thing is that we are being told both are now stable. "The most-seriously injured of the two men is still in Carlos Haya and the other is in the Costa del Sol Hospital in Marbella." The spokesman explained how the buggy crashed through a protective barrier, with one managing "to jump from the vehicle" while the other "was trapped in the buggy" - plummeting over 20-feet down. Most read in The Sun He added: 'The two men hurt were both tourists who were part of a larger group of around nine English-speaking golfers. 'They were part of a group of four golfers who had just finished on tee 17. Brit mum, 28, mysteriously dies on Turkey holiday before horrified family find 'her HEART had been removed by doctors' 'Another group, who included an Irish national who lives in Marbella and is well-known at the golf club, was ahead of them on the eighteenth tee. 'Everyone is obviously very shocked at what happened but fortunately it looks as if both men are going to pull through. We are inquiring about their health every day and they are currently both stable. 'We're still not sure exactly what happened but all we can think at the moment is that the man driving suffered a distraction at the wheel.' Firefighters had to use ropes and a specialised stretcher in the emergency response rescue. One of the golfers is said to have been conscious throughout the operation but the other was unconscious when he was assisted immediately after the accident. It is not yet clear which of the two holidaymakers were driving the buggy, which is petrol-powered and is thought to have a top speed of only about 12mph. Santa Clara Golf Club is a short drive east of Marbella heading towards Malaga. It boasts online of being 'one of the best golf courses on the Costa del Sol for a stimulating and unforgettable experience.' Well-placed sources said today the Irish-based golfer who is well-known at the club was celebrating his birthday and a party was due to take place after he and his friends finished their round. It is not yet known where in Ireland the two injured men come from.
RTÉ News
23-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Second stage win in Rás Tailteann for Tim Shoreman; Odhrán Doogan retains yellow jersey
Rás Tailteann race leader Odhrán Doogan moved one step closer to success in the event on Friday, but he and his Cycling Ulster team were under real threat for approximately 100km of the 164km third leg to Miltown-Malbay. The Irishman started the day with a narrow lead in the general classification and experienced real danger when a 15-rider group went clear about 20km after the start in Cong. Racing through rain and on slippery roads, the breakaway move contained many strong riders, including 2022 Rás winner Daire Feeley (Burren CC), last year's runner-up Conn McDunphy (Team Skyline) and George Kimber (Cycling Club Isle of Man). The latter had started the day fourth overall, just six seconds behind Doogan, and became virtual race leader when the group built and maintained an advantage of around a minute. Doogan and others finally returned to the front approximately 40km from the finish, with stage one victor Tim Shoreman (UK: Wheelbase Cabtech Castelli) best in a 60 rider sprint to the line. He beat Matteo Cigala (Carlow Dan Morrissey Pissei), Sebastian Brenes (Mexico: Canel's Java) and Matthew Teggart (Down Banbridge CC Specsavers), the first Irish rider home. Irish-based Italian Cigala remains second overall, just three seconds behind Doogan. Shoreman was well ahead at the end, taking advantage of his sprinting speed and also the skill honed by years of criterium racing in Britain. Full Stage 3 results from Rás Tailteann are now available. A huge day on the road into Miltown Malbay — check out the full classification sheet below. #RásTailteann #Rás70 #Rás2025 — Rás Tailteann (@rastailteann) May 23, 2025 "When I saw that we were finishing around a corner, I just knew I had to be first around that," he told RTE Online. "So that's what I did." Doogan took six seconds in time bonuses on the opening day and while he said he didn't expect to contend for the overall classification, he jumped to the top of the leaderboard on Thursday. Key rivals did what they could to depose him Friday, but he and his team rose to the challenge. "I was definitely nervous," he admitted. "But I knew the guys up the road had a big, hard day ahead of them. I knew I just couldn't let them get a big gap. So me and my team were able to control it." Team Ireland rider Dean Harvey was also in that big break. He crashed 85km into the stage and had to chase for several kilometers, but he was strong enough to go clear on the Corkscrew Hill climb approximately 35km later. However while he opened a lead of almost 30 seconds over eight other riders, a headwind made things too difficult and he was caught with approximately 40km to go. Doogan and others had bridged across to the chasers by that point and, following the climbs of Doonagore Cross and the category two Cliffs of Moher, the race leader himself showed defiance to attack alone with 11km to go. He didn't get far and came under threat again when George Peden (Team PB Performance) countered. The Team PB Performance rider had started the day just 11 seconds behind Doogan and became race leader on the road when he was 13 seconds in front with 9km to go. However he was caught inside the final 5km, with Shoreman winning the bunch sprint. Doogan was tenth and remains in the lead with two stages remaining. His rivals vow to keep attacking, but he's gaining confidence and will do what he can to win overall on Sunday. "There another big day tomorrow but I'm looking forward to it. I'm going to try to keep yellow for as long as I can," he vowed.
