A Northern Irish couple's loss has led to a global charity helping families bring their deceased loved ones home.

Eithne and Colin Bell founded the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust after their son Kevin's sudden death in a hit-and-run incident in New York in 2013.

The charity was initially run from their kitchen table and has since grown to become the only organisation of its kind in the world.

With over 2,500 repatriations, the trust pays for every transportation cost, supporting families across Ireland.

The charity's work is a testament to the couple's love and dedication to their son's memory.

The Munster Senior Hurling Championship saw Cork take a commanding lead over Clare at half-time, with a nine-point gap between the sides.

In the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship, Dublin dominated Kilkenny with a 26-point margin.

Meanwhile, Limerick and Tipperary were neck and neck in their match, with Limerick's Peter Casey and Tipperary's Eoghan Connolly trading scores.

The Tailteann Cup also saw action, with Fermanagh defeating Wexford and Antrim facing off against Tipperary.

A massive Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv has resulted in four fatalities and 65 injuries.

The attack involved 600 drones and 90 missiles, with air defences intercepting 549 drones and 55 missiles.

The Ukrainian capital's mayor reported damage in every district, with a school fire and trapped people in a business centre shelter among the incidents.

Residents were instructed to stay in shelters due to the risk of fires.

US President Donald Trump has instructed negotiators to proceed cautiously in talks with Iran, warning against rushing into a deal.

The comments come as Washington and Tehran continue to observe a ceasefire, but Iran has imposed controls on Gulf shipping and the US has blockaded its ports.

A deal to end the Middle East war could be reached as early as today, but Iran has insisted that any agreement would not limit its nuclear programme.

The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for global oil exports, remains in place.

The Social Democrats have made significant gains in recent bye-elections in Dublin and Galway, with their candidate Daniel Ennis winning a seat in Dublin Central.

Party leader Holly Cairns attributed the success to people seeking an alternative to traditional politics.

She emphasized the party's commitment to standing firm on issues, which she believes resonates with voters.

Meanwhile, Sinn Féin has faced disappointing results, with party leader Mary Lou McDonald set to lead the party into the next General Election.

The bye-elections have sparked a review of performance among all political parties, with a focus on building support ahead of the next General Election.

Ten years have passed since a deadly Al-Qaida attack in Grand Bassam, a historic port town near Abidjan.

On March 13, 2016, three gunmen killed 19 people, including nine foreigners, in a 45-minute shooting spree.

The attack was claimed by Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb in retaliation for the arrest and extradition of its members to Mali.

In December 2022, an Abidjan court sentenced 11 men to death for their roles in the attack.

Today, the Ivory Coast defence minister emphasizes the strengthening of operational vigilance to prevent similar tragedies.

Meanwhile, the threat of jihadism persists in the north, along the borders with Mali and Burkina Faso, where French and American troops have been expelled in recent years.

A new strain of the Ebola virus has been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, prompting warnings from aid groups and healthcare workers.

The fragile healthcare system in the country is struggling to cope with the outbreak, which has seen nearly 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths recorded since April 24.

The virus is spreading rapidly, with experts citing cultural norms around burials and touch as contributing factors to its spread.

Aid groups are calling for coordinated international action to stem the outbreak.

The US has temporarily suspended the removal of refugees to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) due to the ongoing Ebola outbreak.

This decision may not prevent the spread of the disease, according to experts.

A US judge had ordered the return of a 55-year-old woman, Adriana Zapata, who was deported to Kinshasa despite her complex medical needs.

However, American officials cannot bring her back due to the travel ban.

Immigration agents may be at risk of contracting the virus during removal trips, and the virus could spread closer to the US.

The decision is partly motivated by legal concerns, as removal to a third country with an active Ebola outbreak could be used in an immigrant's defense.

Carla Denyer, the Green Party MP for Bristol Central, has announced she will take several weeks off to address burnout.

According to her doctor's advice, Denyer has been struggling with persistent health issues due to the demands of her work.

Burnout is a condition that can worsen if left unmanaged, increasing the risk of long-term health problems.

Denyer hopes her openness about her struggles will help combat the stigma surrounding burnout and promote a more open conversation.

Her constituency office will continue to operate as usual during her time off.

The UK public sector borrowing reached £24.3 billion in April, the highest total for the month since the Covid pandemic in 2020.

This represents a £4.9 billion increase from the same period last year.

The surge in borrowing is attributed to higher spending on benefits and other costs, which offset higher tax receipts.

Retail sales volumes also declined in April, with the fastest pace of decline in almost a year, due to increased petrol prices.

The deteriorating growth outlook and fragile fiscal backdrop are expected to impact the UK economy, with households facing higher fuel bills and the Bank of England no longer expected to cut interest rates.