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1 day ago | extra.ie | John Murphy

Fans went wild for a 125/1 longshot after the first Eurovision semi-final on Tuesday night. The Song Contest kicked off with more absurd acts, including Estonia’s Tommy Cash with an Italian parody performance. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW Cash flicked his feet around the stage while singing the silly Espresso Macchiato, which referenced typical Italian phrases, and a screen behind him on stage said ‘winner’s cafe’.

2 days ago | extra.ie | Brian Mahon

An Irish citizen has urged the Government to intervene in the case of her husband, who she says has been illegally imprisoned for 17 years in Dubai. Heather Cornelius made the plea in a series of meetings with opposition politicians and Department of Foreign Affairs officials this week.

2 days ago | extra.ie | John Murphy

Prime Time reporter Conor Wilson has revealed that he personally knew the Garda who tragically lost his life in an incident at a speed checkpoint on Sunday. Kevin Flatley died after being hit by a motorcycle as he was recording vehicles’ speeds on the R132 at Lanestown on Sunday afternoon. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW The 49-year-old had served as a garda for 26 years and had been with the Roads Policing Unit since 2018.

2 days ago | extra.ie | Niamh Walsh

If you have detected a slight altered flavour to some savoury snacks it is due to the fact that new EU food regulations stipulate that crisp and confectionery manufacturers must take the smoke out of certain foods. The “smokey” ban will effectively come into force in 2026, just two years after the majority of EU member states agreed on European Commission proposals to withdraw the safety approval of eight smoke flavourings, that are widely used in food and beverages.

3 days ago | extra.ie | John Murphy

An off-duty doctor rushed to help Garda Kevin Flatley after he was struck by a motorcycle at a speed checkpoint on Sunday. The 49-year-old guard died after being hit by a motorbike as he was recording vehicles’ speeds on the R132 at Lanestown on Sunday afternoon. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW After the collision, involving a Yamaha R1 motorbike, an off-duty doctor came to Garda Flatley’s aid.