Enda Kenny 'concerned' at proposed UK deal with the DUP
An Taoiseach Enda Kenny says he is concerned at a propsed deal between British Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative Party and Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).
Mr Kenny spoke by phone Sunday morning with Mrs May.
They discussed the outcome of the UK general election and Mrs May outlined the proposed supply and confidence arrangement with the DUP.
In a statement, Mr Kenny indicated "concern" that nothing should happen to put the Good Friday Agreement at risk, and the challenge that any arrangment will bring.
He also noted the absence of any nationalist voice in Westminster following the election.
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Trump puts UK visit on hold due to lack of support
It is being reported that Donald Trump is putting his state visit to the UK on hold until people support him coming over.
According to The Guardian, the US president told Theresa May in a phone call that he doesn't want to go ahead with his trip later this year if there are going to be large-scale protests.
The call was apparently made in recent weeks, according to a Downing Street adviser who was in the room at the time.
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Man arrested in the UK in connection with Hutch murder
A man has been arrested in the UK in connection with the murder of Gareth Hutch in Dublin.
The 35-year-old who was a nephew of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch, died after he was shot outside his home on North Cumberland Street on the 24th of May last year.
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Maria Sharapova pulls out of Wimbledon qualifying due to injury
Maria Sharapova has decided to withdraw from Wimbledon qualifying due to injury.
Sharapova only recently returned to competition after serving a 15-month doping ban, and was planning to enter the qualification process for Wimbledon after deciding not to pursue a wild card.
The 30-year-old has not played since withdrawing from her second-round match at the Italian Open in May with a thigh issue.
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Batman TV star Adam West dies aged 88
Adam West, the star of the 1960s Batman TV series, has died aged 88.
He died on Friday night in Los Angeles after a short battle with leukemia, his family said.
He died peacefully surrounded by his family and is survived by his wife Marcelle, six children, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
His family said in a statement: "Our dad always saw himself as The Bright Knight and aspired to make a positive impact on his fans' lives. He was and always will be our hero."
