Pakistani firm apologises for directing Dubliners to nonexistent Halloween event

Thousands lined streets of Irish capital waiting for falsely advertised Mácnas parade after website’s ‘human error’. A Pakistan-based company has issued an embarrassed apology to Dubliners after a ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Hundreds gather at hoax Dublin Halloween parade

It's understood a rumour circulated online that a parade was due to take place on O'Connell Street.

Dublin Crowds Turn Up for Halloween Parade That Wasn’t

The scariest thing this Halloween? In one city, it was the power of a phony online event listing.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Thousands show up in Dublin, duped by online Halloween parade hoax

Large crowds that gathered in central Dublin for a Halloween parade were tricked, not treated, by an apparent online hoax.

Hoax Dublin Halloween parade listing a 'mistake', says website

The owner of a Pakistan-based website says the non-existent Halloween parade was "a mistake".

Children’s soft play centre apologises over ‘body bag’ Halloween decorations

Indoor facility in Cirencester removes objects resembling corpses covered in plastic after parents complain. A children’s soft play centre has removed its hanging “body bag” Halloween decorations ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Scary clown attacked with needle at Halloween event

The victim was in costume at an event dubbed online "north Wales ultimate scare fest".

Deadly shootings during Halloween events in U.S.

Officials say at least two people were killed in downtown Orlando, Florida, during shootings on Halloween night. In Northglenn, Colorado, multiple people were shot during a house party and several ...

Sexual misconduct allegations directed at former MrBeast collaborator are baseless, law firm probe finds

A third-party legal probe into Jimmy Donaldson’s MrBeast LLC found that allegations of sexual misconduct directed at the top YouTube creator’s company were baseless.

Diablo 4 Halloween Event Features Free Rewards And "Meat Or Treat" Shrines

Diablo 4 is celebrating Halloween with a limited-day event where you can get free cosmetic items just by logging in. During the event players can claim a total of four cosmetic items from the ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 23

The Hottest Startups in Dublin in 2024

The Irish capital's embrace of Big Tech is filtering through to its startups, who are building better tools for IT teams, AI content moderation tools, and RNA screening for herds of cattle.

Tech - Wired - October 14

Mary Ward murder accused denied bail in Dublin

A 31-year-old man charged with the murder of Mary Ward has been denied bail in Dublin.

Ariana Grande apologises to 'Mistress of the Dark' Elvira

The singer says she's "disheartened" by the claims made by US actress Elvira that she ignored her.

Mystery surrounds 'terrible' smell plaguing city's bus station

Passengers have been complaining about the mystery odour at Leeds City Bus Station for several days.

Officer apologises for calling Novichok victim 'well-known drug addict'

An inquiry into the death of Dawn Sturgess has begun its third week.

'Drugs are all around' - crack cocaine crisis on Dublin's streets

The use of crack cocaine increased by 594% in Ireland between 2017 and 2023.

Pakistani police fire tear gas and charge protesters in Karachi

Pakistani police fired tear gas and charged protesters in the southern city of Karachi after they tried to break through a security barricade

World - ABC News - October 13

Students are injured in clashes with Pakistani police over reports of an on-campus rape

More than two dozen students have been injured in clashes with Pakistani police over reports of an on-campus rape of a young woman

World - ABC News - October 16

Pakistani court grants bail to the wife of imprisoned ex-Premier Khan

A defense lawyer says a Pakistani court has granted bail to the wife of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan in a graft case

World - ABC News - October 23

3 Pakistani soldiers and 8 militants killed during a raid on insurgents' hideout

Pakistani authorities say three soldiers and eight militants were killed after security forces backed by military helicopters raided a hideout in a former stronghold of insurgents in a restive ...

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Pakistani guard shoots, wound 2 Chinese working in a textile mill in Karachi

Authorities say a Pakistani guard shot and wounded two Chinese nationals working in a textile mill in the southern port city of Karachi, but the attack was not related to militant violence

World - ABC News - 59 minutes ago

Intesa apologises after ‘disloyal’ employee accessed Meloni’s account

Italian bank says rogue branch worker conducted data breach involving PM and other public figures

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Boba tea company apologises over Canada Dragons' Den row

Marvel actor Simu Liu accused Canadian entrepreneurs of culturally appropriating the Taiwanese drink.

UK will not apologise for role in slavery at Commonwealth summit, No 10 says

News that no symbolic apology or reparations are planned could put Starmer on collision course with other nations. The UK government will not apologise over Britain’s role in the transatlantic ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Funeral home in Poland apologises after body falls from hearse into traffic

Driver in Stalowa Wola described fearing he had hit person after he saw body in road. A funeral home in Poland has apologised after a body that it was transporting fell out of a hearse and into ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Singer apologises after swearing on live TV during US anthem

Loomis called her performance of the song, during which she swore and asked to start again, a “mishap”

CNN apologises for pager comment by conservative panellist to Mehdi Hasan

Ryan James Girdusky removed from NewsNight show after telling fellow guest ‘I hope your beeper doesn’t go off’. US elections 2024 – live updates CNN has apologised to its viewers after a ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

FA apologises to female Muslim footballer over tracksuit bottoms ban

Iqra Ismail, who does not wear shorts for religious reasons, was prevented from entering field of play during game. The Football Association has apologised to a Muslim footballer after she was ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

WRU admits it ‘needs to apologise’ over women’s team contract talks

Players were threatened with withdrawal from World Cup Organisation denies sexism played any part The Welsh Rugby Union says it “needs to apologise” for threats to withdraw the women’s team from ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Bruno apologised to Ten Hag after Man Utd sack

Bruno Fernandes has revealed he called Erik ten Hag to apologise after the Dutchman was sacked by Manchester United.

Sports - ESPN - 23 hours ago

‘I feel responsible’: Fernandes apologises to Ten Hag over sacking

‘It is easier to get rid of a manager than 15 players’ Midfielder scored from spot in 1-1 draw with Chelsea Bruno Fernandes has revealed he apologised to Erik ten Hag for any part he may have ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Pakistani police fire tear gas at protesting students as anger spreads over alleged on-campus rape

Pakistani police fired tear gas and charged at student protesters who ransacked a college building Thursday as anger spread over an alleged on-campus rape

World - ABC News - October 17

Pakistani police fire tear gas at protesting students as anger spreads over alleged on-campus rape

Pakistani police fired tear gas and charged at student protesters who ransacked a college building Thursday, as anger spread over an alleged on-campus rape.

Pakistani parliamentary panel picks a judge third on seniority list to head Supreme Court

Government officials in Pakistan say a parliamentary panel has recommended the appointment of one of the three senior judges as the chief justice

World - ABC News - October 22

Pakistani security forces kill 9 militants in a raid in the restive northwest near Afghanistan

Pakistan's military says security forces have killed nine insurgents in a shootout in a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban in the volatile northwestern region that borders Afghanistan

World - ABC News - October 24

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