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Tragic Road Crash in County Antrim: Pregnant Woman and Husband Injured, One Fatality

Tragic Road Crash in Co Antrim Claims Pregnant Woman and Unborn Baby; Police Seek Witnesses

A woman stands trial for attempted murder of her daughter in County Clare, Ireland. The incident occurred in September 2022, with the mother allegedly stabbing her daughter multiple times and using a phone charging cable as a ligature. The family had fled the Ukraine war and arrived in Ireland around March 2022. The mother pleaded not guilty, claiming she was out of her mind at the time. The child suffered over seventy life-threatening wounds and was treated at multiple hospitals. The trial, before Mr. Justice Kerida Naidoo, continues with specialist interviews with the child and testimonies from more than fifty witnesses.

Finance Minister John ODowd unveils draft budget proposals, acknowledging overspends in departments like health and education. Despite tight funding from Westminster, he emphasizes the need for efficiency and fiscal powers. Opposition leader Matthew OToole warns of a potential five hundred million pound black hole. The DUP and other parties criticize the plans, which still require approval from the powersharing Executive. ODowd plans to negotiate with the Treasury to spread repayments over time and calls on ministers to cut over-commitments.

The Duchess of Edinburgh showcased her hockey prowess at Bisham Abbey, joining the England teams for training and chatting with players. Dressed in a sharp black outfit with neon-colored Adidas shoes, she discussed future plans with the executive team. This royal visit underscores the UKs commitment to grassroots and elite hockey, as teams strive for international success.

A teenagers dangerous car chase led to a detectives injury, but a suspended sentence offers a chance for rehabilitation.

Northern Ireland Ambulance Service urges responsible use of emergency resources due to high demand. They prioritize critical cases and advise the public to consider alternatives like self-care, pharmacists, or GPs for non-emergencies.

Shocking Figures: Healthcare Staff in Northern Ireland Face Over 70,000 Abuse Incidents Over the past five years, healthcare staff in Northern Ireland have faced more than seventy thousand incidents of abuse, with Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and Craigavon Area Hospital reporting the highest numbers. DUP MLA Diane Dodds called these figures shocking, emphasizing the daily risks health workers face and urging stronger punishments to deter attackers.

In a tragic turn of events, Bruna Fonseca, a 28-year-old Brazilian woman, was strangled to death by her ex-boyfriend, Miller Pacheco, in a Cork city apartment on New Years Day, 2023. Despite Pachecos plea of not guilty, prosecution counsel Bernard Condon presented evidence of their shared dog and Pachecos obsessive texting. Their relationship ended, but Pacheco continued to stalk Bruna, even showing up at her workplace on Christmas Day. On New Years Eve, Pacheco filmed Bruna with another man and later invited her to his apartment for a FaceTime call with their dog. However, the call ended in Brunas death, with Pacheco calling a friend and showing her body to friends who arrived later. The trial continues with text and call evidence, as Brunas family in Brazil mourns their loss.