Kinahan Extradition: Daniel Kinahan has been charged in Dublin after being flown back from Dubai on an Irish Government jet, with the alleged crime boss remanded to high-security Portlaoise Prison ahead of trial at the Special Criminal Court. Justice & Politics: UAE and Irish justice ministers welcomed the extradition as a “landmark” of judicial cooperation, while a former High Court judge Bernard Barton has died after a short illness. Cost of Living Health: The Asthma Society says one in ten parents report children going without asthma medication due to financial pressure, urging free MART inhalers for 12–17-year-olds. EU Rights & Democracy: Irish LGBTQ+ groups join an EU campaign calling on leaders to protect Pride and democracy amid rising restrictions and online hate. Business & Jobs: Nichols, behind Vimto, is buying Irish-founded functional drinks brand VitHit for €75m, betting on healthier soft drinks growth. Water Infrastructure: Uisce Éireann has broken ground on a €12m upgrade to Cavan Hill Water Treatment Plant in Louth. Tech for Pets: New research finds many Irish pet owners use cameras, trackers and even drones to keep animals safe when they’re away. Power Link Update: Harry Potter fans helped force a reroute of the Ireland–Wales Greenlink cable to avoid Dobby’s “grave.”