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World: Woman arrested after 10-year-old boy is killed by a dog in Wales
A 28-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the dog attack that claimed the life of 10-year-old Jack Lis.
The woman from Caerphilly, Wales, reportedly owned the dangerous dog that attacked young Jack on Monday, November 8th.
She has been questioned by police in Wales. She has since been released from police custody.
It is believed the animal went out of control when Jack was playing with a friend.
Jack’s mum Emma confirmed her “beautiful boy” tragically died after the attack.
She wrote on Facebook, “I have to announce our beautiful boy Jack was taken so tragically yesterday.
“It was not our dog nor did it happen at our family home. He was out to play.”
Abducted French teenager hid in a restaurant after escaping
A 17-year-old girl who was kidnapped when she was out jogging hid in a takeaway restaurant after she escaped.
She told the restaurant owner she had escaped from a gang of kidnappers who abducted her in the forest.
The young girl was reunited with her family on November 10th.
It is believed she was jogging through a forest in the Mayenne region of northwest France.
The teen was found in a takeaway 10km away. She was in a state of shock when she was found.
Police are conducting a full investigation.
At Home: Christmas lights have been turned on in Dublin
It’s beginning to look like Christmas in Dublin city!
The Christmas lights have officially been switched on on Grafton Street.
The lights were turned on by a child at Temple Street Children’s Hospital.
Chief executive of DublinTown, Richard Guiney said, “Shopping and socialising in the city centre of Dublin under the iconic Christmas lights is a key Christmas experience for many.”
Mr. Guiney added, “We invite everyone to come to town and make new Christmas memories.”
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Covid: Dr. Tony Holohan urges the public to follow Covid measures as cases continue to rise
Dr. Tony Holohan has expressed his concerns about the increasing Covid-19 cases in Ireland.
Speaking at yesterday’s NPHET conference, the CMO urged people to go back to basics and follow the Covid measures.
He stressed that the level of infection in the community is a major concern.
Dr. Holohan commented, “The volume of disease in the community is really very high and represents a significant risk to those who are most vulnerable in our society.”
He said the best thing we can do is to continue to use the tools available to protect both ourselves and those most vulnerable.
“By layering all of the public health measures with which we are now so familiar, we can help to break the chains of transmission.
“Ensure that you are washing your hands regularly, wearing a mask on public transport and in other social settings, try to meet others outdoors, and ensure that indoor spaces are well-ventilated,” he added.
Anyone with Covid-19 symptoms must isolate and get tested.
Celebrity: Meghan Markle reveals she’s doing better after quitting royal life
Meghan Markle has spoken out about leaving royal life in a new interview.
The mum-of-two said she is feeling a lot better since stepping down as a senior royal.
During an interview with Andrew Sorkin, Markle gave a rare update on her life.
“Yes I’m feeling much better about everything,” she told Sorkin.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stood down as senior royals in January 2020.
During an interview with Oprah, the former actress said her mental health hit an all-time low and was one of the factors in her and Harry’s decision to leave.
“I didn’t see a solution, I didn’t want to be alive anymore,” the mum told Oprah at the time.
