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Sean McGovern, who was arrested in the UAE in 2024, has been jailed in Ireland

Kinahan crime family feared ‘bloodline wipeout’ in attack

Sean McGovern faces sentencing hearing after admitting two offices of being involved in organised crime

Europe

Al Shara calls on Europe to press Israel into stopping 'aggressions'

Nuclear experts needed at talks to avoid 'more dangerous Iran', says EU’s Kallas

EU to 'revive' mutual assistance pact amid Nato doubts

Riot police to man French beaches to prevent migrant channel crossings

Second French soldier dies after Hezbollah attack in southern Lebanon

Middle East leaders head for war summit in Cyprus with European counterparts



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