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The Irish Sun
28-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Man, 20, who's first in Ireland charged with possessing 3D-printed firearm is pictured after Dublin arrest
THIS is the young man who's the first person in Ireland to be charged with possessing a 3D-printed firearm. Craig McKeever, 20, from Dromard Road, Drimnagh, south Dublin, appeared before Dublin District Advertisement 3 Craig McKeever has been charged with possessing a 3D gun Credit: Supplied 3 He was allegedly caught with a 3D printed firearm 3 The court heard that he was wearing a bullet proof vest He was charged with possessing a Harlot And he was also The weapon was allegedly discovered after the accused was arrested by uniformed The accused has been remanded in custody at Advertisement READ MORE IN IRISH NEWS He's due to reappear in court on July 3. The court also heard a second man was also charged over the incident. During McGeever's court appearance, the court heard that he was also wearing a bullet proof vest and the loaded gun was inside it when he was stopped. Gardai also told the court the gun was related to an ongoing 'violent feud'in the city. Advertisement MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN Garda Nial White told the court McKeever was charged at 5.25pm on Thursday. The court also heard how the accused's 3D PRINTED GUNS Members of the accused's Following the young man's appearance, the Irish Sun can also reveal Gardai in Advertisement 3D-printed guns, often described as a type of 'ghost' gun, are firearms that can be assembled using a 3D printer, downloadable blueprints and some basic materials.
Economic Times
17-06-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
SCI shares slide 6% as profit-taking, Middle East truce hopes cool shipping rally
Shares of Shipping Corporation of India declined following a rally. Investors booked profits amid hopes of a Middle East truce. This tempered fears of prolonged shipping disruptions. Great Eastern Shipping Company shares also decreased. Tensions in the Middle East previously fueled investor demand for shipping stocks. India relies heavily on Gulf nations for crude oil imports. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Profit-booking follows Middle East-driven rally Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Truce hopes cool panic trade Implications for India Shares of Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) fell as much as 6.1% to Rs 221 on Tuesday, reversing some of the sharp gains from the past two sessions as investors booked profits and growing optimism around a potential truce in the Middle East conflict tempered fears of prolonged disruption to global shipping downturn in SCI shares followed a near 18% rally across the last two sessions, fuelled by expectations of a surge in global tanker rates and mounting concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East. Shares of peer Great Eastern Shipping Company also retreated, dropping 3.2% to Rs 972.70 on the BSE on Tuesday after gaining over 5% in the previous two shipping counters had seen strong investor demand last week, outpacing a broadly weaker market, after fears of global trade disruptions intensified amid renewed conflict in the Middle East. The surge came after an Israeli pre-emptive strike on Iran's nuclear facilities reportedly killed several top commanders and scientists, stoking fears that Iran might retaliate by closing or disrupting the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil and gas appetite had risen on expectations of higher freight and tanker rates, with ships expected to reroute to avoid the volatile region. Any closure of the Strait, a narrow chokepoint handling nearly 30% of seaborne oil and 20% of global LNG, could send energy and shipping prices Tuesday, risk appetite shifted amid signs that equity markets were starting to price in a possible de-escalation. 'Optimism that a truce will be reached appears to be stronger in equity markets than elsewhere,' said Jamie McGeever, Markets Columnist at Reuters. McGeever noted that while 'gold gave back Friday's gains' and oil settled lower after last week's surge, 'equity investors may have it right' in assuming that the broader fallout might be McGeever cautioned, 'It's a very fluid situation, so investors' relief may be short-lived.' He added, 'Unless there is a real adverse oil price shock, it will probably be a similar story this time around, although spiking inflation would be problematic for central banks.'JP Morgan echoed a more measured view, stating that while the Strait of Hormuz is a vital global shipping chokepoint, 'The closure of Hormuz is a low-risk event as Iran would be damaging its own position, both economically and politically, by irritating its main customer.'For India, a prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could be particularly costly. With over 80% of India's crude oil imports coming from Gulf nations such as Iraq, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Kuwait, any blockade would tighten supply and likely push up crude prices and shipping that scenario could benefit domestic shipping firms like SCI and GE Shipping through a spike in tanker rates, the broader economic impact, from inflationary pressure to a rise in import costs, could weigh on the market over time.: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
SCI shares slide 6% as profit-taking, Middle East truce hopes cool shipping rally
Profit-booking follows Middle East-driven rally Live Events Truce hopes cool panic trade Implications for India (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel Shares of Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) fell as much as 6.1% to Rs 221 on Tuesday, reversing some of the sharp gains from the past two sessions as investors booked profits and growing optimism around a potential truce in the Middle East conflict tempered fears of prolonged disruption to global shipping downturn in SCI shares followed a near 18% rally across the last two sessions, fuelled by expectations of a surge in global tanker rates and mounting concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East. Shares of peer Great Eastern Shipping Company also retreated, dropping 3.2% to Rs 972.70 on the BSE on Tuesday after gaining over 5% in the previous two shipping counters had seen strong investor demand last week, outpacing a broadly weaker market, after fears of global trade disruptions intensified amid renewed conflict in the Middle East. The surge came after an Israeli pre-emptive strike on Iran's nuclear facilities reportedly killed several top commanders and scientists, stoking fears that Iran might retaliate by closing or disrupting the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil and gas appetite had risen on expectations of higher freight and tanker rates, with ships expected to reroute to avoid the volatile region. Any closure of the Strait, a narrow chokepoint handling nearly 30% of seaborne oil and 20% of global LNG, could send energy and shipping prices Tuesday, risk appetite shifted amid signs that equity markets were starting to price in a possible de-escalation. 'Optimism that a truce will be reached appears to be stronger in equity markets than elsewhere,' said Jamie McGeever, Markets Columnist at Reuters. McGeever noted that while 'gold gave back Friday's gains' and oil settled lower after last week's surge, 'equity investors may have it right' in assuming that the broader fallout might be McGeever cautioned, 'It's a very fluid situation, so investors' relief may be short-lived.' He added, 'Unless there is a real adverse oil price shock, it will probably be a similar story this time around, although spiking inflation would be problematic for central banks.'JP Morgan echoed a more measured view, stating that while the Strait of Hormuz is a vital global shipping chokepoint, 'The closure of Hormuz is a low-risk event as Iran would be damaging its own position, both economically and politically, by irritating its main customer.'For India, a prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could be particularly costly. With over 80% of India's crude oil imports coming from Gulf nations such as Iraq, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Kuwait, any blockade would tighten supply and likely push up crude prices and shipping that scenario could benefit domestic shipping firms like SCI and GE Shipping through a spike in tanker rates, the broader economic impact, from inflationary pressure to a rise in import costs, could weigh on the market over time.: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)
BBC News
24-04-2025
- BBC News
Instagram hotspot boss faces Seven Sisters rewilding challenges
The new chief executive of the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) has shared the challenges of managing the Seven Sisters due to its popularity as an "international hotspot". The SDNPA took over the management of the Seven Sisters Country Park in 2021 from East Sussex County Council. Siôn McGeever told Radio Sussex it has close to 850,00 visitors a year and the Seven Sisters was one of the top travel internet searches in China. "We have become a serious international hotspot but it comes with pressure in how we manage it," he said. "We have put in some great investments, we spent £2m investing in facilities and we are proud of that."The big challenge now is re-naturing the area. We want to show what the best natural landscape can look like."Mr McGeever said the national park authority's goal was to connect people with restoration and nature recovery."We want to focus on how we manage the land and how we manage the chalk grassland," he of the SDNPA's rewilding initiatives is conservation grazing where ponies, cows and sheep help protect and enhance the chalk grassland, he added. It is also working with a number of national trusts, wildlife trusts and local authorities to create a Seven Sisters National Nature Reserve (NNR).Sussex Wildlife Trust, Sussex Wildlife Trust, South East Water, National Trust, Eastbourne Borough Council, Forestry England and Natural England are involved in the scheme to create the "super nature reserve".The project's objectives are to protect drinking water resources, chalk geology and habitats, and protect biodiversity."We are waiting to hear back from National England, if they approve we would be very excited," said Mr McGeever."It would signal to people that the Seven Sisters isn't just a beautiful place to have a nice photo on Instagram, but it's also about the area's natural habitats and wildlife including the birds and butterflies."
CAF
07-03-2025
- Sport
- CAF
CAF WIDP: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Women's Football
The opening of the CAF Women Instructors Development Program (WIDP) seminar on Tuesday, 04 February brought together football professionals to discuss the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in football, with a particular focus on its use in management and leadership. This enriching session was led by Jules McGeever, Marketing Manager at Celtic FC, and overseen by CAF's Head of Women's Football, Ms Meskerem Tadesse Goshime. The highlighted the intersections between emerging technologies and leadership development in football. The CAF Women Instructors Development Program is another innovative addition to CAF's Women's Football Development strategy and will run in different modules between March and May 2025. The Role of AI in Influencing Leaders The seminar addressed key themes, including the essential role of leadership, the adaptation of management styles, and the importance of communication. McGeever emphasized that a leader should inspire through influence rather than authority, and that AI can play a crucial role in analysing behaviours and providing precise feedback on leadership practices. 'AI allows us to extract essential data on human behaviours, which helps us better understand how leaders can influence and motivate their teams more effectively,' McGeever stated. The goal is to strengthen the discipline and responsiveness of leaders when facing complex, situations. The Adaptability of Leadership Styles in a Sports Environment The adaptability of leadership styles was also discussed, particularly in the sports context where team dynamics are constantly evolving. AI could assist in refining coaches' decisions based on players' performances and interactions. McGeever compared this approach to running a marathon, where discipline and perseverance are crucial for long-term success. The Importance of Self-Confidence for Female Leaders Another important aspect of the seminar was the significance of self-confidence for female leaders. In a field where women are still underrepresented, AI could play a supportive role by enabling leaders to better understand the perceptions of their communication, particularly their body language and tone of voice, to enhance their authority without adopting an overly authoritative approach. 'AI allows us to detect details invisible to the naked eye, such as micro-expressions and tone of voice, which is essential for strengthening the presence and communication of female leaders,' McGeever added. The Challenges of Integrating AI into Sports The challenges of integrating AI into sports were also discussed, emphasizing the need for human understanding behind the data. AI should not replace human interpretation and management of teams but rather complement them. The ethics of using data and respecting players' privacy remain important for the successful integration of AI into sports management. AI for Delegation and Stress Management in Leadership The seminar also highlighted the importance of delegation and stress management in leadership. Jules McGeever stressed that a true leader must know when to delegate tasks and how to maintain an overview. AI could assist leaders in delegating more effectively by analysing the skills and weaknesses of team members. In terms of stress management, AI can provide real-time assessments of emotional states, enabling informed decisions to keep a team calm and resilient. AI, a Valuable Tool for Female Leaders in Football This is the first step of a three-month program, with the next module focused on communication, scheduled for 18 March 2025. Instructors will participate in both online and in-person sessions, with a final evaluation taking place in Addis Ababa in May 2025. This program is part of a larger effort to promote women in football leadership and encourage them to take key roles in the management and coaching of football in Africa. AI could be a valuable tool in this initiative, supporting leaders in optimizing their impact, improving their management and building strong relationships within their teams.
