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Catalonia's former president Carles Puigdemont blocked from running in EU elections
Puigdemont slammed the move in a tweet as a “legal scandal and a coup to democracy”.
'Parents are texting instead of encouraging their kids': Meath GAA club praised for banning mobile phones
Navan O’Mahonys has banned use of mobile phones by parents at their Saturday nursery sessions.
'Unacceptable' - Sale prop Pope banned after second failed drugs test
The 21-year-old has received a six-month ban after testing positive for cocaine and cannabis.
UK bans all Boeing 737 MAX aircraft from its airspace following Ethiopia Airlines crash
A total of 157 people died after the plane went down on Sunday.
Cheetahs prop handed eight-week ban for head hit on Fergus McFadden
Disciplinary committee rules that Ox Nche’s reckless tackle deserved a red card.
13-week ban for Cheetahs player who cleared nose onto face of Connacht player
‘It is difficult to imagine how an act of foul play of this sort could be worse,’ said the disciplinary panel.
Ulster Rugby issue lifetime ban to spectator who abused Simon Zebo
The Racing 92 wing was abused during a game at the Kingspan Stadium two weekends ago.
Leinster's James Lowe to miss crucial Toulouse tie after two-week ban
The 26-year-old wing was red-carded for foul play against Munster last weekend.
Netflix drops satire episode critical of Saudi Arabia
The move was widely denounced by rights groups including Amnesty International.
Try scorer against Munster suspended for Ulster's ties with Connacht and Leinster
The winger will sit out for two weeks after a tackle on Munster’s Darren Sweetnam.
Couple who named their son after Hitler sentenced to prison for membership of banned right-wing group
The pair were members of the banned group National Action.
Chinese snooker players handed 10-year, 6-year bans for match fixing
Yu Delu and Cao Yupeng hit with heavy sanctions following investigation by the WPBSA.
Conor McGregor given six-month driving ban for speeding
McGregor was handed the ban today in Naas.
New bill proposes ban on tattoos and intimate piercings for under 18s
The Bill has been brought forward by Fianna Fáil public health spokesperson Mary Butler TD.
UK couple who named child after Hitler among six convicted of being members of neo-Nazi group
One was found to have a terrorist “manual” on his laptop that gave advice on homemade explosives.
Irish jockey handed four-year ban after testing positive for cocaine
Christopher Timmons tested positive at a meeting in Ballinrobe in May.
Lance Armstrong's former manager handed lifetime ban from cycling
‘There are a lot of things I wish I could have done differently, and there are certain actions I now deeply regret,’ said Johan Bruyneel.
Toulouse to appeal Kaino's five-week ban for 'striking with the shoulder'
The former All Black was suspended for a tackle on Bath’s Jamie Roberts.
Rough sleeping banned in Hungary as new homelessness law comes into force
A constitutional amendment approved by the parliament in June banned “habitual residence in a public space”.
Edinburgh prop handed four-week ban for foul play on Leinster's Dan Leavy
Pierre Schoeman was shown red during the Pro14 clash between the sides last weekend.
Toulon centre Bastareaud escapes with five-week ban for shocking striking offence
The Toulon and France centre was red carded for his forearm smash on Christophe Samson.
Former UFC champion Werdum banned for two years following failed doping test
Brazilian, 41, tested positive for a banned anabolic steroid.
Twitter permanently bans far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones
The far-right conspiracy theorist is best known for calling the 9/11 attacks an inside job and describing the Sandy Hook school massacre as a hoax.
Chris Ashton banned for seven weeks for this tip tackle in pre-season friendly
England international will miss first six games of the Premiership season.
Temporary ban on drones to be enforced in parts of Dublin and Knock during Pope visit
The Air Corps said that “if you use a drone in the Dublin area you may be acting illegally”.
Three New Zealand rugby players banned for doping violations
All three suspensions are for two-year periods.
Roy O'Donovan loses appeal against 10-match ban for flying kick
The former Cork City and Sunderland striker has been landed with the second-longest suspension in A-League history.
Calls for convicted sex offenders to be banned from using dating apps
A Fine Gael Senator says judges should be able to order the offender not to use any dating apps following their sentencing/release.
Denmark bans Islamic full-face veil in public spaces
Wearing a burqa, which covers a person’s entire face, or the niqab in public will lead to a fine of €134.
School shooting video game removed online after backlash
The Active Shooter video game was pulled days before it was to be released.
Australia prop suspended for two months after twice testing positive for cocaine
James Slipper was suspended and fined by Rugby Australia after testing positive for cocaine.
Facebook banned 583 million fake accounts in the first three months of the year
Facebook said those closures came on top of blocking millions of attempts to create fake accounts every day.
Atletico boss Simeone banned for Europa League final
He has been slapped with a four-game ban.
Rugby league star banned for 14 months over cocaine use
Zak Hardaker was sacked by Castleford in February.
Warner and Smith handed year-long bans for ball tampering
The pair were handed the punishment for their role in a premeditated plan to tamper with the ball.
Jason Sherlock to serve eight-week ban following Galway sideline incident
Jim Gavin confirms that Sherlock will not challenge the CCCC’s proposed ban.
Poll: Should pepper spray be legalised in Ireland?
Pepper spray and taser guns are currently illegal to possess here.
Ex-Arsenal and Man City midfielder Samir Nasri handed six-month doping ban
The French international had appealed to Uefa for a therapeutic use exemption.
Mayo selector Tony McEntee slapped with proposed eight-week ban after Galway clash
Galway and Mayo county boards have been fined €4,000 each.
Italian U20 star handed four-week ban for tip tackle in Dublin
Jacopi Bianchi won’t play for a while after his challenge on Jack Dunne.
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