At 68, journalist Paco Mayoral continues his project 'Vive Tu Pueblo,' documenting rural Spain with over 200 documentaries on villages with fewer than 50 inhabitants, advocating for the rural world.

Two children were airlifted to Temple Street children’s hospital in Dublin following a collision in County Mayo. The incident required immediate medical attention and air transport for the injured children.

Gardaí from the Mayo Roscommon Longford Divisional Drugs Unit arrested a man in his 40s and seized approximately €360,000 worth of cannabis during a car search in the Castlebar area.

Miquel Salazar has resigned as the senior trustee of the Sindicatura de Cuentas (Catalan audit institution) for personal reasons, having served in the body since 2013 and as senior trustee since 2022.

Last month marked the 12th-warmest April in Ireland since 1900, with the highest temperature reaching 21.3 degrees in Claremorris, Co Mayo, even though the month was wetter than normal.

During a conference in Westport, Co Mayo, delegates of the Garda Representative Association (GRA) rejected a motion to re-engage with planning meetings for the massive security operation related to the upcoming EU Presidency.

The mayor of Taxco, Mexico, and his father were successfully rescued from kidnappers following a large-scale security operation involving 500 agents. The rescue operation brought an end to their abduction.

A homeless man charged with attacking a San Francisco mayor's security officer was arrested again just days after a judge ordered his release, citing that he was "violently assaulted."

A woman is in critical condition in hospital following a serious road collision in Co Mayo on Thursday.

San Francisco Mayor London Breed expressed concern about two men on the street and checked on them shortly before her bodyguard was attacked.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie admitted the city 'needs a reset' just hours before his security detail was violently attacked in the Tenderloin, leaving an officer injured and two suspects arrested.

The death of two teenagers in an early morning road tragedy in Mayo has plunged the community in Ballina into mourning.

Two men aged in their late teens have died in a single-vehicle crash in Co Mayo overnight.

Pelosi Appears To Have Picked Their Candidate For President In 2028 Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) may be retiring from Congress at the end of this term, but she's not done trying to shape presidential races. The 85-year-old former House speaker has turned into what one former aide calls "a Gavin fan-girl," deploying her legendary donor network and political capital to boost California Gov. Gavin Newsom as a 2028 White House contender. The move lands as a calculated slight to Kamala Harris, who polls ahead of Newsom nationally but appears to have lost Pelosi's confidence after the 2024 debacle. According to a report from Axios, Pelosi has spent months publicly and privately vouching for Newsom.  "From the standpoint of leadership, vision, and values, knowledge of the issues, strategic thinking about how to get things done, he's masterful," she told The New Yorker. She told Vogue earlier this month, “I’ve seen him grow politically, I've also seen him have this beautiful family, and for all of us who love him, seeing him evolve has been wonderful to behold.” She’s even trying to help Newsom shed the perception of coming from privilege, telling The Atlantic, "Everybody thinks of Gavin and a silver spoon. But that isn't right. He was a very hard worker in everything that he did, whether it was personally, professionally, and then civically." This week, Pelosi told Politico that Newsom "would make a great president," though she added Democrats have many strong potential candidates.  The hedge shouldn’t fool anyone.  Pelosi isn’t likely to gush unless she's decided. Former aides say she's been eager to publicly vouch for Newsom whenever asked and has privately admired how he's navigated Trump "with a combination of defiance and charm." One former staffer said Pelosi "doesn't crush on many people" and added, "She's hardly ever wrong. When she says she sees something, it's a real thing." Of course, Pelosi’s connection to Newsom isn’t limited to politics. Her brother-in-law was married to Newsom's aunt, and Pelosi frequently says she knew Newsom before he was born. Politically, they’ve been connected for years, as she's mentored him since his days as San Francisco mayor, watching him rise through California politics like a puppet master or a kingmaker. While Pelosi is reportedly focused on helping Democrats retake the House in November and making Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaker, she’s clearly looking to the future and sees Newsom as the next leader of the party who will bring Democrats to the White House. This may be a significant vote of confidence for Newsom, but it’s also an undeniable betrayal of another California Democrat, Kamala Harris.  Pelosi endorsed Harris quickly after Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race, reportedly frustrating Barack Obama, who wanted a more open process. “The Obamas were not happy,” a Pelosi confidant told ABC’s Jonathan Karl for his book Retribution. 'This person summed up Obama's message to Pelosi as, essentially, "What the f*** did you just do?"'  Harris lost badly to Trump, spending more than a billion dollars in the process, leaving many major donors deeply disillusioned with her. Pelosi’s support would have gone a long way to repair the damage, but Pelosi appears to have moved on.  Harris leads the 2028 field with a 27.5 percent national polling average, according to Race to the White House, while Newsom trails at 22.7%. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sits at 9%, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg at 8.7%, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro at 4.9%, and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker at 3.4%. Neither Newsom nor Harris has publicly announced their intent to seek the presidency, but both are reportedly considering, which makes Pelosi's public courtship of Newsom a calculated snub. Pelosi's endorsements carry weight with the donor class and party elites who decide primaries long before voters cast ballots. By elevating Newsom now, she's signaling to those constituencies where the smart money should flow. Whether Pelosi's bet pays off depends on factors beyond her control. Newsom has baggage from California's struggles with homelessness, crime, and out-migration on his watch. Harris, meanwhile, carries the weight of a failed campaign but has name recognition and institutional support, and isn’t a white male — a huge plus for a party that has gone all in on identity politics.  Tyler Durden Mon, 02/16/2026 - 19:30

The Canadian Prime Minister was welcomed in the Co Mayo village of Aughagower, which provided a picturesque backdrop for the visit of the world leader, described as a returning Irish emigrant.

The runoff election for mayor in Frisco, a Dallas suburb, is serving as a test of whether anti-Muslim rhetoric, prominent in recent G.O.P. primaries, can appeal to a broader electorate.

A mayor in Mexico has been arrested as part of an ongoing crackdown on extortion, signaling continued efforts against corruption in the country.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and EMPIRE founder Ghazi Shami visited Seoul, South Korea, to explore how the city leverages K-pop's global influence for tourism and business, finding a shared cultural playbook.

An investigation is underway after the body of a man in his 30s was discovered in a home in Co Mayo, Ireland. The Coroner and Office of the State Pathologist have been notified.

A man is in serious condition after being struck by a car in County Mayo, with Gardaí appealing for witnesses to the incident.

The Mayor of San Francisco has commented on Shanghai, noting that there is 'so much to see' in the Chinese city.

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The forest fire that hit Mount Halcon has been officially declared “fire out” as of 3 p.m.

The CEO of Rape Crisis Network Ireland has said it is unacceptable that a St Patrick's Day float, depicting the fallout from the Jeffery Epstein files, took part in a parade in Ballinrobe, Co Mayo…

Liam O’Leary (33) denies murdering John Casserly at a Peter McVerry Trust housing unit on Tone Street, Ballina in October 2024

Two men attacked San Francisco mayor’s bodyguards, authorities say  AP News

Two members of San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s police security detail were injured after being attacked in the city's Tenderloin district.

Two teenagers have died following a single vehicle collision in the early hours in Co Mayo.

The winning €11m Lotto jackpot ticket was sold in Co Mayo shop, according to the National Lottery.

The village of Aughagower in County Mayo, Ireland, is making preparations to welcome the Canadian Prime Minister this weekend.

Twenty years after receiving permission, the Waterways estate on the outskirts of Castlebar, Co Mayo, remains an unfinished and unresolved symbol of Ireland's Celtic Tiger era.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and city leaders have implemented bans on camping and moved homeless individuals off sidewalks in an effort to reduce visible homelessness, though critics argue too many are being housed in jail.

A man’s body has been discovered in Castlebar, Co Mayo

Met Éireann has confirmed that sunny weather will persist in Ireland over the coming days, following the warmest weekend of the year. Friday saw the highest temperatures recorded so far, reaching 21.3 degrees in Co Mayo, though widespread rain is anticipated by Thursday.

The Garda Representative Association (GRA) will hold a conference in Westport, Co Mayo, this week to discuss various topics, including calls for action to address threats faced by its members during fuel protests.

Liam O’Leary (33) said he ‘smashed’ John Casserly’s face with a glass in Ballina apartment after being told he was ‘dying tonight’

Liam O’Leary, 33, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of John Casserly, 59, which allegedly occurred at a Peter McVerry Trust property in Co Mayo in 2024.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie's security detail faced a violent encounter near the Tenderloin District, resulting in one officer sustaining a head injury. The incident occurred when individuals allegedly blocked the mayor's vehicle. Despite the chaos, the mayor remained unharmed, and two suspects were apprehended by responding officers.

Martina and Ammi Burke remained at liberty last night, but in the belief their arrest and imprisonment was imminent, scheduled grinds at their home in Castlebar, Co Mayo, were cancelled yesterday.

Two teenagers were killed and three others injured in a single-vehicle car crash on a local road at Laghtadawannagh near Ballina, Co Mayo, on Sunday morning.

San Francisco Mayor London Breed condemned chants of 'Tax the Jews' that replaced 'tax the rich' at an event, calling it an antisemitic trope that targets the Jewish community.