An influential pro-reform ex-president of Iran has denounced the country's first trial of activists and protesters following the disputed presidential election as a sham.

A Polish man who was caught with €1.4m worth of cocaine hidden in his car in Cork city last year was today jailed for six years.

A Polish national accused of having €1.4m worth of cocaine in Cork city centre had a change of mind today and pleaded guilty to having the drugs for sale or supply.

A man was stopped driving through Cork city centre with €1.4m worth of cocaine professionally concealed inside panels of the car, it was claimed today as a man was arrested, charged and brought to court.