Your Wednesday evening news catch-up

Gardaí are hunting for a man wanted in the UK in connection with rape, theft, and assault allegations; Usain Bolt is set to conquer the screens with a road to Rio film; a Russian supply spacecraft spins out of control and Brendan O'Connor’s Saturday Night Show is under fire over comments made about US President Barack Obama. These are some of the latest and most read news on irishexaminer.com this evening.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2015 - 01:00

Greg Murphy

TOP STORY

(AUDIO) An incredible story of one woman's recovery from acquired brain injury

Journalism student Micheál O’Mahony meets former model and actress, Olivia Cronin, whose incredible journey following an acquired brain injury reveals a brave woman whose determination to be a victor over - rather than a victim of - her fate is an example to us all.

IRELAND

LATEST: Gardaí hunt for 18-yr-old wanted in UK in connection with rape investigation

Gardaí have launched an appeal to find an 18-year-old man who is wanted in the UK in connection with rape, theft and assault allegations.

MOST READ: Gorse Hill vacated by O'Donnells, but New Land League steps in

Receivers have now taken possession of the Gorse Hill property in Dublin which has been the subject of a protracted legal battle.

SPORT

LATEST: Bolt to make film of his road to Rio

Usain Bolt has swept all before him on the track – now he is out to conquer the big screen.

MOST READ: Freedom doesn’t come naturally for injured Rebel Joyce

Far from viewing himself as an indentured slave, the commitment demanded at inter-county level wasn’t brought home to Christopher Joyce until the Cork hurler was forced onto the sideline.

ANALYSIS

GERARD HOWLIN: Hogarth recognised us for what we are ... venal and easily bribed

ONE of the funniest things about the Siteserv kerfuffle is the public indignation that the votes of shareholders in a banjaxed, bust company had to be ‘bought’ for €5m, before its sale could proceed. Imagine that; buying votes! The very thought.

EXAMVIRAL

MOST READ: VIDEO: Owner defends club after comedian finds two-way mirror in ladies toilet

The owner of a Chicago club has defended his business after a comedian found a two-way mirror in the ladies bathroom and posted a video of it on YouTube.

TECHNOW

MOST READ: 70s horror Don't Look Now is getting a remake for some reason

The iconic horror film starring Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie is set to be remade for modern audiences because... we don't know

WORLD

LATEST: Spacecraft spins out of control after launch, expected to re-enter atmosphere

A Russian supply ship that went into an uncontrollable spin after launch has been declared a total loss, the crew of the International Space Station said.

MOST READ: VIDEO: Criticism over sluggish response to Nepal Earthquake

Nepal’s government has drawn early criticism from opposition politicians and some residents for what they say has been a sluggish response to the humanitarian crisis triggered by Saturday’s massive earthquake.

BUSINESS

LATEST: Ulster Bank to maintain variable rate

Ulster Bank has signalled it will not be cutting its variable rates, despite pressure from Government and calls on them to do so.

MOST READ: AIB remains open to idea of mortgage rate cut

AIB has reiterated to shareholders that it is actively considering cutting the rate of interest it charges mortgage customers.

LIFESTYLE

MOST READ: Cut the working mum guilt - children aren’t suffering

If working mothers had a moment to breathe they might just notice, says Andrea Mara, that research is showing that their children aren’t suffering.

SHOWBIZ

The Saturday Night Show receives official complaint about Obama comment

Saturday Night show presenter Brendan O'Connor has received an official complaint from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) for his remarks about President Obama on the Saturday Night Show.