Labour presidential nominee Michael D Higgins has said he “wouldn’t be against” a transfer pact with Independent Senator David Norris in the election.

While he said there had been no formal discussions with Mr Norris, he indicated he would not be against the idea. After leading the polls until recently, Mr Higgins has now fallen behind independent candidate Seán Gallagher.


Higgins ‘Not Against’ Norris Transfer Pact (Deaglan De Breadun)

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Before committing suicide last night, Terry Thompson, the owner of a controversial exotic animal farm in Ohio, opened the cage doors and released 56 wild animals onto his 72 acre property.

When initial attempts to sedate them were deemed too risky, 48 were shot and buried by police including 18 Bengal tigers (fewer than 2500 remain in the wild), nine lions, eight lionesses, three mountain lions, six black bears, two grizzly bears and a baboon.

This morning, a grey wolf and a monkey (possibly carrying a virus) were still loose. The remaining six animals were transferred to Columbus Zoo.

Wild Animal Escape From Ohio Farm Like ‘Noah’s Ark Wrecking’ (SF Gate)

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