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Blackmailer jailed for targeting teen who killed himself
A blackmailer whose teenage victim took his own life has been sentenced to four years in prison. Ronan Hughes, 17, from Co Tyrone, died in June 2015 after he was targeted by Iulian Enache, 31, and tricked into sharing intimate images of himself online. Some of the pictures were sent to friends when he did not pay a ransom.
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Disposable camera trend rolls back years
For a holidaymaker in the 1990s it was the essential accessory. The plastic disposable camera had its drawbacks — a strict limit of 27 photos on a roll that took three days to develop at your local pharmacy — but was cheap enough not to matter if it was lost or stolen. Disposable cameras were the top gadget for travelers in the 1990s, as they were a convenient and cost-effective way to capture memories on the go. However, after the 9/11 attacks, disposable cameras were banned from airplanes, making life more difficult for travelers who relied on them for capturing memories. Until now, people have been unsure if they are…