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WorldSouth Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine in North Korean prisoner of war row
Seoul said Kyiv's public disclosure of the repatriation of two North Korean prisoners endangered their families in North Korea, where relatives of…
Strike on Ukrainian public bus leaves 30 dead as blackouts worsen in Kyiv
Russian strikes in eastern Ukraine have killed 30 people and injured at least 18, according to authorities. The attacks included…
Live bomb handed into stunned charity shop staff before disposal experts detonate it on beach
It was identified the object as a British 3-inch high-explosive mortar used in World War Two
London faces 100 daily electronic tag breaches ‘and rising’ as Met Police chief issues warning
Justice secretary Alex Norris admitted he was unable to say how many prisoners freed early have been tagged
On the Road in the time of Trump: Drivers across 3,000 miles vent on the wartime economy
Fuel prices are higher than ever because of Trump’s war on Iran. Some motorists feeling that pain at the pump are reluctant to…
WorldWe’ll protect Troubles military veterans, Northern Ireland secretary promises
Listen to the full three episodes of SAS: The Shadow War here, or become an Independent Member for exclusive access to all eight episodes.
England wildfires soar to second-highest on record after extreme weather
Prolonged hot and dry conditions across spring and summer left land parched and plunged large swathes of England into drought
Google finds 240,000 years’ worth of AI music with new detector tool
SynthID Detector draws on imperceptible watermarks on AI-generated media
FlyDubai attacker called women ‘rotten flesh’ in misogynistic social media posts: report
Hamam Al-Hammami is alleged to have use a crash axe to launch a surprise attack on the flight captain
Lone star Trump believes he can bend Texas and midterm elections to his will
US president’s essential message to Maga voters on campaign tour has been ‘pretend I am on the ballot’
Wall Street ends lower, off record highs, as Treasury yields climb
NEW YORK - Wall Street closed lower on Oct 7, as long-dated US Treasury yields resumed their climb, reviving fears about inflation and mounting debt…
French mayor caught in viral video clash says student protesters 'could be my children'
SAINT-DENIS, France, Oct 7 - In a video that has gone viral on social media, Bally Bagayoko, the mayor of the French town of…
White House calls reporter Trump swatted away ‘whiny Fake News loser’
Donald Trump sparked outrage among California lawmakers after suggesting at a Nebraska rally that Iran taking out Los Angeles and San Diego would be…
Debra Messing facing intense backlash over support of Trump-backed politician: ‘Is someone playing a joke?’
Messing has previously been under fire for her comments about NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani
Trump distances himself from close allies who advised pro-Russian government in Europe
Longtime advisers Chris LaCivita and James Blair sidelined as ‘outside consultants’ who ‘do not work for me’
Kemi Badenoch has shown that she is not afraid of a fight for the right
Editorial: The Tory leader’s opposition to Reform UK’s divisive rhetoric deserves praise – her conference speech was a stand…
Gianni Infantino’s first presidential rival emerges with former Spurs defender set to stand in Fifa election
Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega intends to challenge Infantino for the Fifa presidency
Paul Ferris, author and former crime boss, dies aged 62
Paul Ferris turned to writing after turning his back on a life of crime
WorldWoman with nine brain tumours backs funding call
Laura Critchley, 40, says more funding is needed for research into brain tumours.
Veteran presented with war medal on 100th birthday
Getting her medal was the only thing Irene Cavanagh wanted on her big day, her family say.
WorldCanada suspends plans to expand assisted dying to people with mental illness
People with mental illness alone were to be eligible for assisted dying in Canada in March 2027, but that has now been paused indefinitely.
Watch Oireachtas live: Burns hopes to have ‘specific motions’ on integration for Congress by 2027
Meeting to hear from GAA, LGFA, the Camogie Association and Sport Ireland
WorldIs it safe to travel to France? New warning issued as school protests turn violent
The protests reached their biggest day yet on Tuesday as hundreds of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets
Australia’s top court delivers historic ruling against coal mine expansion
High Court upholds decision rejecting MACH Energy’s bid to keep Mount Pleasant mine running until 2048 and double its output
WorldNewsom calls Trump ‘mentally ill’ in 25th Amendment plea after ‘take out’ LA crack
Trump faced backlash after calling a hypothetical attack by Iran on San Diego or Los Angeles a ‘very small price to pay’
Westminster Abbey to display artwork depicting what could be Bayeux Tapestry’s lost piece
The tapestry is incomplete as the final section has been lost or never completed
WorldHouthis strike Saudi targets, Israel marks Oct. 7 anniversary and other Mideast developments
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim they have attacked military facilities and airports in Saudi Arabia
Mali says its forces have retaken the northern rebel stronghold of Kidal
Mali’s transitional government has announced that its armed forces have retaken the northern city of Kidal, five months after an…
WorldNew Zealand’s climate ‘entering uncharted territory’ as greenhouse gases hit record highs
Island nation is one of the world’s biggest emitters on a per capita basis
Poorer UK households could be given extra money in Budget to help with rising energy bills
Millions of households could receive discounts of up to £250 under the plans
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WorldCarnival shakeup as two of its biggest cruise ships are transferred
Two popular ships will be transferred to new cruise lines in 2029
Israel marks three years since 7 October attack by Hamas – live
1,200 died in attack that led to launch of devastating war in Gaza ‘All I want to do is cry’: trauma of 7 October survivors three…
WorldTories pledge to halve employer national insurance for young people
The flat rate would be slashed from 15% to 7.5% for workers aged 21 to 24 at an estimated cost of £2.3 billion, the Conservatives said.
Labour donor Dale Vince calls for private funding ban for UK political parties after Reform row
The UK has a ‘public trust problem’ exacerbated by a parliamentary system where parties are ‘funded by wealthy private…
WorldExperts issue medical cannabis warning to millions of Britons
There are now calls for ‘Oliver’s Law’ to tighten up regulation on prescribing medicinal cannabis after the death of Oliver Robinson, 34
Trump says he will speak to Putin over reported plague death in Russia
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would speak “very soon” with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the reported plague…
Trump pushed FBI to investigate anti-ICE demonstrators in LA, whistleblower claims
‘Using the FBI to target Americans for exercising their First Amendment rights directly undermines our nation’s foundational values,’ Democratic Sen.…
'We're fed up': Paris students rise up in a movement that shows no sign of slowing
Hundreds of thousands of students and their supporters took part in nationwide protests across France on Tuesday after weeks of…
WorldCornell faculty inches close to ‘no-confidence’ vote that could see university leadership ousted
Though a no-confidence vote carries no power to remove officials, faculty members say the measure delivers a necessary rejection of the university's…
Tear gas in Paris and Marseille as school protests grow across France
Crowds of mainly teenagers called for more resources for schools and an end to what they called police repression.
WorldDental patient left with costs exceeding £10,000 after multiple failed root canal treatments
Private dental patients are facing a ‘broken’ complaints system when dealing with unexpected costs or treatment problems, according to a watchdog
Kemi Badenoch vows to build £10bn ‘Britannia Shield’ to fend off missile attacks
Britain’s main defence against incoming missiles is currently six ageing destroyers due to be replaced
WorldRomanian president signs law regulating bear population cull
In recent years Romania has increasingly seen bears wandering into towns and villages, and the number of bear attacks has risen sharply.
Indigenous, environmental groups warn far-right gains in Brazil’s Congress threaten protections
Indigenous and environmental groups in Brazil are worried about the country's recent election results
WorldGP 10-minute appointment slots 'making it harder to do cancer checks'
Dr Amara Naseem says appointment times are not long enough to get the information she needs.
Trump is desperate for Republican wins — so he’s changing his mind on mail-in voting
The president calls mail-in voting ‘inherently corrupt’ — but he needs all the help he can get in midterms. He’s turning to a…
Trump to issue executive order to bring down diesel prices amid grim midterm polls
The president is expected to unveil his multi-pronged strategy during a campaign appearance in Nebraska, where farmers and ranchers have been hit…
The Russian ‘lab leak’ and America’s great weakness
After Trump withdrew from the WHO and slashed funding for medical research, American scientists told me they feared China would…
WorldSpain PM pins hopes on housing crisis to help win snap election
Calling of a snap election was not a knee-jerk reaction from Pedro Sánchez but a carefully thought-out manoeuvre, Guy Hedgecoe reports from Madrid.
Trump calls the polls ‘fake.’ His rants prove they’re right
Donald Trump is trying to maintain his approval bubble with right-leaning polling shops. His Republican allies aren’t playing…
WorldFar right on the march and Lula’s failures: key drivers of Flávio Bolsonaro’s Brazil surge
Experts say strength of evangelical church and stubbornness of Lula, 80, also helped propel Jair Bolsonaro’s son to first-round election win On…
11 minutes on the steps: How an AP photographer framed Trump and Xi’s red-carpet shot
I took this photo on the last day of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit, when President Donald Trump and first lady…
WorldFlydubai co-pilot originally planned attack for July, investigators believe
Police and security agencies in multiple countries scramble to piece together background and intentions of Hamam al-Hammami Investigators believe the…
Cornell University vandalized with graffiti as protests over alleged gang rape continue
‘We are investigating the vandalism at Day Hall and will address it in accordance with University policy and applicable law,’ a…
WorldPrisoner took his own life after terror order had 'substantial impact' on mental state, inquest finds
Akhtar Uddin was jailed for breaching Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures in 2020.
Starmer has nowhere left to hide as scope of Mandelson documents threatens to engulf Labour
Political editor David Maddox looks at the likely impact of the release of the second tranche of Mandelson documents on Keir…
WorldTrump celebrates release of Cuban man from months in detention at Alligator Alcatraz
Donald Trump uncharacteristically cheers Miami resident Justo Betancourt being set free after judge ruled he was wrongly detained by ICE officials…
China's factory activity flatlines in May casting doubt over the economy
China's vast factory sector lost momentum last month, according to official figures published on Sunday, renewing questions about…
WorldTrump ally Tina Peters walks free after governor slashes convicted election clerk’s 9-year sentence
Her early release follows a commutation by Governor Jared Polis, a Democrat, who acted last month after facing significant pressure from Donald Trump
Hungarian government to amend constitution to allow removal of president
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has proposed amending the country's constitution to allow for the removal of its appointed…
Maine Senate hopeful’s wife breaks silence on ‘Sexting’ claims as campaign rocked by fresh scandal
This marks the latest controversy to embroil the Maine Democrat’s high-stakes Senate campaign
Two US political commentators say they have been banned from entering UK
Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker say UK has stopped them travelling to speak at SXSW London Two prominent US political commentators who…
Former Fed chair Jerome Powell issues stark warning as he’s honored for standing up to Trump
Speaking at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston, Powell underscored the critical role of universities, courts, Congress, and the…
UK and France intercept suspected Russian oil tanker in Atlantic, Macron says
The French president said a new tanker was intercepted by France with the support of several partners
WorldEasyJet says takeover interest from US firm would be ‘highly opportunistic’
The Luton-based airline said it has not yet held discussions with, or had any takeover proposal, from Castlelake.
Toxic asbestos found in children’s sand kits sold on Amazon and TikTok
Consumer group Which? has identified two additional children's sand kits, widely sold in the UK on platforms such as Amazon…
WorldRight-wing candidate pulls ahead in first round of Colombia's presidential vote
Tough-on-crime outsider Aberaldo de la Espriella took the lead in Colombia's presidential race on Sunday night, setting up a runoff with Iván Cepeda,…
The Guest review – the risks of protecting refugees in the Poland-Belarus danger zone
Zvika Gregory Portnoy and Zuzanna Solakiewicz’s documentary lays bare the problems faced by refugees and the compassion of good…
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Belarus leader issues ominous threat to Zelensky over ‘one major target’
Lukashenko says he knows the Ukrainian military 'does not want any war with Belarus'
Iran targets American base in region after US strikes Iranian air defences
Attacks reported in Kuwait – home to a US military base – and around the strait of Hormuz in latest exchange of fire as peace…
WorldRussian spies are going after Western technology – they care less about being caught
Russia needs sanctioned computer technology and software updates for machine tools
Garbage piles up in Bali after restrictions on resort island’s largest landfill disrupt collection
Households begin to burn their trash as landfill stops accepting organic waste
WorldChinese car giant Chery wants to be ‘a citizen of the UK’
A British brand, British manufacturing and British exports all on the cards for Chery, along with closer ties with JLR, after two meetings with Prime…
Why this guaranteed retirement income is making a comeback - and whether it’s right for you
Giving up a portion of your retirement fund won’t be for everyone - but a fixed income can help others plan
World'Decimate' means much more today than it did in ancient Rome
Today, most people know the word as a synonym for "destroy." But fewer realize its origins — or that it's come to mean something strikingly different…
Russia successfully test launches new Soyuz-5 rocket from Kazakhstan, space agency says
Dmitry Bakanov, the head of Roskosmos, said the rocket would create new jobs in Russia and Kazakhstan
WorldUK is facing a ‘pandemic of antisemitism’, warns Met Police chief
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has requested 300 additional officers for London, citing a growing "pandemic" of antisemitism and…
Myanmar attempts to rehabilitate image with Suu Kyi move
State television in Myanmar says detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been transferred from prison to house arrest,…
World‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’ director’s Oscar lost after being confiscated at US airport
Russian filmmaker Pavel Talankin, the co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary Mr Nobody Against Putin, is looking for his Oscar.The trophy has…
Ukraine begins to flex muscle as an emerging air power, angering Russia
Russian officials cast Ukrainian attacks as 'terrorism' as they urge 'vigilance'.
WorldFirst major bank offers mortgage rate below 4% – but there’s a catch
Barclays has become the first major bank to reintroduce a mortgage deal with a rate below 4 per cent, offering 3.96 per cent for a two-year fixed…
Israel navy to release six Australians in Greece after intercepting Gaza flotilla
The activists’ vessels were intercepted off the coast of Crete on Wednesday evening while travelling as part of the Global Sumud…
WorldRepublicans say they will defer to Trump on Iran war despite arrival of deadline
Republican lawmakers say they will continue to defer to President Donald Trump, for now, during the fragile ceasefire with Iran.
Antisemitism fears as police review London marches over terror threat
Police are reviewing all upcoming public events, including a major Stop the War Coalition demonstration planned for May 16, after…
WorldUK Biobank has my data, but I’m not worried. I know the benefits are too great to consider pulling out | Polly Toynbee
Longitudinal studies are a research jewel, shedding light on motor neurone disease, cot deaths, Alzheimer’s and more. Don’t let the security breach…
More tenants could save an average £1,140 after Labour’s rental reforms, research finds
Exclusive: One decision saw a private renter save nearly £5,000 by challenging their landlord
World'Military force unable to solve Mali crisis': Is political solution only 'viable path forward'?
Melly argues that today’s conditions are far more complex and less conducive to external stabilisation. As he puts it, “we’ve seen the creation of…
After Orbán's defeat, the EU faces tough questions about Ukraine's accession
For almost two years, Ukraine's ambition to one day join the European Union has been defined not by its progress but by its lack…
WorldUkraine-Russia war latest: Fire erupts again at major Black Sea port oil refinery after fourth Ukrainian attack
Trump says he and Putin have discussed a temporary ceasefire marking Victory Day next month, though Ukraine wants to see the details
Essa Suleiman, 45, charged with attempted murder after two Jewish men stabbed in Golders Green
Suspect due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court later today
WorldHow LNG interests are seeking to disrupt global talks on decarbonising shipping
Observers say pressure on IMO negotiations appears to be linked to countries that have invested heavily in gas About a fifth of the world’s oil and…
The Venice Biennale jury resigns amid tensions over awards ban, Russian participation
The international jury of the Venice Biennale resigned Thursday amid tensions over Russia's participation and the panel's…
WorldSpain boss condemns fans for ‘intolerable’ anti-Muslim chants during Egypt friendly
Spain fans were heard singing anti-Muslim chants during their team’s match against Egypt on Tuesday
American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq, US officials say
State department says it is working to ensure release of freelancer ‘as soon as possible’ after abduction in Baghdad Middle East…
WorldTony Blair says the left is in ‘unholy alliance’ with Islamists. It’s a desperate last ploy to quell the anger over Gaza | Owen Jones
The left, claims Tony Blair, has forged an “alliance with Islamists”. He goes further: this is simply the latest mutation of antisemitism.…
From scrappy startup to tech giant, Apple celebrates its 50th year
Countercultural mythmaking and global corporate dominance have helped the tech corporation sail through criticism.
WorldSouth African farmers left counting the costs of Iran war ahead of harvest
The government and fuel industry executives have stated that national stocks are sufficient for April
First sea lord admits Royal Navy is not ready for war
General Sir Gwyn Jenkins said according to a defence probe last year, the Royal Navy would not be war-ready until the end of this…
WorldMiddle East war could drive UK food inflation to 9% this year, trade body warns
The Food and Drink Federation hiked its inflation forecast for the year in light of the conflict.
EV leasing could save drivers over £1,300 a year as fuel prices rise
New analysis finds electric cars cheaper to lease and run than petrol equivalents – even more so amid volatile oil markets
WorldHousebuilder Berkeley to pause buying new land for homes amid global volatility
The risk of global volatility slowing recovery in the housing market ‘has now become a reality’, Berkeley said.
Iran war briefing: Trump says conflict will end within weeks as missile strikes rage on
Donald Trump has claimed the war on Iran will end in “two to three weeks” - adding that peace will bring oil prices “tumbling…
World‘Raise our heads and resist’: how Europe’s civil society is fighting back against the far right
Pauline Voss, the deputy editor of Nius, a fast-growing rightwing media outlet whose ambition is to be Germany’s Fox News, believes progressive civil…
Invisible plumes and ‘terrible pollution’: the reality of the US gas sites rated ‘grade A’
Exclusive: Guardian investigation into reliability of methane certification issued by MiQ reveals weakness of voluntary model A…
WorldMiddle East crisis live: Trump claims war will end in ‘two or three weeks’; Rubio says US should ‘re-examine’ Nato relationship
Asian markets rose sharply early on Wednesday after US stocks soared to their best day in almost a year on renewed hopes that the Iran war could soon…
Suspension lifted for helicopter pilots who hovered near Kid Rock's home
The Army pilots who hovered two helicopters near Kid Rock's Tennessee home during a training run while he clapped and saluted…
WorldTrump plans to attend Wednesday's Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship
President Donald Trump plans to sit in on Wednesday's Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship, making him the first sitting president to…
Starmer to update on cost of living as Iran conflict pushes diesel tank to £100
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is due to speak at a press conference later on Wednesday morning.
WorldAmsterdam celebrates 25 years since the world's first same-sex weddings
Amsterdam is marking 25 years since the world's first gay marriages were celebrated in the Netherlands
‘Harrowing’: Cyclone Narelle leaves graveyard of turtles, dolphins and seabirds in Western Australia
Exmouth local says devastating impact on wildlife along the coastline is ‘hard to put into words’ Follow our Australia news live…
WorldPakistani, Afghan clashes widen as Arab states struggle to halt war
Afghan and Pakistani troops battled along their border, Afghan residents and officials told reporters on Sunday, with the fighting coming alongside…
Watch: Iraqis protest in front of Baghdad’s Green Zone to condemn Khamenei’s killing
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WorldThousands of flights disrupted as travel chaos deepens after Iran hits airports
Dubai International Airport sustained damage during Iran's attacks while airports in Abu Dhabi and Kuwait were also hit
Protest march, mourning in Karnataka’s Alipur over death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Located around 70 kilometres from Bengaluru, Alipur has a population of nearly 25,000, of whom an estimated 90% are Shia Muslims.
WorldMystery of prehistoric skeleton found deep in a flooded Mexican cave
Some of the oldest human remains in North America have been discovered in the sinkhole caves known as ‘cenotes’
International conference on Molecular Signalling (ICMS 2026) begins at CUK
The three-day conference features four lead talks, thirty plenary talks, ten technical sessions, fourteen faculty short talks,…
WorldNation paying heavy price for substance, style of Modi's foreign policy: Congress
"PM Modi visited Israel on February 25 at a time when the entire world was aware that a U.S.-Israel military attack on Iran for regime change was…
MWC 2026: Chinese smartphone makers bet on pivot to AI to weather memory chip crunch
Chinese smartphone makers are set to introduce their latest handsets at MWC Barcelona, as the mobile industry navigates an…
WorldReform UK unveils proposals for electoral reform after by-election result
The policy was born out of Mr Farage’s belief that allowing Commonwealth citizens to vote ‘undermines national sovereignty’
India's Sindhu stranded at Dubai airport amid Middle East crisis
March 1 - India's double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu said that she was left stranded at Dubai airport on her way to the All…
WorldIran begins 40-day mourning after Khamenei killed in US-Israeli attack
President Masoud Pezeshkian condemns killing of Iran's supreme leader as 'a great crime', according to his office.
Chartered flights now ‘routine’ says Minister as 63 South Africans deported
Fifty four adults and nine children were flown from Ireland to South Africa on Saturday night
WorldPresident Murmu, PM Modi, Governor, leaders greet CM Stalin on his birthday
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Governor R.N. Ravi, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi…
“Youngsters will continue to have job opportunities in software, telecom, service sectors in spite of challenges from AI”
Lendi Institute of Engineering and Technology (LIET) principal V.V. Rama Reddy on Sunday (March 1, 2026) said that engineering…
WorldKnight delivers joke during 'SNL' appearance featuring US men and women hockey gold medal winners
This time it was Hilary Knight’s turn to provide a big laugh in the wake of a weeklong dustup involving the United States women and men’s gold…
Belgium seizes suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker
March 1 - Belgium seized an oil tanker belonging to the Russian shadow fleet on Sunday, Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken…
WorldIran fires missiles at Israel and Gulf states after U.S.-Israeli strike kills Khamenei
Iran fired missiles at targets in Israel and Gulf Arab states Sunday after vowing massive retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali…
Cliff Taylor: Trump’s economic moves seem contradictory and dangerous but there is a game plan
US president’s only goal is to get Republicans through the midterms in decent shape
WorldIran may yet endure this war, but the Islamic Republic as we have known it cannot survive unchanged | Sanam Vakil
The regime may now have to meet Trump’s demands merely to save itself. And he needs a coherent plan to deal with what he has unleashed The…
21 illegal migrants from Bangladesh sent back from Assam
A total of 21 illegal migrants from Bangladesh, including children, were sent back to their country from Assam in the early hours…
15,000kg of rice distributed at Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre to help those in need
SINGAPORE – A total of 15,000kg of rice will be distributed to 15 charitable organisations to help communities, such as low-income families and…
The importance of VLabs to create impactful learning environments
As educational systems worldwide grapple with the demands of digital transformation, Virtual Labs (VLabs) offer solutions that…
WorldIranian Australians celebrate death of supreme leader and dream with ‘quiet anticipation’ of regime change
After Israel and US launch strikes against Iran, people in Australia fear for their loved ones, noting ‘missiles don’t understand who the enemy is’…
Trump threatens Iran with force ‘never been seen before’ if they retaliate
President Donald Trump said Sunday (March 1, 2026) the United States would hit Iran with “force that has never been seen before”…
WorldWar splits opinion as US and Iran face off at UN
Operation Epic Fury may have been some time in the planning, but many Americans were taken by surprise when it was carried out in their name this…
'Heated Rivalry' star Hudson Williams joins Connor Storrie on 'SNL'
Things are getting "heated" on "Saturday Night Live."
WorldUS women’s hockey stars poke fun at men’s team over Trump call in joint SNL appearance
‘We thought we’d give them a little moment to shine,’ women’s team player Megan Keller joked
Sinn Féin TD says he’s a ‘Bob Marley guy’ as Cork accent goes viral in Jamaica
Thomas Gould goes viral; Revenue sniffs out new detector dogs, ‘basic laws of physics’ show Dublin 15 getting a raw deal, Netflix…
WorldNew on Netflix in March 2026, including ‘best film of 2025’ with 100% Rotten Tomatoes score
Hugely acclaimed movie is being added to streaming service
How the US and Israel’s deadly assault on Iran unfolded, moment by moment
12.07AM AEDTIranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says on X that dozens of children were killed when a missile hit a…
World‘We’re all weird’: Actor Amanda Seyfried on her New York farm, Dublin and life-saving hobbies
Star of The Testament of Ann Lee has taken some unlikely career swerves. It makes it easier to disappear into roles, she says
U.S., Israel clash with Iran in UNSC, as U.N. chief Guterres warns of uncontrollable ‘chain of events’
The powerful 15-nation U.N. body met just hours after the U.S. and Israel launched military strikes against Iran and the…
WorldTravellers stranded at Hong Kong airport as at least 27 Middle East flights disrupted
A joint US-Israeli attack on Iran forced airlines to cancel or delay at least 27 flights from Hong Kong to destinations in the Middle East on Sunday,…
Travel plans disrupted by the war? Your insurer is unlikely to help
Airlines are telling passengers to act only if they are travelling in the next 72 hours but US President Donald Trump has…
WorldTrump's war on Iran sets the stage for an arms build-up among the world's great powers
The world's autocrats, from Vladimir Putin to Xi Jinping, will surely be sleeping a little less easy after the death of Iran's supreme leader in an…
World leaders react cautiously to U.S. and Israeli strikes, death of Iran’s Ali Khamenei
How long will it last? Will it grow? What will the conflict and the reported death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali…
South Korea seeks to phase out school uniforms
SEOUL – South Korea is moving to phase out traditional formal school uniforms, amid growing concerns over high costs.
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who ruled Iran with iron fist, dies at 86
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The 36-year rule of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei built Iran into a powerful anti-U.S. force, spreading its…
WorldUS-Israel war on Iran: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei confirmed dead by state media – latest reports
US president says Khamenei’s death is ‘justice for the people of Iran’ as he repeats call for regime change Full report: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei…
NAACP Image Awards open with Deon Cole jokes, BAFTA nod and Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo support
Deon Cole opened the NAACP Image Awards with a monologue that mixed politics, pop culture, and a sharp nod to a recent BAFTA…
World60 Minutes Archive: Coverage of Iran
60 Minutes has been covering the geopolitical situation in Iranian for almost five decades. Here are some of the reports we've broadcast.
Ayatollah Ali Khameini obituary
Supreme leader of Iran who maintained theocratic rule at home and an anti-western axis of resistance in the Middle East Ayatollah…
WorldA day of history, joy and anxiety in 'Tehrangeles' as a dream seems suddenly possible
Reza Khaleghian, 70, came bursting through the door of Naab Cafe on Saturday morning, phone pressed to his ear, fist held in the air, screaming the…
The death of Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei ends decades of paranoia-fuelled absolute power
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ruled Iran for decades, fuelled by paranoia, absolute power and a belief in his own divine destiny.
WorldProtesters rally across US after Iran strikes and reports of Khamenei killing
Crowds gather in DC, New York and beyond to denounce Trump’s Iran strikes as an illegal act of war As news reports circulated that Iran’s supreme…
Missile debris injures eight in Qatar after Iran launches barrage
Interior Ministry official says 66 missiles were fired at Qatar, and there were 114 reports of falling shrapnel.
Australia 'did not participate' in Operation Epic Fury in Iran
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has confirmed Australia was not involved in the major Israeli-United States operation in Iran that has reportedly…
Iran’s key political figures explained after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in US strikes
The 86-year-old Khamenei was Iran's commander-in-chief and had the final say on all policy and religious matters
WorldWhat countries has Trump attacked since returning to office?
The US president, who had said he would avoid needless foreign wars, has embraced military power with few limits.
Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is killed in Israeli strike, ending 36-year iron rule
Khamenei, the Islamic Republic's second supreme leader, has been killed. He had held power since 1989, guiding Iran through…
Smoked crocodile on pub menu brings fame to north Queensland town
Tourists are travelling hundreds of kilometres to the small town of El Arish in far north Queensland to get a look at its smoked crocodile.
Body of notorious cartel boss "El Mencho" returned to family
Mexico's attorney general's office said it performed genetic tests to match the cartel leader's remains to the family.
WorldTrump on reports of Ayatollah's death: 'We feel that is a correct story'
In a conversation with Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker, President Trump said he believed reports on the death of Iran's supreme leader,…
Are Australians losing their sense of direction due to phone apps?
Google Maps has made city driving a dream, but it's putting lives at risk in the bush. Meet the mapmakers taking on Australia's…
WorldIslamic countries condemn Gaza deaths as Israel prepares to open Rafah crossing
A group of eight Islamic countries have joined to condemn Israel, accusing the country "repeated violations" of the Gaza ceasefire.
India's budget boosts infrastructure spending while vowing fiscal discipline
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has presented an annual budget focused on sustaining economic growth despite volatile…
WorldIran designates EU armies ‘terrorist groups’ in retaliatory move
Move comes after a European Union decision to label the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a 'terrorist organisation'.
‘Trauma does not define us’: Living with loss in wartime Ukraine
Grief and resilience shape everyday life in Ukraine as Russia's war causes deep psychological scars.
WorldHow Nicki Minaj went from Queen of Rap to Trump cheerleader
Once the unassailable ‘Queen of Rap,’ Nicki Minaj has grown increasingly estranged from the music industry — and embraced by conservatives —…
Trump says feds won't intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked to do so
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to intervene in protests…
WorldA vote for continuity? What to know for Costa Rica’s presidential election
Polls suggest that the candidate close to outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves is likely to triumph in the February 1 vote.
SNL’s Tom Homan delivers ICE pep talk: ‘Y’all are making me look like the upstanding reasonable adult’
Pete Davidson rallies bumbling ICE agents who think they should be ‘wilding out’
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Donald Trump has said Iran is “talking to” the US and hinted at a deal to avoid the use of military strikes.
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