Taliban seizes Afghanistan's prized 'desert of death' Helmand is a hostile place at the best of times. The largest of Afghanistan's 34 provinces, much of it is an arid wasteland. Analysis and Comment • 13 Aug
Viking warriors reunited after 1,000 years apart Separated for 1,000 years, two Viking warriors from the same family were reunited on Wednesday at Denmark's National Museum, as DNA analysis helps shed light ... World • 09 Jun
Aung San Suu Kyi's 'complicated' democratic journey Aung San Suu Kyi knows how to win over a crowd - and not just in Myanmar. Analysis and Comment • 01 Feb
Yoko Ono urges gun control on John Lennon's anniversary John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono marked the 40th anniversary of the legendary musician's shock murder with a call for gun control. World • 08 Dec 20
Mount Everest 'grows' as China, Nepal agree new height The highest point on Earth got a bit higher on Tuesday as China and Nepal finally agreed on a precise elevation for Mount Everest after ... World • 08 Dec 20
Vatican report highlights Theodore McCarrick failings A Vatican report into disgraced former US Cardinal Theodore McCarrick points to failings by popes, Vatican officials and senior US clerics who let him rise ... World • 10 Nov 20
New restrictions in Denmark to fight virus mutation Denmark has announced special restrictions for more than 280,000 people in the country's northwest after a mutated version of the new coronavirus linked to mink ... Coronavirus • 05 Nov 20
Election 2020: A round-up of today's developments For those who spent all night watching developments overnight, here's a round-up of all the latest news since lunchtime, as the Republican party continues to ... US Election 2020 • 04 Nov 20
Which US states are still counting? Counting in the US election has yet to be completed in at least five major 'battleground' states: Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, North Carolina and Georgia. US Election 2020 • 05 Nov 20
Covid restrictions reimposed in Glasgow, west Scotland Lockdown measures have been reimposed around Glasgow and western parts of Scotland as coronavirus cases rise. Coronavirus • 01 Sep 20
Spain at 'critical' moment as Covid-19 cases rise Just seven weeks after bringing its first coronavirus wave under control, experts say Spain is once again in a "critical" situation with the worst infection ... World • 11 Aug 20
Assange extradition hearing delayed by virus outbreak A British judge has delayed WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's full extradition hearing, which had been due to begin next month. World • 27 Apr 20
Russia accused of interfering in flight MH17 trial Dutch prosecutors have accused Russia of interfering with the probe into the downing of flight MH17 and casting a "dark shadow" over the trial of ... World • 10 Mar 20
Calls for Iran to honour commitments under nuclear deal France, Germany and Britain have called on Iran to return to "full respect" of its commitments under Tehran's 2015 nuclear accord with world powers. World • 12 Jan 20
'Catastrophic' conditions fuelling Australian bushfires Catastrophic conditions have fuelled massive bushfires across Australia's New South Wales state, with two blazes around Sydney burning at emergency level, while in South Australia ... World • 21 Dec 19
UN Syrian aid vote blocked by Russia and China Russia and China have voted to block a UN Security Council resolution that would have extended for a year cross-border humanitarian aid to four million ... World • 21 Dec 19
Trump lashes out at Democrats over impeachment inquiry US President Donald Trump has unleashed furious attacks on the impeachment inquiry launched against him by Democrats. US • 02 Oct 19
UK Industry chief says businesses want a Brexit deal The head of the Confederation of British Industry has said that businesses want a negotiated Brexit settlement and to move into a transition period of ... Business • 05 Sep 19
Iran to lift all limits on nuclear research Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has ordered all limits on nuclear research and development to be lifted, the country's third step in scaling down its commitments ... World • 04 Sep 19
Eel fishermen protest in Roscommon over income loss Eel fishermen, whose industry was closed affecting over 180 families nationally, protested today at Tarmonbarry, Co Roscommon. Connacht • 22 Aug 19
Prominent Irish-Americans express concerns over Brexit A group of prominent Irish-Americans has written to the newly appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Julian Smith raising concerns about protecting the Good ... News • 28 Jul 19
Appeal for witnesses after shots fired at Dublin house Gardaí have appealed for witnesses after shots were fired at a house in Dublin early today. Dublin • 28 Jul 19
Irishman 'scared' and 'heartbroken' following US arrest Irish man Keith Byrne, who was detained in the United States over immigration offences, has described his shock and heartbreak following his arrest. Ireland • 29 Jul 19
Thousands turn out for Bray Air Display Tens of thousands of people are attending the second day of the Bray Air Display in Co Wicklow. Ireland • 30 Jul 19
