Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks - Trump The ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel has been extended for three weeks after a high-level meeting at the White House, US President Donald Trump has said. Middle East • 1 hr
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks - Trump The ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel has been extended for three weeks after a high-level meeting at the White House, US President Donald Trump has said. Middle East • 1 hr
US boards oil tanker, Iran displays control of strait The United States has released a video it said shows its forces boarding what it called a sanctioned, stateless tanker carrying Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean. Middle East • 1 hr
US boards oil tanker, Iran displays control of strait The United States has released a video it said shows its forces boarding what it called a sanctioned, stateless tanker carrying Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean. Middle East • 1 hr
Zelensky welcomes EU approval of €90bn loan for Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed the European Union's approval of a €90bn loan for Ukraine that had been stalled by Hungary's outgoing prime minister Viktor Orbán. Ukraine • 4 hrs
Zelensky welcomes EU approval of €90bn loan for Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed the European Union's approval of a €90bn loan for Ukraine that had been stalled by Hungary's outgoing prime minister Viktor Orbán. Ukraine • 4 hrs
Israeli fire kills five in Gaza and West Bank, medics say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least four Palestinians in Gaza, and Israeli soldiers shot and killed a 15-year-old during an army raid in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Palestinian health officials have said. Middle East • 7 hrs
Israeli fire kills five in Gaza and West Bank, medics say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least four Palestinians in Gaza, and Israeli soldiers shot and killed a 15-year-old during an army raid in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Palestinian health officials have said. Middle East • 7 hrs
Fears for Irish jobs as Meta confirms global layoffs Facebook parent company Meta is to cut 10% of its global workforce, which would equate to approximately 8,000 staff. Business • 11 mins
Fears for Irish jobs as Meta confirms global layoffs Facebook parent company Meta is to cut 10% of its global workforce, which would equate to approximately 8,000 staff. Business • 11 mins
US reclassifies some marijuana products as less dangerous The US Department of Justice has said it was immediately loosening restrictions on some marijuana products and accelerating the process of reclassifying the drug as less dangerous in one of the biggest changes to US drug policy in decades. US • 9 hrs
US reclassifies some marijuana products as less dangerous The US Department of Justice has said it was immediately loosening restrictions on some marijuana products and accelerating the process of reclassifying the drug as less dangerous in one of the biggest changes to US drug policy in decades. US • 9 hrs
Watch: Drake's giant ice sculpture melted by firefighters Firefighters in Toronto dismantled a giant ice sculpture promoting Drake's upcoming album Iceman, after crowds gathered around it, creating safety concerns. Music • 9 hrs
Watch: Drake's giant ice sculpture melted by firefighters Firefighters in Toronto dismantled a giant ice sculpture promoting Drake's upcoming album Iceman, after crowds gathered around it, creating safety concerns. Music • 9 hrs
18 injured, five critically, in Denmark train crash Two commuter trains have collided head-on near the Danish capital leaving five critically hurt and 13 others with lesser injuries, officials said. Europe • 11 hrs
18 injured, five critically, in Denmark train crash Two commuter trains have collided head-on near the Danish capital leaving five critically hurt and 13 others with lesser injuries, officials said. Europe • 11 hrs
Warner Bros shareholders back $110bn Paramount merger Warner Bros Discovery shareholders have backed the company's proposed $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance, but cast an advisory vote against executive compensation plans tied to the deal. Business • 4 hrs
Warner Bros shareholders back $110bn Paramount merger Warner Bros Discovery shareholders have backed the company's proposed $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance, but cast an advisory vote against executive compensation plans tied to the deal. Business • 4 hrs
Duterte to face ICC trial after judges confirm charges Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte will face trial at the International Criminal Court after judges confirmed charges of crimes against humanity over his so-called "war on drugs." World • 15 hrs
Duterte to face ICC trial after judges confirm charges Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte will face trial at the International Criminal Court after judges confirmed charges of crimes against humanity over his so-called "war on drugs." World • 15 hrs
EU launches measures to address impact of energy crisis The European Commission has launched a series of measures designed to tackle the short and medium-term impacts of the energy crisis triggered by the US-Israel war on Iran. Europe • 22 Apr
EU launches measures to address impact of energy crisis The European Commission has launched a series of measures designed to tackle the short and medium-term impacts of the energy crisis triggered by the US-Israel war on Iran. Europe • 22 Apr
Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights due to soaring jet fuel Lufthansa said it is removing a total of 20,000 short-haul flights from its schedule until October in an effort to offset the higher cost of jet fuel. Business • 22 Apr
Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights due to soaring jet fuel Lufthansa said it is removing a total of 20,000 short-haul flights from its schedule until October in an effort to offset the higher cost of jet fuel. Business • 22 Apr
Gates Foundation opens external review of Epstein ties The Gates Foundation opened an external review earlier this year into its engagement with the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the philanthropic group said. US • 22 Apr
Gates Foundation opens external review of Epstein ties The Gates Foundation opened an external review earlier this year into its engagement with the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the philanthropic group said. US • 22 Apr
Russian drones strike Ukraine's Odesa port Russian drones attacked infrastructure in Ukraine's Black Sea Odesa port overnight, Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba has said. Ukraine • 22 Apr
Russian drones strike Ukraine's Odesa port Russian drones attacked infrastructure in Ukraine's Black Sea Odesa port overnight, Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba has said. Ukraine • 22 Apr
Druzhba pipeline restarts Russian oil flows to Europe Russian oil flowed through the Ukrainian section of the Druzhba pipeline after a halt lasting months, officials said, allowing Hungary to lift its veto on a €90 billion EU loan urgently needed by Ukraine. Ukraine • 22 Apr
Druzhba pipeline restarts Russian oil flows to Europe Russian oil flowed through the Ukrainian section of the Druzhba pipeline after a halt lasting months, officials said, allowing Hungary to lift its veto on a €90 billion EU loan urgently needed by Ukraine. Ukraine • 22 Apr
El Salvador holds mass trial for 486 MS-13 gang members A Salvadoran court has begun a collective trial of 486 alleged gang members, one of the biggest mass trials under President Nayib Bukele's crackdown on gang violence through controversial emergency powers. World • 22 Apr
El Salvador holds mass trial for 486 MS-13 gang members A Salvadoran court has begun a collective trial of 486 alleged gang members, one of the biggest mass trials under President Nayib Bukele's crackdown on gang violence through controversial emergency powers. World • 22 Apr
Is Bulgaria's next prime minister Moscow-friendly? More than 44% of Bulgarian voters backed a centre-left coalition, led by former president Rumen Radev, in their country's election last Sunday. Mr Radev has been widely described as pro-Russian. Does the label stack up? World • 22 Apr
Is Bulgaria's next prime minister Moscow-friendly? More than 44% of Bulgarian voters backed a centre-left coalition, led by former president Rumen Radev, in their country's election last Sunday. Mr Radev has been widely described as pro-Russian. Does the label stack up? World • 22 Apr
Iran seizes ships in strait after Trump extends ceasefire Iran has seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, tightening its grip on the strategic waterway after US President Donald Trump called off attacks with no sign of peace talks restarting. Middle East • 22 Apr
Iran seizes ships in strait after Trump extends ceasefire Iran has seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, tightening its grip on the strategic waterway after US President Donald Trump called off attacks with no sign of peace talks restarting. Middle East • 22 Apr
'No support' over suspension of EU-Israel agreement EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has said there was no unanimity at a meeting of foreign ministers for a full suspension of the EU Israel Association Agreement. Europe • 21 Apr
'No support' over suspension of EU-Israel agreement EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has said there was no unanimity at a meeting of foreign ministers for a full suspension of the EU Israel Association Agreement. Europe • 21 Apr
Mexico pyramid shooting was 'planned' attack - officials Mexican security officials said that a recent shooting at the world-famous Teotihuacan pyramids that left one person dead and 13 others wounded "wasn't spontaneous". World • 21 Apr
Mexico pyramid shooting was 'planned' attack - officials Mexican security officials said that a recent shooting at the world-famous Teotihuacan pyramids that left one person dead and 13 others wounded "wasn't spontaneous". World • 21 Apr
No 10 used pressure to clear Mandelson - sacked official Downing Street applied constant pressure on civil servants to approve the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK envoy to Washington and seemed to brush off security concerns, a sacked official told MPs today. UK • 21 Apr
No 10 used pressure to clear Mandelson - sacked official Downing Street applied constant pressure on civil servants to approve the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK envoy to Washington and seemed to brush off security concerns, a sacked official told MPs today. UK • 21 Apr
US Fed chair nominee says will not be controlled by Trump Donald Trump's choice to lead the US Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, has stressed that he would not be controlled by the president as he fielded questions on his assets and central bank independence during his confirmation hearing. Business • 21 Apr
US Fed chair nominee says will not be controlled by Trump Donald Trump's choice to lead the US Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, has stressed that he would not be controlled by the president as he fielded questions on his assets and central bank independence during his confirmation hearing. Business • 21 Apr
Kallas expects 'positive decisions' on €90bn Ukraine loan The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has said she expects "positive decisions" on the €90 billion loan for Ukraine to be made tomorrow. Ukraine • 21 Apr
Kallas expects 'positive decisions' on €90bn Ukraine loan The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has said she expects "positive decisions" on the €90 billion loan for Ukraine to be made tomorrow. Ukraine • 21 Apr
7,900 died, disappeared on migration routes in 2025: UN Around 7,900 people died or disappeared on migration routes in 2025, taking the total dead and missing since 2014 beyond 80,000, the United Nations' migration agency has said. World • 21 Apr
7,900 died, disappeared on migration routes in 2025: UN Around 7,900 people died or disappeared on migration routes in 2025, taking the total dead and missing since 2014 beyond 80,000, the United Nations' migration agency has said. World • 21 Apr
'Predator' leaders seeking new 'world order' - Amnesty The leaders of the United States, Israel and Russia are seeking to impose a new "predatory" world order while most countries are too cowardly to stop them, rights group Amnesty International said. World • 21 Apr
'Predator' leaders seeking new 'world order' - Amnesty The leaders of the United States, Israel and Russia are seeking to impose a new "predatory" world order while most countries are too cowardly to stop them, rights group Amnesty International said. World • 21 Apr
