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Swiss fire believed to have been caused by man on bus

Six people died, and three were injured in a ⁠bus fire in a small Swiss town believed to have been caused by a man on board who set fire to himself, authorities said.

World • 11 Mar

Smoke rises from various locations in Tehran, Iran following multiple explosions across the capital.

Iran war may be decided by stability of global economy

This war may not be decided in the battlespace, rather in the stability of the global economy.

Analysis and Comment • 12 Mar

Kneecap's Mo Chara during a press conference at Belfast

Court rules no new terror trial for Kneecap's Ó hAnnaidh

Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh will not face a new trial on terrorism charges after judges at the High Court in London rejected a Crown Prosecution Service appeal against the decision to throw out the case.

UK • 11 Mar

construction equipment is seen close to a bridge with a historic building in the background

WWII bomb in Dresden defused after city centre evacuation

An unexploded World War II bomb has been successfully defused in the German city of Dresden, police said, after a huge evacuation operation.

Europe • 11 Mar

Peter Mandelson leaving his home in north London this morning

First Mandelson files published by UK govt

Documents relating to Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the United States have been published by the UK government.

UK • 11 Mar

Daughters of Charles 'Sonny' Burton, Lois Bradford Harris, left, and Carolyn Shavers ahead of a march to the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery on Monday

US death row inmate has execution stopped last-minute

The death sentence of a 75-year-old man days before his execution date has been commuted after it was noted that he did not pull the trigger in the shooting for which he was convicted.

US • 11 Mar

Members attend a United Nations Security Council meeting where a resolution condemning Iran's missile attacks on Gulf countries hosting US bases was adopted at the UN headquarters in New York

Security Council demands Iran halt attacks on Gulf states

The UN Security Council has called for Iran to halt its attacks on Gulf states, in a resolution that did not mention US or Israeli strikes on Iran, prompting Iran's ambassador to decry a "blatant misuse" of the international body.

Middle East • 11 Mar

Consequences of the destruction caused by airstrikes in a residential area of ââthe city center of Sloviansk, Ukraine yesterday

UK involved in Ukraine missile strike on Russia - Kremlin

The Kremlin has claimed that "British specialists" were involved in a deadly Ukrainian strike on the Russian city of Bryansk that reportedly used British Storm Shadow missiles.

Ukraine • 11 Mar

Wegovy jab may carry higher risk of sight loss - study

The weight-loss jab Wegovy may carry the highest risk of sudden sight loss compared to other semaglutide drugs such as Ozempic, according to new analysis.

Health • 11 Mar

IEA to release 400 million barrels from oil reserves

The International Energy Agency is to recommend the release ⁠of 400 million barrels of oil, the largest such move in IEA history, to try to restrain soaring crude prices amid the US-Israeli war with Iran.

Business • 11 Mar

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - MARCH 4: Member of the European Parliament and Chairman of the Development Committee Barry Andrews speaks during a press conference titled 'The Urgent situation in occupied Palestinian territories and lack of debate in European Parliam

Irish MEPs' 'deep concern' over 'unilateral' Iran war

Several Irish MEPs have today used a European Parliament debate to raise concerns about the decision by the United States and Israel to launch military action against Iran.

Europe • 11 Mar

WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES - MARCH 11 : United States President Donald Trump (R) and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt (L) are seen during the his departure the White House en route Hebron, Kentucky on March 11, 2026, in Washington DC, United

As it happened: US 'not finished yet' in Iran - Trump

Follow developments on the conflict in the Middle East.

Middle East • 11 Mar

World sees fifth hottest February on record - EU Monitor

The world logged its fifth hottest February on record, with western Europe hit by extreme rainfall and widespread flooding, according to the European Union's climate monitor.

Climate Change • 10 Mar

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 7: Firefighters extinguish a fire in a damaged apartment building after a Russian ballistic missile attack on March 7, 2026 in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Russian forces attacked the city with ballistic missiles, destroying a multi-story re

Russia committed 'crimes against humanity' - UN inquiry

A United Nations-mandated inquiry has accused Moscow of committing crimes against humanity by deporting and forcibly transferring children from Ukraine to Russia.

Ukraine • 10 Mar

Stock image of woman working at desk with calculator, paper and laptop

Irish woman awarded £23k after boss shouted racial abuse

An Irish woman whose boss repeatedly shouted abuse at her "in a strong Irish accent" has been awarded more than £23,000 after an employment tribunal found she had been racially harassed.

UK • 10 Mar

Sunrise aerial view of Rio de Janeiro from a porthole window of an airplane

Talks on direct flights between Ireland and Brazil

Talks are under way on paving the way for direct flights between Ireland and Brazil.

Business • 10 Mar

Smoke rises among residential buildings in Tehran

Israeli military launches new 'wave of strikes' on Tehran

Israel's military said tonight that it had unleashed a new "wave of strikes" on Tehran, shortly after a round of explosions was heard in the Iranian capital.

Middle East • 10 Mar

Ukrainian ambassador to the United States Olha Stefanishyna speaking at the Ukrainian embassy in Washington DC

Ukraine keen to share Iranian drone expertise with US

The Ukrainian ambassador to the United States has said that it is important for Ukraine to show that it can offer not just "concern or condolences", but immediate action following the launch of Operation Epic Fury.

Ukraine • 10 Mar

Horses and their jockeys walking at a racing track

Cheltenham roar returns, festival battles falling crowds

Prepare for plenty of mentions of the "Cheltenham roar" up until lunchtime, the traditional crowd greeting that heralds the start of the biggest four days in National Hunt racing.

Racing • 10 Mar

Jackie Fox, Nicole Fox's mother in Europe

Mother behind Coco's Law urges EU to change cyber laws

An Irish woman whose daughter died after years of online abuse has urged the European Parliament to introduce stronger legal safeguards across the EU "so no other family will face this pain".

EU • 11 Mar

Belgian police man the perimeter around a synagogue on Leon Fredericq street after it was struck overnight by a blast in Liege

Belgium vows to fight anti-Semitism after synagogue blast

The Belgian prime minister has vowed to combat anti-Semitism after a pre-dawn blast damaged a synagogue in eastern Belgium, with prosecutors in charge of organised crime and terrorism heading up the investigation.

World • 09 Mar

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gives a speech on stage

EU ready to 'enhance' operations to protect sea traffic

European Union leaders have said that the bloc is ready to bolster its maritime operations in the Middle East to protect shipping routes after holding talks with regional leaders.

Europe • 09 Mar

Iranian soccer players refused to sing the national anthem before their Asian Cup match against South Korea

Five Iranian footballers granted asylum in Australia

Australia has granted asylum to five players in Iran's women's football team over fears they faced persecution if they returned home, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has said.

Middle East • 09 Mar

US President Donald Trump speaks during the Republican Members Issues Conference at Trump National Doral in Miami

Trump says war 'complete' as Iran rallies behind leader

Escalating hostilities have forced nearly 700,000 people to flee their homes in Lebanon, a UN agency has said, as the war between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah entered a second week.