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International

February
February 2025
Paris
American mother drops newborn to death from Paris hotel window
24 Feb
57.1k
Joel Le Scouarnec
French surgeon on trial for sexually abusing 299 patients admits most charges
24 Feb
23.6k
Germany
Who is Friedrich Merz, the conservative millionaire poised to become Germany's next chancellor?
He was a corporate lawyer for years, he lost out as CDU leader to Angela Merkel after a power struggle – and he reportedly owns two private jets.
24 Feb
10.7k
RELATED
Germany's Friedrich Merz says Europe should seek 'independence' from US after election win
24 Feb
Christian Democrats come first in German election as far-right claim second place spot
23 Feb
Marseille
Explosive devices thrown at Russian consulate in France but no injuries reported
24 Feb
4.1k
Anniversary
Tánaiste says it would be 'irresponsible' for Ireland to rule out peacekeepers in Ukraine
Updated 24 Feb
6.6k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Three years since invasion of Ukraine, German election result and rents keep rising…
24 Feb
5.1k
german election
Germany's Friedrich Merz says Europe should seek 'independence' from US after election win
24 Feb
14.0k
Kyiv
Zelensky tells EU leaders he wants peace 'this year' on third anniversary of Russian invasion
The Ukrainian president met 13 leaders in Kyiv today, with another 24 joining a special meeting online, including Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
The EU has imposed fresh sanctions on Moscow, targeting its shadow fleet ships and banning Russian aluminum imports.
24 Feb
10.9k
Catholic Church
Pope Francis's condition 'remains critical', Vatican says
The update comes after the Vatican said the 88-year-old pontiff was in a critical condition last night.
Updated 23 Feb
25.7k
Dublin
Ukrainians gather in Dublin for third anniversary of Russian invasion
23 Feb
14.5k
Kyiv
Zelenskyy says he would resign from Ukrainian presidency 'immediately' for NATO membership
23 Feb
15.2k
Mulhouse
French authorities detain four after fatal stabbing linked to Islamic extremism
23 Feb
8.0k
Voting
Germany goes to the polls: What to know about today's pivotal election
A change of government in one of the EU’s most important countries is expected in today’s vote.
Eoghan Dalton
reports from Berlin
Updated 23 Feb
13.5k
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The world's richest man has weighed in on the German election - has it had any impact?
18 Feb
From a 'welcoming culture' to a 'wall of suspicion': What's behind the rise of Germany's AFD?
18 Feb
Gaza
Hamas says Israel 'gravely endangering' ceasefire after release of Palestinian prisoners delayed
Updated 23 Feb
11.8k
RELATED
Israel has not provided any details on killing of Shiri Bibas and her two sons, family says
22 Feb
Hamas hands over six Israeli hostages in latest exchange under fragile ceasefire
22 Feb
Family of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas confirm her remains have been returned
22 Feb
doge
Elon Musk tells US federal workers to justify their work in an email or lose their jobs
23 Feb
35.9k
177
Ukraine
Zelenskyy calls for 'unity' between the US and Europe on eve of third anniversary of war
23 Feb
5.7k
PodcastThe Explainer
Why is the US cosying up to Russia?
Analysis
Avoiding the pensions timebomb may mean making retirement older - but exactly how old?
23 Feb
30.4k
116
Catholic Church
Pope Francis's condition 'continues to be critical', Vatican says
Updated 22 Feb
17.8k
Mulhouse
One dead and several police officers wounded in 'Islamist' knife attack in France
Updated 22 Feb
39.5k
European Union
EU's Bulgaria office attacked by anti-euro militants
22 Feb
10.5k
Premier League
Struggling Man United survive late drama to snatch 2-2 draw at Everton
The 42
22 Feb
8.5k
48
Bibas family
Israel has not provided any details on killing of Shiri Bibas and her two sons, family says
22 Feb
11.3k
Ukraine
Preparations underway for face-to-face meeting between Trump and Putin, Russia says
22 Feb
7.1k
Gaza
Hamas hands over six Israeli hostages in latest exchange under fragile ceasefire
The Palestinian prisoner’s media office said more than 600 Palestinians jailed in Israel will be freed in exchange for the six hostages.
22 Feb
16.2k
RELATED
Family of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas confirm her remains have been returned
22 Feb
'Utterly despicable': Tánaiste joins condemnation of Hamas for parading Israeli children's coffins
20 Feb
Palestine
Israel accused of 'Gazafication' of West Bank as 40,000 Palestinians displaced in matter of weeks
One NGO said Israel is using the ceasefire in Gaza as an opportunity to ramp up attacks in the rest of Palestine.
David MacRedmond
22 Feb
4.6k
Freedom of Speech
Associated Press sues Trump administration officials for denying access over Gulf of Mexico row
22 Feb
11.3k
20
Israel
Family of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas confirm her remains have been returned
Hamas has said Shiri Bibas’ remains were likely “mistakenly mixed” with those of others buried under rubble in Gaza.
Updated 22 Feb
36.8k
Germany
Suspect arrested after man seriously injured in attack at Holocaust memorial in Berlin
Updated 21 Feb
13.2k
Jordan Bardella
Far-right French leader cancels US conference appearance after 'Nazi' gesture by Steve Bannon
21 Feb
32.9k
Julia Wandel
Woman who has claimed to be missing Madeleine McCann is charged with stalking McCann family
Updated 21 Feb
41.5k
Catholic Church
Pope Francis to remain in hospital all next week, doctors say
Updated 21 Feb
8.4k
13
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Updated 21 Feb
3.4k
White House
Larry Donnelly: Trump is on a rampage. Where is the resistance? Where are the Democrats?
Larry Donnelly
Updated 21 Feb
25.9k
127
FactCheck
Explainer: Here's why elections have not been held in Ukraine since Russia's 2022 invasion
21 Feb
5.7k
Gaza
First Minister not going to White House but says Taoiseach should as 'this is Ireland’s day'
21 Feb
7.0k
45
underwater cables
Sweden investigating new Baltic Sea cable damage as EU vows to 'bolster security'
21 Feb
4.9k
8
NYC
Luigi Mangione due in court today over murder of UnitedHealthcare boss in New York
21 Feb
6.1k
ramsay street
Australian soap Neighbours cancelled for a second time following an Amazon revival
21 Feb
16.3k
32
Washington
Veteran US lawmaker Mitch McConnell announces his retirement
20 Feb
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