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International

Last month
March 2026
Iran prepare for Women's Asian Cup as bombs drop on homeland
Sitdown Sunday: They killed their abusers. Should they spend their lives in prison?
Iranian state TV confirms death of Khamenei as regime launches fresh attacks across region
The leader’s death was announced by Donald Trump last night but Tehran had remained silent on his fate until the early morning state TV broadcast.
February
February 2026
Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei ‘is dead’ after US and Israeli attack
Israeli media has reported that a photograph of Khamenei’s body had been shown to Trump and Netanyahu.
The Iranian Red Crescent reported that at least 201 people were killed in airstrikes across Iran.
Quiz: How well do you know these Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees?
Here's what happened today: Saturday
Some flights from Dublin Airport cancelled amid warning not to travel to Gulf region
Liverpool impress with set-pieces in convincing win over West Ham
Death toll in Israeli strike on girls' school in Iran rises to 85, state media reports
James Bulger's mother 'devastated' after murdered toddler's grave vandalised
Law firm 'inundated' with Irish students seeking Covid compensation from universities
Phoenix Law believes students whose college experience was significantly disrupted during the pandemic may be entitled to compensation.
Iran agrees in breakthrough talks not to stockpile enriched uranium that could build bombs
Swedish military says Russian drone made unauthorised flight off Sweden
Security planning underway for Keir Starmer visit to east Cork next month for major summit
Sources have said that Starmer and a team from Downing Street are set to arrive in Cork on 13 March.
Germany advises against travel to Israel and US lets staff leave amid tensions with Iran
Bill Clinton denies wrongdoing and says he was unaware of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes
One person dead and around 20 injured in Milan after tram derails and smashes into building
It was not immediately clear why the tram came off the tracks.
Financial services company Block to lay off almost half its staff and replace them with AI
EU moves ahead with 'provisional application' of controversial Mercosur trade deal
Starmer vows to 'keep on fighting' after Greens win by-election and Labour comes third
From plumber to parliamentarian: Who is the UK's newest Green Party MP?
Pressure on security at 40 EU presidency meetings due to clash with Trump visit and sporting events
The Journal has obtained exclusive details in regard to the security operations for the EU Presidency, urgent anti drone training for soldiers and a major summit in Dublin.
Hillary Clinton calls for Trump to testify during questioning in Epstein probe
US men's hockey player 'sorry' for laughing at Trump's 'joke' about gold-winning women's team
Child murderer Ian Huntley in 'serious condition' after being attacked with metal pole in prison
RTÉ still plans to broadcast Ireland-Israel match in October, despite TD's letter calling for boycott
Fake images suggesting Cadbury's is selling 'Eid Eggs' in supermarkets are being shared online
Jeremy Corbyn takes control of new Your Party leadership after months of infighting
Why did Cuba kill four people on a US-registered speedboat?
Australian prime minister apologises after calling child sexual assault survivor 'difficult'
US and Iran to hold talks in Geneva as pressure for nuclear deal builds
Trump’s border Czar says Pope 'oughta fix the Church' before commenting on US immigration policy
Mary Robinson says Trump administration bullying other countries 'like we've never seen before'
Bill Gates admits extramarital affairs but denies any involvement in Jeffrey Epstein's crimes
Debunked: Fake images of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor shared online following his arrest
Defence Minister: Ireland should not be 'afraid' to work closely with British and French navies
Commons speaker confirms he warned police about Peter Mandelson 'flight risk' ahead of arrest