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International

Last week
21st June 2026 - 4th July 2026
High Court
Civil servant accused of leaking to 'hostile' foreign power denied High Court bail
23 Jun
20.1k
Dublin Castle
‘Momentum building’ for EU ban on children’s social media use, Taoiseach tells Roberta Metsola
23 Jun
4.4k
22
kidnapping mystery
A ransom note was sent to CNN claiming Nancy Guthrie died in February
Updated 23 Jun
29.1k
23
Palestine
Israel continues genocide in Gaza by deliberately killing children, UN inquiry finds
23 Jun
3.7k
Incoming
Planning underway for possible Zelenskyy visit during initial weeks of EU Presidency
23 Jun
4.0k
Europe
Forty people drown in France as heatwave shuts schools and limits transport across Europe
23 Jun
16.6k
19
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Abuse victims suing the State for redress, Iran to administer Hormuz Strait after peace talks and hot spell continues.
23 Jun
2.1k
Front Pages
'He thinks it's all over': UK papers spotlight the rise of Andy Burnham (and slag off Starmer)
23 Jun
8.3k
37
2026 world cup
Two-goal Haaland sends Norway into World Cup last 32
The 42
23 Jun
6.7k
13
Peace Talks
Iran says they will administer Strait of Hormuz as peace talks in Switzerland conclude
23 Jun
6.2k
And Finally
France overcome Iraq to book World Cup knockout spot after two-hour thunderstorm delay
22 Jun
14.8k
13
Matthew Whittaker
US Nato head spends his time 'calming everyone down' as Trump tensions with Europe spill over
Niall O'Connor
22 Jun
17.6k
warning
Met Éireann warns of heat stress and uncomfortable sleeping conditions as temperatures to soar
Updated 22 Jun
47.4k
101
another one bites the dust
Analysis: Why Keir Starmer became the latest casualty of the Downing Street meat grinder
Starmer becomes the latest PM to leave while in office, but how did he get here?
Rónán Duffy
22 Jun
9.3k
52
Heatwave
Two children die in family car in France as 40-degree heatwave to intensify in Europe
Updated 22 Jun
46.5k
94
As it happened
Starmer quits in Downing Street speech and his would-be replacement is sworn in as MP
Updated 22 Jun
49.0k
87
RELATED
Andy Burnham: Who is the 'King of the North' and how might he take Downing Street?
19 Jun
Members of Britain's oldest Irish club weigh in on vote that could spell end for Keir Starmer
17 Jun
RIP
Former US Federal Reserve chief Alan Greenspan dies aged 100
22 Jun
4.6k
12
weight-loss medicine
'Significant price reduction' for Mounjaro means the drug may be deemed cost-effective
22 Jun
24.6k
34
Ambition
Cape Verde become story of World Cup but Pico Lopes wants more - 'We have to make the most of it now'
Defender targets qualification to knockout stages after 2-2 draw with Uruguay.
The 42
reports from Miami Stadium
22 Jun
5.7k
13
Colombia
Trump-backed populist who has never held office wins Colombia's presidential election
22 Jun
9.8k
17
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 UK prime minister Keir Starmer reportedly set to quit, heatwave in Europe to intensify and Serena Williams makes a single comeback
22 Jun
2.2k
strait talking
JD Vance says US and Iran can 'turn over new leaf' as Swiss resort talks enter second day
22 Jun
3.3k
46
Wimbledon Championships
Serena Williams makes singles comeback after taking Wimbledon wildcard
22 Jun
6.6k
12
Soccer
Iran hold 10-man Belgium to scoreless draw at World Cup
21 Jun
4.4k
13
off campus
Quiz: How much do you know about TV series set in schools or college?
21 Jun
12.6k
17
FARNEY ARMY
Monaghan beat Westmeath to advance to All-Ireland football quarter-finals
21 Jun
3.2k
1
Downing Street
Keir Starmer reflecting on ‘political realities’ amid pressure to resign as prime minister
21 Jun
6.3k
23
UK monarchy
King Charles to publish his personal tax bill in push for greater transparency
21 Jun
7.0k
7 deadly reads
Sitdown Sunday: Eve Hewson on how being Bono's daughter impacted her view of fame
21 Jun
58.7k
35
Middle East
JD Vance lands in Switzerland for talks on deal to end US Iran war
21 Jun
5.1k
Last month
June 2026
Press Freedom
Al Jazeera reports death of journalist in Gaza after Israeli strike on refugee camp
20 Jun
4.8k
Climate Change
European countries swelter as heatwave disrupts transport and tourism
20 Jun
19.7k
33
Ceasefire
Iran announces that the Strait of Hormuz is closed again over Israel's attacks on Lebanon
At least seven people were killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon this morning.
Updated 20 Jun
22.5k
140
UK Politics
Keir Starmer facing calls to outline exit plan after Burnham’s Makerfield triumph
20 Jun
5.9k
24
Train Crash
One dead and nine in critical condition after two trains collide near Bedford
Updated 20 Jun
26.8k
15
eu presidency
Ireland to take the reins on furthering EU budget negotiations
Emma Hickey
reports from Brussels
20 Jun
5.3k
31
Brussels
Would the EU take Britain back?
20 Jun
20.0k
97
Ukraine
Poland strips Zelenskyy of highest honour over naming of Ukrainian unit after WW2 army
20 Jun
25.9k
FactCheck
The head of US intelligence has been pushing misinformation about Ukrainian 'biolabs'. What are they?
20 Jun
10.5k
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Israel attacks Lebanon despite ceasefire, one dead after train collision in England and readers share their stories on getting home from concerts.
20 Jun
2.6k
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