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International
This month
September 2026
off the charts
US the only country to vote against major map reform to more accurately display Africa
Murder Trial
Lindsay Clancy trial: Judge formally declares mistrial
Clancy (36) stood accused of murdering her three children, but her defence argued she should not be found criminally responsible as she was suffering from postpartum psychosis.
AnalysisTrump's YouTubers
Why Robert F Kennedy Jr is copying Dollar Shave Club
But also… why needy politicians’ direct-to-consumer playbook will fail.
FactCheckjeffrey epstein
Debunked: Pictures of Ursula von der Leyen with Jeffrey Epstein are AI-generated
The Felix Foundation
Comedian Russell Howard launches foundation in honour of baby son who died shortly after birth
Donald Trump
Argentinian leader says 'winds of change' from the US favour his country's claim to Falklands
Must ReadExplainer
Why is Ireland's Central Bank facing pressure again over the sale of Israeli bonds?
RIP
Iconic feminist activist Gloria Steinem dies aged 92
A statement said Steinem had died at her home in New York City.
Sponsored
Electric vehicles are becoming more common because they're cost-effective, easy-to-use and class
Department of Transport
Sep 3
US Shooting
Two dead and several more injured, including three police officers, in Minneapolis shooting
Extreme Weather
'Supersized' El Niño could land 'massive blow to communities' in coming months
A strong El Niño event can significantly impact rainfall and temperature patterns – and this one is set to last until February.
ColumnWild Horses
Stars and Swipes: America loves its wild mustangs - so why are they ending up in a ‘kill chain’?
rest and relaxation
USS Abraham Lincoln's crew of 5,000 sailors arrive at Thai resort town after 286 days at sea
Radosław Sikorski
EU to deny Russian citizens travel permits as it emerges sabotage team used Italian tourist visas
Must ReadForeign Affairs
Miliband dodges border poll question in Wicklow as McEntee says one will happen 'in the future'
Ed Miliband joined EU foreign ministers in Wicklow as the UK looks to mend post-Brexit relationships.
prime location
A UK watchdog managed to list 10 Downing Street on Booking.com as a holiday rental for two months
CLIMATE CRISIS
Global temperatures on track to break 1.5°C but it's not too late to bring them back down, UN says
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