We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

International

Last week
21st June 2026 - 27th June 2026
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?
Two children die in family car in France as 40-degree heatwave to intensify in Europe
Starmer quits in Downing Street speech and his would-be replacement is sworn in as MP
Former US Federal Reserve chief Alan Greenspan dies aged 100
'Significant price reduction' for Mounjaro means the drug may be deemed cost-effective
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.
Trump-backed populist who has never held office wins Colombia's presidential election
JD Vance says US and Iran can 'turn over new leaf' as Swiss resort talks enter second day
Serena Williams makes singles comeback after taking Wimbledon wildcard
Iran hold 10-man Belgium to scoreless draw at World Cup
Quiz: How much do you know about TV series set in schools or college?
Monaghan beat Westmeath to advance to All-Ireland football quarter-finals
Keir Starmer reflecting on ‘political realities’ amid pressure to resign as prime minister
King Charles to publish his personal tax bill in push for greater transparency
Sitdown Sunday: Eve Hewson on how being Bono's daughter impacted her view of fame
JD Vance lands in Switzerland for talks on deal to end US Iran war
Last month
June 2026
Al Jazeera reports death of journalist in Gaza after Israeli strike on refugee camp
European countries swelter as heatwave disrupts transport and tourism
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.
Keir Starmer facing calls to outline exit plan after Burnham’s Makerfield triumph
One dead and nine in critical condition after two trains collide near Bedford
Ireland to take the reins on furthering EU budget negotiations
Would the EU take Britain back?
Poland strips Zelenskyy of highest honour over naming of Ukrainian unit after WW2 army
The head of US intelligence has been pushing misinformation about Ukrainian 'biolabs'. What are they?
Australia detects first case of contagious H5 bird flu
Cabin bags aren't becoming free, but booking flights in Europe is about to get a bit less confusing
Sinn Féin says under-16 ban may drive teens to 'darker, unregulated, corners of the internet'
Maybe we should be giving children more options than 'bad' or 'really bad' online lives?
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Burnham allies ‘want Starmer to hand over power in September’ - but UK PM says he's going nowhere
Leinster defend URC title with 36-7 win over Bulls
Germany and France are at odds over the EU's massive budget (and Ireland is in 'listening mode')
Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire, official claims, after US-Iran peace talks called off
The new truce between Israel and Lebanon begins immediately.
Government asked to clarify if ministers invited to Peter Thiel-linked conference in Wicklow
'Neither I nor Italy ever beg': Row as Meloni accuses Trump of lying about her wanting a photo
Italy’s foreign minister has cancelled a visit to the US over Trump’s “grave and offensive words”, which he said “offend the whole of Italy”.
Andy Burnham: Who is the 'King of the North' and how might he take Downing Street?
The coming days could see Burnham challenge Keir Starmer for leadership of Labour and the UK.
Ukraine and China dominate as talks go into the early hours at EU summit
The 27 leaders are meeting for their last summit before Ireland takes over the EU presidency in a couple of weeks.