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International

Fine Gael MEPs 'deeply concerned' that Limerick refinery may be fuelling Russia's war in Ukraine
Debunked: No evidence a woman was drugged with a doused business card in Co Derry
Sherpa guide missing for a week on Everest rescued while crawling to base camp
EU to take Ireland to court over 'significant' peat cutting activity still taking place
Bondi Beach attack hero charged with assaulting his father
Serbian peacekeeper dies in mortar attack on his base in south Lebanon
Elon Musk could soon become the world's first trillionaire, as SpaceX to debut on stock market
Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire, with Hezbollah banned from 'pilot' security zones
Yesterday
3rd June 2026
Trump confirms he called Netanyahu 'crazy' over the phone, but insists they're still getting along
Ukraine and Moldova a step closer to EU membership after Hungary drops long-standing veto
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Lifting weights helps you live longer — but more than two hours a week doesn’t add extra benefit
Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino and the Greed is Good World Cup
Ahead of the opening game on 11 June in Mexico City, controversies range from human rights abuses to price gouging.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka knocked out of French Open by Diana Shnaider
Senior reporter fired by CBS News after saying new editors are 'murdering the show'
Ukraine strikes St Petersburg oil terminal as city prepares to host 'Russian Davos'
Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire after Trump said a deal had been struck
Tuesday
2nd June 2026
Police in the UK pelted with projectiles at rally over college student's murder
Trump's policies and a 'crazy world' are forcing another country to reconsider joining the EU
Here's what happened today: Tuesday
UK police watchdog conducting probe into murder of Henry Nowak, who was handcuffed as he died
Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish undergoing treatment for cancer
Violence continues in Lebanon – in spite of Trump's angry phone call with Netanyahu
Former SNP chief bought €144k motorhome and robotic lawnmower with party donations, court told
Ukraine says around 730 drones and missiles fired in Russian attack that killed at least 13
Minister Peter Burke meanwhile said his department is ‘doing a deep dive’ investigation to ensure Irish alumina is not eventually being purchased by arms companies in Russia.
Six people killed in Iowa after series of shootings linked to a domestic dispute
'Who can we tax': Another big political row brewing over WhatsApp message to Mandelson
Social Democrat Frederiksen secures third term as Denmark's prime minister
Trump €1.8b 'slush fund' is dead for now after Republican backlash
Monday
1st June 2026
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
French special forces board Russian Shadow Fleet oil tanker in Atlantic
Mandelson said Government would never regret ambassador appointment, files show
Woman claims she told Eleanor Donaldson about alleged abuse incident
Around 75 people were rescued from a height during Arsenal parade
Man charged with driving offences and two arrests made after officer struck by stolen squad car
Macron calls emergency meeting of UN Security Council after Israel captures castle of Beaufort
Sunday
31st May 2026
How much do you know about sea creatures?
Israel PM says capturing medieval castle of Beaufort a 'dramatic shift' in Lebanon offensive