Israeli air strikes on Gaza continue as hopes for a ceasefire grow

The Palestinian death toll has risen to 30 after three days of air strikes.

79-year-old does marathon walk for hospitals he ‘wouldn’t be here no...

The walk is set to finish on Saturday, Arthur Edwards’ 80th birthday.

Greek premier ‘hopes for better relations with Turkey’ if re-elected

Kyriakos Mitsotakis said he also hopes Ankara will reconsider its approach to the West.

UN human rights body passes resolution on human rights abuses in Sud...

More than 600 people have been killed after fighting between forces loyal to the country’s two top generals.

4 signs you’ve eaten too much salt

Thirst isn’t the only indicator that you’re overindulging, experts warn. By Katie Wright.

A fraud expert’s tips on avoiding scams

Impersonation scammers are using increasingly sophisticated methods to swindle people. Here’s how to keep yourself safe. By Vicky Shaw.

Am I just tired or is it ME?

To mark ME Awareness Day, a doctor explains the many symptoms of this under-researched condition. By Imy Brighty-Potts.

Am I just tired or is it the chronic fatigue syndrome ME?

To mark ME Awareness Day, a doctor explains the many symptoms of this under-researched condition. By Imy Brighty-Potts.

Surge of migrants at US-Mexico border before restrictions are lifted

Border Patrol stopped 10,000 people one day – nearly twice the level of March.

What the papers say – May 12

Latest rise in interest rates dominated newspaper front pages on Friday.

Royal fan who stood near coronation protesters arrested and held for...

Alice Chambers missed the coronation after she was arrested on The Mall while standing next to Just Stop Oil protesters.

Varadkar: ‘I believe there will be no findings against minister over...

The Taoiseach said that ‘a complaint has been made’ about the matter, and Gardai were doing the right thing by assessing it.

Pipe bomb device found in north Belfast made safe

The viable pipe bomb-type device has been taken away for further examination, police said.

Trump appealing against sexual abuse verdict and five million dollar...

A notice of appeal was filed on Thursday in Manhattan federal court.

Rare funnel clouds spotted amid week of storms and flooding

Matthew Whitelocks said seeing a funnel cloud for the first time in Grantham was ‘fascinating’.

Evidence some companies are profiteering amid inflation, Taoiseach s...

Some retailers are securing significantly bigger margins on their profits in Ireland than they would in other markets, Leo Varadkar said.

Ex-marine who held man in fatal chokehold on subway to face manslaug...

Daniel Penney will face a charge of second degree manslaughter which could carry a jail term of up to 15 years.

Man jailed after leading police on 145mph North Yorkshire chase

Jason Ryder was sentenced at York Crown Court on Thursday to 10 months in jail.

US Abrams tanks arrive in Germany ready for Ukrainian crews to train

The 31 M1A1 Abrams tanks arrived at the port of Bremerhaven before being unloaded to travel to the Grafenwoehr base near Nuremburg.

Elon Musk appoints mystery woman to take over running of Twitter

The billionaire revealed on the social media platform that the woman would take over in about six weeks.