Port chief says switch to rail freight may not necessarily reduce em...

It comes after the Transport Minister Eamon Ryan raised concerns about the port’s plans for expansion and what it means for Ireland’s climate goals.

A quarter of older tenants expect to stay in private rental sector –...

The research indicates that some older renters who were interviewed said that landlords were reluctant to accept Housing Assistant Payments.

US politician George Santos pleads not guilty to fraud and theft cha...

Mr Santos has given no indication that he plans to step aside because of his indictment.

Sunak faces Tory Brexiteers’ anger by ditching end-of-year EU law ‘b...

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch announced that around 600 laws would be revoked under their legislation rather than the 4,000 pledged.

Sixth man charged in connection with death of Neil Canney

A 24-year-old man was charged on Wednesday in connection with the death of Neil Canney in Greenock.

Vermont protects access to medical abortions

State’s Republican governor signed abortion and gender-affirming shield Bills into law on Wednesday.

Westminster ‘gaslighting’ Northern Irelanders over funding – DUP MP

Sammy Wilson warned the ‘Barnett squeeze is getting greater’.

Phones should be banned in schools to tackle damage by pornography –...

Schools could do more to educate pupils and parents about the dangers of online pornography, campaigners say.

Families of the Disappeared discuss awareness campaign with justice...

‘There are people out there who know what has happened and, as of yet, they have not come forward,’ Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie said.

Retailers tell government there could be further price reductions on...

Neale Richmond has said that where input costs for products have fallen, ‘consumers will benefit’.

London law firms facilitated £1.48 trillion for fossil fuel companie...

A new report analysed 55 law firms over a five-year period which the authors said are ‘enabling climate destruction’.

Swiss villagers told to evacuate over Alpine rockslide alert

The mountain has been moving since the last Ice Age, but measurements indicated a ‘strong acceleration over a large area’ in recent days.

Collection of genome sequences hails new era in scientific research

The main ‘reference’ genome sequence is almost 20 years old and is largely based on just one person.

Minister raises concerns over school segregation causing social divi...

Northern Ireland minister Steve Baker told MPs he is ‘absolutely all in favour’ of school choice.

William ‘couldn’t walk for a week’ after playing football, Blissett...

The former England striker was receiving an OBE for his services to football and for his charity work.

Do not roll back vital support to cover school costs, poverty campai...

The Child Poverty Action Group Scotland has published research on the financial impact the school day has on low-income families.

Tories rule out electoral pacts after Labour demands no ‘grubby deal...

The row came after the Conservatives were punished by voters in last week’s local elections.

Egyptian TV announces Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian...

There was no immediate confirmation from Israel or Islamic Jihad, the militant group involved in the latest fighting.

Egyptian TV announces Gaza ceasefire but fighting continues

There was no immediate confirmation from Israel or Islamic Jihad, the militant group involved in the latest fighting.

Police in fresh appeal one year since camper disappeared

Neil Skinner was last seen close to Loch Dochard, Argyll and Bute, on May 8, 2022.