General news

Israeli protests over legal overhaul show no signs of slowing

Thousands of people took to the streets to demonstrate against plans to overhaul the Israeli judiciary.

Archaeologists in Italy unearth ancient dolphin statuette

The discoveries date back to the fifth century BC.

Campaigners call for jump racing ban after three horses die at Aintr...

Hill Sixteen, Dark Raven and Envoye Special have all died at the 175th Grand National Festival at the Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool.

Christian faithful celebrate ‘Holy Fire’ under restrictions

The move comes amid tensions with Israeli police.

Rishi Sunak bans new smart motorways

Fourteen planned smart motorways are being scrapped.

‘Indictment bump’ helps Trump raise 34m dollars so far in 2023

Mr Trump is seeking to return to the White House in 2024.

Police vehicle attacked in Londonderry

The incident happened in the Shearwater Way area of Derry at around 10am on Saturday.

Grand National start delayed after animal rights protesters get on t...

Animal rights group Animal Rising had threatened to disrupt the four-and-a-quarter-mile and were protesting from early on Saturday morning.

Nine people arrested after protesters access track at Grand National

Animal rights group Animal Rising had threatened to disrupt the four-and-a-quarter-mile and were protesting from early on Saturday morning.

Nine arrested after protesters delay Grand National by getting onto...

Animal rights group Animal Rising had threatened to disrupt the four-and-a-quarter-mile and were protesting from early on Saturday morning.

Multiple arrests after protesters delay Grand National by getting on...

Animal rights group Animal Rising had threatened to disrupt the four-and-a-quarter-mile and were protesting from early on Saturday morning.

More than 100 arrested after protesters storm Grand National and del...

Animal rights group Animal Rising had threatened to disrupt the four-and-a-quarter-mile and were protesting from early on Saturday morning.

Citizens’ Assembly has chance to save lives, says Dublin GAA legend...

Philly McMahon’s brother John died after a battle with addiction in 2012.

Police investigation opens into viral allotment which was vandalised...

‘I want to say to whoever did it, I’m here if you want to talk to me,’ said Carly Burd, creator of the A Meal On Me With Love initiative.

Wider conflict feared as Sudan’s army and rival force clash

At least three people have died and dozens more were hurt in fighting in the capital Khartoum and elsewhere.

Labour would oversee more active state on economy, says shadow minis...

People do not yet understand the scale of Labour’s ambition on the economy, according to Jonathan Reynolds.

Ireland needs to find better ways to deal with illegal drug use – Va...

Mr Varadkar was speaking as a new citizens’ assembly on drug use began its work.

Police name man who died in Glasgow street

Thomas Bowers, 33, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Yousaf denies SNP bankruptcy claims as ruling body orders governance...

The SNP’s National Executive Council ordered a review into governance and transparency.

Powering down: Final hours for Germany’s last nuclear plants

The Emsland, Neckarwestheim II and Isar II reactors are being shut down, following an agreement from more than 10 years ago.