Irish government announces RTÉ examination
Minister Catherine Martin announces an independent, root and branch examination of broadcaster RTÉ.
2023-07-04 22:49
Was the last battle of the American Revolution fought in India? A growing number of historians think so
A number of historains are reassessing the American Revolutionary War and looking at it as much more of a global conflict than previously portrayed, with one of the last battles between key protagonists actually fought in India.
2023-07-04 13:20
New Zealand bans plastic bags for fresh produce in supermarkets
Supermarkets already ban take-home bags but now thin bags used for vegetables will be outlawed too.
2023-07-03 13:53
Deadly China blast sparks fears about safety at BBQ restaurants
By Ryan Woo BEIJING (Reuters) -A gas explosion at a barbecue eatery on Wednesday night in China's northwestern Ningxia region
2023-06-22 14:54
Blast rips through Paris' Latin Quarter, gas explosion suspected
By Juliette Jabkhiro and Michel Rose PARIS (Reuters) -A blast ripped through a street in the busy Latin Quarter of
2023-06-22 00:49
Li Cunxin, 'Mao's Last Dancer,' to step away from ballet due to 'serious health concerns'
Li Cunxin, who found international fame for his remarkable rise from rural China to become one of the world's leading ballet dancers, has announced his retirement as the artistic director of Queensland Ballet due to health issues.
2023-06-21 13:45
She was denied an abortion in Texas - then she almost died
Over a dozen women are suing Texas after being denied abortions they say were medically necessary.
2023-06-19 04:46
Ireland's Land Acts and the decline of the 'Big House'
Irish partition meant landlords and estates were affected differently north and south of the border.
2023-06-18 13:45
Michael Jordan to sell Charlotte Hornets NBA team
US media reports the team is worth an estimated $3bn (£2bn) but details of the deal are undisclosed.
2023-06-17 06:24
Moscow-backed official says Russian army gains advantage from Ukraine dam breach
By Andrew Osborn A top Moscow-backed official in part of Ukraine controlled by Russia has said that the
2023-06-07 23:22
Ireland 'needs influx of construction workers'
An economic watchdog warns "significant immigration" of construction workers could be needed to address a housing shortage in the Republic of Ireland.
2023-06-07 19:27
State of emergency imposed in Russia-controlled parts of Kherson
A state of emergency has been imposed in Russian-controlled parts of Ukraine's Kherson region following the destruction of
2023-06-07 14:57