Jim Jordan pauses House Speaker bid as backup plan emerges
The Republican is expected to back a plan to temporarily empower acting Speaker Patrick McHenry.
2023-10-20 01:45
Irish police give evidence in Ashling Murphy murder trial
First responders to the scene tell a Dublin court there were no signs of life when they found her.
2023-10-19 23:27
Ukraine war: Kyiv troop build-up reported across Dnipro river
Ukraine appears to be expanding its forces on the Russian-occupied left or eastern bank of the river.
2023-10-19 23:22
Second American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva arrested in Russia
Alsu Kurmasheva's detention comes after the arrest of Evan Gershkovich earlier this year.
2023-10-19 19:59
Republicans who voted against Jordan's speakership bid report menacing calls and threats to their offices
Several Republicans who opposed Rep. Jim Jordan's House speakership bid said they are experiencing angry calls, menacing messages and even death threats since casting their votes, increasing the already tense and chaotic atmosphere in the GOP as they struggle to elect a speaker.
2023-10-19 19:29
Hundreds arrested at Israel-Gaza protest near US Capitol
At least 300 people are detained during a demonstration against the Israel-Hamas conflict.
2023-10-19 19:23
Aid delivery waits to enter Gaza from Egypt at Rafah crossing
About 20 trucks may cross into Gaza after a deal with the US, but aid organisations warn it's not enough.
2023-10-19 18:53
Storm Babet: Cork homes flooded during heavy rain
Hundreds of properties are damaged by floods in the Republic of Ireland, as a rain warning for NI continues.
2023-10-19 15:17
Threats fly as Jim Jordan's bid to be US House Speaker turns ugly
One lawmaker received "a barrage of threatening calls". Another says his wife received anonymous texts.
2023-10-19 10:45
Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland forging new friendships
A youth orchestra connects this 15-year-old County Down girl to people from different communities.
2023-10-19 07:23
Rishi Sunak to visit Israel as world leaders seek de-escalation
The PM will meet Israel's leaders on Thursday before going to other regional capitals in a two-day trip.
2023-10-19 05:57
Nestlé Irish baby milk factory to close as China birth rate drops
500 jobs will be lost due to the closure of the Limerick based factory.
2023-10-19 03:23