Why DR Congo wants East African troops to leave
After 11 months in action, the force set up to to curb violence in the DR Congo has been told to withdraw.
2023-10-28 01:25
Qatar sentences eight Indians to death
Reports say eight Indian men who worked in Qatar have been sentenced to death on spying charges.
2023-10-27 11:47
Maud Kells: Death of missionary who spent decades in Africa
Maud Kells is praised for her "tremendous courage" after spending decades as an aid worker.
2023-10-27 00:52
UN agencies reduce Gaza aid operations as fuel runs out
The UN says it has enough to maintain water supplies for a day, after reducing support for hospitals.
2023-10-26 22:23
Daniel O'Donnell: My music is 'not everyone's cup of tea'
After 40 years in the business, Daniel O'Donnell has fans in high places and a dollop of modesty.
2023-10-26 19:45
Man dies after his e-scooter is struck by a van
A man in his 50s has died after his e-scooter was struck by a van in County Sligo.
2023-10-26 15:46
Taiwan ex-colonel gets 20 years for spying for China
The retired officer was convicted of recruiting active-duty officers to give China military secrets.
2023-10-26 14:45
Jamaal Bowman: US Democrat US lawmaker charged over false Capitol fire alarm
Rep Jamaal Bowman is expected to plead guilty and pay a fine for the misdemeanour charge.
2023-10-26 08:25
Irish 'strongly advised' to leave Lebanon
The Department Of Foreign Affairs has also advised Irish people not to travel to Lebanon due to the ongoing conflict.
2023-10-26 07:29
Who is the Trump-backed new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson?
The Louisiana Republican has allies among right-wing figures in US politics, including Donald Trump.
2023-10-26 04:56
Conservative Mike Johnson elected new House Speaker
Louisiana's Mike Johnson won with 220 votes in his favour in the lower chamber of Congress.
2023-10-26 02:15
Ethiopian scientist Gebisa Ejeta receives National Medal of Science from US
Gebisa Ejeta, 73, receives the National Medal of Science for developing an improved sorghum hybrid.
2023-10-25 21:50