Ireland scraps almost all COVID restrictions

The Irish government has agreed to lift almost all coronavirus restrictions from tomorrow - in a move attributed to the passing of the peak of the Omicron wave, and the country's high vaccine uptake.

Three children and more than 60 adults reportedly killed in Yemen airstrikes

At least three children and more than 60 adults have reportedly been killed in airstrikes in Yemen, according to the Save the Children charity.The Saudi-led coalition is believed to be behind the offensive, having...

El Chapo’s wife is not actually his wife, new book claims

El Chapo's wife, a former teen beauty queen, is not actually his wife, according to a new book.The drug cartel chief married Emma Coronel Aispuro on her 18th birthday in July 2007 but he...

‘A path to understanding each other’s positions’: US and Russia lower temperature in Ukraine crisis

The US and Russia have met to discuss the crisis in Ukraine - and sought to lower the temperature after days of heated standoff over a feared Russian invasion.

At least 17 killed and 59 hurt in mining truck crash explosion which leaves huge crater

At least 17 people have been killed and 59 injured in a huge blast in Ghana after a truck carrying explosives to a gold mine collided with a motorcycle, authorities say.Footage from the scene...

What’s happening on the Russian-Ukrainian border and why are tensions so high?

The US and UK have warned by Russia that it would "pay a heavy price" if it invades Ukraine.

UK aid heads to Tonga as Pacific nation continues the clean-up after eruption and tsunami

UK-funded aid is being sent to Tonga, almost a week after parts of the island nation were devastated by a volcanic eruption and tsunami.The Australian naval ship HMAS Adelaide was expected to set sail...

Austria to make COVID jabs mandatory – and police will check vaccination status

Austria's parliament has approved a universal COVID-19 vaccine mandate for adults - the first of its kind in Europe.