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US military strikes three Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks
The US military launched airstrikes against three Iranian oil tankers in response to ballistic missile attacks aimed at American naval warships.
Putin orders three‑day Kyiv strike pause as US envoys land in Moscow
Putin has ordered a pause on strikes against Kyiv while US envoys arrive in Moscow.
Putin orders 72‑hour pause on Kyiv strikes ahead of US envoys
Putin orders 72‑hour pause on Kyiv strikes ahead of US envoys
Eoin Doyle's funeral set for Sept 8 after fatal Ballyhaunis train crash
The funeral for 12-year-old Eoin Doyle, who died in a train collision in Ballyhaunis, will take place on Sept 8 at St Patrick's Church, Cloonfad.
Patrick Clancy speaks out after mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case
Patrick Clancy's lawyer issued a statement after a judge declared a mistrial in the murder case against Lindsay Clancy following a deadlocked jury.
Russian Drone Strikes Ukraine's Security Service HQ, Escalating Air War
Russian Drone Strikes Ukraine's Security Service HQ, Escalating Air War
Israel seizes strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon
Israeli forces have taken operational control of the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, clearing a strategic underground tunnel network.
Judge Declares Mistrial in Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial, Attorney Secures One‑Hour Stay
Judge Sullivan declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case after a month of deliberations; the defense secured a one‑hour stay to appeal a holdout juror.
Two US sailors sent back to carrier after drunken brawl in Pattaya
Two US sailors sent back to carrier after drunken brawl in Pattaya
Polls suggest AfD could win Saxony-Anhalt, minorities fear deportations
Polls suggest AfD could win Saxony‑Anhalt’s state election, the first time a far‑right party would govern a German state. Migrants fear immediate deportations.
US probes alleged wedding strike in Iran, Vance says skeptical
US investigators are probing an alleged wedding strike in Iran, with Vice President Dan Vance calling the Iranian account unverified. The Pentagon says no U.S. facilities were affected.
Milei revives Falklands claim, threatens sanctions on oil firms
President Javier Milei announced Argentina’s sovereignty claim over the Falkland Islands and warned that companies drilling near the archipelago, such as the Sea Lion oilfield, could face sanctions.
Ukrainian Sea Drones Strike Russian Port of Sochi For First Time
Ukrainian forces have struck the Russian Black Sea port of Sochi with uncrewed surface vessels for the first time, targeting the support vessel Nefrit.
Two Nepal hydropower workers rescued after nine days in tunnel
Emergency crews pulled two men alive from a Nepal hydropower tunnel nine days after an avalanche triggered flash floods, raising hopes for hundreds of missing workers.
US’ Vance says Iran conflict is not a war, declines to offer timeline for end
US Vice-President JD Vance asserted that the ongoing conflict with Iran does not qualify as a war while declining to provide a timeline for its conclusion.
EU joins US in economic pressure on Iran
EU joins US in economic pressure on Iran
Lindsay Clancy trial stalls as single juror blocks verdict on sixth day
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial stalled on its sixth day of deliberations after a note revealed a single juror is refusing to follow reasonable doubt instructions.
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer seeks removal of juror obstructing murder verdict
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer seeks removal of juror obstructing murder verdict
Iran buries victims of reported US wedding attack, fires on Kuwait
Iran buried victims of a reported US airstrike on a wedding party near the Strait of Hormuz, as regional tensions flared with retaliatory missile attacks.
Spain rescues
Spain rescues