https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comFri, 17 Apr 2026 12:54:19 +0100Examiner GroupIreland's premier breaking news website providing up to the minute news and sports reports. With e-mail news releases following breaking stories throughout the day.https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41829128.htmlStarmer: ‘Unforgivable’ that I was not told Mandelson failed security vetting2026-04-17T11:54:00+01:002026-04-17T11:54:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The British Prime Minister said he was “absolutely furious”The British Prime Minister said he was “absolutely furious”Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41828999.htmlHairy moments as escaped wolf returned to zoo in South Korea2026-04-17T08:33:00+01:002026-04-17T08:33:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The male wolf, named Neukgu, burrowed out of his enclosure at the O-World zoo in Daejeon on April 8, prompting a search that gripped the nation and raised fears about his safetyThe male wolf, named Neukgu, burrowed out of his enclosure at the O-World zoo in Daejeon on April 8, prompting a search that gripped the nation and raised fears about his safetyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41828993.htmlTrump says Iran war should end 'soon', both sides may meet at weekend2026-04-17T08:12:00+01:002026-04-17T08:12:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Mr Trump said the next meeting between the United States and Iran could take place over the weekend, and an extension of a two-week ceasefire was possibleMr Trump said the next meeting between the United States and Iran could take place over the weekend, and an extension of a two-week ceasefire was possibleExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41828984.htmlTop civil servant ousted after British Foreign Office overruled Peter Mandelson vetting2026-04-17T07:32:00+01:002026-04-17T07:32:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The British Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper have lost confidence in Foreign Office permanent under-secretary Olly Robbins over the issue and he will be leaving the jobThe British Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper have lost confidence in Foreign Office permanent under-secretary Olly Robbins over the issue and he will be leaving the jobExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41828978.html10-day ceasefire in Lebanon holding through first night 2026-04-17T07:25:00+01:002026-04-17T07:25:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/It remained unclear whether Israel would completely stop strikes on Hezbollah and whether the militant group would recognise a deal it did not play a role in negotiating and which will leave Israeli troops occupying a stretch of southern Lebanon.It remained unclear whether Israel would completely stop strikes on Hezbollah and whether the militant group would recognise a deal it did not play a role in negotiating and which will leave Israeli troops occupying a stretch of southern Lebanon.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41828723.htmlIsrael and Lebanon have agreed 10-day ceasefire, Donald Trump says2026-04-16T16:56:00+01:002026-04-16T16:56:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Lebanon and Israel held their first direct diplomatic talks in decades on Tuesday in Washington after more than a month of war between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant groupLebanon and Israel held their first direct diplomatic talks in decades on Tuesday in Washington after more than a month of war between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant groupExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41828699.htmlPakistan’s army chief meets Iranian speaker in push to extend ceasefire2026-04-16T16:31:00+01:002026-04-16T16:31:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Pakistan’s powerful army chief has met Iran’s parliament speaker as part of international efforts to press for an extension to a ceasefire that has ...Pakistan’s powerful army chief has met Iran’s parliament speaker as part of international efforts to press for an extension to a ceasefire that has ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41828612.htmlPope Leo says world being 'ravaged by a handful of tyrants' in wake of Trump feud2026-04-16T15:39:00+01:002026-04-16T15:39:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The first American-born pontiff did not mention Donald Trump by name, but used his speech to denounce world leaders that invoke religion to justify violence against other nationsThe first American-born pontiff did not mention Donald Trump by name, but used his speech to denounce world leaders that invoke religion to justify violence against other nationsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41828594.htmlAll areas of BBC News will be affected by cuts, staff told2026-04-16T15:15:00+01:002026-04-16T15:15:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Employees have been told to brace for the “tough task” of reducing costs “significantly”Employees have been told to brace for the “tough task” of reducing costs “significantly”Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41828579.htmlLebanese president refuses to speak to Israeli prime minister2026-04-16T15:07:00+01:002026-04-16T15:07:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The president of Lebanon has refused to speak with the Israeli prime minister ahead of a planned discussion that would have been the first direct ...The president of Lebanon has refused to speak with the Israeli prime minister ahead of a planned discussion that would have been the first direct ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41828447.htmlParts of islands in Pacific could be without power for weeks after super typhoon2026-04-16T12:43:00+01:002026-04-16T12:43:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Some hard-hit areas of the Northern Marianas could be without power and water for weeks after the Pacific Ocean islands were battered by a super ...Some hard-hit areas of the Northern Marianas could be without power and water for weeks after the Pacific Ocean islands were battered by a super ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41828099.htmlPope Leo issues message of unity as Trump shares AI image of himself being held by Jesus2026-04-16T11:41:00+01:002026-04-16T11:41:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/On Tuesday, JD Vance capped several days of insults by insinuating the pontiff was not being truthful in matters of theology, and did not understand the concept of war.On Tuesday, JD Vance capped several days of insults by insinuating the pontiff was not being truthful in matters of theology, and did not understand the concept of war.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41828381.htmlZelensky and people of Ukraine receive International Four Freedoms Award2026-04-16T10:59:00+01:002026-04-16T10:59:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine was being awarded the prestigious International Four Freedoms Award at a ceremony on Thursday for his and his ...President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine was being awarded the prestigious International Four Freedoms Award at a ceremony on Thursday for his and his ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41828291.htmlAt least 16 people killed after Russia launches barrage of missiles and drones2026-04-16T09:05:00+01:002026-04-16T09:05:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Russia hammered civilian areas of Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles overnight, killing at least 16 people and injuring more than ...Russia hammered civilian areas of Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles overnight, killing at least 16 people and injuring more than ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41828258.htmlLebanon says it is not aware of planned talks with Israel - reports 2026-04-16T08:10:00+01:002026-04-16T08:10:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Israel's cabinet met on Wednesday to discuss a possible ceasefire in neighbouring Lebanon, a senior Israeli official said, more than six weeks into its war with Iran-backed HezbollahIsrael's cabinet met on Wednesday to discuss a possible ceasefire in neighbouring Lebanon, a senior Israeli official said, more than six weeks into its war with Iran-backed HezbollahExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41828264.htmlTrump hits out at Italy’s Meloni and says she ‘lacks courage’2026-04-16T07:33:00+01:002026-04-16T07:33:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/“I thought she had courage,” Mr Trump said in an interview with leading Italian daily newspaper, Corriere della Sera. “I was wrong”“I thought she had courage,” Mr Trump said in an interview with leading Italian daily newspaper, Corriere della Sera. “I was wrong”Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41828261.htmlDemocrats file articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth for ‘high crimes and misdemeanors’2026-04-16T07:05:00+01:002026-04-16T07:05:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Accusations refer to attack on Iran without congressional authorization and strikes on alleged drug smuggling boatsAccusations refer to attack on Iran without congressional authorization and strikes on alleged drug smuggling boatsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41828186.htmlTicketmaster had anti-competitive monopoly over big concert venues, jury finds2026-04-15T20:20:00+01:002026-04-15T20:20:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The civil case, initially led by the US federal government, accused Live Nation of using its reach to smother competition, by blocking venues from using multiple ticket sellers, for example.The civil case, initially led by the US federal government, accused Live Nation of using its reach to smother competition, by blocking venues from using multiple ticket sellers, for example.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41828165.htmlWar with Iran is 'close to over', Trump claims2026-04-15T19:34:00+01:002026-04-15T19:34:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/U.S. President Donald Trump has said the war he launched with Israel on Iran is close to over, as the army chief of mediator Pakistan arrived in ...U.S. President Donald Trump has said the war he launched with Israel on Iran is close to over, as the army chief of mediator Pakistan arrived in ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41828150.htmlTyphoon blows over cars and rips away roofs on US islands in Pacific2026-04-15T18:55:00+01:002026-04-15T18:55:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The super typhoon in the Pacific Ocean that hammered the Northern Mariana Islands flipped over cars, toppled utility poles and ripped away tin ...The super typhoon in the Pacific Ocean that hammered the Northern Mariana Islands flipped over cars, toppled utility poles and ripped away tin ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41827946.htmlBBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest downsize in 15 years2026-04-15T15:54:00+01:002026-04-15T15:54:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Announcement comes before Matt Brittin replaces Tim Davie as director general next monthAnnouncement comes before Matt Brittin replaces Tim Davie as director general next monthExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41827931.htmlPope arrives in Cameroon as separatists announce three-day pause in fighting2026-04-15T15:37:00+01:002026-04-15T15:37:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Pope Leo XIV arrived in the central African nation of Cameroon on Wednesday with a message of peace for its separatist region and for talks with ...Pope Leo XIV arrived in the central African nation of Cameroon on Wednesday with a message of peace for its separatist region and for talks with ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41827844.htmlFour people killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days2026-04-15T13:52:00+01:002026-04-15T13:52:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Four people were killed and 20 injured Four people were killed and 20 injured Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41827793.htmlUN nuclear chief urges strict Iran checks in any deal to end war2026-04-15T12:45:00+01:002026-04-15T12:45:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/On Wednesday Moscow said it was ready help solve “the problem of enriched uranium” in IranOn Wednesday Moscow said it was ready help solve “the problem of enriched uranium” in IranExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41827787.html$30m an hour: big oil reaping huge war windfall from consumers, analysis finds2026-04-15T12:30:00+01:002026-04-15T12:30:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Climate action blockers including Saudi Arabia, Russia and major fossil fuel firms set to make extra $234bn by end of 2026Climate action blockers including Saudi Arabia, Russia and major fossil fuel firms set to make extra $234bn by end of 2026Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41827613.htmlHopes rise for renewed talks as US military says Iran blockade is in force2026-04-15T07:32:00+01:002026-04-15T07:32:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Hopes have risen for renewed talks between the United States and Iran, as the US military said its blockade of Iranian ports was in full effect and ...Hopes have risen for renewed talks between the United States and Iran, as the US military said its blockade of Iranian ports was in full effect and ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41827607.htmlUS shuts down Iran's maritime trade despite optimism for more talks2026-04-15T07:14:00+01:002026-04-15T07:14:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Trump said negotiations between US and Iranian officials could resume in Pakistan in the next two daysTrump said negotiations between US and Iranian officials could resume in Pakistan in the next two daysExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41827601.htmlTrump declares war with Iran is ‘close to over’2026-04-15T04:00:00+01:002026-04-15T04:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/US President Donald Trump believes the war with Iran is “close to over”.Mr Trump told the Fox Business Network he viewed the conflict as nearing ...US President Donald Trump believes the war with Iran is “close to over”.Mr Trump told the Fox Business Network he viewed the conflict as nearing ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41827604.htmlKanye West postpones French show weeks after UK visa cancellation2026-04-15T03:55:00+01:002026-04-15T03:55:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The event faced growing backlashThe event faced growing backlashExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41827478.htmlMan left stunned after winning €1m Picasso painting in raffle2026-04-14T21:03:00+01:002026-04-14T21:03:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The raffle for Picasso's portrait of his longtime muse and partner Dora Maar raised €12m for Alzheimer’s researchThe raffle for Picasso's portrait of his longtime muse and partner Dora Maar raised €12m for Alzheimer’s researchExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41827463.htmlDiplomats try to arrange second round of US-Iran talks amid American blockade2026-04-14T18:31:00+01:002026-04-14T18:31:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Diplomats have been working through back channels to arrange a new round of talks between the US and Iran after Washington enacted its blockade of ...Diplomats have been working through back channels to arrange a new round of talks between the US and Iran after Washington enacted its blockade of ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41827424.html‘Historic opportunity’ as Lebanon and Israel hold direct diplomatic talks in US2026-04-14T17:30:00+01:002026-04-14T17:30:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Lebanon and Israel have opened their first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington following more than a month of war between Israel and the ...Lebanon and Israel have opened their first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington following more than a month of war between Israel and the ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41827385.htmlWife of Spanish prime minister charged with embezzlement and misappropriation of funds2026-04-14T16:54:00+01:002026-04-14T16:54:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Begona Gomez accused of using her influence as wife of socialist prime minister Pedro Sanchez to secure and manage post at Madrid UniversityBegona Gomez accused of using her influence as wife of socialist prime minister Pedro Sanchez to secure and manage post at Madrid UniversityExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41827346.html'Stick to matters of morality': Vance hits out at Pope in feud with Trump2026-04-14T16:13:00+01:002026-04-14T16:13:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Vice-president is a Catholic convert and said, 'let the president of the United States stick to dictating American public policy'Vice-president is a Catholic convert and said, 'let the president of the United States stick to dictating American public policy'Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41827226.htmlResidents take shelter as major typhoon in Pacific nears remote US islands2026-04-14T14:29:00+01:002026-04-14T14:29:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A major typhoon was approaching several remote US islands in the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, with people seeking shelter amid a combination of heavy ...A major typhoon was approaching several remote US islands in the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, with people seeking shelter amid a combination of heavy ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41827220.htmlUkraine and Germany launch plans for joint production of advanced drones2026-04-14T14:18:00+01:002026-04-14T14:18:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Russia has occupied about 20% of Ukraine so farRussia has occupied about 20% of Ukraine so farExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41827205.htmlFuel prices should ‘begin to come down’ as wholesale costs fall2026-04-14T14:03:00+01:002026-04-14T14:03:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Pump prices in the UK have risen by 25p per litre for petrol and 49p per litre for diesel since the war began on February 28Pump prices in the UK have risen by 25p per litre for petrol and 49p per litre for diesel since the war began on February 28Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41827052.htmlLebanon and Israel to hold first direct diplomatic talks in decades in US2026-04-14T11:47:00+01:002026-04-14T11:47:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Lebanon and Israel are set to hold the first direct diplomatic talks in decades on Tuesday in Washington following more than a month of war between ...Lebanon and Israel are set to hold the first direct diplomatic talks in decades on Tuesday in Washington following more than a month of war between ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41827037.htmlWhat will be the impact on oil flows of the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz?2026-04-14T11:35:00+01:002026-04-14T11:35:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The US military began blocking shipping traffic in and out of Iran's ports, a move that would prevent roughly two million barrels of Iranian oil a ...The US military began blocking shipping traffic in and out of Iran's ports, a move that would prevent roughly two million barrels of Iranian oil a ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41826992.htmlPakistan seeks more US-Iran talks as Strait of Hormuz blockade takes effect2026-04-14T10:23:00+01:002026-04-14T10:23:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The stand-off between the United States and Iran has deepened as the US declared it had blockaded Iran’s ports, Tehran threatened to strike targets ...The stand-off between the United States and Iran has deepened as the US declared it had blockaded Iran’s ports, Tehran threatened to strike targets ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41826989.htmlUS begins Iran port blockade, oil prices ease on hopes for dialogue2026-04-14T10:21:00+01:002026-04-14T10:21:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/US President Donald Trump said Iran had been in touch on Monday and wanted to make a dealUS President Donald Trump said Iran had been in touch on Monday and wanted to make a dealExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41827013.htmlKeir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron to co-chair committee to respond to Iran crisis2026-04-14T10:10:00+01:002026-04-14T10:10:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The group had its first meeting focused on efforts to reopen the Strait of HormuzThe group had its first meeting focused on efforts to reopen the Strait of HormuzExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41826950.htmlChinese and Spanish leaders vow to ‘safeguard multilateralism’2026-04-14T09:32:00+01:002026-04-14T09:32:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The leaders met in BeijingThe leaders met in BeijingExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41826890.htmlVance said talks with Iran made ‘some progress’ on nuclear stumbling block2026-04-14T02:52:00+01:002026-04-14T02:52:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/US vice president JD Vance said negotiations with Iran made “some progress” on nuclear issues.Mr Vance said the talks in Pakistan, which ended ...US vice president JD Vance said negotiations with Iran made “some progress” on nuclear issues.Mr Vance said the talks in Pakistan, which ended ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41826839.htmlTrump says US military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran2026-04-13T20:03:00+01:002026-04-13T20:03:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/US President Donald Trump said the American military had begun a blockade of Iranian ports as part of his effort to force Tehran to open the Strait ...US President Donald Trump said the American military had begun a blockade of Iranian ports as part of his effort to force Tehran to open the Strait ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41826803.htmlTrump administration agrees to keep flying Pride flag at Stonewall monument2026-04-13T18:04:00+01:002026-04-13T18:04:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Trump administration has agreed to keep flying a rainbow Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument, reversing course after removing the ...The Trump administration has agreed to keep flying a rainbow Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument, reversing course after removing the ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41826701.htmlHungarian election victor ‘would speak with Putin to end war in Ukraine’2026-04-13T16:00:00+01:002026-04-13T16:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar said on that if Russian president Vladimir Putin were to initiate a call with him, he would speak with him and ...Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar said on that if Russian president Vladimir Putin were to initiate a call with him, he would speak with him and ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41826671.htmlJudge dismisses Trump’s lawsuit against WSJ over reporting on ties to Epstein2026-04-13T15:01:00+01:002026-04-13T15:01:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The ruling marks yet another blow in the Trump administration’s efforts to manage the fallout over its release of the Epstein files and the president’s attempts to use the legal system to stifle reporting he finds critical of himThe ruling marks yet another blow in the Trump administration’s efforts to manage the fallout over its release of the Epstein files and the president’s attempts to use the legal system to stifle reporting he finds critical of himExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41826644.htmlUS military poised to blockade Iranian ports while Tehran threatens wider region2026-04-13T14:39:00+01:002026-04-13T14:39:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Iran responded with threats on all ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, taking aim at US-allied countriesIran responded with threats on all ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, taking aim at US-allied countriesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41826614.htmlApey birthday to Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla turns 692026-04-13T13:58:00+01:002026-04-13T13:58:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Fatou became the Berlin zoo’s oldest resident in 2024, following the death of Ingo the flamingo. The bird was believed to be at least 75 and had lived at the zoo since 1955Fatou became the Berlin zoo’s oldest resident in 2024, following the death of Ingo the flamingo. The bird was believed to be at least 75 and had lived at the zoo since 1955Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41826563.htmlCanadian PM Carney on the verge of majority government in special election2026-04-13T13:05:00+01:002026-04-13T13:05:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Canadian prime minister Mark Carney is on the verge of securing a majority government as special elections are held in three districts.Votes are ...Canadian prime minister Mark Carney is on the verge of securing a majority government as special elections are held in three districts.Votes are ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41826464.htmlHungary ponders life after Orban following election defeat2026-04-13T11:27:00+01:002026-04-13T11:27:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/After an election earthquake in which voters overwhelmingly rejected pro-Russian prime minister Viktor Orban, Hungarians are contemplating what to ...After an election earthquake in which voters overwhelmingly rejected pro-Russian prime minister Viktor Orban, Hungarians are contemplating what to ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41826470.htmlTrump posts image of himself as Jesus-like figure as Pope Leo responds to president's criticism2026-04-13T11:26:00+01:002026-04-13T11:26:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The US president, in a lengthy social media post, demanded that the head of the Catholic Church “focus on being a Great Pope, not a Politician”The US president, in a lengthy social media post, demanded that the head of the Catholic Church “focus on being a Great Pope, not a Politician”Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41826407.htmlieExplains: Why is the US threatening to block Iranian ports and how would it work?2026-04-13T10:00:00+01:002026-04-13T10:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Threat has left markets in another period of uncertainty, with questions over how the blockade will be enforcedThreat has left markets in another period of uncertainty, with questions over how the blockade will be enforcedExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41826404.htmlDonald Trump tells ‘weak’ Pope Leo to ‘stop catering to radical left’2026-04-13T09:56:00+01:002026-04-13T09:56:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/It was an extraordinary broadside against the global leader of the Catholic Church, exacerbating a feud that began over the war in IranIt was an extraordinary broadside against the global leader of the Catholic Church, exacerbating a feud that began over the war in IranExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41826323.htmlBritney Spears enters substance abuse treatment facility weeks after arrest2026-04-13T07:09:00+01:002026-04-13T07:09:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A representative for Spears told The Associated Press that the 44-year-old pop superstar had voluntarily checked herself into the facilityA representative for Spears told The Associated Press that the 44-year-old pop superstar had voluntarily checked herself into the facilityExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41826311.htmlUS blockade of Iranian ports to start as Trump threatens to hit infrastructure2026-04-13T05:34:00+01:002026-04-13T05:34:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The move came after marathon US-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement, and it set the stage for a showdownThe move came after marathon US-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement, and it set the stage for a showdownExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41826248.htmlHungary's Viktor Orban concedes landmark defeat to centre-right opposition2026-04-12T21:16:00+01:002026-04-12T21:16:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Orban's exit would also deprive Russian President Vladimir Putin of his main ally in the EU and send shockwaves through Western right-wing circles, including the White HouseOrban's exit would also deprive Russian President Vladimir Putin of his main ally in the EU and send shockwaves through Western right-wing circles, including the White HouseExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41825870.htmlRussia and Ukraine trade blame for violating Orthodox Easter ceasefire2026-04-12T18:18:00+01:002026-04-12T18:18:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of violating a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire that took effect less than 24 hours earlier.Russian ...Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of violating a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire that took effect less than 24 hours earlier.Russian ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41826020.htmlTrump says US will ‘blockade’ Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail2026-04-12T15:16:00+01:002026-04-12T15:16:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Donald Trump sought to exert more strategic control over the waterway responsible for the transportation of 20% of global oil suppliesDonald Trump sought to exert more strategic control over the waterway responsible for the transportation of 20% of global oil suppliesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/