https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comSat, 30 May 2026 01:51:22 +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-41854023.htmlIsrael and Russia added to blacklist for sexual violence during conflict2026-05-29T20:24:00+01:002026-05-29T20:24:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The UN has added Israel and Russia to a blacklist for sexual violence in conflict, citing abuse by security forces, including the rape of male ...The UN has added Israel and Russia to a blacklist for sexual violence in conflict, citing abuse by security forces, including the rape of male ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41853837.htmlTrump meeting with aides to make ‘final determination’ on Iran ceasefire deal2026-05-29T16:14:00+01:002026-05-29T16:14:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Donald Trump says he is holding a White House Situation Room meeting with his advisers as he looks to make a “final determination” on moving forward ...Donald Trump says he is holding a White House Situation Room meeting with his advisers as he looks to make a “final determination” on moving forward ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41853825.htmlBondi defends Trump administration’s release of Epstein case files2026-05-29T15:58:00+01:002026-05-29T15:58:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Former attorney general Pam Bondi stood behind the Trump administration’s release of the case files on Jeffrey Epstein as she testified before House ...Former attorney general Pam Bondi stood behind the Trump administration’s release of the case files on Jeffrey Epstein as she testified before House ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41853792.htmlRescuers evacuate the first of five villagers found trapped in a cave in Laos2026-05-29T15:34:00+01:002026-05-29T15:34:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Rescue divers in Laos have safely evacuated the first of five local villagers who had been trapped in a cave for more than a week by floodwaters.Lao ...Rescue divers in Laos have safely evacuated the first of five local villagers who had been trapped in a cave for more than a week by floodwaters.Lao ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41853768.htmlJudge blocks payouts from Trump’s ‘anti-weaponisation’ settlement fund2026-05-29T15:00:00+01:002026-05-29T15:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from paying any claims through a new 1.776 billion dollars (£1.3 ...A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from paying any claims through a new 1.776 billion dollars (£1.3 ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41853756.htmlFive people dead after bus collides with cars in Virginia2026-05-29T14:49:00+01:002026-05-29T14:49:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A bus struck six vehicles on a major highway in Virginia as traffic slowed for a work zone, killing five people and leaving 34 needing hospital ...A bus struck six vehicles on a major highway in Virginia as traffic slowed for a work zone, killing five people and leaving 34 needing hospital ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41853747.htmlTeens given £26 fines after being convicted of raping girls as young as 142026-05-29T14:43:00+01:002026-05-29T14:43:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Three teenage boys convicted of the rape and serious sexual assault of girls as young as 14 in England were given fines of £26 (€30) each and ...Three teenage boys convicted of the rape and serious sexual assault of girls as young as 14 in England were given fines of £26 (€30) each and ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41853726.htmlChinese astronauts return to Earth after nearly seven months in space2026-05-29T14:06:00+01:002026-05-29T14:06:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Three Chinese astronauts have returned to Earth after spending nearly seven months in space and completing the handover with another crew earlier ...Three Chinese astronauts have returned to Earth after spending nearly seven months in space and completing the handover with another crew earlier ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41853402.htmlWatch: Blue Origin rocket explodes during test in latest setback for Jeff Bezos-owned company2026-05-29T14:00:00+01:002026-05-29T14:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/No personnel were harmed in the incident, the company said on social media, calling the explosion an ‘anomaly’No personnel were harmed in the incident, the company said on social media, calling the explosion an ‘anomaly’Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41853648.htmlUS and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire – official2026-05-29T12:49:00+01:002026-05-29T12:49:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/US and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire in the three-month-old war by 60 days and launch talks on Iran’s ...US and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire in the three-month-old war by 60 days and launch talks on Iran’s ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41853636.htmlFrance seeks investigation into Israel’s treatment of Gaza flotilla activists2026-05-29T12:44:00+01:002026-05-29T12:44:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The French government is asking prosecutors to investigate Israel’s alleged violent mistreatment of activists from a flotilla to Gaza, potentially ...The French government is asking prosecutors to investigate Israel’s alleged violent mistreatment of activists from a flotilla to Gaza, potentially ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41853597.htmlKenyan police arrest eight students on suspicion of arson after school fire2026-05-29T12:13:00+01:002026-05-29T12:13:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Kenyan police have arrested eight female students on suspicion of arson after a fire destroyed a dormitory at a boarding school, killing 16 children ...Kenyan police have arrested eight female students on suspicion of arson after a fire destroyed a dormitory at a boarding school, killing 16 children ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41853507.htmlHealth chief lands in DR Congo amid Ebola outbreak fears2026-05-29T10:46:00+01:002026-05-29T10:46:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has arrived in the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to witness efforts against an ...The head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has arrived in the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to witness efforts against an ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41853429.htmlNetanyahu orders Israeli army to seize ‘70% of Gaza Strip’, violating ceasefire deal2026-05-29T08:19:00+01:002026-05-29T08:19:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Speaking in West Bank settlement, Israeli PM, who is fighting for political survival before elections, says ‘we are squeezing Hamas’Speaking in West Bank settlement, Israeli PM, who is fighting for political survival before elections, says ‘we are squeezing Hamas’Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41853414.htmlTwo hurt as Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania2026-05-29T07:31:00+01:002026-05-29T07:31:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania, injuring two people, officials ...A Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania, injuring two people, officials ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41853366.htmlMan jailed for 15 years over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert in Austria 2026-05-28T21:50:00+01:002026-05-28T21:50:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/An Austrian court has convicted a man of planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago.He was sentenced to 15 years in ...An Austrian court has convicted a man of planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago.He was sentenced to 15 years in ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41853339.htmlTom Hanks ‘didn’t ask any questions’ when approached for Toy Story 52026-05-28T21:07:00+01:002026-05-28T21:07:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Hollywood star Tom Hanks has said that he “didn’t ask any questions” when he was approached with the idea for a fifth Toy Story film.The ...Hollywood star Tom Hanks has said that he “didn’t ask any questions” when he was approached with the idea for a fifth Toy Story film.The ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41853321.htmlUS and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire – official2026-05-28T20:44:00+01:002026-05-28T20:44:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/US and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire in the three-month-old war by 60 days and launch talks on Iran’s ...US and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire in the three-month-old war by 60 days and launch talks on Iran’s ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41852844.htmlIsrael defence minister says Gaza ‘voluntary emigration’ plan will be implemented2026-05-28T12:28:00+01:002026-05-28T12:28:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Human rights organisations warned proposals for mass departures from Gaza could amount to forced displacement and expulsionHuman rights organisations warned proposals for mass departures from Gaza could amount to forced displacement and expulsionExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41853330.htmlHarry and Meghan’s revamp of former home Frogmore Cottage could be reversed2026-05-28T11:29:00+01:002026-05-28T11:29:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Britain's Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s revamp of Frogmore Cottage could be reversed under plans being explored for Harry and Meghan’s former home.The ...Britain's Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s revamp of Frogmore Cottage could be reversed under plans being explored for Harry and Meghan’s former home.The ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41852649.htmlSuspicion greets the end of Iran's 88-day internet shutdown2026-05-28T08:09:00+01:002026-05-28T08:09:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Authorities initially imposed an internet blackout from 8 January in a crackdown on nationwide anti-government protestsAuthorities initially imposed an internet blackout from 8 January in a crackdown on nationwide anti-government protestsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41852637.htmlIran and US trade air strikes after Trump dismisses report of Hormuz deal2026-05-28T07:49:00+01:002026-05-28T07:49:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Trump has repeatedly said the end of the war is close but told media at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday he was not yet satisfied on a dealTrump has repeatedly said the end of the war is close but told media at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday he was not yet satisfied on a dealExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41852565.htmlPersonal assistant who injected Matthew Perry with ketamine jailed for over three years2026-05-27T21:01:00+01:002026-05-27T21:01:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Kenneth Iwamasa’s case has drawn sympathy from some Hollywood insiders, who characterised the relationship between a celebrity and their assistant as a stark power imbalanceKenneth Iwamasa’s case has drawn sympathy from some Hollywood insiders, who characterised the relationship between a celebrity and their assistant as a stark power imbalanceExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41852469.htmlZelensky asks Trump for more US air defence help against Russian missile attacks2026-05-27T17:24:00+01:002026-05-27T17:24:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked US President Donald Trump and Congress for more American-made air defence ammunition to counter ...Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked US President Donald Trump and Congress for more American-made air defence ammunition to counter ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41852109.htmlIsrael says it killed new Hamas military leader in Gaza2026-05-27T10:17:00+01:002026-05-27T10:17:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Israel said that it targeted and killed the new leader of Hamas’s military wing during airstrikes in Gaza City less than two weeks after it killed ...Israel said that it targeted and killed the new leader of Hamas’s military wing during airstrikes in Gaza City less than two weeks after it killed ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41851965.htmlTourist loses battle as Italian court rules tap water is not a consumer right in restaurants2026-05-26T20:30:00+01:002026-05-26T20:30:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Tourist took issue with only being offered a 750ml bottle of water costing €7 at hotel restaurantTourist took issue with only being offered a 750ml bottle of water costing €7 at hotel restaurantExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41851938.htmlMuslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat as Hajj reaches its peak2026-05-26T19:22:00+01:002026-05-26T19:22:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Muslim pilgrims from around the world have congregated on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia on the second official day of the annual Islamic pilgrimage, ...Muslim pilgrims from around the world have congregated on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia on the second official day of the annual Islamic pilgrimage, ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41851815.htmlIsrael and Hezbollah clash at strategic Lebanese river after overnight strikes2026-05-26T16:29:00+01:002026-05-26T16:29:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Israel’s military clashed with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group along a strategic river in Lebanon as Israeli troops tried to push farther ...Israel’s military clashed with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group along a strategic river in Lebanon as Israeli troops tried to push farther ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41851533.htmlFour people killed in Belgium in train and school bus collision2026-05-26T16:00:00+01:002026-05-26T16:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Two children among dead after incident at level crossing near town of Buggenhout in FlandersTwo children among dead after incident at level crossing near town of Buggenhout in FlandersExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41851731.htmlIran condemns US strikes as show of ‘bad faith’ and warns of consequences2026-05-26T14:35:00+01:002026-05-26T14:35:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Iran has denounced US strikes as a sign of “bad faith and unreliability” as negotiations continue towards a possible deal to end the war.The US ...Iran has denounced US strikes as a sign of “bad faith and unreliability” as negotiations continue towards a possible deal to end the war.The US ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41851659.htmlSearch continues for seven villagers trapped in flooded Laos cave2026-05-26T12:53:00+01:002026-05-26T12:53:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A search operation for seven villagers trapped inside a flooded cave in central Laos has entered its seventh day, as rescuers encountered difficult ...A search operation for seven villagers trapped inside a flooded cave in central Laos has entered its seventh day, as rescuers encountered difficult ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41851494.htmlThree dead in South Korea after collapse at overpass demolition site2026-05-26T10:02:00+01:002026-05-26T10:02:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Three people were killed and three others injured when a decades-old overpass undergoing demolition partially collapsed in the South Korean capital ...Three people were killed and three others injured when a decades-old overpass undergoing demolition partially collapsed in the South Korean capital ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41851425.htmlUS launches fresh strikes in Iran as Rubio says deal to end war could 'take days'2026-05-26T07:29:00+01:002026-05-26T07:29:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Mr Trump said in a social media post that negotiations are “proceeding nicely”, but tied any eventual agreement to expanded participation in the 2020 accordsMr Trump said in a social media post that negotiations are “proceeding nicely”, but tied any eventual agreement to expanded participation in the 2020 accordsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41851275.html'Massive' child abuse scandal in France as school staff investigated for sexual assault2026-05-25T16:59:00+01:002026-05-25T16:59:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Paris police are examining more than 100 allegations of mistreatment, physical violence and rape of children as young as three by school monitorsParis police are examining more than 100 allegations of mistreatment, physical violence and rape of children as young as three by school monitorsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41851095.htmlMuslims begin annual Hajj in sweltering heat against backdrop of war concerns2026-05-25T13:08:00+01:002026-05-25T13:08:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began on Monday.More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia ...The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began on Monday.More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41850990.htmlPope makes historic apology for Holy See’s own role in legitimising slavery2026-05-25T10:53:00+01:002026-05-25T10:53:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Pope Leo XIV made a historic apology on Monday for the role the Holy See itself played in legitimising slavery and for having failed to condemn it ...Pope Leo XIV made a historic apology on Monday for the role the Holy See itself played in legitimising slavery and for having failed to condemn it ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41850900.htmlRubio says US will find 'another way' if Iran talks fail2026-05-25T07:19:00+01:002026-05-25T07:19:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/There was a "pretty solid thing on the table in terms of their ability to open up the strait, get the strait open, enter into a very real, significant, time-limited negotiation on the nuclear matter, and hopefully we can pull it off," Mr Rubio saidThere was a "pretty solid thing on the table in terms of their ability to open up the strait, get the strait open, enter into a very real, significant, time-limited negotiation on the nuclear matter, and hopefully we can pull it off," Mr Rubio saidExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41850852.htmlBystander in serious condition after shooting near White House checkpoint2026-05-24T22:24:00+01:002026-05-24T22:24:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Secret Service said the bystander, who has not been identified, suffered a gunshot wound described as not life-threateningThe Secret Service said the bystander, who has not been identified, suffered a gunshot wound described as not life-threateningExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41850555.htmlDetails emerge of potential Iran deal as US claims progress2026-05-24T15:30:00+01:002026-05-24T15:30:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The US is close to reaching a deal with Iran that would end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and see Iran give up its stockpile of highly ...The US is close to reaching a deal with Iran that would end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and see Iran give up its stockpile of highly ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41850438.htmlTrump says Iran deal ‘largely negotiated’ but Rubio urges caution2026-05-24T12:19:00+01:002026-05-24T12:19:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Other officials were more cautious on Sunday, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio noting 'significant progress, although not final progress has been made' in the negotiationsOther officials were more cautious on Sunday, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio noting 'significant progress, although not final progress has been made' in the negotiationsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41850405.htmlFisherman mauled on Great Barrier Reef in second fatal shark attack in a week2026-05-24T10:38:00+01:002026-05-24T10:38:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The 39-year-old man was with three friends diving from a boat at Kennedy Shoal off the Queensland state coast, south of Cairns, on Sunday when he was attacked, Police Inspector Elaine Burns saidThe 39-year-old man was with three friends diving from a boat at Kennedy Shoal off the Queensland state coast, south of Cairns, on Sunday when he was attacked, Police Inspector Elaine Burns saidExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41850396.htmlUS sanctions on members of international criminal court 'thuggish' and 'bullying'2026-05-24T10:32:00+01:002026-05-24T10:32:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The US sanctions — which include travel bans and asset freezes — have locked judges out of the European financial system, making it impossible for them or their families to live normal livesThe US sanctions — which include travel bans and asset freezes — have locked judges out of the European financial system, making it impossible for them or their families to live normal livesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41850369.htmlRussia pounds Kyiv with missiles and drones in intense overnight assault2026-05-24T08:09:00+01:002026-05-24T08:09:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Russia has attacked Kyiv with missiles and drones overnight in an intense assault that shook buildings across the Ukrainian capital, including near ...Russia has attacked Kyiv with missiles and drones overnight in an intense assault that shook buildings across the Ukrainian capital, including near ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41850363.htmlSuspect shot dead near White House after firing at security checkpoint2026-05-24T07:26:00+01:002026-05-24T07:26:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The US Secret Service said in a statement late on Saturday that, according to a preliminary investigation, the person approached a checkpoint shortly after 6pm local timeThe US Secret Service said in a statement late on Saturday that, according to a preliminary investigation, the person approached a checkpoint shortly after 6pm local timeExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41850360.htmlUS Secret Service shoots person near White House2026-05-24T01:19:00+01:002026-05-24T01:19:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The US Secret Service shot a person near the White House on Saturday while a bystander was also shot, a law enforcement official said.Both people ...The US Secret Service shot a person near the White House on Saturday while a bystander was also shot, a law enforcement official said.Both people ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41850351.htmlUS Secret Service and police respond to reports of shots fired near White House2026-05-24T00:00:00+01:002026-05-24T00:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Law enforcement authorities are responding to shots that were fired near the White House grounds, FBI director Kash Patel said.Journalists working ...Law enforcement authorities are responding to shots that were fired near the White House grounds, FBI director Kash Patel said.Journalists working ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41850336.htmlTrump says deal with Iran and opening of Strait of Hormuz ‘largely negotiated’2026-05-23T22:15:00+01:002026-05-23T22:15:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/President Donald Trump said that a deal with Iran, including opening the Strait of Hormuz, has been “largely negotiated” after calls with Israel and ...President Donald Trump said that a deal with Iran, including opening the Strait of Hormuz, has been “largely negotiated” after calls with Israel and ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41850270.htmlFrance bans Israel’s Ben-Gvir after ‘unspeakable’ flotilla detainee taunts2026-05-23T18:21:00+01:002026-05-23T18:21:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/France has banned Israel’s national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, citing his “unspeakable” behaviour targeting activists from a flotilla to ...France has banned Israel’s national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, citing his “unspeakable” behaviour targeting activists from a flotilla to ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41850165.htmlFormer F1 world champion Alain Prost ‘injured in home invasion’2026-05-23T13:12:00+01:002026-05-23T13:12:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Swiss police are investigating an alleged robbery amid reports that four-time Formula 1 world champion Alain Prost was injured during a home ...Swiss police are investigating an alleged robbery amid reports that four-time Formula 1 world champion Alain Prost was injured during a home ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41850156.htmlPope meets families of youth lost to toxic waste dumping in ‘Land of Fires’2026-05-23T12:03:00+01:002026-05-23T12:03:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Pope has greeted families who lost loved ones to illegal toxic dumping in an area near Naples.Many paused to share photographs and other mementos ...The Pope has greeted families who lost loved ones to illegal toxic dumping in an area near Naples.Many paused to share photographs and other mementos ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41850102.htmlSpaceX launches biggest Starship yet on test flight2026-05-23T08:33:00+01:002026-05-23T08:33:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/SpaceX has launched its biggest, most powerful Starship yet in a test flight.The spacecraft is an upgraded version of the Starship that Nasa is ...SpaceX has launched its biggest, most powerful Starship yet in a test flight.The spacecraft is an upgraded version of the Starship that Nasa is ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41850099.htmlDozens killed in Chinese coal mine explosion2026-05-23T07:29:00+01:002026-05-23T07:29:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern province of Shanxi has killed at least 82 people, state media reported, after dozens were said to ...A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern province of Shanxi has killed at least 82 people, state media reported, after dozens were said to ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41849979.htmlTulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence in US2026-05-23T03:02:00+01:002026-05-23T03:02:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as US president Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, saying she needed to step away as her husband battles ...Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as US president Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, saying she needed to step away as her husband battles ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41849880.htmlCarney vows a better Canada after Alberta plans vote on seeking independence2026-05-22T16:54:00+01:002026-05-22T16:54:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Prime Minister Mark Carney has said he is determined to build a better Canada after the leader of the country’s oil-rich province of Alberta ...Prime Minister Mark Carney has said he is determined to build a better Canada after the leader of the country’s oil-rich province of Alberta ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41849868.htmlIsraeli airstrikes on Lebanon kill 10, including child, officials say2026-05-22T16:41:00+01:002026-05-22T16:41:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Friday killed 10 people, including six paramedics and a Syrian girl, Lebanon’s Health Ministry said, the ...Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Friday killed 10 people, including six paramedics and a Syrian girl, Lebanon’s Health Ministry said, the ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41849598.htmlUS says ‘slight progress’ in Iran talks amid uncertainty on deal to end war2026-05-22T12:53:00+01:002026-05-22T12:53:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/US secretary of state Marco Rubio has said there was “slight progress” during talks with Iran amid uncertainty as to whether a deal will be reached ...US secretary of state Marco Rubio has said there was “slight progress” during talks with Iran amid uncertainty as to whether a deal will be reached ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41849583.htmlWestern Europe braced for first major heat event of summer2026-05-22T12:43:00+01:002026-05-22T12:43:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Temperatures across Portugal, Spain, France and the UK were expected to exceed 30C on Friday and into next week, reaching 32C in Paris and London and 35C in south-west FranceTemperatures across Portugal, Spain, France and the UK were expected to exceed 30C on Friday and into next week, reaching 32C in Paris and London and 35C in south-west FranceExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41849490.htmlSlow Food founder Carlo Petrini dies aged 762026-05-22T11:33:00+01:002026-05-22T11:33:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Carlo Petrini, the founder of the Slow Food global grassroots movement promoting sustainable food production and local, traditional cuisine, has died ...Carlo Petrini, the founder of the Slow Food global grassroots movement promoting sustainable food production and local, traditional cuisine, has died ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41849433.htmlBig cat belonging to ‘Tiger Queen’ shot dead after mauling keeper and escaping2026-05-22T10:46:00+01:002026-05-22T10:46:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The tiger attacked a 72-year-old man at an enclosure kept by the former tamer Carmen Zander and escapedThe tiger attacked a 72-year-old man at an enclosure kept by the former tamer Carmen Zander and escapedExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41849355.htmlThe game’s afoot as armchair detectives mark Sherlock Holmes Day2026-05-22T09:26:00+01:002026-05-22T09:26:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/From 221B Baker Street in central London to a cliffside waterfall in the Swiss Alps, generations of armchair detectives are celebrating International ...From 221B Baker Street in central London to a cliffside waterfall in the Swiss Alps, generations of armchair detectives are celebrating International ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/