https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comSat, 27 Jun 2026 20:28:27 +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-41870253.htmlDesperation mounts in Venezuela as the earthquake death toll rises to 1,4302026-06-27T18:50:00+01:002026-06-27T18:50:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The death toll from Venezuela’s earthquakes rose to 1,430 on Saturday, officials said.The latest figures were released as rescuers continued the ...The death toll from Venezuela’s earthquakes rose to 1,430 on Saturday, officials said.The latest figures were released as rescuers continued the ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41870220.htmlTens of thousands march in the first Budapest Pride since Orban was voted out2026-06-27T16:43:00+01:002026-06-27T16:43:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Tens of thousands of people gathered in soaring temperatures in Hungary’s capital to celebrate the 31st annual Budapest Pride, the first such LGBTQ+ ...Tens of thousands of people gathered in soaring temperatures in Hungary’s capital to celebrate the 31st annual Budapest Pride, the first such LGBTQ+ ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41870184.htmlTrump threatens 100% tariff on European countries that impose digital tax2026-06-27T13:54:00+01:002026-06-27T13:54:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/US president says levy would be imposed immediately and supersede pre-existing trade deals with the countryUS president says levy would be imposed immediately and supersede pre-existing trade deals with the countryExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41870181.htmlFloods and landslides as two tropical storms pound Japan2026-06-27T13:43:00+01:002026-06-27T13:43:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Two major storm systems have pounded Japan, causing landslides and floods and leaving one dead and several injured, media and officials said.The ...Two major storm systems have pounded Japan, causing landslides and floods and leaving one dead and several injured, media and officials said.The ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41870169.htmlUkraine strikes industrial facility in Russia’s Volgograd2026-06-27T13:29:00+01:002026-06-27T13:29:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Ukraine has struck a major industrial facility in the Russian city of Volgograd, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said, while a Russian drone ...Ukraine has struck a major industrial facility in the Russian city of Volgograd, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said, while a Russian drone ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41870163.htmlIranian drones attack Bahrain and ship struck in Strait of Hormuz2026-06-27T11:56:00+01:002026-06-27T11:56:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Iran has launched a drone assault on Bahrain while a ship in the Strait of Hormuz separately came under attack on Saturday – a likely response by ...Iran has launched a drone assault on Bahrain while a ship in the Strait of Hormuz separately came under attack on Saturday – a likely response by ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41870151.htmlGermany hit by record temperatures as European heatwave moves east2026-06-27T11:01:00+01:002026-06-27T11:01:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Forecasters say hottest conditions spreading into central and eastern EuropeForecasters say hottest conditions spreading into central and eastern EuropeExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41870145.htmlPilot dies after small plane crashes into Beijing high-rise2026-06-27T10:33:00+01:002026-06-27T10:33:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A pilot has died and 13 other people were injured after a small plane crashed into the tallest high-rise building in Beijing, Chinese authorities ...A pilot has died and 13 other people were injured after a small plane crashed into the tallest high-rise building in Beijing, Chinese authorities ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41870118.htmlWindow for rescuing survivors narrows on third day after Venezuela quakes2026-06-27T08:29:00+01:002026-06-27T08:29:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The situation grows more desperate by the hour in Venezuela as people dig through the rubble three days after two devastating 7.2 and 7.5-magnitude ...The situation grows more desperate by the hour in Venezuela as people dig through the rubble three days after two devastating 7.2 and 7.5-magnitude ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41869953.htmlTrump blames Iran for drone strike on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz2026-06-26T18:39:00+01:002026-06-26T18:39:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/President Donald Trump has blamed Iran for carrying out a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a “foolish violation” of ...President Donald Trump has blamed Iran for carrying out a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a “foolish violation” of ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41869980.htmlDeath toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to 9202026-06-26T18:38:00+01:002026-06-26T18:38:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The toll from the back-to-back earthquakes that devastated Venezuela this week has climbed to at least 920 dead and 3,360 injured, authorities ...The toll from the back-to-back earthquakes that devastated Venezuela this week has climbed to at least 920 dead and 3,360 injured, authorities ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41869905.htmlGreek fishermen receive cash to catch toxic fish2026-06-26T16:24:00+01:002026-06-26T16:24:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Fishermen in Greece are receiving payouts to catch toxic fish migrating north into the Mediterranean Sea due to climate change.The silver-cheeked ...Fishermen in Greece are receiving payouts to catch toxic fish migrating north into the Mediterranean Sea due to climate change.The silver-cheeked ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41869854.htmlEx-national security adviser John Bolton admits retaining classified information2026-06-26T15:48:00+01:002026-06-26T15:48:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty on Friday to illegally retaining classified information, sealing a ...Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty on Friday to illegally retaining classified information, sealing a ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41869668.html'Chock full of incredible animals': Marine expedition discovers 31 new species in two weeks2026-06-26T14:04:00+01:002026-06-26T14:04:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Researchers believe the speed at which the species were found and identified may be a record, in part because of the cutting-edge technologyResearchers believe the speed at which the species were found and identified may be a record, in part because of the cutting-edge technologyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41869683.htmlAndrew Tate’s legal action over names of alleged victims thrown out by British High Court2026-06-26T12:32:00+01:002026-06-26T12:32:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The pair are facing legal proceedings in Romania, where they currently live, but will be extradited to the UK upon their conclusion to face a combined 21 charges, including rape, actual bodily harm and human traffickingThe pair are facing legal proceedings in Romania, where they currently live, but will be extradited to the UK upon their conclusion to face a combined 21 charges, including rape, actual bodily harm and human traffickingExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41869605.htmlAustralia plans to strengthen under-16s social media ban2026-06-26T11:19:00+01:002026-06-26T11:19:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Anthony Albanese told Australia’s parliament on Thursday that his government was considering options to strengthen the banAnthony Albanese told Australia’s parliament on Thursday that his government was considering options to strengthen the banExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41869548.htmlAustralia vows to bullet-proof ban on social media for under-16s2026-06-26T10:01:00+01:002026-06-26T10:01:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/There has been a steady stream of evidence that the ban has had little impactThere has been a steady stream of evidence that the ban has had little impactExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41869545.htmlGerman Christmas market attack driver receives life sentence2026-06-26T09:58:00+01:002026-06-26T09:58:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The defendant, 51-year-old Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, went on trial at the state court in the city in NovemberThe defendant, 51-year-old Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, went on trial at the state court in the city in NovemberExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41869488.htmlEuropean heatwave is worst ever and impossible without climate crisis, scientists say2026-06-26T07:38:00+01:002026-06-26T07:38:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Study also finds high humidity means people in hundreds of cities are enduring their worst ever heat stressStudy also finds high humidity means people in hundreds of cities are enduring their worst ever heat stressExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41869494.htmlSt Bernard dogs honoured at Swiss museum2026-06-26T07:34:00+01:002026-06-26T07:34:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/At the Great St Bernard Pass high in the Swiss Alps, the eponymous dogs still walk the same mountain paths their ancestors patrolled for hundreds of ...At the Great St Bernard Pass high in the Swiss Alps, the eponymous dogs still walk the same mountain paths their ancestors patrolled for hundreds of ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41869485.htmlParis sets up ban on drinking alcohol in public to deal with heatwave2026-06-26T07:32:00+01:002026-06-26T07:32:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/French authorities warned people to adapt their daily routines to avoid overheatingFrench authorities warned people to adapt their daily routines to avoid overheatingExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41869476.htmlVenezuelans search rubble for survivors after two earthquakes kill at least 2352026-06-26T07:26:00+01:002026-06-26T07:26:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The 7.2 and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that struck on Wednesday evening were among the strongest in Venezuela in more than a century The 7.2 and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that struck on Wednesday evening were among the strongest in Venezuela in more than a century Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41869395.htmlUN agency pauses evacuation of ships through Strait of Hormuz after vessel hit2026-06-25T20:32:00+01:002026-06-25T20:32:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A United Nations agency paused the evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel was hit by a projectile off the coast of Oman ...A United Nations agency paused the evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel was hit by a projectile off the coast of Oman ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41869341.htmlCargo ship ‘hit while on UN-approved route through Strait of Hormuz’2026-06-25T18:04:00+01:002026-06-25T18:04:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A cargo ship travelling through the Strait of Hormuz on a United Nations-approved route was hit by a projectile on Thursday, the United Kingdom ...A cargo ship travelling through the Strait of Hormuz on a United Nations-approved route was hit by a projectile on Thursday, the United Kingdom ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41869308.htmlUS Supreme Court ruling blocks lawsuits against maker of Roundup weedkiller2026-06-25T17:24:00+01:002026-06-25T17:24:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The decision is a victory for the Donald Trump administration, but one that could be tricky politically since allies in the Make America Healthy Again movement want to rein in pesticide useThe decision is a victory for the Donald Trump administration, but one that could be tricky politically since allies in the Make America Healthy Again movement want to rein in pesticide useExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41869305.htmlNative Americans remember victory at Little Bighorn with horse races and dancing2026-06-25T17:24:00+01:002026-06-25T17:24:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Thursday marks the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Greasy Grass, known to many as the Battle of Little Bighorn.For Native American tribes, it is a ...Thursday marks the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Greasy Grass, known to many as the Battle of Little Bighorn.For Native American tribes, it is a ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41869236.htmlProsecutors to drop Harvey Weinstein’s unresolved rape charge2026-06-25T16:11:00+01:002026-06-25T16:11:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/New York prosecutors said on Thursday they will drop a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein, instead of trying the former movie mogul for a fourth ...New York prosecutors said on Thursday they will drop a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein, instead of trying the former movie mogul for a fourth ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41869170.htmlLondon mayor says Donald Trump ‘appears to have a crush’ on him2026-06-25T14:52:00+01:002026-06-25T14:52:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The President re-ignited his long-standing feud with the Labour politician, describing him as 'grossly incompetent'The President re-ignited his long-standing feud with the Labour politician, describing him as 'grossly incompetent'Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41869134.htmlIn Pictures: Twin earthquakes rock Venezuela2026-06-25T13:55:00+01:002026-06-25T13:55:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within about a minute of each other on Wednesday, causing buildings to collapse and other damage in ...Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within about a minute of each other on Wednesday, causing buildings to collapse and other damage in ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41869023.htmlTankers navigate Strait of Hormuz despite threats from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard2026-06-25T12:33:00+01:002026-06-25T12:33:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A series of tankers made their way out of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday despite threats to shipping from Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, ...A series of tankers made their way out of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday despite threats to shipping from Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41868984.htmlAt least 164 dead and 971 injured after quakes rock Venezuela – acting president2026-06-25T11:55:00+01:002026-06-25T11:55:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The quakes were among the strongest to hit Venezuela in more than a century and could be felt throughout the regionThe quakes were among the strongest to hit Venezuela in more than a century and could be felt throughout the regionExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41868813.htmlOil prices retreat back to pre-war levels as vital shipping route reopens2026-06-25T09:03:00+01:002026-06-25T09:03:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/It sparks hope of easing cost-of-living pressures as prices begin retreating at the petrol pumps thanks to the drops in wholesale cost of crudeIt sparks hope of easing cost-of-living pressures as prices begin retreating at the petrol pumps thanks to the drops in wholesale cost of crudeExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41868789.htmlTrump clashes with Republican senators over vote to block Iran war2026-06-25T07:42:00+01:002026-06-25T07:42:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The US president further escalated a feud that has diverted Republican efforts to focus on election-year affordability issues and brought much of the chamber’s business to a haltThe US president further escalated a feud that has diverted Republican efforts to focus on election-year affordability issues and brought much of the chamber’s business to a haltExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41868765.htmlAt least 32 dead after powerful back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela2026-06-25T05:32:00+01:002026-06-25T05:32:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/At least 700 people are injuredAt least 700 people are injuredExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41868447.htmlFrance confirms Ebola virus in patient who worked in DR of Congo2026-06-24T14:35:00+01:002026-06-24T14:35:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The person is in stable condition, the ministry saidThe person is in stable condition, the ministry saidExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41868378.htmlIranian diplomat says nuclear site inspections will only come after final deal2026-06-24T13:12:00+01:002026-06-24T13:12:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The head of the UN’s nuclear agency signalled that Iranian nuclear enrichment sites would be visited by his inspectors, a key component to reach an ...The head of the UN’s nuclear agency signalled that Iranian nuclear enrichment sites would be visited by his inspectors, a key component to reach an ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41868324.htmlUkraine’s latest strikes on Russia hit major gas plant and satellite centres2026-06-24T12:18:00+01:002026-06-24T12:18:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Ukrainian forces struck a major natural gas processing plant and two key satellite communications centres in their latest night-time attack on ...Ukrainian forces struck a major natural gas processing plant and two key satellite communications centres in their latest night-time attack on ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41868141.htmlArchaeologists find huge Viking textile production site in Denmark2026-06-24T09:24:00+01:002026-06-24T09:24:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Archaeologists have discovered a huge Viking Age textile production site in Denmark that dates back more than 1,000 years and underlines the ...Archaeologists have discovered a huge Viking Age textile production site in Denmark that dates back more than 1,000 years and underlines the ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41868168.htmlUkraine says it hit a railway bridge to Crimea as it seeks to isolate peninsula2026-06-24T09:22:00+01:002026-06-24T09:22:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Ukraine said its forces struck a railway bridge, a power plant and other key infrastructure targets in Crimea as Kyiv’s military seeks to isolate the ...Ukraine said its forces struck a railway bridge, a power plant and other key infrastructure targets in Crimea as Kyiv’s military seeks to isolate the ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41868135.htmlUN nuclear agency boss says inspectors will visit sites under Iran-US deal2026-06-24T07:29:00+01:002026-06-24T07:29:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Since Israel launched a 12-day war on Iran in 2025, the IAEA has been blocked by Tehran from visiting enrichment sites where the Islamic Republic is believed to store enough highly enriched uraniumSince Israel launched a 12-day war on Iran in 2025, the IAEA has been blocked by Tehran from visiting enrichment sites where the Islamic Republic is believed to store enough highly enriched uraniumExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41868075.htmlJesy Nelson outraged at MPs after debate on spinal muscular atrophy in parliament2026-06-23T21:19:00+01:002026-06-23T21:19:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Former Little Mix star has been campaigning for newborn babies to be screened for the rare condition, which causes progressive muscle wastage, after her twins, Ocean Jade and Story Monroe Nelson, were diagnosed with itFormer Little Mix star has been campaigning for newborn babies to be screened for the rare condition, which causes progressive muscle wastage, after her twins, Ocean Jade and Story Monroe Nelson, were diagnosed with itExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41868057.htmlTrump blames vandals for damage at Reflecting Pool2026-06-23T20:43:00+01:002026-06-23T20:43:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/US president Donald Trump said six people have been arrested over damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the president’s 14 million ...US president Donald Trump said six people have been arrested over damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the president’s 14 million ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41868039.htmlKeir Starmer pledges 'smooth transition' after face-to-face talks with Andy Burnham2026-06-23T20:13:00+01:002026-06-23T20:13:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The prime minister told his cabinet he would try to make the process 'as easy as possible' for his successorThe prime minister told his cabinet he would try to make the process 'as easy as possible' for his successorExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41867931.htmlPeter Murrell, former SNP chief and estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon, jailed for embezzling funds2026-06-23T16:58:00+01:002026-06-23T16:58:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The judge told Murrell he had committed a 'calculated crime of dishonesty', with a 'large number of fraudulent acts over a 12-year period while you were chief executive officer of the SNP'The judge told Murrell he had committed a 'calculated crime of dishonesty', with a 'large number of fraudulent acts over a 12-year period while you were chief executive officer of the SNP'Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41867508.htmlMillions suffering from scorching heat in France with 40 drowning deaths reported2026-06-23T14:57:00+01:002026-06-23T14:57:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/54 areas of France under red heatwave alert as Eiffel Tower closes in afternoon instead of late at night54 areas of France under red heatwave alert as Eiffel Tower closes in afternoon instead of late at nightExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41867487.htmlBurnham to give speech on economy after Starmer resignation clears way to No 102026-06-23T07:34:00+01:002026-06-23T07:34:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The former Greater Manchester mayor is expected to give a speech on fiscal policy next week after returning to Westminster as an MP following his Makerfield by-election victory.The former Greater Manchester mayor is expected to give a speech on fiscal policy next week after returning to Westminster as an MP following his Makerfield by-election victory.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41867484.htmlNancy Guthrie ransom note claimed she is dead, reports say2026-06-23T07:23:00+01:002026-06-23T07:23:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/CNN reported that one of notes said that Ms Guthrie was dead, and those who kidnapped her did not mean to kill her, but she died shortly after her disappearanceCNN reported that one of notes said that Ms Guthrie was dead, and those who kidnapped her did not mean to kill her, but she died shortly after her disappearanceExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41867415.htmlHero's welcome for Andy Burnham in Westminster as Labour MPs pay homage to the King of the North2026-06-22T20:57:00+01:002026-06-22T20:57:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The public show of support for Mr Burnham suggests little appetite for a leadership contestThe public show of support for Mr Burnham suggests little appetite for a leadership contestExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41867154.htmlAndy Burnham sworn in as Labour MP as Starmer resigns 2026-06-22T14:45:00+01:002026-06-22T14:45:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The British Prime Minister acknowledged he had lost the support of his MPs and promised an “orderly handover of power” to his successor in an emotional statementThe British Prime Minister acknowledged he had lost the support of his MPs and promised an “orderly handover of power” to his successor in an emotional statementExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41867112.htmlFormer Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan dies aged 1002026-06-22T14:10:00+01:002026-06-22T14:10:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Former US Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan has died at the age of 100.He died on Monday from complications of Parkinson’s disease, said his ...Former US Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan has died at the age of 100.He died on Monday from complications of Parkinson’s disease, said his ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41867019.htmlSchools close in France as red heat alerts spread amid soaring temperatures2026-06-22T12:21:00+01:002026-06-22T12:21:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The national weather service, Meteo France, said that most of the country is entering what is described as a “plateau” of unrelenting heatwave conditionsThe national weather service, Meteo France, said that most of the country is entering what is described as a “plateau” of unrelenting heatwave conditionsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41866983.htmlMediators hail ‘encouraging progress’ in talks between Iran and US to end war2026-06-22T11:46:00+01:002026-06-22T11:46:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The mediation effort in Switzerland started on Sunday and had rocky moments. But it also led to some agreements between the two sidesThe mediation effort in Switzerland started on Sunday and had rocky moments. But it also led to some agreements between the two sidesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41866938.htmlieExplains: Keir Starmer quits as UK prime minister — what happens next?2026-06-22T11:05:00+01:002026-06-22T11:05:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Mr Starmer said he wanted nominations to open on July 9 for the Labour leadershipMr Starmer said he wanted nominations to open on July 9 for the Labour leadershipExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41866890.htmlTwo teenagers in custody after deadly shooting at Philippines school2026-06-22T09:51:00+01:002026-06-22T09:51:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Three pupils have been killed and another seven were injured after two young students opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines, police ...Three pupils have been killed and another seven were injured after two young students opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines, police ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41866875.htmlKeir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister with Andy Burnham poised to take over2026-06-22T09:37:00+01:002026-06-22T09:37:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Speaking on Monday, Keir Starmer said he accepts 'with good grace' that he is not best person to lead Labour into next election'Speaking on Monday, Keir Starmer said he accepts 'with good grace' that he is not best person to lead Labour into next election'Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41866848.htmlEbola cases in Congo outbreak top 1,000 with 254 deaths, authorities say2026-06-22T08:32:00+01:002026-06-22T08:32:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Confirmed cases in the Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo have passed the 1,000 mark, including 254 deaths, officials ...Confirmed cases in the Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo have passed the 1,000 mark, including 254 deaths, officials ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41866827.htmlKeir Starmer on the brink of resigning as Andy Burnham heads to Westminster2026-06-22T07:11:00+01:002026-06-22T07:11:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Mr Burnham is due to be sworn in as the Greater Manchester constituency’s MP and is expected to press Mr Starmer to set out plans to stand down.Mr Burnham is due to be sworn in as the Greater Manchester constituency’s MP and is expected to press Mr Starmer to set out plans to stand down.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41866821.htmlUS and Iran enter second day of negotiations as Qatar and Pakistan hail progress2026-06-22T05:49:00+01:002026-06-22T05:49:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A senior US diplomat claimed progress on multiple fronts, including the establishment of “mechanisms” to ensure the Strait of HormuzA senior US diplomat claimed progress on multiple fronts, including the establishment of “mechanisms” to ensure the Strait of HormuzExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41866740.htmlInternational Space Station astronauts stood ready to evacuate during air leak repairs2026-06-21T19:59:00+01:002026-06-21T19:59:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Fractures in the Zvezda service module had been an ongoing concern, said NasaFractures in the Zvezda service module had been an ongoing concern, said NasaExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41866632.htmlJD Vance meets top Iranian officials as US looks to get negotiations back on track2026-06-21T17:09:00+01:002026-06-21T17:09:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Vance is holding talks with Iran’s parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, at a Swiss mountainside resort near Lake LucerneVance is holding talks with Iran’s parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, at a Swiss mountainside resort near Lake LucerneExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/