https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comWed, 15 Apr 2026 01:08:16 +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-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/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41825954.htmlNo deal in US-Iran peace talks leaves fragile ceasefire in doubt2026-04-12T13:21:00+01:002026-04-12T13:21:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Officials in Washington said the negotiations collapsed over what they described as Iran’s refusal to commit to abandoning a path to a nuclear weaponOfficials in Washington said the negotiations collapsed over what they described as Iran’s refusal to commit to abandoning a path to a nuclear weaponExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41825843.htmlHungary at polls in key election that could unseat Orban after 16 years2026-04-12T08:26:00+01:002026-04-12T08:26:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Viktor Orban is the European Union’s longest-serving leader and one of its biggest antagonistsViktor Orban is the European Union’s longest-serving leader and one of its biggest antagonistsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41825837.htmlJD Vance says no deal reached in talks after Iran refused nuclear weapon terms2026-04-12T03:30:00+01:002026-04-12T03:30:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Talks ended after 21 hours in Islamabad, Pakistan, Mr Vance said, with the vice president in communication with Donald Trump and others in the US administrationTalks ended after 21 hours in Islamabad, Pakistan, Mr Vance said, with the vice president in communication with Donald Trump and others in the US administrationExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41825834.htmlUS-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan conclude before dawn2026-04-12T02:17:00+01:002026-04-12T02:17:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The United States and Iran concluded a third round of historic, face-to-face negotiations before dawn on Sunday in Pakistan.The talks come days after ...The United States and Iran concluded a third round of historic, face-to-face negotiations before dawn on Sunday in Pakistan.The talks come days after ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41825810.htmlArtemis astronauts receive thunderous welcome home at Mission Control2026-04-11T22:44:00+01:002026-04-11T22:44:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Artemis II astronauts have received a thunderous welcome home from hundreds of people involved in Nasa’s lunar comeback that set a record for ...The Artemis II astronauts have received a thunderous welcome home from hundreds of people involved in Nasa’s lunar comeback that set a record for ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41825663.htmlRussia ‘strikes Ukraine with drones’ despite Putin-declared ceasefire2026-04-11T16:58:00+01:002026-04-11T16:58:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Russia has continued to strike Ukrainian positions with drones after a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire took effect on Saturday, a Ukrainian ...Russia has continued to strike Ukrainian positions with drones after a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire took effect on Saturday, a Ukrainian ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41825651.htmlUS and Iranian officials begin face-to-face talks in Pakistan2026-04-11T16:12:00+01:002026-04-11T16:12:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The White House confirmed the direct nature of the talksThe White House confirmed the direct nature of the talksExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41825621.htmlThree-way talks with US and Iran begin in Pakistan after indirect discussions2026-04-11T14:38:00+01:002026-04-11T14:38:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Meanwhile, Israel pressed ahead with strikes in Lebanon on Saturday even as Iran conditioned ceasefire talks on a pause in fighting thereMeanwhile, Israel pressed ahead with strikes in Lebanon on Saturday even as Iran conditioned ceasefire talks on a pause in fighting thereExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41825597.htmlEamonn Holmes in hospital after suffering a stroke2026-04-11T13:51:00+01:002026-04-11T13:51:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Irish television presenter Eamonn Holmes is recovering in hospital after a stroke, his employer GB News has said.In a statement on Saturday, a GB ...Irish television presenter Eamonn Holmes is recovering in hospital after a stroke, his employer GB News has said.In a statement on Saturday, a GB ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41825540.htmlRussian strikes on Odesa kill two ahead of Orthodox Easter ceasefire2026-04-11T08:48:00+01:002026-04-11T08:48:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Russian drone strikes killed at least two people in the Ukrainian city of Odesa overnight into Saturday, local authorities reported, ahead of ...Russian drone strikes killed at least two people in the Ukrainian city of Odesa overnight into Saturday, local authorities reported, ahead of ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41825534.html‘Just the beginning’: Artemis II crew splashes down after record-breaking moon flyby2026-04-11T07:38:00+01:002026-04-11T07:38:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The four astronauts touched down on Earth off the coast of California, concluding historic 10-day missionThe four astronauts touched down on Earth off the coast of California, concluding historic 10-day missionExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41825528.htmlUS-Iran talks with Vance and Iranian officials in Pakistan as ceasefire strains2026-04-11T07:15:00+01:002026-04-11T07:15:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A US delegation led by US vice president JD Vance is heading to Pakistan for high-level talks with Iranian representatives for the first such meeting ...A US delegation led by US vice president JD Vance is heading to Pakistan for high-level talks with Iranian representatives for the first such meeting ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41825459.htmlBaseball star’s statue unveiled – with broken bat2026-04-10T22:01:00+01:002026-04-10T22:01:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/When a statue of baseball Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki was unveiled at the Seattle Mariners’ T-Mobile Park, there was just one problem at the ceremony ...When a statue of baseball Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki was unveiled at the Seattle Mariners’ T-Mobile Park, there was just one problem at the ceremony ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41825357.htmlKamala Harris says she is ‘thinking about’ 2028 presidential election bid2026-04-10T18:12:00+01:002026-04-10T18:12:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Former US vice president Kamala Harris has said she is actively considering another presidential bid.She made the comments during the National Action ...Former US vice president Kamala Harris has said she is actively considering another presidential bid.She made the comments during the National Action ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41825267.htmlEuropean airports could face jet fuel shortages within three weeks2026-04-10T16:05:00+01:002026-04-10T16:05:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Summer flights and holidays may also be at risk, says the Airports Council InternationalSummer flights and holidays may also be at risk, says the Airports Council InternationalExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41825099.htmlMother of girl groomed by Roblox predator warns parents to monitor phone use2026-04-10T13:00:00+01:002026-04-10T13:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Tritta first made contact with the girl from the Manchester area through Roblox in September 2024 when she was 14 years old, before he moved the conversation on to other messaging apps such as Snapchat, Discord and WhatsAppTritta first made contact with the girl from the Manchester area through Roblox in September 2024 when she was 14 years old, before he moved the conversation on to other messaging apps such as Snapchat, Discord and WhatsAppExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41825081.htmlBafta admits ‘structural weaknesses’ over racial slur broadcast at film awards2026-04-10T12:46:00+01:002026-04-10T12:46:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Bafta Board said an independent review into the incident found issues with “planning, escalation procedures and crisis co-ordination arrangements” for the awardsThe Bafta Board said an independent review into the incident found issues with “planning, escalation procedures and crisis co-ordination arrangements” for the awardsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41825042.htmlMission Control tension mounts as Artemis astronauts speed closer to splashdown2026-04-10T12:10:00+01:002026-04-10T12:10:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/All eyes will be on the capsule’s life-protecting heat shield that has to withstand thousands of degrees during re-entryAll eyes will be on the capsule’s life-protecting heat shield that has to withstand thousands of degrees during re-entryExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41825003.htmlJapanese PM feels the Burn as she welcomes Deep Purple to Tokyo2026-04-10T11:26:00+01:002026-04-10T11:26:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has taken a short — and happy — break as she hosted veteran British rock band Deep Purple in Tokyo as a ...Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has taken a short — and happy — break as she hosted veteran British rock band Deep Purple in Tokyo as a ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41824883.htmlVice president JD Vance flies to Pakistan for talks with Iran2026-04-10T06:28:00+01:002026-04-10T06:28:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The vice president’s visit to the Pakistani capital of Islamabad comes as a tenuous, temporary ceasefire appears to be on the precipice of collapsing.The vice president’s visit to the Pakistani capital of Islamabad comes as a tenuous, temporary ceasefire appears to be on the precipice of collapsing.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41824838.htmlRussia’s Putin declares 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine war for Orthodox Easter2026-04-09T20:57:00+01:002026-04-09T20:57:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter weekend.Mr Putin’s decree, released by the ...Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter weekend.Mr Putin’s decree, released by the ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41824766.htmlArtemis astronauts describe lunar voyage as surreal ahead of Earth return2026-04-09T18:46:00+01:002026-04-09T18:46:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Drawing ever closer to Earth, the Artemis II astronauts tidied up their lunar cruiser for its upcoming “fireball” return and reflected on their ...Drawing ever closer to Earth, the Artemis II astronauts tidied up their lunar cruiser for its upcoming “fireball” return and reflected on their ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41824616.htmlIsrael lifts restrictions at holy sites in Jerusalem amid fragile ceasefire2026-04-09T15:42:00+01:002026-04-09T15:42:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Worshippers were able to pray again at Jerusalem’s holy sites on Thursday after Israel lifted restrictions it imposed on large public gatherings ...Worshippers were able to pray again at Jerusalem’s holy sites on Thursday after Israel lifted restrictions it imposed on large public gatherings ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41824613.htmlThousands of fans gather as BTS launches world tour in South Korea2026-04-09T15:25:00+01:002026-04-09T15:25:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A huge crowd of BTS fans packed into a stadium near Seoul on Thursday to see the K-pop supergroup kick off their long-awaited world tour.Returning to ...A huge crowd of BTS fans packed into a stadium near Seoul on Thursday to see the K-pop supergroup kick off their long-awaited world tour.Returning to ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41824268.htmlMiddle East ceasefire threatens to unravel as Israel assaults Lebanon and Iran blocks oil tankers2026-04-09T07:16:00+01:002026-04-09T07:16:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Inclusion of Lebanon is significant difference in interpretation of truce agreed at 11th hour on TuesdayInclusion of Lebanon is significant difference in interpretation of truce agreed at 11th hour on TuesdayExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41824262.htmlChart shows Iran may have put sea mines in Strait of Hormuz2026-04-09T06:36:00+01:002026-04-09T06:36:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The message may be intended to pressure the United States as uncertainty hangs over a days-old two-week ceasefire and further negotiations are set to begin in PakistanThe message may be intended to pressure the United States as uncertainty hangs over a days-old two-week ceasefire and further negotiations are set to begin in PakistanExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41824226.htmlUS architect pleads guilty to Gilgo Beach killings2026-04-08T22:13:00+01:002026-04-08T22:13:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Rex Heuermann, 62, will be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole at a later dateRex Heuermann, 62, will be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole at a later dateExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41824214.html'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years for part in 'Friends' star Matthew Perry's death2026-04-08T21:09:00+01:002026-04-08T21:09:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Jayvee Sangha, who admitted to running a 'stash house' out of her Hollywood home, had faced a sentence of up to 65 yearsJayvee Sangha, who admitted to running a 'stash house' out of her Hollywood home, had faced a sentence of up to 65 yearsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41824181.htmlIran closes Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon2026-04-08T19:00:00+01:002026-04-08T19:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again on Wednesday in response to Israeli attacks against the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon, casting doubt ...Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again on Wednesday in response to Israeli attacks against the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon, casting doubt ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/