https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comThu, 08 Oct 2026 20:32:56 +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-41921770.htmlLong-deployed US aircraft carrier returns home after 265 days at sea2026-10-08T20:00:00+01:002026-10-08T20:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The USS Abraham Lincoln is returning home to San Diego Bay after a record-long deployment of 265 uninterrupted days at sea that included reports of ...The USS Abraham Lincoln is returning home to San Diego Bay after a record-long deployment of 265 uninterrupted days at sea that included reports of ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41921650.htmlFour astronauts return to Earth after eight months in space2026-10-08T16:47:00+01:002026-10-08T16:47:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Four astronauts have returned to Earth from the International Space Station after hurrying there eight months ago to replace an ailing colleague and ...Four astronauts have returned to Earth from the International Space Station after hurrying there eight months ago to replace an ailing colleague and ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41921554.htmlSearch warrants used in Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor raids were unlawful, court rules2026-10-08T14:49:00+01:002026-10-08T14:49:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Judge makes ruling after former prince brought judicial review of operation linked to Jeffrey Epstein investigationJudge makes ruling after former prince brought judicial review of operation linked to Jeffrey Epstein investigationExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41921485.htmlExplosions heard in Saudi capital as Riyadh airport reported closed2026-10-08T13:15:00+01:002026-10-08T13:15:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Several explosions were heard in Saudi Arabia’s capital of Riyadh on Thursday, including a large blast at the city’s international airport, a witness ...Several explosions were heard in Saudi Arabia’s capital of Riyadh on Thursday, including a large blast at the city’s international airport, a witness ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41921380.htmlRussian bomb kills 33 in street in east Ukraine stronghold2026-10-08T11:50:00+01:002026-10-08T11:50:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A Russian bomb attack on the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk killed at least 33 people, authorities said on Thursday, describing it as a ...A Russian bomb attack on the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk killed at least 33 people, authorities said on Thursday, describing it as a ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41921356.htmlAsos says ‘unauthorised party’ impersonated contact to gain log-in details2026-10-08T11:31:00+01:002026-10-08T11:31:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The fast fashion business told customers to “remain cautious” over unexpected messages or calls claiming to be from Asos, in an email on Thursday morningThe fast fashion business told customers to “remain cautious” over unexpected messages or calls claiming to be from Asos, in an email on Thursday morningExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41921332.htmlRussian health watchdog denies second infection in suspected plague case2026-10-08T11:10:00+01:002026-10-08T11:10:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Russia’s public health watchdog has denied that a lab worker who died in Siberia had spread infection to another person, amid global concerns about ...Russia’s public health watchdog has denied that a lab worker who died in Siberia had spread infection to another person, amid global concerns about ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41921317.htmlMia Goth files for divorce from Shia LaBeouf after nearly 10 years of marriage2026-10-08T10:47:00+01:002026-10-08T10:47:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Mia Goth has filed for divorce from Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after the two actors were married.The petition filed on Tuesday in Los Angeles ...Mia Goth has filed for divorce from Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after the two actors were married.The petition filed on Tuesday in Los Angeles ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41921281.htmlMaría del Carmen Abascal, symbol of Spain’s housing protests, dies aged 872026-10-08T09:41:00+01:002026-10-08T09:41:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Maricarmen’s eviction from Madrid apartment after over seven decades set off wave of protests against housing crisisMaricarmen’s eviction from Madrid apartment after over seven decades set off wave of protests against housing crisisExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41921278.htmlUkraine death toll in Russian missile strike rises to 22 including five children2026-10-08T09:21:00+01:002026-10-08T09:21:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Rescuers searched through the rubble of a residential building hit by a Russian missile in the northern Ukrainian town of Pryluky on Thursday as the ...Rescuers searched through the rubble of a residential building hit by a Russian missile in the northern Ukrainian town of Pryluky on Thursday as the ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41921269.htmlUkraine grapples with shortage of troops after more than four years of war2026-10-08T09:04:00+01:002026-10-08T09:04:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Despite those innovations, one problem has plagued the country since the start of Russia’s invasion: a shortage of combat-ready troopsDespite those innovations, one problem has plagued the country since the start of Russia’s invasion: a shortage of combat-ready troopsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41921248.htmlTanker attacked off Qatar as Iran claims route transporting oil through strait of Hormuz will be ‘closed’2026-10-08T07:51:00+01:002026-10-08T07:51:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Oil rises above $100 as attacks on ships hit new high, amid reports Trump is discussing launching strikes before the US midtermsOil rises above $100 as attacks on ships hit new high, amid reports Trump is discussing launching strikes before the US midtermsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41921242.htmlRussian strikes on Ukrainian cities kill at least 25 in attack Kyiv saw coming2026-10-08T07:39:00+01:002026-10-08T07:39:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Ukraine intelligence services had concluded that Russia was building up for a “massive” strikeUkraine intelligence services had concluded that Russia was building up for a “massive” strikeExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41921236.htmlFirst court hearing to take place in former British prince Andrew’s legal claim over search warrants2026-10-08T07:07:00+01:002026-10-08T07:07:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/He was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office following allegations he shared sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein during his time as the UK’s trade envoyHe was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office following allegations he shared sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein during his time as the UK’s trade envoyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41921194.htmlChrista Pike ‘angry and confused’ after surviving execution, says lawyer2026-10-07T19:37:00+01:002026-10-07T19:37:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Christa Pike is “angry and confused” after regaining consciousness almost six days after Tennessee’s failed attempt to execute her, one of her ...Christa Pike is “angry and confused” after regaining consciousness almost six days after Tennessee’s failed attempt to execute her, one of her ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41920990.htmlFreddie Jackson, romantic US singer with 10 R&B chart-toppers, dies aged 702026-10-07T14:32:00+01:002026-10-07T14:32:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Celebrated for his earnest, dextrous voice, Jackson crossed into the pop charts with the hits Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake) and You Are My LadyCelebrated for his earnest, dextrous voice, Jackson crossed into the pop charts with the hits Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake) and You Are My LadyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41920846.htmlChemistry Nobel Prize awarded to duo for research solving ‘mirror image’ mystery2026-10-07T11:36:00+01:002026-10-07T11:36:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Henri B Kagan and Kenso Soai have won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for their efforts to resolve mysterious mirror images in chemical molecules.“Henri ...Henri B Kagan and Kenso Soai have won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for their efforts to resolve mysterious mirror images in chemical molecules.“Henri ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41920783.htmlFormer CIA official accused of stealing millions in gold bars pleads guilty2026-10-07T10:37:00+01:002026-10-07T10:37:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A former senior CIA official in Virginia pleaded guilty to a charge that he abused his position and government funds to enrich himself by acquiring ...A former senior CIA official in Virginia pleaded guilty to a charge that he abused his position and government funds to enrich himself by acquiring ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41920798.htmlFrench police suspend use of stun grenades after high-school protester loses hand2026-10-07T10:24:00+01:002026-10-07T10:24:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Minister says use of grenades has been stopped ‘until we know what happened’ as protests across France continueMinister says use of grenades has been stopped ‘until we know what happened’ as protests across France continueExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41920750.htmlIsraelis mourn on October 7 anniversary as Palestinians live in devastated Gaza2026-10-07T08:56:00+01:002026-10-07T08:56:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Israelis gathered on Wednesday to commemorate the October 7 2023 Hamas-led attack in which 1,200 people were killed, 251 were taken hostage and ...Israelis gathered on Wednesday to commemorate the October 7 2023 Hamas-led attack in which 1,200 people were killed, 251 were taken hostage and ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41920744.htmlEU negotiators head to China hoping to curb cheap imports of hybrid electric cars2026-10-07T08:27:00+01:002026-10-07T08:27:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Mood in trade talks said to have changed as EU member states harden demands for protection against Chinese importsMood in trade talks said to have changed as EU member states harden demands for protection against Chinese importsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41920738.htmlPlague epidemic risk in Russia low after death of lab technician, WHO says2026-10-07T08:14:00+01:002026-10-07T08:14:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/World Health Organisation detects no sign of further outbreak since Darya Shipilova died last weekWorld Health Organisation detects no sign of further outbreak since Darya Shipilova died last weekExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41920732.htmlDolly Parton’s estate alleges her nephew used barbed wire to avoid being served2026-10-07T08:06:00+01:002026-10-07T08:06:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Court filing alleges Bryan Seaver, star’s ex-security head, had also posted no trespassing signs to thwart serving of lawsuitCourt filing alleges Bryan Seaver, star’s ex-security head, had also posted no trespassing signs to thwart serving of lawsuitExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41920759.htmlUS execution survivor Christa Pike conscious and speaking, lawyers say2026-10-07T07:19:00+01:002026-10-07T07:19:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Pike, 50, is "still handcuffed and shackled" to her hospital bed while she remains under medical care, her team of public defence attorneys wrote.Pike, 50, is "still handcuffed and shackled" to her hospital bed while she remains under medical care, her team of public defence attorneys wrote.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41920717.htmlNorth By Northwest and On The Waterfront star Eva Marie Saint dies aged 1022026-10-06T23:27:00+01:002026-10-06T23:27:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Actress Eva Marie Saint, who won an Academy Award for her first movie On The Waterfront and starred opposite Cary Grant in the Alfred Hitchcock ...Actress Eva Marie Saint, who won an Academy Award for her first movie On The Waterfront and starred opposite Cary Grant in the Alfred Hitchcock ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41920594.htmlSchools blockaded as tens of thousands of protesters take to streets in France2026-10-06T18:12:00+01:002026-10-06T18:12:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Students, staff and parents march in cities including Marseille and Lyon, while up to 40,000 expected in ParisStudents, staff and parents march in cities including Marseille and Lyon, while up to 40,000 expected in ParisExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41920582.htmlKatie Price’s rape accused ex-husband told girl, 13, ‘I love you’, court hears2026-10-06T17:58:00+01:002026-10-06T17:58:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A 13-year-old girl allegedly raped by Katie Price’s ex-husband received a text message from him afterwards saying “I love you goodnight”, a court has ...A 13-year-old girl allegedly raped by Katie Price’s ex-husband received a text message from him afterwards saying “I love you goodnight”, a court has ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41920516.htmlForensics student changes plea to admit murder in Dexter-style ‘kill room’2026-10-06T16:28:00+01:002026-10-06T16:28:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Day, who was 19 at the time of the killing last year and is now 20, changed his plea to guilty after discussions with his barrister on the second day of his trialDay, who was 19 at the time of the killing last year and is now 20, changed his plea to guilty after discussions with his barrister on the second day of his trialExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41920498.htmlEuropean Commission seeks to reassure countries of political and economic costs of expansion2026-10-06T15:55:00+01:002026-10-06T15:55:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Proposals reflect renewed interest among EU members in expanding the 27-nation blocProposals reflect renewed interest among EU members in expanding the 27-nation blocExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41920435.htmlCalifornia governor blasts Trump's 'deranged' comment to let Iran 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego2026-10-06T13:58:00+01:002026-10-06T13:58:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/"It's a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, for keeping our country safe. They could take out a city. Let 'em take out Los Angeles, let 'em take out San Diego," Trump said"It's a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, for keeping our country safe. They could take out a city. Let 'em take out Los Angeles, let 'em take out San Diego," Trump saidExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41920417.htmlSeventh man arrested by counter-terrorism police in RAF Fairford investigation2026-10-06T13:41:00+01:002026-10-06T13:41:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The 22-year-old British national was held on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts in WestminsterThe 22-year-old British national was held on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts in WestminsterExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41920333.htmlKenya confirms first Ebola case from DR of Congo after patient dies in Nairobi2026-10-06T11:39:00+01:002026-10-06T11:39:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Kenya’s Health Ministry has confirmed the country’s first imported Ebola case from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.Health minister Aden Duale ...Kenya’s Health Ministry has confirmed the country’s first imported Ebola case from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.Health minister Aden Duale ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41920315.htmlPhysics Nobel Prize awarded to Francis Halzen for work on high-energy neutrinos2026-10-06T11:11:00+01:002026-10-06T11:11:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Francis Halzen won the Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday for his contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and his discovery of high-energy ...Francis Halzen won the Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday for his contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and his discovery of high-energy ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41920303.htmlAsos investigating after thousands of customers get notification saying retailer has been hacked2026-10-06T10:52:00+01:002026-10-06T10:52:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Asos is investigating after users of its phone app received a notification claiming hackers had “fully compromised” the online fashion retailer’s ...Asos is investigating after users of its phone app received a notification claiming hackers had “fully compromised” the online fashion retailer’s ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41920276.htmlProtesting pupils blockade French high schools again2026-10-06T10:24:00+01:002026-10-06T10:24:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Protesting pupils blockaded their high schools again on Tuesday, a day of planned demonstrations that will test the resilience and energy of a ...Protesting pupils blockaded their high schools again on Tuesday, a day of planned demonstrations that will test the resilience and energy of a ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41920267.htmlTrump approves firing-squad execution of Fort Hood shooter, Pentagon says2026-10-06T10:21:00+01:002026-10-06T10:21:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Nidal Hasan sentenced to death by military jury in 2013 for carrying out deadly shooting attack at army base in TexasNidal Hasan sentenced to death by military jury in 2013 for carrying out deadly shooting attack at army base in TexasExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41920249.htmlStudents protest Cornell’s response to gang rape complaint2026-10-06T10:03:00+01:002026-10-06T10:03:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Ivy League school has been trying to quell a firestorm over its handling of the alleged 2024 gang rapeThe Ivy League school has been trying to quell a firestorm over its handling of the alleged 2024 gang rapeExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41920237.htmlCancer rates rising more quickly among younger people, international research finds2026-10-06T09:40:00+01:002026-10-06T09:40:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Experts looking at UK, US and Dutch data found ‘significant increases’ in early onset cases of seven cancers, prompting warnings about lifestyle choicesExperts looking at UK, US and Dutch data found ‘significant increases’ in early onset cases of seven cancers, prompting warnings about lifestyle choicesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41920228.htmlNobel prize in medicine 2026 awarded for research into mysteries of brain2026-10-06T09:13:00+01:002026-10-06T09:13:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Three scientists to share 12m Swedish kronor (€1.07m) prize for their work on ‘light-gated ion channels and optogenetics’Three scientists to share 12m Swedish kronor (€1.07m) prize for their work on ‘light-gated ion channels and optogenetics’Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41920225.htmlUK regulator FCA to investigate how it handled Epstein whistleblower who took his own life2026-10-06T09:05:00+01:002026-10-06T09:05:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/British banker Simon Andriesz helped to expose alleged ties between late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and US commerce secretary Howard LutnickBritish banker Simon Andriesz helped to expose alleged ties between late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and US commerce secretary Howard LutnickExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41920207.htmlDonald Trump approval ratings plummet to new low2026-10-06T08:09:00+01:002026-10-06T08:09:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The US president said: "I’m doing great", despite polls showing 32% approval rating and loss of support from 2024 votersThe US president said: "I’m doing great", despite polls showing 32% approval rating and loss of support from 2024 votersExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41920204.htmlFlávio Bolsonaro poised to win Brazilian presidency after shock first-round victory2026-10-06T08:01:00+01:002026-10-06T08:01:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Progressive voters and supporters of incumbent president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva left reeling after far-right surgeProgressive voters and supporters of incumbent president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva left reeling after far-right surgeExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41920198.htmlFrance braces for national day of school protests as boy loses hand2026-10-06T07:40:00+01:002026-10-06T07:40:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Thousands expected to join marches of support on Tuesday across the country amid growing concerns over police responseThousands expected to join marches of support on Tuesday across the country amid growing concerns over police responseExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41920192.htmlFuel shipped to Russia from South Korea as Ukraine war grinds on2026-10-06T06:59:00+01:002026-10-06T06:59:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Guardian analysis of port records and ship-tracking data found that in July and August over 176,000 tonnes of fuel, mostly diesel, was loaded at several South Korean ports on to seven tankers that made 14 voyages to Russia’s far east.Guardian analysis of port records and ship-tracking data found that in July and August over 176,000 tonnes of fuel, mostly diesel, was loaded at several South Korean ports on to seven tankers that made 14 voyages to Russia’s far east.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41920168.htmlFormer American Idol singer Caleb Flynn jailed for life for wife’s murder2026-10-05T22:07:00+01:002026-10-05T22:07:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A former music pastor who appeared briefly on American Idol was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after a jury convicted ...A former music pastor who appeared briefly on American Idol was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after a jury convicted ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41920174.htmlFormer politician and novelist Jeffrey Archer dies aged 862026-10-05T22:01:00+01:002026-10-05T22:01:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Kane and Abel author died "suddenly and peacefully" at home between writing sessionsKane and Abel author died "suddenly and peacefully" at home between writing sessionsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41919853.htmlSaudi-led coalition says jets are bombing Iran-backed Houthi rebels2026-10-05T15:25:00+01:002026-10-05T15:25:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A Saudi-led coalition fighting the Iran-backed Houthi rebels said an air campaign is under way against the rebels in Yemen along the Red Sea ...A Saudi-led coalition fighting the Iran-backed Houthi rebels said an air campaign is under way against the rebels in Yemen along the Red Sea ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41919976.htmlQuarantine measures in place as Siberian plague research institute worker dies2026-10-05T14:00:00+01:002026-10-05T14:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Russian authorities have quarantined a hospital and are monitoring contacts of an employee at a plague research institute in Siberia who contracted ...Russian authorities have quarantined a hospital and are monitoring contacts of an employee at a plague research institute in Siberia who contracted ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41919964.htmlGermany in danger of becoming embroiled in violent conflict with Russia, intelligence chief warns 2026-10-05T13:07:00+01:002026-10-05T13:07:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/"Russia is determined to bring Ukraine to its knees this coming winter," Martin Jaeger, head of the Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND), said. "We must expect Russian attacks of a severity and brutality that we have not yet seen.""Russia is determined to bring Ukraine to its knees this coming winter," Martin Jaeger, head of the Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND), said. "We must expect Russian attacks of a severity and brutality that we have not yet seen."Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41919835.htmlUkraine claims to have taken out more than half of Russian oil refining capacity2026-10-05T10:46:00+01:002026-10-05T10:46:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Ukraine said that its long-range strikes have neutralised more than half of Russia’s oil refining capacity, hampering Moscow’s ability to supply its ...Ukraine said that its long-range strikes have neutralised more than half of Russia’s oil refining capacity, hampering Moscow’s ability to supply its ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41919775.htmlFormer British prince Andrew taking legal action against police over search warrants2026-10-05T08:36:00+01:002026-10-05T08:36:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Telegraph previously reported that Andrew has been granted permission to challenge whether Thames Valley Police acted lawfully over the searches relating to his arrest in FebruaryThe Telegraph previously reported that Andrew has been granted permission to challenge whether Thames Valley Police acted lawfully over the searches relating to his arrest in FebruaryExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41919769.htmlSpain’s Prime Minister calls snap election amid national housing crisis2026-10-05T08:26:00+01:002026-10-05T08:26:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Mr Sanchez held a press conference early this morning to address a national housing crisis, after parliament rejected two of his government’s emergency relief measures on FridayMr Sanchez held a press conference early this morning to address a national housing crisis, after parliament rejected two of his government’s emergency relief measures on FridayExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41919760.htmlRussia strikes Kyiv bridge as German chancellor visits Ukraine in show of support2026-10-05T07:55:00+01:002026-10-05T07:55:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Attack shortly after Friedrich Merz arrived on unannounced visit intended to underline Germany’s backingAttack shortly after Friedrich Merz arrived on unannounced visit intended to underline Germany’s backingExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41919766.htmlUS bombers pulled from RAF Fairford base following suspected terror plot2026-10-05T07:04:00+01:002026-10-05T07:04:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/At least 10 B-1 bombers of 12 flew out of Fairford on Sunday, including some that arrived on rotation less than a week ago, underlining the haste of the departure and the apparent significance given by the US to the threat.At least 10 B-1 bombers of 12 flew out of Fairford on Sunday, including some that arrived on rotation less than a week ago, underlining the haste of the departure and the apparent significance given by the US to the threat.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41919727.htmlBrazil heads to run-off election after candidates fail to garner a majority2026-10-05T04:50:00+01:002026-10-05T04:50:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The next presidential term is set to begin on January 5.The next presidential term is set to begin on January 5.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41919457.htmlTwo people killed after shooter opens fire on hunting party in Norway2026-10-04T11:39:00+01:002026-10-04T11:39:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Two people were killed and another seriously injured when a shooter opened fire on a hunting party in southern Norway, police said.The suspect was ...Two people were killed and another seriously injured when a shooter opened fire on a hunting party in southern Norway, police said.The suspect was ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41919247.htmlRemains of medieval ruler Czar Samuel returning to Bulgaria2026-10-03T12:51:00+01:002026-10-03T12:51:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The remains of medieval ruler Czar Samuel are arriving in Bulgaria, after decades of negotiations with neighbouring Greece.Samuel was a warrior ruler ...The remains of medieval ruler Czar Samuel are arriving in Bulgaria, after decades of negotiations with neighbouring Greece.Samuel was a warrior ruler ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41919235.htmlLatvians vote for new parliament as fears of Russian hybrid attacks loom2026-10-03T11:17:00+01:002026-10-03T11:17:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Latvians are electing a new parliament on Saturday as pro-Ukraine prime minister Andris Kulbergs seeks a full term.The vote comes as the small ...Latvians are electing a new parliament on Saturday as pro-Ukraine prime minister Andris Kulbergs seeks a full term.The vote comes as the small ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41919229.htmlDrug trial seeks to halt DR Congo’s deadliest Ebola outbreak2026-10-03T11:13:00+01:002026-10-03T11:13:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/More than 250 participants have been enrolled in a trial for a drug that could stop them from contracting Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the ...More than 250 participants have been enrolled in a trial for a drug that could stop them from contracting Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41919226.htmlRussian strikes damage Kyiv’s Northern Bridge2026-10-03T10:57:00+01:002026-10-03T10:57:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A Russian strike has damaged Kyiv’s Northern Bridge, suspending traffic and causing tailbacks for a third day, in Moscow’s latest effort to disrupt ...A Russian strike has damaged Kyiv’s Northern Bridge, suspending traffic and causing tailbacks for a third day, in Moscow’s latest effort to disrupt ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/