https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comSat, 09 May 2026 13:18:35 +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-41842014.htmlFragile ceasefire holds as US awaits Iran response to latest proposal to end war2026-05-09T12:43:00+01:002026-05-09T12:43:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A tenuous ceasefire appeared to be holding on Saturday after the United States struck two Iranian oil tankers.Attacks on Friday cast doubt on the ...A tenuous ceasefire appeared to be holding on Saturday after the United States struck two Iranian oil tankers.Attacks on Friday cast doubt on the ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41841990.htmlTight security as Moscow marks Victory Day with Red Square parade2026-05-09T10:20:00+01:002026-05-09T10:20:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Russia warned that if Ukraine attempts to disrupt festivities, it will carry out a 'massive missile strike on the centre of Kyiv'Russia warned that if Ukraine attempts to disrupt festivities, it will carry out a 'massive missile strike on the centre of Kyiv'Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41841978.htmlThree-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine announced2026-05-09T07:21:00+01:002026-05-09T07:21:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The president said the ceasefire includes a suspension of all kinetic activity and the exchange of 1,000 prisoners by each countryThe president said the ceasefire includes a suspension of all kinetic activity and the exchange of 1,000 prisoners by each countryExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41841963.htmlThree-day Ukraine-Russia ceasefire could be 'beginning of the end' of war2026-05-08T22:25:00+01:002026-05-08T22:25:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Russia had announced a ceasefire for Friday and Saturday, but it quickly unravelled, with both sides blaming the other for the continued fightingRussia had announced a ceasefire for Friday and Saturday, but it quickly unravelled, with both sides blaming the other for the continued fightingExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41841954.htmlLabour humiliated in heartlands as pressure mounts on Keir Starmer2026-05-08T22:09:00+01:002026-05-08T22:09:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Prime minister admits hurt at local election results while Farage claims 'truly historic shift in British politics'Prime minister admits hurt at local election results while Farage claims 'truly historic shift in British politics'Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41841768.htmlMessier 77: Stunning image shows spiral galaxy’s brilliant heart shining bright2026-05-08T16:47:00+01:002026-05-08T16:47:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A spiral galaxy’s brilliant heart outshines everything within sight in a new picture from Nasa’s Webb Space Telescope.The image depicts the Messier ...A spiral galaxy’s brilliant heart outshines everything within sight in a new picture from Nasa’s Webb Space Telescope.The image depicts the Messier ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41841636.htmlMassive 11,000-carat ruby unearthed in Myanmar’s war-scarred gemstone heartland2026-05-08T14:29:00+01:002026-05-08T14:29:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Miners in Myanmar have discovered a rare ruby of enormous size, considered to be the second-largest by weight ever found in the conflict-battered ...Miners in Myanmar have discovered a rare ruby of enormous size, considered to be the second-largest by weight ever found in the conflict-battered ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41841630.htmlMan denies using threatening behaviour towards Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor2026-05-08T14:10:00+01:002026-05-08T14:10:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The former British royal was out walking his dogs when the incident in Wolferton occurredThe former British royal was out walking his dogs when the incident in Wolferton occurredExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41841603.htmlPentagon begins releasing new files on UFOs2026-05-08T13:50:00+01:002026-05-08T13:50:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Pentagon has begun releasing new files on UFOs, saying members of the public can draw their own conclusions on “unidentified anomalous ...The Pentagon has begun releasing new files on UFOs, saying members of the public can draw their own conclusions on “unidentified anomalous ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41841699.htmlReform UK hails ‘historic change’ but pollster warns of peak in support2026-05-08T13:16:00+01:002026-05-08T13:16:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The party has so far gained 423 councillorsThe party has so far gained 423 councillorsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41841495.htmlCyberattack hits Canvas system used by thousands of schools as finals loom2026-05-08T12:15:00+01:002026-05-08T12:15:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The hacking group posted online that nearly 9,000 schools worldwide were affected, with billions of private messages and other records accessedThe hacking group posted online that nearly 9,000 schools worldwide were affected, with billions of private messages and other records accessedExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41841486.htmlItaly’s top diplomat tells Rubio that Europe needs America and vice versa2026-05-08T11:46:00+01:002026-05-08T11:46:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Italian foreign minister Antonio Tajani said he told US secretary of state Marco Rubio that Europe needs the United States, and vice versa, as ...Italian foreign minister Antonio Tajani said he told US secretary of state Marco Rubio that Europe needs the United States, and vice versa, as ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41841468.htmlKeir Starmer vows to fight on as PM despite heavy local election losses for Labour2026-05-08T11:46:00+01:002026-05-08T11:46:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Leader defiant in face of calls from some of his MPs to quit but admits ‘results are tough, and there’s no sugarcoating it’Leader defiant in face of calls from some of his MPs to quit but admits ‘results are tough, and there’s no sugarcoating it’Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41841357.htmlAustralian women face slavery and terror charges over alleged IS links2026-05-08T09:50:00+01:002026-05-08T09:50:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Three Australian women were refused bail after they appeared in court charged with slavery and terrorism offences after they arrived home from Syria ...Three Australian women were refused bail after they appeared in court charged with slavery and terrorism offences after they arrived home from Syria ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41841351.htmlCounting under way in Holyrood election as SNP eyes fifth consecutive win2026-05-08T09:45:00+01:002026-05-08T09:45:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The results of those contests will determine if SNP leader John Swinney retains his job as Scotland’s First MinisterThe results of those contests will determine if SNP leader John Swinney retains his job as Scotland’s First MinisterExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41841339.htmlLabour losses pile up in England local elections as Reform UK makes gains2026-05-08T09:07:00+01:002026-05-08T09:07:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Reform runaway winners in north-east, likely pushing Labour into opposition in Hartlepool, with other losses for Starmer in Chorley, Wigan, Redditch and TamworthReform runaway winners in north-east, likely pushing Labour into opposition in Hartlepool, with other losses for Starmer in Chorley, Wigan, Redditch and TamworthExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41841330.htmlImprisoned Chinese journalist’s family pleads for his release over health fears2026-05-08T08:42:00+01:002026-05-08T08:42:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Dong Yuyu was taken away in 2022 while meeting a Japanese diplomat for lunchDong Yuyu was taken away in 2022 while meeting a Japanese diplomat for lunchExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41841318.htmlUAE reports drone and missile attack as Iran war ceasefire is challenged2026-05-08T08:13:00+01:002026-05-08T08:13:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Iran war’s shaky ceasefire has come under further strain as the United Arab Emirates responded to a missile and drone attack hours after the US ...The Iran war’s shaky ceasefire has come under further strain as the United Arab Emirates responded to a missile and drone attack hours after the US ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41841309.htmlUS-Iran ceasefire under threat after exchange of strikes in strait of Hormuz2026-05-08T07:34:00+01:002026-05-08T07:34:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Donald Trump says the ceasefire remains in place despite the strikes, with Iranian TV saying the situation is ‘back to normal’Donald Trump says the ceasefire remains in place despite the strikes, with Iranian TV saying the situation is ‘back to normal’Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41841300.htmlThird British national diagnosed with suspected hantavirus linked to cruise ship2026-05-08T07:22:00+01:002026-05-08T07:22:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The cruise ship at the centre of a hantavirus outbreak is still days away from dockingThe cruise ship at the centre of a hantavirus outbreak is still days away from dockingExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41841294.htmlUK local elections: Keir Starmer under pressure as Labour suffers heavy losses2026-05-08T07:20:00+01:002026-05-08T07:20:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Meanwhile, Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has gained its first council of this year’s local electionsMeanwhile, Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has gained its first council of this year’s local electionsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41841291.htmlUS military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on three navy ships in strait2026-05-07T23:24:00+01:002026-05-07T23:24:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The US military has said it intercepted Iranian attacks on three navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and “targeted Iranian military facilities ...The US military has said it intercepted Iranian attacks on three navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and “targeted Iranian military facilities ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41841285.htmlMan charged after allegedly threatening Andrew near home on Sandringham Estate2026-05-07T22:58:00+01:002026-05-07T22:58:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The former British royal was out walking his dogs when the incident in Wolferton occurred shortly after 7.30pm on Wednesday, the Telegraph reported previouslyThe former British royal was out walking his dogs when the incident in Wolferton occurred shortly after 7.30pm on Wednesday, the Telegraph reported previouslyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41841165.htmlHantavirus: Global race underway to trace passengers who left ship before outbreak confirmed2026-05-07T19:45:00+01:002026-05-07T19:45:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The outbreak has killed three people and caused global alarm.The outbreak has killed three people and caused global alarm.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41841024.htmlSuperdry co-founder James Holder jailed for eight years for raping woman2026-05-07T16:16:00+01:002026-05-07T16:16:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/James Holder denied rape, claiming the sexual activity was consensual, but was convicted by a unanimous jury at Cirencester Courthouse last weekJames Holder denied rape, claiming the sexual activity was consensual, but was convicted by a unanimous jury at Cirencester Courthouse last weekExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41840973.htmlWHO says hantavirus outbreak unlikely to become epidemic after three deaths2026-05-07T15:38:00+01:002026-05-07T15:38:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Health officials say public risk remains low as countries coordinate safe return plans for passengers and crewHealth officials say public risk remains low as countries coordinate safe return plans for passengers and crewExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41840946.htmlDozens of passengers left hantavirus-stricken cruise ship after first fatality2026-05-07T14:59:00+01:002026-05-07T14:59:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Health authorities were monitoring people or trying to trace others who may have come into contact with cruise passengers on at least four continentsHealth authorities were monitoring people or trying to trace others who may have come into contact with cruise passengers on at least four continentsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41840862.htmlNote ex-cellmate says he found after Epstein’s suspected suicide bid is released2026-05-07T13:24:00+01:002026-05-07T13:24:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A note Jeffrey Epstein’s former cellmate claimed he found after the millionaire sex offender’s first suspected jail suicide attempt has been made ...A note Jeffrey Epstein’s former cellmate claimed he found after the millionaire sex offender’s first suspected jail suicide attempt has been made ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41840655.htmlIran reviewing US proposal as Trump pressures Tehran on deal to end war2026-05-07T09:26:00+01:002026-05-07T09:26:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Iran has said it is reviewing the latest American proposals on ending the war, as US President Donald Trump threatened the country with a new wave of ...Iran has said it is reviewing the latest American proposals on ending the war, as US President Donald Trump threatened the country with a new wave of ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41838849.htmlWhat is hantavirus, the infection that has killed three people on a cruise ship?2026-05-07T08:36:00+01:002026-05-07T08:36:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Rodent-carried disease is not usually contagious between humans and outbreaks are rare. ‘New world’ variants are the most deadly. What are the symptoms and treatment?Rodent-carried disease is not usually contagious between humans and outbreaks are rare. ‘New world’ variants are the most deadly. What are the symptoms and treatment?Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41840634.htmlMount Everest season opens late with climbers undeterred by huge ice block2026-05-07T08:32:00+01:002026-05-07T08:32:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/An unstable ice block dangerously hanging over the key trail on Mount Everest, high travel costs and increased permit fees have not deterred hundreds ...An unstable ice block dangerously hanging over the key trail on Mount Everest, high travel costs and increased permit fees have not deterred hundreds ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41840661.htmlArgentina races to find origins of cruise ship hantavirus outbreak, amid reports some passengers have returned to US2026-05-07T07:59:00+01:002026-05-07T07:59:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Argentine health ministry on Tuesday reported 101 hantavirus infections since June 2025, roughly double to the year priorThe Argentine health ministry on Tuesday reported 101 hantavirus infections since June 2025, roughly double to the year priorExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41840613.htmlCoroner to hold second pre-inquest review into Liam Payne’s death2026-05-07T07:32:00+01:002026-05-07T07:32:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Liam Payne died in October 2024 after falling from a hotel balconyLiam Payne died in October 2024 after falling from a hotel balconyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41840607.htmlAlleged suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein unsealed by federal judge2026-05-07T07:18:00+01:002026-05-07T07:18:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Epstein’s cellmate in New York City says he found note after convicted sexual offender attempted suicide in July 2019Epstein’s cellmate in New York City says he found note after convicted sexual offender attempted suicide in July 2019Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41840610.htmlIsrael strikes Beirut for the first time since the ceasefire2026-05-07T07:16:00+01:002026-05-07T07:16:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/It was reported a commander was killed in the strikeIt was reported a commander was killed in the strikeExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41840604.htmlTwo passengers of hantavirus cruise ship self-isolating in UK2026-05-07T00:01:00+01:002026-05-07T00:01:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The outbreak has been connected to a birdwatching expedition in ArgentinaThe outbreak has been connected to a birdwatching expedition in ArgentinaExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41840592.htmlIranian-flagged oil tanker fired on by US fighter as Trump gives Tehran new ultimatum2026-05-06T22:17:00+01:002026-05-06T22:17:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The US military fired on an Iranian-flagged oil tanker on Wednesday, shortly after Donald Trump issued a fresh ultimatum to Tehran, telling it to ...The US military fired on an Iranian-flagged oil tanker on Wednesday, shortly after Donald Trump issued a fresh ultimatum to Tehran, telling it to ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41840400.htmlCNN founder Ted Turner, brash and outspoken television pioneer, dies aged 872026-05-06T16:26:00+01:002026-05-06T16:26:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/CNN reported that he died on Wednesday, citing a Turner Enterprises news release.CNN reported that he died on Wednesday, citing a Turner Enterprises news release.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41840301.htmlUS and Iran closing in on deal to end war and open Strait of Hormuz2026-05-06T14:13:00+01:002026-05-06T14:13:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Iran says strait of Hormuz could reopen after US pauses operationIran says strait of Hormuz could reopen after US pauses operationExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41840127.htmlTwo million airline seats cut amid soaring jet fuel prices2026-05-06T10:46:00+01:002026-05-06T10:46:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Rescheduling in May could be followed by summer cancellations as Middle East war continues to disrupt fuel suppliesRescheduling in May could be followed by summer cancellations as Middle East war continues to disrupt fuel suppliesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41840025.htmlCanary Islands rejects hantavirus-hit cruise ship's plans to dock as three people evacuated2026-05-06T10:14:00+01:002026-05-06T10:14:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Spain says MV Hondius will be received in Canary Islands and passengers and crew treated before repatriationSpain says MV Hondius will be received in Canary Islands and passengers and crew treated before repatriationExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41840076.htmlRussia snubs unilateral ceasefire, sending dozens of drones into Ukraine2026-05-06T09:07:00+01:002026-05-06T09:07:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Russia has fired dozens of drones at Ukraine in night-time attacks, Ukrainian officials said, disregarding a unilateral ceasefire announced by Kyiv ...Russia has fired dozens of drones at Ukraine in night-time attacks, Ukrainian officials said, disregarding a unilateral ceasefire announced by Kyiv ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41840028.htmlTrump puts ‘Project Freedom’ on hold, saying he hopes to finalise a deal with Iran2026-05-06T07:20:00+01:002026-05-06T07:20:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/US president says he is pausing US effort to guide stranded vessels out of the strait of Hormuz but blockade remainsUS president says he is pausing US effort to guide stranded vessels out of the strait of Hormuz but blockade remainsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41839863.htmlMacron sings for his supper as he croons ballads at state dinner in Armenia2026-05-05T17:19:00+01:002026-05-05T17:19:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/French President Emmanuel Macron stole some of the spotlight from other world leaders in Armenia’s capital this week when he crooned classic ballads, ...French President Emmanuel Macron stole some of the spotlight from other world leaders in Armenia’s capital this week when he crooned classic ballads, ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41839737.htmlPope Leo ‘endangering a lot of Catholics’ with Iran stance, Trump claims2026-05-05T15:16:00+01:002026-05-05T15:16:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The remarks come two days before Marco Rubio, the US secretary of state, meets Leo at the VaticanThe remarks come two days before Marco Rubio, the US secretary of state, meets Leo at the VaticanExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41839743.htmlLeipzig car-ramming suspect’s motive remains unclear, German investigators say2026-05-05T15:10:00+01:002026-05-05T15:10:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The suspect in a car-ramming in the German city of Leipzig that left two people dead does not appear to have had any political or religious motive, ...The suspect in a car-ramming in the German city of Leipzig that left two people dead does not appear to have had any political or religious motive, ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41839734.htmlHegseth says US ceasefire with Iran ‘not over’ despite Strait of Hormuz attacks2026-05-05T15:00:00+01:002026-05-05T15:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/US forces are pressing ahead with an effort to guide commercial ships through the strait, but so far only two vessels are known to have passed throughUS forces are pressing ahead with an effort to guide commercial ships through the strait, but so far only two vessels are known to have passed throughExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41839647.htmlHuman to human hantavirus transmission suspected on cruise but risk to public low, WHO says2026-05-05T13:14:00+01:002026-05-05T13:14:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Author Ann Lane is one of two Irish women on board the MV Hondius, which is anchored off the coast of Cape VerdeAuthor Ann Lane is one of two Irish women on board the MV Hondius, which is anchored off the coast of Cape VerdeExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41839578.htmlUS attempt to open Strait of Hormuz tests fragile Iran war ceasefire2026-05-05T11:59:00+01:002026-05-05T11:59:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Iran war risked reigniting after the US tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, though a ceasefire seemed to be holding ...The Iran war risked reigniting after the US tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, though a ceasefire seemed to be holding ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41839560.htmlZelenskyy condemns Russia as strikes kill five in Ukraine ahead of brief truce2026-05-05T11:43:00+01:002026-05-05T11:43:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Russian drone and missile strikes targeting Ukraine’s power grid during the night killed at least five people and wounded 39 others, Ukrainian ...Russian drone and missile strikes targeting Ukraine’s power grid during the night killed at least five people and wounded 39 others, Ukrainian ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41839368.htmlUS and Iran launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of Gulf waters2026-05-05T06:46:00+01:002026-05-05T06:46:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Mr Trump told Congress the war was "terminated" and the deadline was moot, a claim disputed by some lawmakers.Mr Trump told Congress the war was "terminated" and the deadline was moot, a claim disputed by some lawmakers.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41839362.htmlBlake Lively and Justin Baldoni end dispute with settlement2026-05-04T23:34:00+01:002026-05-04T23:34:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/In a joint statement, the sides said: “Raising awareness, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors — and all survivors — is a goal that we stand behind"In a joint statement, the sides said: “Raising awareness, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors — and all survivors — is a goal that we stand behind"Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41839356.htmlUAE says Iran has resumed attacks as the US moves to reopen the Strait of Hormuz2026-05-04T23:16:00+01:002026-05-04T23:16:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The attacks appeared to be in response to US President Donald Trump’s latest efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energyThe attacks appeared to be in response to US President Donald Trump’s latest efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41839239.htmlTwo dead after driver ploughs into people in shopping area in Germany2026-05-04T18:13:00+01:002026-05-04T18:13:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/An additional three people were seriously injured in what officials believe was a deliberate rampage, Mayor Burkhard Jung saidAn additional three people were seriously injured in what officials believe was a deliberate rampage, Mayor Burkhard Jung saidExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41839215.htmlBritney Spears pleads guilty to ‘wet reckless’ charge in DUI case and avoids jail2026-05-04T17:29:00+01:002026-05-04T17:29:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Star accused of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs pleads guilty to lesser charge to avoid jail time Star accused of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs pleads guilty to lesser charge to avoid jail time Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41839188.htmlUS claims progress in reopening the Strait of Hormuz2026-05-04T16:46:00+01:002026-05-04T16:46:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The US military said that two American-flagged merchant ships had successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz after it launched a new initiative to ...The US military said that two American-flagged merchant ships had successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz after it launched a new initiative to ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41839080.htmlTwo Irish passengers on board of suspected hantavirus cruise ship2026-05-04T14:09:00+01:002026-05-04T14:09:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Officials say they will not authorise docking ‘to protect public health’ after deaths of three passengersOfficials say they will not authorise docking ‘to protect public health’ after deaths of three passengersExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41839059.htmlUS denies Iran struck military vessel during effort to reopen Strait of Hormuz2026-05-04T13:29:00+01:002026-05-04T13:29:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Tehran has over the past two months attacked some vessels and blocked others that do not receive its authorisationTehran has over the past two months attacked some vessels and blocked others that do not receive its authorisationExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41838822.htmlIran claims it stopped US warship from sailing through strait of Hormuz2026-05-04T12:08:00+01:002026-05-04T12:08:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/US president’s post follows flurry of mixed signals including concern Tehran had not ‘paid big enough price’US president’s post follows flurry of mixed signals including concern Tehran had not ‘paid big enough price’Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41838870.htmlUS-led taskforce tells ships to reroute in new effort to reopen Strait of Hormuz2026-05-04T09:04:00+01:002026-05-04T09:04:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The centre warned that passing close to the usual routes, known as the traffic separation scheme, “should be considered extremely hazardous due the presence of mines that have not been fully surveyed and mitigated"The centre warned that passing close to the usual routes, known as the traffic separation scheme, “should be considered extremely hazardous due the presence of mines that have not been fully surveyed and mitigated"Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/