Friday 23 October 2026Evening (Europe/Dublin)
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'The biggest motivation is fear': high turnout among Israel's Palestinians could unseat Netanyahu; the Knesset is up for grabs next week and the Arab community is desperate to topple the far-right ruling coalition.
The White House Farm massacre - exclusive: new forensic evidence suggests Sheila Caffell killed her family; analysis of crime scene photographs by a leading forensic biologist could exonerate Jeremy Bamber, sentenced to life in 1985.
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a local ceasefire in Oleshky amid a deepening humanitarian crisis; people in the Russian-occupied city face severe shortages of food, water and electricity, some reportedly surviving on weeds.
Europe live: Melania Trump has helped broker the ceasefire in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town, the White House says; residents in Oleshky have endured a worsening humanitarian crisis.
EU leaders are to press Burnham to pay more towards Ukraine's defence; officials will call on the UK to 'step up' financial support at the Brussels summit, with post-Brexit issues also on the agenda.
Ukraine war briefing: uncertainty over Kyiv's Starlink access after Trump claims Musk restored service; the president declined to say whether he spoke to Musk. What we know on day 1,703.
Trump, Musk, Zelenskyy: who is blaming whom in the Ukraine-Starlink row? A war of words has erupted over who is responsible for the restrictions on Starshield access in Ukraine.
Netanyahu has ordered a 'very extensive' operation in the West Bank after two Israeli soldiers were killed; the soldiers and two Palestinians died in an exchange of fire outside Hebron.
The Duchess of Sussex is 'deeply distressed' over child sexual abuse image claims against her father; Meghan reveals she was made aware of 'disturbing allegations' against him in 2018 by the Met police.
Prince William made a surprise appearance on the Graham Norton show; Cate Blanchett and Hannah Waddingham joined him on the sofa for a special edition celebrating his Earthshot prize.
Trump has joked he has the 'right' to run for a third term as president - though the US constitution unequivocally states he cannot, which he also seemed to acknowledge.
US politics live: Trump's justice department is suing to block Senate race certification in Alaska if the Republican loses, claiming 'voter confusion' over the two Dan Sullivans on the ballot.
Exclusive: a leaked trove reveals the extent of the far-right AfD's efforts to court Trump and Maga allies; documents show the German party's scramble to request support after 2016 and its co-leader's pursuit of Steve Bannon.
Trump has attacked Ohio's governor over his call for Ramaswamy to drop a 'deeply troubling' ad; Republican Mike DeWine said the ad featuring the estranged mother of Democrat Amy Acton was 'wrong'.
The Maga governor candidate in the Maga state who is not talking about Trump: Byron Donalds removed mentions of the president from his website - will the ploy work in a tight governor's race?
The oil price has risen above USD 117 a barrel amid fears the US will renew strikes on Iran; the Brent crude increase follows Tehran threatening retaliatory attacks on Gulf refineries and datacentres.
Mystery over the source of an Ebola infection in Nigeria fuels concern about the spread of the virus; Switzerland says the patient is the wife of a Swiss diplomat, believed to have contracted it while travelling in Uganda.
France is to deploy 70,000 police on Saturday to prevent civil unrest; the security forces will include elite units usually used for counter-terrorism after the worst street violence in years.
Reader Q&A: 'How can France stop Marine Le Pen?' Guardian Europe columnists Rokhaya Diallo and Alexander Hurst answered questions on the protests, the French police, foreign influence and the presidential election.
Milan is bracing for more unrest as debate intensifies over Italy's 'lost generation'; protests and fringe violence expose the sharp divide between marginalised and immigrant youth and those with greater prospects.
An opposition deepfake video has sparked outrage in Spain ahead of the election; it shows AI likenesses of people linked to Pedro Sanchez's Socialist party appearing to admit to wrongdoing.
Ryu Murakami, the cult Japanese author, has died aged 74; Japan's enfant terrible explored the dark underbelly of Japanese society in more than 40 subversive works including Audition.
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Storm Boelo: Ireland is bracing for a second storm as the cleanup continues after Austen, with orange and yellow warnings for more strong winds and heavy rain.
Gardai are investigating after the body of a man was found on a golf course in Macroom, Co Cork; the man, who has not been formally identified, was found dead at about 9.30am.
Tributes have been paid to musician Donal Lunny after his death aged 79; the multi-instrumentalist founder of Planxty and the Bothy Band produced albums for Elvis Costello and Sinead O'Connor.
Donal Lunny's legacy will be his openness to new ways of interpreting old music; the musician, who died on Friday, was central to the innovative spirit of Irish music for more than six decades.
Ballinahown in Co Westmeath has been named the Tidy Towns overall winner for 2026; more than 600 volunteers from across the country attended the Croke Park awards ceremony.
The 18-year legal battle over a news report that a jury took just 48 minutes to dismiss; an engineer sought EUR 6m 'index linked' from the Irish Times and other newspapers over reporting of his assault trial.
Australia has welcomed tens of thousands of young Irish in recent years - that is about to change, as adjustments to backpacker visas could make staying on less attractive.
The crumbling Galway school that typifies Ireland's underspending on education - Irish education results are remarkable against a backdrop of low State investment by international standards.
'It's not just a loss of money': Irish restaurants on the most annoying customer habits during Christmas - a few things to bear in mind before reserving a big festive table.
Property: an extended Rathfarnham six-bed with multiple living spaces; works have added an extra livingroom and two en suite bedrooms to the well-maintained home.
'I've changed my mind about extensions. They can be great for women with thinning hair' - experts advise on the hair types best suited to extensions and those who should avoid them.
The Women's Podcast: Shefali Tsabary says 'the world is so chaotic that parents are losing touch with their children', with Roisin Ingle.
The owner of a EUR 2.5m 'uninhabitable' house in Dalkey is seeking its demolition, citing 'extremely high' and 'dangerous' levels of radon gas.
'Whatever Trump and Putin agree, we'll fight the invaders': inside the dugouts powering Ukraine's drone defence - a vast network of simultaneously spartan and high-tech underground shelters.
Lidl has moved into the mobile phone market - can it save you money? Lidl Connect is much cheaper than what Irish users on long-term contracts are paying.
The State has withdrawn charges against a man accused of sexual assault in Citywest, Dublin; the case involving the 27-year-old sparked rioting near the Citywest centre for International Protection applicants last October.
Gardai believe foul play is very unlikely to be a factor in the deaths of the Bray couple; an inquest rather than a criminal process is likely for Jamie McGinn (38) and Bridget 'Biddy' O'Brien (45).
The WRC has upheld the mandatory retirement of an Eircom technician after 44 years on the job; the employee worked for a contractor after the termination of his role.
Campaigners are calling for Roger Casement's remains to be returned to Co Antrim as he wished; the revolutionary is buried in Glasnevin, where he was returned in 1965, decades after his execution.
A woman has been arrested over the Cork murder of a man shot while 'trying to retrieve stolen drugs'; Paul 'Bosco' O'Connor was found dead by the banks of the Blackwater river at Ballyellis.
Shouty phone calls on buses, cyclists on footpaths... civilisation is falling apart - the more we tolerate me feinism, the less likely we are to treat each other as human beings.
Thalidomide survivors are a 'glaring omission' from the list of recent recipients of State apologies; Fiona Cassidy of the Irish Thalidomide Association fears some survivors won't be around to hear one.
EY chief Frank O'Keeffe: 'We are well on our way to becoming a billion-euro business' - on EY's new strategy, its plan to hit EUR 1.3bn in revenues and the impact of AI on the firm.
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Four men have been arrested in Louth and Derry as part of republican paramilitary probes; the Derry arrests were near a field close to the Creggan estate.
Three years behind bars for the GBP 12m cocaine smuggler who claimed post-traumatic stress after killing a young mum; Ciaran McBride, from Derrynoose in Co Armagh, was sentenced over the haul found in a van in Jonesborough in December 2023.
Northern Ireland men aged in their 70s and 80s have been charged with human trafficking and controlling prostitution; a total of 59 charges were levelled at the four accused at Belfast Crown Court on Friday.
A storm is set to hinder the Orange Order 'Drumcree support' parade on Saturday; the parade and rally come after Orangemen were banned from the nationalist Garvaghy Road.
An Armagh All Ireland winner charged with multiple sex offences is to go on trial early in the new year; Aidan Nugent is accused of offences in November 2024 during the team's post-All Ireland trip to Miami.
An Armagh man has pleaded not guilty to drugging, kidnapping and raping a woman on St Stephen's Day nearly two years ago; Ryan Reid, from Keady, faces multiple charges from the day after Christmas 2024.
The first Ulster Scots street sign is to be erected in Co Tyrone, following confirmation of new signage featuring the dialect in Belfast.
A Co Antrim family's new hotel plan has been approved for Belfast's most photographed street; the Portglenone-based Fullan family secured planning for a hotel with a bar/restaurant on Commercial Court.
Snow Patrol's Eyes Open is to be celebrated with a special Belfast anniversary event; local musicians will put their own spin on the band's biggest-selling album at a Classic Album Night marking 20 years since its release.
A man is to face trial for the murder of Barry Furfey next year; Jamie Laurie Spence, whose address was given as HMP Maghaberry, appeared at Belfast Crown Court on Friday.
Hadi Alodid is to go on trial next year for the Belfast stabbing of Steven Ogilvie; he pleaded not guilty to three charges.
Lockhart has quit as a DUP party officer amid a rift with the leader over Stormont's future; the Upper Bann MP wants Gavin Robinson to pull deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly out of the powersharing executive.
Green light has been given for a new GBP 8m Home Bargains outlet in Antrim; the store in the former Townparks car showroom is the discount retailer's 33rd in Northern Ireland.
A Catholic child beaten with metal pipes was forced to crawl under a car to escape sectarian attackers; the attack followed an earlier sectarian assault on a young Protestant teenager.
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A beloved reverend is being remembered for his 'faith and kindness' after his unexpected death left the Armagh community shocked and saddened.
UTV favourite Joe Mahon on retirement, grandchildren and the future: 'I don't think my work is quite done yet' - after three decades exploring Ulster's people, places and past, Mahon's Way is coming to a close.
Opinion: I wonder if refusing my child a pet dog will come back to bite me - 'When I buy a house, the first thing I'm going to do is get a dog,' said my sister.
Fireworks have been cancelled and sport hit as NI is put on alert for strong winds from Storm Boelo; the amber Met Office alert brings 80mph gust warnings, heavy rain and disruption risk for Antrim and Londonderry.
The FTSE 100 has slipped as the oil price hits a five-month high.
The Fibrus CEO hails 'tremendous growth' despite the company recording pre-tax losses of GBP 150m over three years; it lost over GBP 40m before tax in its most recent accounting period.
The PSNI is appealing for information after a viral video showed a north Belfast drug feud; police are making enquiries into the incident two days ago showing a fallout between local drug dealers.
There have been appeals for calm after footage of an assault on an NI schoolgirl was shared online; the Co Down secondary school confirmed the incident involving two pupils and says the families have been supported.
Opinion: if you were wondering what Sinn Fein's so-called 'shrine to terrorism' would have looked like - as Drumcree 5: The Sequel No One Wanted became a box office hit anyway, DUP politicians pointed out Sinn Fein's ongoing failings over the A5 and Casement Park.
'We're hoping to be a wee bit different': a lottery winner has submitted plans for a new Belfast Christmas market this year, turning part of the city centre into a 'Christmas village'.
A Sinn Fein MP is eyeing a shock Stormont switch in a high-stakes bid to make history in Strangford; Chris Hazzard's decision to enter the race is a blow to the SDLP's chances of a breakthrough.
'The crowd was solemn and still': the day two men were executed in a grim public spectacle in the centre of Belfast - crowds gathered on an early September morning in 1816.
A veteran bus driver has called an end to a 50-year Translink career (almost) identical to his father's; Noel Christy recalls hijackings, a bus blind date with Donna and 50 years of family service.
'Monumental waste of money': EV chargers have been pulled from the Queen's University campus barely a year after being installed.
Sinn Fein MLAs have been questioned by the PSNI over the Drumcree dispute as a south Belfast community 'faces similar challenges'; Gerry Kelly, Deirdre Hargey and Michelle O'Neill were questioned as an Ormeau Road loyalist parade decision looms.
Analysis: Stormont descends into chaos as Michelle O'Neill walks out and Emma Little-Pengelly is left unable to continue - shouting MLAs and a First Minister who left early expose divisions now impossible to conceal.
Events at Drumcree have seriously undermined unionist confidence in policing, a loyalist focus group says in a letter to the PSNI chief constable.
An unexplained aspect of police intelligence over dissidents at Drumcree may help bring understanding to the public; more on the policing of Drumcree is expected from the Orange Order case.
Bail has been refused for the man charged over the Dunmurry police station bomb attack; the court detailed charges, CCTV evidence and an ongoing terrorism investigation for Kieran Smyth (66).
A Tyrone man has been jailed for killing a pensioner in a crash after ignoring advice not to drive; the former athlete had been told not to drive because of epilepsy.
Opinion: Presbyterian men cloak sexism in theology, calling women equal while denying them power - 'Women, know thy place' seems to be the message from the Biblical Church Leadership group.
A Co Down bookshop has been targeted with graffiti calling author Sally Rooney a 'terrorist supporter'; the shop had previously said it would continue to stock her books after they were withdrawn by her UK publisher.
Major road closures have been announced as 120,000 visitors are expected for Derry Halloween's 40th anniversary - the streets, car parks and travel options affected.
Ulster Tatler has reportedly been 'sold to a major media company', bringing an end to 60 years of family ownership of one of Northern Ireland's best-known magazines.
Belfast Telegraph writers are celebrating a double win at the Irish Food Writing Awards; weekend magazine columnists secured the cookery and beer writing prizes, with John Mulgrew shortlisted in two categories.
A Belfast Trust chief warns plans for a new unit are jeopardised after funding was sidelined; one Alliance MLA called the move 'disgraceful'.