Prince Harry steps down from board of wildlife charity
Prince Harry has quit the board of a wildlife charity which last year admitted human rights abuses by its rangers.
Posted on 24 August 2026 | 1:41 pm
Canadian politician threatens to cut off electricity to the US - as Trump issues 'fall in line' warning
A Canadian politician has threatened to cut off electricity and mineral supplies to the US after President Trump raised tariffs on some goods to 50%.
Posted on 24 August 2026 | 9:59 am
Police presence and 'deep sadness' at funeral for one of five teens killed in Ireland head-on collision
A funeral mass has been held for one of the teenagers killed in a head-on collision in County Kildare last week - with a heavy police presence at Carlow for the event.
Posted on 24 August 2026 | 8:11 am
Maradona 'Hand of God' football sells for £2.5m
The football with which Diego Maradona scored his "Hand of God" goal against England in 1986 has been sold at auction for £2.5m.
Posted on 24 August 2026 | 7:03 am
Dutch broadcaster to boycott Eurovision 2027
Dutch broadcaster AvroTros will boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest, in protest at Israel's participation in the competition amid the war in Gaza.
Posted on 24 August 2026 | 4:59 am
Health of Norway's King Harald deteriorated at the weekend, say royal officials
Norway's King Harald is in a stable condition in hospital after his health deteriorated at the weekend, royal officials have said.
Posted on 24 August 2026 | 4:53 am
Cricket legends urge Pakistan to provide 'proper medical care' for Imran Khan
Former cricket captains - including Sir Alastair Cook and Mike Atherton - have urged Pakistan to ensure jailed former prime minister Imran Khan receives "humane treatment and proper medical care".
Posted on 24 August 2026 | 1:15 am
Shein targets $27bn valuation in stock market debut
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein is to make its stock market debut targeting a valuation almost a quarter of the $100bn it was worth four years ago.
Posted on 24 August 2026 | 12:47 am
Landslide kills 30 after mound of waste collapses at landfill site
A landslide at a waste site in Guinea has killed 30 people after a mound of rubbish collapsed on to nearby homes.
Posted on 23 August 2026 | 3:29 pm
Nordic FAs lose confidence in FIFA chief Gianni Infantino
The six Nordic football associations have announced they have lost confidence in Gianni Infantino - intensifying pressure on the FIFA president.
Posted on 23 August 2026 | 11:07 am