Sudanese man charged after four people died trying to cross English Channel
A Sudanese man has been charged after four people died trying to cross the English Channel.
Posted on 11 April 2026 | 5:25 am
Trump's NATO comments 'not wise', says Dutch armed forces chief
Donald Trump is not helping NATO's ability to deter Russia by publicly questioning his commitment to the alliance and being rude about his allies, the head of the Dutch armed forces has signalled, calling it "not a wise thing to say".
Posted on 11 April 2026 | 2:55 am
Record-breaking Artemis II mission ends with 'perfect splashdown' in Pacific Ocean
Artemis II's history-making astronauts have successfully arrived back on Earth with a "perfect bullseye splashdown" off the coast of California.
Posted on 11 April 2026 | 1:59 am
Airports warn of 'systemic' fuel shortages due to Iran war
Airports are bracing for mass shortages of jet fuel if the Strait of Hormuz does not reopen within the next three weeks, according to a trade body.
Posted on 10 April 2026 | 6:05 pm
Chagos Islands deal pulled by government after Trump brands it 'act of great stupidity'
The government's Chagos Island deal has been pulled after US President Donald Trump branded it an "act of great stupidity".
Posted on 10 April 2026 | 4:46 pm
Ireland's fuel protest crisis escalates, triggering fears of panic buying
Passengers travelling to or from Dublin Airport are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys as protests over high fuel prices in Ireland continue into a fourth day.
Posted on 10 April 2026 | 6:43 am
Dolce & Gabbana co-founder quits as chairman
Stefano Gabbana, the co-founder of Italian luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana, stepped down as the brand's chairman.
Posted on 10 April 2026 | 6:10 am
Cuba's president has a message for Trump after the US president said the island was 'next' for a takeover
Cuba's president has said he won't step down as he pushed back against mounting US pressure for change on the island.
Posted on 10 April 2026 | 5:54 am
Russia and Ukraine to hold 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter
Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy have said their countries will hold a 32-hour ceasefire over the Orthodox Easter weekend.
Posted on 10 April 2026 | 3:13 am
Trump hits out at NATO after meeting alliance chief
Donald Trump has repeated his criticism of NATO after holding talks with the alliance's secretary general in Washington.
Posted on 8 April 2026 | 9:40 pm