Israel seizes UN facility in East Jerusalem - and vows to close it down
Israeli authorities have sparked another confrontation with the United Nations after seizing a UN facility in East Jerusalem and promising to close it down permanently.
Posted on 25 August 2026 | 1:57 pm
Canada announces tariffs on $20bn worth of US goods
Canada has said it will impose new tariffs on US imports as a trade war between the neighbours heats up.
Posted on 25 August 2026 | 10:29 am
No one held accountable one year after Israeli double strike on Gaza hospital
A year on from an Israeli double strike on a hospital in Gaza that killed 22 Palestinians, including journalists and rescue workers, no one has been held accountable.
Posted on 25 August 2026 | 4:10 am
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
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
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