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'My heart is broken': Michael Flatley announces his wife has died
Riverdance star Michael Flatley has said his "heart is broken" following the death of his wife, Niamh O'Brien, at the age of 52.
Posted on 5 October 2026 | 10:18 pm
State of emergency declared in New York as measle cases rise
A state of emergency has been declared in New York in response to a growing number of measles cases.
Posted on 5 October 2026 | 4:26 pm
Tennis star disqualified after hitting spectator with ball
Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from his China Open semi-final clash with Novak Djokovic after hitting a spectator in the face with a ball.
Posted on 5 October 2026 | 11:19 am
Failed asylum seeker who attempted knife attack on Israeli embassy jailed for life
A failed asylum seeker who tried to launch a knife attack on London's Israeli embassy has been jailed for life.
Posted on 5 October 2026 | 9:07 am
'Hundreds of Houthi targets in Yemen attacked' in air campaign by Saudi-led coalition
A Saudi-led coalition says it has attacked 324 "high-value targets" in an operation involving 100 fighter jets against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.
Posted on 5 October 2026 | 8:22 am
Germany at risk of 'violent conflict' with Russia, warns intelligence chief
Germany risks entering a "violent conflict" with Russia because of Moscow's increasingly aggressive stance against European nations, an intelligence chief has warned.
Posted on 5 October 2026 | 7:07 am
US marine arrested on suspicion of killing woman in Japan
A US marine has been arrested on suspicion of robbing and killing a woman in Japan.
Posted on 5 October 2026 | 6:12 am
Spanish PM calls snap election
Spain's prime minister Pedro Sanchez has called a snap election for next month.
Posted on 5 October 2026 | 3:11 am
Bolsonaro and Lula to compete in Brazilian presidential run-off
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will face President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the 25 October presidential run-off, the country's electoral authority said on Sunday.
Posted on 4 October 2026 | 8:54 pm