Donegal County Council has secured €1.23 million under the 2026 Local Improvement Scheme to repair and tar private rural roads and laneways, including €100,000 for offshore islands.
Two young men in their late teens died and a third was seriously injured after a collision between a car and a lorry on the R236 near St. Johnston, County Donegal; Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio visited St. Kitts and Nevis to engage Caribbean leaders on regional cooperation as global attention focuses on tense U.S.–Iran diplomacy and possible conflict.
A Chinese military drone has flown repeated masked flights over the South China Sea, using false transponder identities, in operations analysts say could test deception and readiness tactics relevant to Taiwan tensions. ([turn0search27]
Brazil’s Supreme Court unanimously convicted five men in the 2018 assassination of Marielle Franco and her driver, handing down decades-long prison sentences in a landmark justice ruling.
The Ukraine-Russia war, now in its fifth year, shows ongoing conflict with no clear victory; intense fighting and diplomacy continue, with Ukraine defending territory amid heavy costs.
A Hong Kong court sentenced a father to eight months in jail under the national security law for handling funds linked to his US-based activist daughter, the first case of its kind.
A pivotal special election in Gorton and Denton challenges UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership as Labour contends with rising opposition from Reform UK and the Greens.
After a tense State of the Union, President Trump’s remarks about Muslim congresswomen reignited debates over belonging, dissent, and the tone of American political life.
Heather Mack, convicted in Bali’s 2014 “suitcase murder,” has been deported to the U.S. after serving 11 years and may face further legal action.
Cuban authorities say they shot and killed four people aboard a U.S.-based speedboat that allegedly opened fire after entering Cuban waters.
Christophe Leribault is appointed director of the Louvre, taking on the challenge of restoring stability, security, and harmony in France’s iconic museum after a turbulent period.
Bill Gates has apologized to staff for his past meetings with Jeffrey Epstein, acknowledging misjudgment and the reputational impact on his philanthropic work.
Zelenskyy met with European Parliament members to discuss restoring Ukraine’s energy system after winter and scaling up the PURL programme with continued European support.
Zambia has postponed a U.S. health aid deal after concerns that data‑sharing and economic clauses could undermine national interests, prompting calls for transparency and review.
Iran and the U.S. resume critical nuclear talks, with both sides signaling a deal is possible if technical and political gaps can be bridged.
Ukraine will extend anti‑drone nets over about 4,000 km of frontline roads by the end of 2026 to help protect supply routes and communities from increasing drone attacks.
Japan plans to deploy surface‑to‑air missiles on its westernmost Yonaguni Island by fiscal 2030/2031 to strengthen defence amid regional security concerns.
Met Éireann plans to replace traditional county-wide weather warnings with a more localised system using sub-county zones later in 2026 to give more precise guidance and better target severe weather alerts.
As Trump revisits sweeping tariff proposals, debate grows over their economic impact, public support, and lasting place in U.S. trade policy.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese was evacuated after a bomb threat tied to emails about the Shen Yun dance troupe’s tour; police found no explosives and investigations continue.
Swiss authorities will provide solidarity payments to victims and families affected by a deadly bar fire, offering humanitarian support years after the tragedy.
Highly pathogenic bird flu (HPAI H5N1) has been confirmed for the first time in northern elephant seals at California’s Año Nuevo State Park; seven pups tested positive amid ongoing monitoring.
Analysts say heavy Russian battlefield losses and recruitment shortfalls make a major new offensive against Ukraine in the coming months unlikely, even as the war continues.