The Criminal Assets Bureau has recouped over €1 million for the exchequer through the sale of homes linked to organized crime in Limerick, Dublin, and Waterford.
Iran’s growing reliance on China for trade and oil exports contrasts with Beijing’s broader global flexibility, revealing a partnership marked by asymmetrical dependence.
The European Union has announced 63 million euros in humanitarian funding for Somalia to address food insecurity, health needs, displacement, and climate-related challenges.
Gardaí seized a firearm and an estimated €70,000 worth of cocaine during an operation near the Limerick–Tipperary border. Investigations are ongoing.
Seasonal rain-fed ponds across Europe may look like simple puddles, but they host ecosystems dating back over 100 million years. Recognized as priority habitats by the European Union, these temporary wetlands support rare plants, amphibians, and ancient crustaceans. However, climate change, urbanization, and agriculture threaten their survival, raising concerns about the future of these fragile yet resilient prehistoric ecosystems.
AI war-game simulations show some systems escalate quickly, even recommending nuclear strikes. Researchers stress these are controlled tests, not real-world authority systems.
As water scarcity intensifies across India, ancient stepwells are being restored as sustainable solutions, blending heritage, community memory, and modern conservation efforts.
A lyrical review of Ancient by Luke Barley, exploring Britain’s woodlands’ intertwined ecological and human histories, and why ancient forests matter today.
A single word used by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during parliamentary debate sparked political backlash and media scrutiny across Australia.
As U.S.–Iran nuclear talks continue, debate grows over whether only full dismantlement can prevent conflict. Diplomacy remains active, with no final agreement reached.
A Clare man avoided jail after admitting involvement in a €6,000 fake ID scheme intended to bring a Moroccan woman to Ireland.
New stadium plans have received final approval after public review, clearing the way for construction and marking a key milestone in the project’s development.
A court has heard that a man who killed his father is being treated at Ireland’s Central Mental Hospital, with his case subject to ongoing legal and clinical review.
Early winter data suggests the UK season has been wetter than average, with repeated Atlantic storms saturating soils, raising river levels, and increasing flood risks in several regions.
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called a snap election following renewed tensions with Donald Trump over Greenland, bringing sovereignty and Arctic policy into focus.
CPJ reports a record 129 journalists killed in 2025, with nearly two-thirds of the deaths linked to the Israel-Gaza conflict, and calls for stronger protections.
Funeral details have been announced for a teenager killed in a Donegal crash, as six teens have died on Irish roads so far this year.
A new geothermal project in the UK will harness underground heat to power 10,000 homes, marking a renewable energy first and expanding Britain’s path toward net-zero emissions.
“Greater Israel” is a vision of expanded Israeli sovereignty, supported mainly by nationalist and religious right groups, while broader Israeli opinion remains divided.
A man charged with the murder of Chris Baghsarian in Sydney has been described by his lawyer as likely “no mastermind,” as the case proceeds in court.
Syria confirms a mass escape from al-Hol camp after Kurdish-led forces withdrew, leaving perimeter breaches and several residents still unaccounted for.
A man in his 60s has died after his car entered a river in Cork city centre. Emergency services responded, and investigations are ongoing.
A Canadian Sikh activist has reported new death threats ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to India, highlighting ongoing diplomatic tensions and security concerns.
Senegal has intensified enforcement of laws criminalizing same-sex relations, with activists warning of mob violence and increased risks for LGBTQ+ individuals.