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Nasa’s Webb telescope discovers new 'tiny' moon orbiting Uranus
Nasa’s Webb telescope discovers new 'tiny' moon orbiting Uranus
Why has Sally Rooney been warned over supporting Palestine Action - and why did the UK ban it?
Why has Sally Rooney been warned over supporting Palestine Action - and why did the UK ban it?
Putin will face a 'rough situation' if he does not agree to a peace plan, Trump says
Putin will face a 'rough situation' if he does not agree to a peace plan, Trump says
Putin and Zelenskyy agree to meet directly in a 'neutral country' in the coming weeks
Putin and Zelenskyy agree to meet directly in a 'neutral country' in the coming weeks
Sweden is moving a century-old, 670-tonne church three miles down the road - here’s how
Sweden is moving a century-old, 670-tonne church three miles down the road - here’s how
What parts of Ukraine could Vladimir Putin ask for in exchange for an end to the war?
What parts of Ukraine could Vladimir Putin ask for in exchange for an end to the war?
The proposal could be on the table ahead of a mooted meeting between Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Monday
18 Aug 2025
Trump tells Zelenskyy and European leaders that Putin 'accepts' security guarantees for Ukraine
Trump tells Zelenskyy and European leaders that Putin 'accepts' security guarantees for Ukraine
The Ukrainian president and European leaders are holding talks with Trump at the White House aimed at ending Russia’s war.
Trump said the US would be "involved" in some form of security guarantees for Ukraine, without elaborating further.
The US President also said he would speak to his Russian counterpart "right after" his meeting with Zelenskyy and the European leaders.
‘Ketamine Queen’ accused of selling fatal dose to Friends star Matthew Perry to plead guilty
‘Ketamine Queen’ accused of selling fatal dose to Friends star Matthew Perry to plead guilty
Hamas accepts new 60-day ceasefire proposal, according to source from the group
Hamas accepts new 60-day ceasefire proposal, according to source from the group
Sally Rooney risks prosecution if she donates to Palestine Action, Downing Street warns
Sally Rooney risks prosecution if she donates to Palestine Action, Downing Street warns
Son of Norway princess charged with four counts of rape
Son of Norway princess charged with four counts of rape
Swatch says sorry for ‘slanted eyes’ ad following online uproar in China
Swatch says sorry for ‘slanted eyes’ ad following online uproar in China
The 9 at 9 Zelenskyy visits Trump, Áras race chaos continues and EU accused of ‘intimidating’ staff
Amnesty accuses Israel of deliberately starving Palestinians as mass anti-war protests hit Tel Aviv
Amnesty accuses Israel of deliberately starving Palestinians as mass anti-war protests hit Tel Aviv
EU accused of 'intimidation' of staff who are protesting bloc's response to Gaza
EU accused of 'intimidation' of staff who are protesting bloc's response to Gaza
In one incident, bake sales organised for the Irish Red Cross were allegedly criticised as being “antisemitic”.
Sunday
17 Aug 2025
Scottie Scheffler victorious on PGA Tour yet again as Bob MacIntyre blows four-shot lead
Scottie Scheffler victorious on PGA Tour yet again as Bob MacIntyre blows four-shot lead
Arsenal capitalise on goalkeeping error to beat Man United
Arsenal capitalise on goalkeeping error to beat Man United
'You can restore children's melodic laughter': Melania Trump sends letter to Vladimir Putin
'You can restore children's melodic laughter': Melania Trump sends letter to Vladimir Putin
Terence Stamp, Superman villain and 'swinging sixties' icon, dies aged 87
Terence Stamp, Superman villain and 'swinging sixties' icon, dies aged 87
Number of European leaders to join Zelenskyy in the White House tomorrow
Number of European leaders to join Zelenskyy in the White House tomorrow
Taoiseach Micheál Martin participated in talks today with a number of European leaders planning to travel to Washington.
Ukraine and Russia exchange attacks one day before Zelenskyy is due in DC for peace talks
Ukraine and Russia exchange attacks one day before Zelenskyy is due in DC for peace talks
Sitdown Sunday: 'This war is being waged as if childhood itself has no place in Gaza'
Sitdown Sunday: 'This war is being waged as if childhood itself has no place in Gaza'
Woman, 20, evacuated from Gaza to Italy dies in hospital
Woman, 20, evacuated from Gaza to Italy dies in hospital
Saturday
16 Aug 2025
National Guard members sent to Washington to assist Trump's takeover of city's police department
National Guard members sent to Washington to assist Trump's takeover of city's police department
Manchester City begin title quest with convincing win against Wolves
Manchester City begin title quest with convincing win against Wolves
Baby girl killed with her parents in Israeli airstrike on Gaza
Baby girl killed with her parents in Israeli airstrike on Gaza
Man arrested after Bournemouth's Semenyo reports racist abuse in Liverpool match
Man arrested after Bournemouth's Semenyo reports racist abuse in Liverpool match
Healthcare workers march for Gaza in Dublin
Healthcare workers march for Gaza in Dublin
Zelenskyy to head to Washington to meet with Trump on Monday
Zelenskyy to head to Washington to meet with Trump on Monday
Aston Villa keep 22-match home unbeaten run intact against Newcastle
Aston Villa keep 22-match home unbeaten run intact against Newcastle
Tropical storm turns into hurricane as it barrels towards Caribbean
Tropical storm turns into hurricane as it barrels towards Caribbean
Around 220 people die in floods and landslides in Pakistan that have washed away whole buildings
Around 220 people die in floods and landslides in Pakistan that have washed away whole buildings
Debunked: Viral video of Trump berating the Irish government over immigration is fabricated
Debunked: Viral video of Trump berating the Irish government over immigration is fabricated
A library in Texas has been reunited with a book that was borrowed nearly 82 years ago
A library in Texas has been reunited with a book that was borrowed nearly 82 years ago
Madonna claimed Pope Leo 'cannot be denied entry' to Gaza. Is she right?
Madonna claimed Pope Leo 'cannot be denied entry' to Gaza. Is she right?
Trump and Putin end meeting in Alaska with no deal on Ukraine but insist 'progress' was made
Trump and Putin end meeting in Alaska with no deal on Ukraine but insist 'progress' was made
“There’s no deal until there’s a deal,” Trump said.
Friday
15 Aug 2025
One person killed and several injured after Denmark train crash
One person killed and several injured after Denmark train crash
Liverpool strike late to earn dramatic win against Bournemouth as Anfield remembers Diogo Jota
Liverpool strike late to earn dramatic win against Bournemouth as Anfield remembers Diogo Jota
Rapper Sean Kingston jailed for 3.5 years over million-dollar fraud scheme
Rapper Sean Kingston jailed for 3.5 years over million-dollar fraud scheme
UN says at least 1,760 people have been killed while seeking aid in Gaza since late May
UN says at least 1,760 people have been killed while seeking aid in Gaza since late May