International

A year after his death, a mobile health clinic in Pope Francis's Popemobile is barred from Gaza
A year after his death, a mobile health clinic in Pope Francis's Popemobile is barred from Gaza
Monday
20 Apr
Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal struck with Iran as talks in limbo
Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal struck with Iran as talks in limbo
An Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson today said “no decision has been made” on whether it would take part in a second round of talks with the US.
Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down in September as tech giant names his replacement
Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down in September as tech giant names his replacement
Over $71bn is needed over the next decade to rebuild Gaza, according to the UN and EU
Over $71bn is needed over the next decade to rebuild Gaza, according to the UN and EU
The joint assessment said the scale and extent of deprivation “have pushed back human development in the Gaza Strip by 77 years”.
The joint assessment said the scale and extent of deprivation "have pushed back human development in the Gaza Strip by 77 years".
Separately, a group of UN experts called on the EU to "immediately" suspend its trade agreement with Israel.
Starmer insists he was never told Mandelson failed security vetting as pressure mounts (again)
Starmer insists he was never told Mandelson failed security vetting as pressure mounts (again)
Tsunami warning issued as 7.7-magnitude earthquake hits northern Japan
Tsunami warning issued as 7.7-magnitude earthquake hits northern Japan
Amy Winehouse's father loses court row over her friends auctioning items owned by late singer
Amy Winehouse's father loses court row over her friends auctioning items owned by late singer
Netanyahu 'stunned and saddened' after IDF soldier damages statue of Jesus in Lebanon
Netanyahu 'stunned and saddened' after IDF soldier damages statue of Jesus in Lebanon
Bereaved Israeli and Palestinian fathers now call each other brother
Bereaved Israeli and Palestinian fathers now call each other brother
Louisiana father kills seven of his children plus another child, police say
Louisiana father kills seven of his children plus another child, police say
Sunday
19 Apr
Manchester City beat leaders Arsenal 2-1 in pivotal Premier League title clash
Manchester City beat leaders Arsenal 2-1 in pivotal Premier League title clash
'NO MORE MR NICE GUY': Trump again threatens Iran's power plants over Hormuz closure
'NO MORE MR NICE GUY': Trump again threatens Iran's power plants over Hormuz closure
Traffic in the vital trade route has been at a standstill today.
Keir Starmer 'appalled' after another arson attack at London synagogue
Keir Starmer 'appalled' after another arson attack at London synagogue
Likely to be months before Daniel Kinahan extradited to Ireland - former Assistant Commissioner
Likely to be months before Daniel Kinahan extradited to Ireland - former Assistant Commissioner
Sitdown Sunday: Does Trump think he has become Jesus?
Sitdown Sunday: Does Trump think he has become Jesus?
The 9 at 9 All the stories you need to know this Sunday morning.
Decorated Australian soldier charged with war crimes vows to clear his name
Decorated Australian soldier charged with war crimes vows to clear his name
Are the fuel protestors right - should Ireland drill for oil?
Are the fuel protestors right - should Ireland drill for oil?
Various bodies have previously estimated that there could be billions of barrels worth of the black stuff buried in the Irish seabed.
Saturday
18 Apr
Cunha steers Man Utd towards Champions League at Chelsea's expense
Cunha steers Man Utd towards Champions League at Chelsea's expense
Five people killed after gunman opens fire in Ukrainian capital of Kyiv
Five people killed after gunman opens fire in Ukrainian capital of Kyiv
French peacekeeper killed and three others injured in suspected Hezbollah attack in Lebanon
French peacekeeper killed and three others injured in suspected Hezbollah attack in Lebanon
Pope Leo: It’s 'not in my interest at all' to debate Trump about Iran war
Pope Leo: It’s 'not in my interest at all' to debate Trump about Iran war
Trade ships fired upon in Strait of Hormuz after Iran closes critical trade route again
Trade ships fired upon in Strait of Hormuz after Iran closes critical trade route again
The toing and froing over the strait has cast doubt on Donald Trump’s optimism that a peace deal was near.
The 9 at 9 Daniel Kinahan’s arrest, Hormuz reopens (for now) and just how generous is Ireland’s fuel relief package? It’s your morning roundup.
Paddy Comyn
Motoring: The quiet death of the manual gearbox
Paddy Comyn
Friday
17 Apr
Jessie Sludds wins Late Late Show competition and earns a slot opening for Shania Twain
Jessie Sludds wins Late Late Show competition and earns a slot opening for Shania Twain
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Daniel Kinahan has been arrested in Dubai
Daniel Kinahan has been arrested in Dubai
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' to commercial shipping for ceasefire period
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' to commercial shipping for ceasefire period
Trump said the US naval blockade of Iranian ports would remain in place until a peace deal with Tehran.
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
Trump says White House looking into cluster of 10 dead or missing US scientists
Trump says White House looking into cluster of 10 dead or missing US scientists
US singer D4vd arrested on suspicion of killing teen girl whose body was found in his car
US singer D4vd arrested on suspicion of killing teen girl whose body was found in his car
The 9 at 9 Data centres successfully lobbying against transparency laws, new cost of living talks and Europe’s jet fuel supply dwindles.
US-led ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon begins as Trump warns Hezbollah to 'act nicely'
US-led ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon begins as Trump warns Hezbollah to 'act nicely'
Keir Starmer facing mounting pressure over Peter Mandelson vetting decision
Keir Starmer facing mounting pressure over Peter Mandelson vetting decision
Thursday
16 Apr
Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire just hours before ceasefire due to come into effect
Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire just hours before ceasefire due to come into effect
Here's what happened today: Thursday
Here's what happened today: Thursday
Judgment reserved after trial of three men accused of murdering Lyra McKee
Judgment reserved after trial of three men accused of murdering Lyra McKee
Will the government's fuel package actually work?
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Will the government's fuel package actually work?
With the Strait of Hormuz now blockaded by Donald Trump and global oil prices continuing to surge, will these cuts actually be felt by consumers at the pump?
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