Ukraine launches largest attack of war so far, Kyiv claims

Ukraine struck several targets deep inside Russia on Tuesday in what it says is its “most massive” attack of the war so far. Ammunition depots and chemical plants were hit…

Ireland: Cannabis worth €360k seized at Dublin Airport

aaA man in his 60s has been arrested following the seizure of cannabis worth about €360,000 (£302,000) at Dublin Airport. The drugs were seized by customs officers after a man…

Ireland: Driver pleads guilty to causing teenagers’ deaths

A 60-year-old man has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing the deaths of two teenagers in County Monaghan. Kiea McCann, 17, and her best friend, 16-year-old Dlava Mohammed, died when…

Ukraine: Grave concern’ for Australian man reportedly killed by Russian forces

The Australian government is making “urgent enquiries” after reports suggest a man from the city of Melbourne has been killed by Russian forces. Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old teacher, was captured…

Australia: PM Anthony Albanese warns of ‘strongest possible action’ if citizen killed in Ukraine

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged to take the “strongest possible action” against Russia if it is confirmed that Russian forces killed a Melbourne school teacher in their captivity…

South Korea: President Yoon arrested over short-lived martial law attempt

South  Korean investigators have arrested South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol over accusations of insurrection for briefly imposing martial law in a move swiftly overturned by the country’s National Assembly.…

S Korea: Constitutional Court begins impeachment trial of suspended president

South Korea’s Constitutional Court has held its first hearing to decide if suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol should be removed from office after his shock martial law attempt last month.…

Spain: Authorities plan 100% tax for homes bought by non-EU residents

Spain is planning to impose a tax of up to 100% on properties bought by non-residents from countries outside the EU, such as the UK. Announcing the move, Prime Minister…

Australia: Marble-sized balls force Sydney beaches to close

Months after mysterious black balls forced the closure of some of Sydney’s most famous beaches, small marble-like debris has begun washing up on the city’s shores again. The balls –…

Palestine: Gaza ceasefire talks resuming in Qatar with signs deal is close

Negotiators are set to reconvene in Qatar to try to finalise a deal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and for the release of hostages, with signs that Israel…