At least six dead in Pakistan protests

Dark clouds hang over Middle East despite ceasefire optimism

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has been agreed, to celebrations in Lebanon but scepticism in Israel.

Published: 2024-11-26 22:09:00

What does the truce between Israel and Hezbollah involve and what happens if it's broken?

Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have agreed a ceasefire deal that will end more than a year of fighting.

Published: 2024-11-26 21:28:00

Five survivors rescued day after tourist boat sank in Red Sea - as search for missing 'intensifies'

Five survivors have been rescued and four bodies recovered in efforts to find people missing after a tourist boat sank in the Red Sea, a local official has said.

Published: 2024-11-26 09:10:00

Trump threatens sweeping new tariffs on first day in office

Donald Trump has threatened sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on his first day in office.

Published: 2024-11-26 05:00:00

Bluster or really America First? Either way, Trump's tariff threat creates unease for more than one country

The notion that Donald Trump would hike tariffs is hardly a surprise - it was a plan front and centre of his economic pitch during the election campaign.

Published: 2024-11-26 22:00:00

Fianna Fail doubles down on refusal to form coalition with Sinn Fein

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin says his party has made "a policy decision" not to enter coalition government with Sinn Fein after Ireland's general election.

Published: 2024-11-26 16:58:00

Eight hostel staff arrested in Laos after tourists die in suspected methanol poisoning

Workers at a backpackers hostel in Laos have been arrested after six tourists, including a British woman, died from suspected methanol poisoning.

Published: 2024-11-26 13:03:00

Tesco among shops ditching booze linked to Conor McGregor after rape case

Tesco is among retailers stopping the sale of alcohol brands linked to Conor McGregor after he lost a civil rape case.

Published: 2024-11-26 16:30:00

Only one fine issued for breaching Russian sanctions

The government's financial sanctions watchdog has admitted it has only imposed a single £15,000 fine for evasion of Russian sanctions since they were introduced two and a half years ago.

Published: 2024-11-26 12:51:00