Hamas reaffirms commitment to ceasefire amid delays returning hostages’ bodies

The militant group’s statement released in the early hours of Friday follows a warning from US President Donald Trump that he would green-light Israel to resume the war if Hamas does not... Read more »

Two months of strikes on Russia’s energy sector: is Ukraine succeeding in shutting down Russia’s oil industry?

All last spring and summer, Ukraine barely touched Russia’s energy infrastructure – perhaps because of Trump’s attempt to end the war, or because of the semi-mythical “energy truce”. The focus of Ukraine’s... Read more »

Presidential Election Ireland latest: ‘You have no control over who you meet’ – Catherine Connolly responds after pictures emerge of her with man linked to war crimes in Syria

Tánaiste Simon Harris has denied that Heather Humphreys can no longer win the presidential election or that the gap to Catherine Connolly is unbridgeable. Mr Harris said many Labour supporters would be... Read more »

How involved will Germany be in Gaza’s future? – DW – 10/16/2025

On Monday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made a flying visit to the Egyptian resort town of Sharm El-Sheikh to be one of 20 heads of state and government on hand for the signing... Read more »

Because Of You: Claudia Winkleman shines a light on Good Causes funded by The National Lottery

A series of powerful and emotive films cover the difference National Lottery funding is making to grassroots projects supporting the arts, communities, heritage, film and sport Claudia’s journey starts at Bloom, a... Read more »

Club heritage adds to the visitor experience at Nairn

(Image: NQ Staff) How did the club come to have a dedicated archive? The current clubhouse at Nairn was opened in 1991, with the Bulmer extension added in 1997, which included a... Read more »

Merz’s ‘discriminatory’ cityscape migration remark draws ire – DW – 10/16/2025

Germany’s opposition Green and Left parties on Thursday urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz to apologize for a controversial remark about migration and Germany’s cities. The opposition parties accused him of fueling division with remarks they say were... Read more »

Today’s horoscope for October 17 as Scorpio is rewarded for helping others

Today’s horoscope for Friday, October 17 will see one star sign perservere with new goals, as another takes a short break to recharge Find out what’s written in the stars with our... Read more »

From Assad to al-Sharaa — Putin’s ‘desperate attempt’ to retain foothold in the Middle East

Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) greets Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa (R) during their meeting at the Kremlin, Oct. 15, 2025, in Moscow, Russia. (Contributor/Getty Images) Russian President Vladimir Putin met with his... Read more »

Insurance reforms should bring ‘lower premiums’

The Minister of State with responsibility for Insurance has said savings from reforms of the sector “must be reflected in lower premiums” and “wider availability of cover.” Robert Troy said consumers will... Read more »