‘It flew straight at them’ – how Russian drone attack on Ukrainian and French journalists unfolded

L: George Ivanchenko, a Ukrainian photojournalist, was seriously wounded in a targeted Russian drone attack while reporting on the front line in eastern Ukraine on Oct. 3, 2025. (Olha Kovalyova) R: French... Read more »

Ian Watkins’ Lostprophets bandmate speaks out after paedophile frontman is killed in prison

Ian Watkins’ Lostprophets bandmate has spoken out after the paedophile frontman was killed in prison.  The rock singer, 48, reportedly had his throat cut by a fellow inmate at Wakefield Prison in... Read more »

Longford/Westmeath being championed as key area in ‘Ireland, Home of Halloween’

This year marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands in Longford and Westmeath as Fáilte Ireland launches ‘Ireland, Home of Halloween.’ For the first time, the two... Read more »

‘My partner stole my benefits and cancelled my appointments – it took me years to finally escape’

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Corbyn and Sultana have ‘patched things up’ – but what really happened? | Politics News

For decades he was the dissident backbencher, then unlikely Labour leader. She was a firebrand left-wing Labour MP with a huge online presence. To the left – on paper – it looked... Read more »

Inside the Fight to Reform Ukrainian Diaspora Advocacy in America

Russia’s first invasion of Ukraine in 2014 galvanized the diaspora to advocate more forcefully in the United States. New groups formed, and activists on both sides of the Atlantic worked to raise... Read more »

Simple joy of jumping in puddles or climbing trees is out of reach for millions of children | UK News

As the British weather turns colder and wetter, many children will be spending less time outdoors. But for some, it’s not just the rain that’s keeping them indoors, it’s poverty. Experts say... Read more »

Offaly man facing Christmas in prison after bail refused by judge

AN Offaly man accused of knocking a garda sergeant down by driving a car at him faces spending Christmas behind bars. Jeffrey Moran (35), College View, Rahan, was remanded in custody on... Read more »

Tories would scrap stamp duty on primary residences, Kemi Badenoch tells conference | Conservative conference 2025

The Conservatives would scrap stamp duty on sales of primary residences if they won the next election, Kemi Badenoch has said, in a policy-heavy speech designed to improve her standing as Tory... Read more »

Pubs to stay open until early hours in push for UK growth | Hospitality industry

Pubs, clubs and restaurants will be able to open into the early hours as part of Labour’s drive for economic growth, a move which critics say will lead to more drunken disorder.... Read more »