Europe allies urge Trump not to deal with Putin without Ukraine

EPA Macron, Zelensky and Starmer spoke on the phone on Saturday European allies have rallied behind Ukraine in a renewed surge of support, insisting that any peace talks with Russia must include... Read more »

Ukraine hits oil refinery 2,000 from border in Russia’s Komi Republic; Europe, Ukraine reject Putin’s ceasefire proposal, WSJ reports

Key developments on Aug. 9-10: Ukrainian drones hit oil refinery 2,000 km from border in Russia’s Komi RepublicUkraine liberates village in Sumy Oblast, General Staff saysDrones strike Saratov oil refinery in RussiaUkraine,... Read more »

Europe pushes for Ukraine role in Trump-Putin talks

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukranian President Voloydmyr Zelensky, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk walk in the grounds of Mariynsky Palace, in Kyiv,... Read more »

Proud son of Longford Mel Gibson marks 30 years of Braveheart film with Irish fans

Mel Gibson posed for selfies and signed posters in Co Meath to mark 30 years since Braveheart was filmed in Ireland. Fans travelled from all over Ireland to get a chance of... Read more »

LGBT people find community outdoors

BBC Donal Conlon says Out and Active NI has brought him “out of his shell” A man who moved back to Northern Ireland after spending more than a decade in London has... Read more »

Animal lovers rally to save Carmarthenshire farm sanctuary

Jane Baker Jane Baker has been caring for rescued farm animals for nearly 30 years When Jane Baker adopted New Forest pony Star back in 1998, she had no idea it would... Read more »

The teenager who set up a diabetes charity at primary school

Jonathan Geddes BBC Glasgow and West reporter UGC Lochlan Murdoch was diagnosed with diabetes aged four Since he set up a charity to help diabetics, Lochlan Murdoch’s journey has taken him to... Read more »

‘Bloody Land Grab’ or Genuine Peace? Europe Wary of Trump–Putin Meeting

WASHINGTON DC — European leaders must act decisively to avoid being viewed as “indifferent or apathetic” by Washington and Moscow in the high-stakes negotiations over the war in Ukraine, a retired American... Read more »

35-year-old millionaire launches bid to become youngest Irish President at Tullamore Show

A multi-millionaire pharma CEO has launched a bid to become the youngest-ever Irish President at the Tullamore Show. Gareth Sheridan (35) has stepped aside from his role as CEO of Nasdaq-listed firm... Read more »

Derby man ‘lucky to be alive’ after US building site fall

Georgia Roberts Political reporter, BBC Derby SUPPLIED Rob Bell fell 25ft from a roof when he was working as a construction engineer Rob Bell had been working at a construction site in... Read more »