Mother of Seán Rooney says Lebanon trial ‘not justice’

The mother of slain Irish peacekeeper Private Seán Rooney has criticised the Lebanese trial that convicted and sentenced those involved in his killing this week. In a statement, Natasha Rooney said her... Read more »

Woman who lost a staggering 14 stone is unrecognisable to friends and family

Paige Vickers shed 14 stone after growing up struggling with her weight and being bullied by cruel classmates who branded her a ‘whale’. She says it’s like her partner has ‘a new... Read more »

News Archive: Brexit: Taxes and Charges for Parcel Delivery to France

Post-Brexit rules have made receiving parcels from the UK more expensive, in the process causing widespread confusion and anger. Many deliveries to France – including gifts and products ordered online – are... Read more »

UN posts video of hundreds of Palestinians swarming around their cars ‘and gunshots fired near crowds’ at Gaza aid site amid escalating Hamas-Israel war of words over ‘starvation’ crisis

The UN has released a video purporting to show gunfire inches away from civilians awaiting food at Israel and U.S.-backed food distribution centres in Gaza.  It comes amid an escalating war of words... Read more »

Why Qatar’s gas lifeline to Germany is at risk – DW – 07/31/2025

In November 2022, as Europe grappled with an escalating energy crisis, Germany sealed a deal with Qatar to import up to 2 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually from the Gulf... Read more »

Trump and Epstein Feuded Over Mansion Russian Oligarch Bought, Says President’s Biographer

In 2004, sex-trafficker Jeffery Epstein was looking to buy a mansion in Palm Beach, Florida, and asked his then-friend Donald Trump for advice about how to move the swimming pool, according to... Read more »

Doctors should earn more than train drivers, says boss of train drivers’ union

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email The leader of... Read more »

A tense exchange… a sharp exit from bar!

Madam Anne: Oh great, just the tool I was talking about, I thought to myself as I watched the man reach across in front of me to steal the change on the... Read more »

Trump announces new tariffs on Brazil, India, South Korea as deadline nears

A broadcast screen of the Bombay Stock Exchange is pictured in Mumbai on July 31, 2025, which shows India’s exports with Russia while depicting news of US President Donald Trump unveiling sweeping... Read more »

Minister rejects claim that recognition of Palestine state could breach international law | Politics News

A minister has denied claims that Sir Keir Starmer could risk breaching international law with his pledge to recognise Palestine as a state. Nearly 40 members of the House of Lords, including... Read more »